21,621 shellac records · mostly British pressings, 1900s–1950s
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The A&P Gypsies, a string ensemble, recorded 'Fleurs d'Amour' and 'Marigny' (light classical/salon repertoire) on Brunswick; a minor instrumental group of the 1920s.AI summary
Brunswick 3140 Instrumental
An early G&T celebrity-series recording of the tenor aria 'M'appari' from Flotow's opera Martha, sung by A. Giorgini.AI summary
G&T 052105 Opera
A.W. Baskcomb (also known as Paul Bascomb) and his group on Brunswick, an American label distributed in the UK.AI summary
Brunswick 210 Jazz
'Winnie-the-Pooh', credited to A. A. Milne, across two sides on Dominion, a short-lived British label of the late 1920s.AI summary
Dominion B7 Personalities (Prs)
A. A. Milne, the creator of Winnie the Pooh, on the DomB label — possibly Dominion B-series — catalogue 7, performing readings from his Winnie the Pooh stories across two sides. A catalogue number as low as 7 on any label suggests an extremely early pressing; Milne's voice recordings are historically significant and uncommon. This disc must be examined by a specialist before any sale.AI summary
Dominion B7 Personalities (Prs)
Aage Thygesen was a Danish performer; this Polyphon pressing carries two Danish Christmas songs, likely from the 1930s, from a German label with limited UK distribution.AI summary
Polyphon 92178 Voice
Aaron Copland was an American composer of major stature, known for his symphonic and ballet works as well as his piano music and arrangements of American folk themes. 'Four Piano Blues' represents his piano works. This Decca K2372 pressing is from the 1930s–40s era.AI summary
Decca K2372 Classical
Aaron Lebedoff was a Yiddish composer and singer best known for "Roumania, Roumania", one of the most enduring Yiddish songs of the 20th century; this Melodisc recording preserves the melody that became central to Yiddish musical identity.AI summary
Melodisc 5003 Yiddish
Jazz and popular standards recorded by Aaronson on His Master's Voice (catalogue B5667), likely from the late 1920s. The artist may be Carl Fenton's Aaronson or a similar early jazz figure, but attribution is uncertain.AI summary
His Master's Voice B5667 Jazz
Abbey with In Between the Showers and Spain on Homochord C701.AI summary
Hom C701 Dance
Hom C875
Abbey's version of 'Mercenary Mary Selection' on HomC Records (a home-pressing or very small British marque), catalogue 876. Both sides carry this title.AI summary
Hom C876
Abbey with Tea for Two and Let Me Be the First to Kiss You Good Morning on Actuelle 10794.AI summary
Actuelle 10794 Dance
Abbey on Pathé 1828, a vocal recording from the Pathé catalogue, likely 1920s; an obscure artist on a minority British label.AI summary
Pathé 1828 Voice
An artist credited as Abbey on Scala, a small British label; a popular song from the 1920s–30s.AI summary
Scala 1667 Voice
Abbey on Scala 7083, with 'Nights in the Wood' and 'Riviera Rose' — unidentified vocalist on a small British label, early 1930s.AI summary
Scala 7083 Voice
Abbey recorded two selections, 'April Blossoms' and 'Barcelona', for Scala Records, catalogue 7183. Scala was a small British label.AI summary
Scala 7183 Instrumental
A Carlton credited to 'Abbey' on Act 10935, a small or short-lived British label; 'Sunny Havana' and 'Babette' suggest light dance or novelty material of the 1920s–30s.AI summary
Actuelle 10935 Dance
The American comedy duo Abbott and Costello perform their classic routine 'Laugh Clown Laugh' on this His Master's Voice 78; the recording spans both sides.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD1009 Comic
The American comedy duo Abbott and Costello perform their classic routine 'Laugh Clown Laugh' on this His Master's Voice 78; the recording spans both sides.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD1009 Comic
Abe & Sandy on Columbia DB997, a comedy or novelty duo, recorded parts 1 and 2 of 'Life Insurance'.AI summary
Columbia DB997 Comic
Abe Lyman was an American bandleader and recording artist prominent in the 1920s and early 1930s; this Brunswick side pairs two evergreen novelty-dance numbers from the musical *Good News!* — 'Good News' and 'Varsity Drag'.AI summary
Brunswick 3811 Dance
Abe Lyman and his California Band, a major American dance orchestra, on Brunswick with '12th Street Rag' and 'New St Louis Blues'.AI summary
Brunswick 3316 Dance
Abe Lyman, the American dance-band leader of the 1920s, recorded 'Twelfth Street Rag' and 'Farewell Blues' for Brunswick 01340 in the early acoustic period.AI summary
Brunswick 01340 Dance
Abe Lyman's band, a successful American dance orchestra of the 1920s, on Brunswick. Lyman's hot-dance records were influential in the swing era.AI summary
Brunswick 3930 Dance
Abe Lyman's band, a California dance orchestra, recorded 'My Suppressed Desire' and 'Sweethearts on Parade' for Brunswick, catalogue 3890, in the late 1920s.AI summary
Brunswick 3890 Dance
Abe Lyman's Band, a prominent dance orchestra of the 1920s, recorded 'Did you mean it' and 'Charmaine' for Brunswick, a major American label with UK pressings.AI summary
Brunswick 3648 Dance
The Abe Lyman band recorded 'I Was Doing All Right' and 'Love is Here to Stay' for Regal (MR2778). Lyman was an American bandleader and recording artist active from the 1920s through the 1940s.AI summary
Regal MR2778 Dance
Parlophone R2909
Abrams performing 'That's my Hap-Hap-Happiness' and 'Shanghai Dream Man' on OK, a minor British label. The artist is unidentified and little is known of this recording.AI summary
Okeh 40798 Dance
Edgar Jackson, accompanied, recorded 'Dinah' and 'Whispering' for Brunswick 02145. Edgar Jackson was a British musician and broadcaster.AI summary
Brunswick 02145 Dance
An accompanist or group performed 'Some of These Days' and 'Nobody's Sweetheart' with Edgar Jackson for Brunswick 02146, a jazz or dance recording from the late 1920s.AI summary
Brunswick 02146 Jazz
An accordion performer on Glob (Globe or similar small label) performing salon pieces 'Longing for Home' and 'Tales of the Forest'; light instrumental dance-hall music.AI summary
Glob 4150 Instrumental
Accordeon Band performing "Flower of Spain" and "Ziganette" on Dur 28, a small or short-lived British label. The accordion band repertoire suggests European dance and folk influences.AI summary
Durium 28 Dance
Tru 409 Dance
An Accordion Band on Decca with catalogue number TEST; this is a test or sample pressing, not a commercial release. The Decca TEST prefix is not a standard catalogue prefix and suggests an experimental or quality-control issue.AI summary
Decca TEST Instrumental
Ackroyd Trio on Imperial, a British budget label, performing sentimental duets and trios from the 1920s–30s.AI summary
Imperial 884 Voice
The Ackroyd Trio on Imperial Records A522: 'Serenade' and 'Barcarolle' (Hoffmann). The Ackroyd Trio was a British ensemble; Imperial was an American label with UK distribution. This appears to be an acoustic-era recording of instrumental trios.AI summary
Imperial A522 Instrumental
Ackroyd Trio performing 'Serenade' and 'Barcarolle Hoffmann' on Imperial (1029), light classical material from the acoustic era.AI summary
Imperial 1029 Classical
The Ackroyd Trio performing sacred vocal music on Imperial 1028, a minor British label.AI summary
Imperial 1028 Classical
Imperial 1028 Misc.
Imperial 1029 Misc.
Ackroyd Trio performing two ballads on Jumbo, a small British label: 'Un Peu d'Amour' and 'Somewhere a Voice is Calling'.AI summary
Jumbo 1340 Voice
The Ackroyd Trio recorded 'Barcarolle Hoffmann' and 'Angel's Call' for Bullet (Bull), probably in the early 1920s. The group name suggests an instrumental ensemble; the repertoire is light orchestral or salon music.AI summary
Bulldog 561 Instrumental
Acres with I'd Never Be Happy Till I'd Got You and Dance of the Blue Danube on Metropole 1047.AI summary
Metropole 1047 Dance
Acres on Piccadilly 148, performing 'Dance of the Blue Danube' and 'I can't give you anything but Love'. Piccadilly was a budget British label of the 1920s-30s.AI summary
Piccadilly 148 Dance
Ad Moran performing 'Hello Susie Green' and 'I've had my Fortune told' on Invicta 114. An unidentified artist on an obscure British budget label.AI summary
Invicta 114 Voice
Ada Crossley (1871-1929), the Australian contralto, sings Four-Leaf Clovers on Victor 81004.AI summary
Victor 81004 Voice