His Master's Voice
3,274 records in the collection· mostly Hylton, Noble, Fats Waller
His Master’s Voice was the flagship marque of Britain’s Gramophone Company and, after 1931, part of EMI, its famous dog-and-gramophone trademark becoming one of the most recognisable images in recorded music. HMV occupied a prestigious position in the 78rpm market, combining celebrated opera and classical artists such as Caruso with leading dance bands, popular singers and entertainers across the first half of the twentieth century.
This introduction was written by AI from what is known of the label. Ask us if you want to know more about a particular record.
Records on His Master's Voice
-
Untitled
His Master's Voice B5240
-
Untitled
His Master's Voice B1424
-
Untitled
His Master's Voice B2117
-
Untitled
His Master's Voice BD5029
-
Untitled
His Master's Voice BD5165
-
Untitled
His Master's Voice EK20 Classical
-
Untitled
His Master's Voice EK80 Classical
-
Untitled
New Symphony Orchestra on His Master's Voice 0756. The catalogue number and label suggest a very early acoustic recording, likely from the 1900s–1910s. No title information is recorded.AI summary
His Master's Voice 0756 Orchestra
-
Untitled
His Master's Voice 9510
-
Untitled
His Master's Voice C1095
-
Untitled
The Renard Quartet, a British string quartet, recorded for His Master's Voice. Without access to title information, the genre and scarcity of this recording cannot be determined.AI summary
His Master's Voice 08017
-
Untitled
A His Master's Voice 10-inch disc credited to Danny Malone, catalogue number C2668. No titles recorded; likely a popular vocal or dance side of the 1920s–1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice C2668
-
Untitled
Oundle School, a celebrated English public school, on His Master's Voice — likely a school choir or ensemble recording, possibly from the mid-twentieth century.AI summary
-
Untitled
His Master's Voice D572
-
Untitled
His Master's Voice D681
-
Untitled
Benno Moiseiwitsch, a renowned Ukrainian-born pianist, recorded for His Master's Voice D970; Moiseiwitsch was celebrated for his lyrical touch and recording career spanning several decades.AI summary
His Master's Voice D970 Classical
-
Untitled
-
Untitled
His Master's Voice C9054
-
Untitled
Hayward and Bourne on His Master's Voice C980; no titles recorded.AI summary
His Master's Voice C980
-
Untitled
Henri Leoni is unrecorded in standard jazz and popular music references. This HMV B-series 78 from the early 1920s is the only documented evidence of his recording; the catalogue number and era suggest a singer or light classical performer, but nothing further is known.AI summary
His Master's Voice B753
-
- A"The Starlight Express" Curfew Song
Charles Mott on His Master's Voice, performing the 'Curfew Song' from Edward German's operetta 'The Starlight Express'.AI summary
His Master's Voice 02642 Opera
-
- A& that's that
- B(T Clare)Cohen rings up his Tailor
George Robey, the British music-hall star, recorded '& that's that' and '(T Clare) Cohen rings up his Tailor' for His Master's Voice, catalogue C617.AI summary
His Master's Voice C617 Music Hall
-
- A& yet I don't know
- BMatilda
Ernest Hastings recorded '& yet I don't know' and 'Matilda' for HMV C1052, a UK pressing from the early 1930s. Hastings was a minor British vocalist.AI summary
His Master's Voice C1052 Voice
-
- A(& Alma) It's all been done before
- BNo Other Love
Ronnie Hilton on His Master's Voice POP198, a chart-based British pop single release of the 1950s. Hilton was a popular British vocalist who had numerous hit records during this period; 'No Other Love' was one of his known songs.AI summary
His Master's Voice POP198 Voice
-
- A(+ Salvaneschi/Bartholmasi)Tosca part 4
- Bpart 5
Antonio Salvaneschi and Valentina Bartholmasi performing parts 4 and 5 of Puccini's Tosca on HMV S5704. A substantial operatic recording from the 1930s-40s era.AI summary
His Master's Voice S5704 Opera
-
- A(+A Askey)Haw-Haw
- BLittle Boy Bubbles
Jack Hylton's orchestra, featuring Arthur Askey, perform 'Haw-Haw' and 'Little Boy Bubbles' on His Master's Voice BD5549. Hylton was Britain's most celebrated dance-band leader of the 1920s–1930s; Askey was a major British comedian.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD5549 Personalities (Prs)
-
- A(+A Hunter)Be still my Heart
- BThere was an old Woman
Jackson, with A Hunter, recorded two songs for His Master's Voice: 'Be Still My Heart' and 'There Was an Old Woman', probably in the 1920s or 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6546 Voice
-
- A(+A Hunter)Soon
- BOle Faithful
Jackson, possibly with A. Hunter, recorded 'Soon' and 'Ole Faithful' for His Master's Voice in the late 1920s–early 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6530 Voice
-
- A(+A Hunter)Stars fell on Alabama
- BLong may we love
Jackson and A Hunter performing 'Stars Fell on Alabama' on His Master's Voice B6542, a British pressing of a 1935 popular standard.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6542 Voice
-
- A(+A Scotti)Belle Nuit Barcarolle (09)
- B(+E Clement)Au Clair de la Lune(13)
Geraldine Farrar, the American soprano who was one of the Met's greatest stars, sings the Barcarolle from The Tales of Hoffmann with Antonio Scotti and 'Au Clair de la Lune' with E Clement on HMV DJ102. The DJ prefix is an unusual HMV series, possibly a special or documentary issue; Farrar's recordings are collected by enthusiasts of the golden-age soprano.AI summary
His Master's Voice DJ102 Opera
-
- A(+Astaires)Hoops
- BLouisiana Hayride
Reisman (likely a Reisman orchestra) recorded 'Hoops' and 'Louisiana Hayride' for His Master's Voice B6419, billed as featuring the Astaires (Fred and Adele), major stage and film stars; this is a significant celebrity recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6419 Personalities (Prs)
-
- A(+Astaires)Hoops
- BLouisiana Hayride
An orchestra directed by Reisman, featuring the Astaires (Fred and Adele or similar), recorded "Hoops" and "Louisiana Hayride" for His Master's Voice; the pairing suggests a musical film tie-in or theatrical recording from the 1920s or 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6419 Personalities (Prs)
-
- A(+Backhaus)Grieg Concerto part 2
The orchestra under Sir Landon Ronald, with pianist Wilhelm Backhaus, performing the second movement of Grieg's Piano Concerto on His Master's Voice 05524.AI summary
His Master's Voice 05524 Classical
-
- A(+Beryl Reed)Tin Pan Alley Ball
- BGood Boogdi Boogie
K. Mackintosh Orchestra with Beryl Reed, performing 'Tin Pan Alley Ball' and 'Good Boogie Boogie' on His Master's Voice BD1337, a post-war dance-band recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD1337 Dance
-
- A(+C Mayne/G Elen etc)A Smoking Concert
- B(+T Leamore etc) part 2
Jack Hylton was one of Britain's most famous bandleaders and recording stars of the 1920s–30s. 'A Smoking Concert' is a novelty or comedy medley featuring guest artists (Caryll Mayne, George Elen, T. Leamore). This is a major and collectable recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice C2306 Music Hall
-
- A(+Caruso Scotti)Addio doce svegliare(08)
- B(+M Journet)Duo des Hirondelles
Geraldine Farrar with Enrico Caruso and Antonio Scotti performing 'Addio Dolce Svegliare' and with Marcel Journet the 'Duo des Hirondelles' on HMV DO101, a rare acoustic recording of three legendary opera singers performing together.AI summary
His Master's Voice DO101 Opera
-
- A(+Comber)La-di-da-di-da
- B(+Bowlly)When you were the girl on the scooter
Ray Noble's orchestra, a sophisticated British dance band of the early 1930s, recorded "La-Di-Da-Di-Da" with vocalist Comber and "When You Were the Girl on the Scooter" with vocalist Al Bowlly for His Master's Voice. Noble was known for witty, urbane arrangements and his recordings with Bowlly are particularly sought after.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6432 Dance
-
- A(+Courtneidge)Together Again
- BIf you want to dance
Jack Hulbert and Cicely Courtneidge, the married musical-theatre stars, perform the duet 'Together Again' on His Master's Voice B8864, likely from the late 1920s or 1930s stage repertoire.AI summary
His Master's Voice B8864 Music Hall
-
- A(+D Forster)Roses of Memory
- BRoses of a Summer Day
Hubert Eisdell, a celebrated British concert baritone, performs 'Roses of Memory' and 'Roses of a Summer Day' on His Master's Voice B900 — classical vocal repertoire from the late acoustic era.AI summary
His Master's Voice B900 Classical
-
- A(+D Hart)My life belongs to you
- BMy dearest Dear
His Master's Voice B8891 Personalities (Prs)
-
- A(+de Luca/Mardones)Troncar suoi(22)
- B(+M Journet)Ah Matilde io t'amo e amore(17)
Giovanni Martinelli, the legendary Italian tenor, performing duets from Verdi operas: 'Troncar suoi giorni' (from *La forza del destino*, with baritone Antonio Scotti and bass Mardones) and 'Ah Matilde io t'amo' (from *I Masnadieri*, with baritone Mario Journet), on His Master's Voice DK120. This is an extremely important operatic recording featuring multiple celebrated singers.AI summary
His Master's Voice DK120 Opera
-
- A(+E Levey)Cutie
- B(+D Brown)When I waltz with you
Roy Royston and E Levey perform 'Cutie' and — with D Brown — 'When I Waltz with You' on HMV C1239, a 12-inch coupling. Royston was a popular revue performer who appeared alongside Evelyn Laye; the HMV C-series is a 12-inch acoustic-era popular format.AI summary
His Master's Voice C1239 Music Hall
-
- A(+F Compton)Murder in Mayfair
- B(+E Best)part 2
Ivor Novello, the Welsh composer and entertainer, with spoken and musical extracts from his play *Murder in Mayfair* (featuring Novello with Fay Compton and other actors) on His Master's Voice. This is a theatrical recording of a Novello play from the 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice C2697 Personalities (Prs)
-
- A(+G Childs)Raggedy Man
- B(+A Melford)You've such a lot
Phyllis Monkman, a British musical theatre and light entertainment performer, recorded "Raggedy Man" with G. Childs and "You've Such a Lot" with A. Melford for His Master's Voice in the early 1920s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B1804 Voice
-
- A(+G Henschel)Sarabande
- BGavotte
Beatrice Harrison was a celebrated British cellist; this HMV duet with pianist Georg Henschel presents baroque keyboard transcriptions, representative of her refined chamber-music work.AI summary
His Master's Voice D474 Classical
-
- A(+G Henschel)Sarabande
- BGavotte
Beatrice Harrison, the celebrated British cellist, performing the Sarabande and Gavotte with pianist George Henschel for His Master's Voice, recorded in the 1920s. Harrison was one of the earliest recording artists and pioneered the cello on record.AI summary
His Master's Voice D474 Classical
-
- A(+G Mazzanti)Tosca part 23
- Bpart 24
A. Salvaneschi, V. Bartholmasi and G. Mazzanti performing part 23 and 24 of Tosca, His Master's Voice S5718. This is an operatic recording from the 1920s-30s era, likely sung in Italian.AI summary
His Master's Voice S5718 Opera
-
- A(+H Harty)Minuetto
Hugo Becker, the eminent German cellist who taught at the Berlin Conservatory and was a leading chamber musician of his era, performs a Minuetto accompanied by Hamilton Harty on HMV 07857, a single-sided pressing. The 07000 HMV series is an acoustic-era cello series, and the presence of Hamilton Harty — the celebrated Irish conductor and pianist — as accompanist adds further distinction to this disc.AI summary
His Master's Voice 07857 Classical
-
- A(+I Novello)Waltz of my Heart
- BI can give you the Starlight
Mary Ellis, the American operetta singer and actress, recorded this Ivor Novello song for His Master's Voice; Ellis was a leading operetta star of the 1920s–1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B8890 Opera
-
- A(+J Sanderson)Would you like to take a Walk
- BOne little Raindrop
Frank Crumit, the American singer and ukulele player, with J. Sanderson on His Master's Voice B3833. Crumit was a popular recording artist of the 1920s–30s, known for novelty songs and vocal duets.AI summary
His Master's Voice B3833 Voice
-
- A(+Novello)Wings of Sleep
- B(R Beaumont)Primrose
M. Ellis and O. Gilbert (likely involving Ivor Novello) performing 'Wings of Sleep' and 'Primrose' on His Master's Voice B8892 — theatrical or drawing-room material from the 1930s–1940s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B8892 Voice
-
- A(+P Amato)Il dolce idillio(12)
- B(+H Jadlowker)Il cor nel contento
Geraldine Farrar, the American soprano and one of the greatest opera singers of the early 20th century, recorded 'Il dolce idillio' with baritone Pasquale Amato and 'Il cor nel contento' with tenor Hermann Jadlowker for His Master's Voice DK124. These are duet recordings from the golden age of opera recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice DK124 Opera
-
- A(+P Monkman)You're the Sort of Girl
- BI ain't a-going no more a-roamin'
Laddie Cliff, a leading British musical theatre comedian and actor, with M Gideon and P Monkman on His Master's Voice B1552, recording material from theatrical shows of the 1920s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B1552 Music Hall
-
- A(+P Rubens)Something in the Atmosphere
- BViolin Song
Phyllis Dare — one of the most popular Edwardian musical-comedy actresses, celebrated for her roles at the Gaiety Theatre — on HMV C633, a 12-inch pressing coupling 'Something in the Atmosphere' (with P Rubens) and 'Violin Song.' The HMV C-series 12-inch format is unusual for popular musical-comedy material and Dare is a significant and collected name.AI summary
His Master's Voice C633 Personalities (Prs)
-
- A(+R Murdoch)Bandwaggon part 5
- Bpart 6
Arthur Askey, one of Britain's most popular radio comedians of the 1930s, performing extracts from the Bandwaggon show on HMV. Askey was a major star, and this recording captures part of his most celebrated work.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD695 Personalities (Prs)
-
- A(+S Coltham)Land of Nod
- BPirate's Island
Charles Penrose, a British vocalist and entertainer of the early 1920s, recorded "Land of Nod" with S. Coltham and "Pirate's Island" for His Master's Voice. Penrose was a popular recording artist of the acoustic era.AI summary
His Master's Voice B2366 Voice
-
- A(+S Girard)I'm simply crazy over you
- BChalk Farm to Camberwell Green
Gertie Millar (1879–1952), a British musical-comedy star and actress, with vocalist Stanley Girard, performing a duet from her era on His Master's Voice.AI summary
His Master's Voice C592 Music Hall
-
- A(+S Gregory)Ordinary People
- BZip Goes a Million etc
George Formby Jr, Britain's most popular comedian of the 1930s-40s, recorded this musical sketch with S. Gregory for His Master's Voice, drawing on his radio and stage material.AI summary
His Master's Voice B10180 Personalities (Prs)
-
- A(+Salvaneschi/Fernandez)Tosca part 20
- Bpart 21
A Salvaneschi and V Bartholmasi performing further excerpts from Puccini's Tosca on His Master's Voice S5716, continuing the operatic series.AI summary
His Master's Voice S5716 Opera
-
- A(+Schumann-Heink)Ai nostri monti(13)
- B(+F Alda)Ah che la morte ognora(10)
Enrico Caruso, the most recorded tenor of the early 20th century, in duets with Ernestine Schumann-Heink and Frances Alda on His Master's Voice, catalogue DK119—an early acoustic or electrical recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice DK119 Opera
-
- A(+Schumann-Heink)Ai nostri monti(13)
- B(+F Alda)Ah che la morte ognora(10)
Enrico Caruso, the most celebrated tenor of the early 20th century, duets with the mezzo-soprano Antonietta Schumann-Heink on 'Ai nostri monti' from Verdi's *Il trovatore* (part 13), and with soprano Frances Alda on 'Ah che la morte ognora' from the same opera (part 10), on His Master's Voice.AI summary
His Master's Voice DK119 Opera
-
- A(+Schumann-Heink)Ai nostri monti(13)
- B(+F Alda)Ah che la morte ognora(10)
Enrico Caruso with Schumann-Heink and Frieda Alda performing operatic duets on His Master's Voice DK series: 'Ai Nostri Monti' from Verdi's 'La Forza del Destino' and 'Ah Che la Morte Ognora' (catalogue note suggests attribution to Verdi, though likely from a different work). This is a reissue or later pressing of celebrated vocal recordings.AI summary
His Master's Voice DK119 Opera
-
- A(+T Boyd)Samoan Lullaby
- BWaltz in A Flat Major Brahms
Isolde Menges, the British violinist who was a pupil of Joachim and a leading recitalist of the inter-war years, plays a Samoan Lullaby with T Boyd and Brahms's Waltz in A flat on HMV E245. Menges is a recognised name in British violin collecting and her HMV E-series pressings are standard acoustic-era format.AI summary
His Master's Voice E245 Classical
-
- A(+V Bartholmasi)Tosca part 12
- B(+G Mazzanti)Tosca part 13
A. Pacini with V. Bartholmesi and G. Mazzanti in parts 12–13 of Puccini's 'Tosca' on His Master's Voice S5710. A multi-part operatic recording from the acoustic or early electric era.AI summary
His Master's Voice S5710 Opera
-
- A(+V Bartholmasi)Tosca part 16
- Bpart 17
A Pacini, A Salvaneschi, G Mazzanti and V Bartholmasi performing an excerpt from Puccini's Tosca on His Master's Voice (catalogue R5713), part of HMV's extensive multilingual Tosca set from the early 1910s.AI summary
His Master's Voice R5713 Opera
-
- A(a) Soir (b) Nell
- B(a) Le Secret (b) Le Don Silencieux
Madam Metcalfe Casals (possibly related to the cellist Pablo Casals, though this is unconfirmed) recorded classical songs on His Master's Voice. The titles 'Soir', 'Nell', 'Le Secret', and 'Le Don Silencieux' suggest French romantic vocal music. The HMV JG series was used for prestige classical releases, indicating this was marketed as a serious classical recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice JG22 Classical
-
- A(Ah Yes) Theres Good Blues Tonight
- BThere's No One But You
Tommy Dorsey's trombone band recorded "(Ah Yes) There's Good Blues Tonight" and "There's No One But You" for His Master's Voice BD5944 in the 1940s, during his peak commercial period.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD5944 Dance
-
- A(Albert Coates) Valkyrie: Brunhilde foretells Siegmund's death - Act II
- B(Albert Coates) Valkyrie: Ride of the Valkyries - Act III
F. Austral and T. Davies performing two famous operatic excerpts—the Valkyries' death-foretelling scene and the Ride of the Valkyries from Wagner's *Die Walküre*—as conducted by Albert Coates on His Master's Voice D681, an early orchestral recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice D681 Opera
-
- A(Albert Coates) Valkyrie: Intro: Brunhilde's Battle Cry - Act II
- B(Goossens) Valkyrie: Wotanwarns Brunhilde not to disobey Act II
Two operatic performers, F Austral and R Radford, recorded excerpts from Wagner's "Die Walküre" with orchestral accompaniment conducted by Albert Coates and Eugène Goossens respectively, for His Master's Voice; the high pedigree of conductor and artists suggests a substantial pre-war or early electrical recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice D680 Opera
-
- A(Ambrose etc)
- B(Tibbett etc)
A sampler pressing on HMV C18, containing extracts from performances by Ambrose and others on side A, and Lawrence Tibbett and others on side B. Sampler records were issued periodically as promotional or demonstration releases.AI summary
His Master's Voice C18 Misc.
-
- A(Goossens) Valkyrie: Brunhilde Implores the Protection of Fire - Act III
- B(Albert Coates) Valkyrie: Brunhilde gives Siegfried the Broken sword
His Master's Voice D682
-
- A(Revellers J Crawford J Buchanan Ambrose Noble)
- B(Ketelbey V Loraine Chaliapine Horse Race LSO)
A compilation or 'sampler' disc on His Master's Voice, featuring the Revellers, J. Crawford, J. Buchanan, Ambrose and his orchestra, and Noble — a marketing release designed to showcase the label's roster of artists and orchestras.AI summary
His Master's Voice C19 Misc.
-
- A(September 1932)
- BPart 2
His Master's Voice Record Sampler, dated September 1932, offering a medley or selection of material; samplers were promotional or anthology releases.AI summary
His Master's Voice C27 Misc.
-
- A(Solo E Lloyd)Homage Anthem
The Westminster Choir conducted by Frederick Bridge performs a 'Homage Anthem' with a solo by E Lloyd on HMV 04792. Frederick Bridge was organist of Westminster Abbey for many years, and this is a large-format early acoustic pressing on HMV's 04xxx series, which was used for choral and ecclesiastical records. A historically interesting piece of early choral recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice 04792 Classical
-
- A(to Sir Bernard Montgomery)Salute the Soldier
- B(Lord Kindersley)Salute the Soldier
Sir Harold Mackintosh, chairman of the National Savings Committee, speaks on Salute the Soldier, with Lord Kindersley on the reverse, on HMV JH61.AI summary
His Master's Voice JH61 Personalities (Prs)
-
- A(vcl Betty Kent)Teddy Bears Picnic
- B(vcls S Browne/Scott-Wood)Moonbeam waltz
New Mayfair Novelty Orchestra performing 'Teddy Bears Picnic' and 'Moonbeam Waltz' on His Master's Voice BD871, a light novelty side with vocal contributions from Betty Kent and Scott-Wood.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD871 Dance
-
- A(with Corsi) Vieni Meco, sol
- B(with Sillich) Lo Vedremo, O veglio
Mattia Battistini, the legendary Italian baritone, in duets with other singers performing Italian opera arias on His Master's Voice; Battistini was one of the most celebrated operatic voices of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.AI summary
His Master's Voice VB23 Opera
-
- A1066 and All That
Strand Theatre Orchestra on His Master's Voice with '1066 and All That'; likely an orchestral recording tied to the popular stage revue or publication of that title from the 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice C2804 Orchestra
-
- A11
- B12
Sides 11 and 12 of HMV's record of the 1937 Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, catalogue RG.6.AI summary
His Master's Voice RG.6
-
- A15
- B16
Sides 15 and 16 of HMV's record of the 1937 Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, catalogue RG.8.AI summary
His Master's Voice RG.8
-
- A25
- BRock Mister Piper
Don Lang was a British rock and roll pioneer of the 1950s, best known as a vocal performer and also as a drummer; 'Rock Mister Piper' is a 1957 novelty rock side, and 'Twenty-Five' a related item from his His Master's Voice POP (Popular) series.AI summary
His Master's Voice POP289 Rock
-
- A4xSchumann
- Bditto
Madam Metcalfe Casals recorded Schumann for His Master's Voice's 'JG' series, a classical chamber music line from the early 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice JG19-22 Classical
-
- A5
- B6
Sides 5 and 6 of HMV's record of the 1937 Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, catalogue RG.3.AI summary
His Master's Voice RG.3
-
- A[Lohengrin]
Herman Jadlowker, a celebrated tenor from the Vienna State Opera, recorded an extract from Wagner's Lohengrin for His Master's Voice. The catalogue number 042375 places this in HMV's very early electrical catalogue, circa 1925–1928.AI summary
His Master's Voice 042375 Opera
-
- AA Baby in Love
- BLast Waltz
Hackel Berge on His Master's Voice B1392, performing 'A Baby in Love' and 'Last Waltz'. The catalogue number places this in HMV's early vocal series. Berge is not a widely recognised artist.AI summary
His Master's Voice B1392 Voice
-
- AA Bedtime Story Medley
- BIsn't it heavenly
R da Costa and H Morton recorded two songs for His Master's Voice: 'A Bedtime Story Medley' and 'Isn't It Heavenly', probably in the 1920s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B4490 Voice
-
- AA black Coquette
- BLancashire Clogs
Olly Oakley recorded 'A Black Coquette' and 'Lancashire Clogs' for His Master's Voice, catalogue C286, likely 1910s–20s.AI summary
His Master's Voice C286 Music Hall
-
- AA Captive Blackbird
- Bpart 2
Carl Reich recorded a two-part classical piece, 'A Captive Blackbird', for His Master's Voice on catalogue number B392, indicating an early 1920s acoustic recording. Reich was an accomplished but now-obscure classical musician.AI summary
His Master's Voice B392 Classical
-
- AA Captive Nightingale
- Bpart 2
Carl Reich performing a classical vocal piece, 'A Captive Nightingale', on two sides of an early His Master's Voice pressing (B390); Reich's identity and repertoire are not established.AI summary
His Master's Voice B390 Classical
-
- AA Closer walk with thee
- BHigh Society
Bunk Johnson, a pioneering New Orleans jazz cornet player, recorded for His Master's Voice late in his career; "A Closer Walk with Thee" and "High Society" are jazz standards central to New Orleans jazz history.AI summary
His Master's Voice B9820 Jazz
-
- AA Dream
- BFor you alone (10)
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor, recorded the art songs 'A Dream' and 'For you alone' for His Master's Voice DA108, an acoustic pressing from the 1900s–10s and among the most collected operatic recordings of the acoustic era.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA108 Opera
-
- AA Fairy's Love Song
- BThe Land of the mountains
Phemie Marquis, a Scottish singer, recorded these two ballads for His Master's Voice: 'A Fairy's Love Song' and 'The Land of the Mountains'. Both are sentimental character pieces.AI summary
His Master's Voice B974 Voice
-
- AA fishy Fishing Story
- BBeautiful Girlie Girls
Tom Clare on His Master's Voice B450, two comic novelty songs from the late 1920s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B450 Comic
-
- AA frivolous ballad
Charles Tree, a vocalist on His Master's Voice, performing the sentimental ballad "A Frivolous Ballad", from the 1920s or early 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice 4-2227 Voice
-
- AA Hollywood party
- B(2 sides)
Florence Desmond, a British impressionist and comedienne of stage and film, recorded a novelty piece on His Master's Voice in the early 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B4264 Personalities (Prs)
-
- AA la Barcillunisa
- BCantu a Timuni
Giuseppe di Stefano, a celebrated Italian tenor, on His Master's Voice performing Sicilian folk and character songs. Di Stefano became famous in the post-war years as a leading operatic and popular singer.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA1877 Voice
-
- AA la luz de la luna
- BA Granada (to Granada
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor, on His Master's Voice DB592 with 'A la Luz de la Luna' and 'A Granada', recordings from the world's most famous operatic voice.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB592 Opera
-
- AA la luz de la luna
- BA Granada (to Granada
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor who dominated recording from the 1900s until his death in 1921, recorded these two Spanish songs: 'A la luz de la luna' and 'A Granada'. HMV DB catalogue numbers are from his electrically recorded series.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB592 Opera
-
- AA little bit bad
- B(Hamp)Angry
Credited to Olsen on His Master's Voice B5050, a light dance or novelty number from the early 1930s. The catalogue number suggests mid-1930s pressing.AI summary
His Master's Voice B5050 Dance
-
- AA little love Song
- BI want a little Girl
Ambrose, a prominent British dance-band leader and violinist of the 1930s, performing two popular songs on His Master's Voice B5947. Ambrose was one of the most recorded British musicians of the era, leading orchestras at major venues and recording prolifically for HMV.AI summary
His Master's Voice B5947 Dance
-
- AA little White Gardenia
- BIn a blue and pensive Mood
Al Bowlly, a prolific British dance-band vocalist of the 1930s, recorded two ballads for His Master's Voice.AI summary
His Master's Voice B8302 Voice
-
- AA memory
Kirkby Lunn was one of Britain's most distinguished contraltos, famous for operatic and art-song repertoire; 'A Memory' is a drawing-room ballad, recorded in the HMV acoustic era.AI summary
His Master's Voice 2-3192 Voice
-
- AA memory (Edna Park)
Evan Williams on His Master's Voice, recording a sentimental song by Edna Park. The artist is not recognised; GC series indicates an early acoustic pressing from c. 1910-20.AI summary
His Master's Voice GC4-2093 Voice
-
- AA merry Farewell
Alice Delysia, a French entertainer and musical-theatre performer, recorded for His Master's Voice early in the electric recording period (catalogue 03589). Delysia was a celebrated stage and light opera performer.AI summary
His Master's Voice 03589 Personalities (Prs)
-
- AA Merry Farewell(17)
- BCliquot
Alice Delysia, the French-born soubrette and revue star, recorded 'A Merry Farewell' and 'Cliquot' for His Master's Voice, probably in the mid-1920s. Delysia was a major West End star and international recording artist.AI summary
His Master's Voice D416 Voice
-
- AA Message to the Empire
A recording of King George V delivering 'A Message to the Empire' on His Master's Voice RCS.2811, a documentary historical recording from the British monarch.AI summary
His Master's Voice RCS.2811 Personalities (Prs)
-
- AA Message to the Empire
King George V delivers 'A Message to the Empire' on this HMV record, a historically significant speech recording from the royal archives.AI summary
His Master's Voice RCS2811 Personalities (Prs)
-
- AA Message to the Empire
King Edward VIII recorded 'A Message to the Empire' for His Master's Voice, catalogue RB8417. This is Edward's only commercial recording, made during or shortly after his reign (1936-1937). It is one of the most sought and historically significant British 78s.AI summary
His Master's Voice RB8417 Personalities (Prs)
-
- AA Message to the Empire
King George V's A Message to the Empire on HMV RCS2811, a royal speech issued on disc for the Empire.AI summary
His Master's Voice RCS2811 Personalities (Prs)
-
- AA Message to the Empire
His Master's Voice RCS2811 Personalities (Prs)
-
- AA Message to the Empire
- Bpart 2
His Majesty King George VI, speaking *A Message to the Empire*, a royal address recorded for His Master's Voice in two parts. This is a historically significant recording made during the reign of the reigning British monarch.AI summary
His Master's Voice RC3555 Personalities (Prs)
-
- AA midsummer's night's dream
- BA midsummer's night's dream
Mark Hambourg performing Mendelssohn's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' overture and other selections on His Master's Voice D859. Hambourg was a celebrated British concert pianist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his interpretations of Romantic repertoire.AI summary
His Master's Voice D859 Classical
-
- AA Million Dreams Ago
- BStarlit Hour
Glen Miller on His Master's Voice BD5929, performing 'A Million Dreams Ago' and 'Starlit Hour'. Miller was the most popular big-band leader of the 1930s-40s; these are commercial ballad performances from his repertoire.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD5929 Orchestra
-
- AA Night of happiness
- BSitting by the Window
J. Taylor credited on His Master's Voice, performing sentimental popular material of the late 1920s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B5762 Voice
-
- AA Night of happiness
- BSitting by the Window
J Taylor on His Master's Voice, a singer performing sentimental ballad material in the 1940s–50s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B5762 Voice
-
- AA pair of blue eyes
- BI feel you near me
John McCormack, the Irish tenor and one of the greatest recording artists of the early 20th century, recorded 'A Pair of Blue Eyes' and 'I Feel You Near Me' for His Master's Voice (DA1113). McCormack was legendary for his warmth and artistry in both operatic and popular song.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA1113 Voice
-
- AA Penny for your Thoughts
- BMarianna
Don Azpiazu and his Havana Casino Orchestra, a prominent Latin dance ensemble of the late 1920s and 1930s, recorded here on His Master's Voice performing 'A Penny for Your Thoughts'.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6185 Dance
-
- AA Quaker Girl
Gertie Millar was a leading musical-theatre actress and comedian of the Edwardian stage, famous for her light comic soprano and roles in 'The Merry Widow' (1907) and other major productions. This HMV recording of 'A Quaker Girl' (a 1910 musical in which she starred) preserves her voice from the acoustic era.AI summary
His Master's Voice 03216 Personalities (Prs)
-
- AA Red-roofed Chalet
- BSunset Down in Somerset
His Master's Voice B5347
-
- AA Room in Bloomsbury
- BI Could be Happy with You
Anne Rogers and Anthony Hayes recorded a duet from a musical production for His Master's Voice; the artists are not well documented.AI summary
His Master's Voice 10656 Voice
-
- AA sinner kissed an angel
- BTwo in love
Tommy Dorsey's orchestra with Frank Sinatra (vocal), on His Master's Voice (BD5739): 'A sinner kissed an angel' and 'Two in love'; a significant early Sinatra-Dorsey collaboration from the late 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD5739 Voice
-
- AA Sister to assist 'er
- BMrs.Le Browning
Fred Emney and S. Fairbrother, British comic entertainers, on His Master's Voice C492, performing 'A Sister to Assist 'Er' and 'Mrs. Le Browning', likely 1920s.AI summary
His Master's Voice C492 Music Hall
-
- AA tanto amor
- BAh! Per sempre
Giuseppe de Luca was one of the greatest Italian baritones of the early 20th century, celebrated for his legit, refined tone and his interpretive depth; these arias from Giordano's *Andrea Chénier* and Verdi's *La favorita* document his artistry on His Master's Voice.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB220 Opera
-
- AA te o cara amor talora
Michele Fleta recorded 'A Te o Cara Amor Talora' (operatic repertoire) for His Master's Voice (7-52236), a 78rpm operatic vocal record. Fleta was likely an Italian or Spanish operatic tenor of the early 20th century.AI summary
His Master's Voice 7-52236 Opera
-
- AA Thousand Kisses
- BVision d'Amour
Joyce on His Master's Voice, performing two sentimental pieces 'A Thousand Kisses' and 'Vision d'Amour', likely early acoustic recording from the 1910s.AI summary
His Master's Voice C232 Dance
-
- AA Trip to the Zoo
- Bpart 2
Revnell and West on 'A Trip to the Zoo' (two parts), from HMV BD566. Revnell and West (also known as 'Flotsam and Jetsam') were a British comedy vocal duo popular in the 1920s-1930s; their novelty and comedy recordings are modestly collected.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD566 Comic
-
- AA wee Deoch an' Doris
Harry Lauder, the legendary Scottish music-hall comedian and singer, performs 'A wee Deoch an' Doris' on His Master's Voice 02371. Lauder was one of the first international recording stars, active from the 1900s through the 1950s.AI summary
His Master's Voice 02371 Personalities (Prs)
-
- AA-Roving
- BChimney Smoke
Harry Belafonte on His Master's Voice B10293, with 'A-Roving' and 'Chimney Smoke'. Belafonte was a hugely popular folk and calypso recording artist from the 1950s onwards, known for his bass-baritone and charismatic presence.AI summary
His Master's Voice B10293 Calypso
-
- AAbendlich strahlt
- B(L Demuth)Furwahr es ist ein Abenteuer
Anton van Rooy was one of the foremost bass-baritones of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, a Dutch singer celebrated for his Wotan at Bayreuth and Covent Garden. This HMV D809 disc pairs his 'Abendlich strahlt' from Wagner's Das Rheingold with a piece by L. Demuth on the reverse. Van Rooy's HMV recordings are seriously collected by Wagnerian enthusiasts.AI summary
His Master's Voice D809 Opera
-
- AAbsent
- BSea Fever
Paul Robeson, the legendary American bass-baritone, recorded two songs for His Master's Voice: 'Absent' and 'Sea Fever' (John Masefield), B9257; Robeson was one of the greatest singers of the 20th century and a major recording artist from the 1920s onwards.AI summary
His Master's Voice B9257 Opera
-
- AAch das Lied hab ich getragen
- BArie des Sangers
Helge Roswaenge, a renowned Danish tenor, on His Master's Voice performing two operatic numbers: 'Ach das Lied hab ich getragen' and an aria of the Singer ('Arie des Sangers'). Roswaenge was a major Wagnerian and lyric tenor of the 1930s-1950s, recorded extensively in Germany and Britain.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA4465 Opera
-
- AAch das Lied hab ich getragen
- BArie des Sangers
Helge Rosvaenge, a celebrated Danish tenor of the 1920s–50s, sings Schubert's 'Ach, das Lied hab ich getragen' and a song aria for His Master's Voice. Rosvaenge was one of Northern Europe's leading lyric tenors and a prolific recording artist.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA4465 Opera
-
- AAch offnet eure Augen
- BDort vergiss Leises Fleh'n
Willi Domgraf-Fassbaender, a German baritone, recorded Schubert lieder—"Ach Öffnet Eure Augen" and "Dort vergiss Leises Fleh'n"—for His Master's Voice in the 1920s or early 1930s. Domgraf-Fassbaender was an important Lieder interpreter of the era.AI summary
His Master's Voice EG2323 Opera
-
- AAcross the Steppe
- BEn Vain pour eviter
Mary Garden, the Scottish-American soprano and opera star, recorded 'Across the Steppe' and 'En Vain pour eviter' for His Master's Voice VA18. Garden was a celebrated opera singer and interpreter of French repertoire, active from the 1900s onward.AI summary
His Master's Voice VA18 Opera
-
- AActualites
- BCaissier
His Master's Voice B10701 Personalities (Prs)
-
- AAdapted from the French
- Bpart 2
Jack Buchanan was a major British entertainer, actor and songwriter of the 1920s–30s, known for his charm and sophistication on stage and film. This HMV recording, credited to 'Jack Buchanan & Co', is a two-part piece adapted from French material, typical of the revue material he performed.AI summary
His Master's Voice B8072 Personalities (Prs)
-
- AAddio
Enrico Caruso recorded a single-sided His Master's Voice disc of "Addio," catalogue HMV 2-052035. An early or mid-period Caruso recording on an acoustic or electrical HMV pressing.AI summary
His Master's Voice 2-052035 Opera
-
- AAddio dolce svegliare
A celebrated quartet of Metropolitan Opera stars—including the legendary Enrico Caruso—recorded an ensemble excerpt from a grand opera, likely Verdi or Gounod, for His Master's Voice in the acoustic era. This is a major historical recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice 054204 Opera
-
- AAddio dolce svegliare
Enrico Caruso with Antonio Scotti, Geraldine Farrar and Antonio Viafora performing the ensemble 'Addio dolce svegliare' for His Master's Voice 054204. This is a rare acoustic recording featuring three of the greatest singers of the early 20th century.AI summary
His Master's Voice 054204 Opera
-
- AAddioa Napoli
- BCante pe me
Enrico Caruso, the most celebrated tenor of the early 20th century, performs 'Addio a Napoli' and 'Cante pe me' for His Master's Voice. Caruso's 1906 recording of 'La donna è mobile' was the first operatic recording to achieve international commercial success, and his voice defined the tenor repertory for generations.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA104 Opera
-
- AAdiago
- BMinuet
Edwin Fischer on His Master's Voice DA 1389, performing two solo piano works: Schubert's Adagio and Beethoven's Minuet. Fischer was a major Swiss classical pianist and conductor.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA1389 Classical
-
- AAfrica
- B(Waring)June night
J Shilkret (likely Nathaniel Shilkret or a member of the Shilkret family, prominent orchestra and arrangement personnel of the 1920s–1930s) recorded two popular instrumental pieces on HMV's B-series. The titles suggest light orchestral arrangements.AI summary
His Master's Voice B1894 Instrumental
-
- AAfrican Lullaby
- BMonotonous
Eartha Kitt, the American performer known for her distinctive contralto voice and seductive delivery, performing 'African Lullaby' and 'Monotonous' on His Master's Voice B10803. Kitt was a major entertainer of the 1950s across theatre, film, and recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice B10803 Voice
-
- AAfrican Suite
- Bpart 2
Orchestra conducted by H. Bath, performing African Suite in two parts, on His Master's Voice C613. Bath was a British orchestral conductor and composer active in the early 20th century.AI summary
His Master's Voice C613 Orchestra
-
- AAfter tonight we say Goodbye
- BAt Eventide
Ambrose, the British bandleader, on His Master's Voice B6229, performing light romantic instrumental numbers.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6229 Orchestra
-
- AAgatha Green
Margaret Cooper on His Master's Voice 03228, performing 'Agatha Green', likely a music-hall or novelty piece. Cooper is unidentified; the 03000 catalogue number suggests an early acoustic or transitional recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice 03228 Music Hall
-
- AAgatha Green
Margaret Cooper on His Master's Voice 03228, an acoustic-era vocal recording from around 1910–1915. The singer is unidentified in modern reference works.AI summary
His Master's Voice 03228 Voice
-
- AAgnus Dei
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian operatic tenor, performing 'Agnus Dei' on His Master's Voice 02470. Caruso (1873–1921) was among the most celebrated recording artists of the early 20th century.AI summary
His Master's Voice 02470 Opera
-
- AAh but is it love
- BMy moonlight madonna
Paul Whiteman and his orchestra on His Master's Voice, catalogue B6399, with 'Ah but Is It Love' and 'My Moonlight Madonna'. Another side from Whiteman's vast HMV catalogue during the swing era.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6399 Dance
-
- AAh but is it Love
- BMy Moonlight Madonna
Paul Whiteman's orchestra performing 'Ah But Is It Love' and 'My Moonlight Madonna' on His Master's Voice.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6399 Dance
-
- AAh fors e lui che l'anima
- BSempre libera degg'io folleggiane
Luisa Tetrazzini (1871–1940) was an internationally celebrated Italian soprano known for her brilliant coloratura technique; this His Master's Voice pressing of two numbers from Verdi's *La traviata* ('Ah fors'è lui' and 'Sempre libera') represents a major operatic voice of the early 20th century.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB531 Opera
-
- AAh Manon mi tradisce
- B(+Noyo)Non v'avviginate
Beniamino Gigli, the celebrated Italian tenor, recorded these two Massenet arias from Manon for His Master's Voice; this pressing dates from the late acoustic era of the early 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA5411 Opera
-
- AAh Mimi tu piu(07)
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor, and Antonio Scotti, the renowned baritone, performing the duet 'Ah Mimi tu più' (Act 1) from Puccini's La Bohème on His Master's Voice 054127. This is one of the most celebrated opera recordings ever made, with Caruso at the peak of his powers.AI summary
His Master's Voice 054127 Opera
-
- AAh non credevi tu
- BIl mio tesoro intanto andate a consolar
Fernando de Lucia, the celebrated Neapolitan tenor of the acoustic era, sings two arias from Rossini's 'Il turco in Italia' (DA124, 'Ah non credevi tu') and Mozart's 'Don Giovanni' ('Il mio tesoro intanto') on His Master's Voice, recorded early in his career.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA124 Opera
-
- AAh nostri monti ritorneremo
Enrico Caruso, the most celebrated tenor of the early 20th century, with Ernestine Schumann-Heink, a major mezzo-soprano, singing the duet 'Ah nostri monti ritorneremo' from Verdi's *Il trovatore*. An HMV electrical recording from the late 1920s.AI summary
His Master's Voice 2-054042 Opera
-
- AAh! fors' é lui che l'anima
- BErnani! Ernani! involami
Frieda Hempel was a celebrated German soprano of the 1910s and 1920s, famous for her roles in opera and operetta. This His Master's Voice DB294 pressing of two arias—Verdi's "Ah! fors'è lui" from La Traviata and "Ernani! Ernani! involami" from Ernani—documents her artistry as a classical and operatic voice on the eve of the electrical-recording era.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB294 Opera
-
- AAh! fors' é lui che l'anima
- BErnani! Ernani! involami
Frieda Hempel, a German soprano and a leading lyric-dramatic voice of the 1910s–1930s, on His Master's Voice performing two operatic arias: 'Ah! fors' è lui' from La Traviata and 'Ernani! Ernani! involami' from *Ernani*.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB294 Opera
-
- AAida
- BAida
Aureliano Pertile, the Italian tenor, singing two arias from Verdi's *Aida* on His Master's Voice DB1341.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB1341 Opera
-
- AAida finale duet
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor, and Johanna Gadski, a celebrated soprano, performing the finale duet from Verdi's 'Aida' on His Master's Voice. Caruso was the greatest operatic recording artist of the acoustic era, and his duet recordings are particularly sought after.AI summary
His Master's Voice 2-054005 Opera
-
- AAida March
- Bpart 2
The British Symphony String Orchestra conducted by Blech recorded the 'Aida March' for HMV. Blech was a known German-British conductor active in the 1920s–30s. This is a standard orchestral arrangement of Verdi.AI summary
His Master's Voice EJ189 Orchestra
-
- AAin't it a Shame about Mame
- BYes my Darling Daughter
Witley Court Music Box, the mechanical instrument from the Worcestershire estate, performing 'Ain't It a Shame About Mame' and 'Yes My Darling Daughter' on His Master's Voice JH43.AI summary
His Master's Voice JH43 Instrumental
-
- AAin't Misbehavin
Fats Waller, the brilliant jazz pianist, organist and entertainer, on His Master's Voice. 'Ain't Misbehavin' is his most famous song and signature tune, recorded many times throughout his career.AI summary
His Master's Voice C3737 Jazz
-
- AAin't Misbehavin
Fats Waller, the American jazz pianist and entertainer, recorded 'Ain't Misbehavin'', his signature novelty hit, for HMV in the 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice C3737 Jazz
-
- AAin't Misbehavin'
- BDreamy Honolulu
Jack Hylton was one of the most successful British dance bandleaders of the 1920s and 1930s. 'Ain't Misbehavin'' was a hit of the period, and Hylton's HMV recordings are among the most collectible British dance music of the era.AI summary
His Master's Voice B5715 Dance
-
- AAin't Misbehavin'
- BI've got a Feeling I'm falling
Fats Waller's 'Ain't Misbehavin'' and 'I've got a Feeling I'm falling', two of his most celebrated songs, on His Master's Voice B3243 — likely a 1930s UK pressing of a major American jazz and stride piano artist.AI summary
His Master's Voice B3243 Jazz
-
- AAin't misbehavin'
- BMoppin' & boppin'
Fats Waller, the American jazz pianist, composer and entertainer, recorded 'Ain't Misbehavin'' and 'Moppin' & Boppin'' for His Master's Voice, catalogue C3737. 'Ain't Misbehavin'' is one of Waller's most famous compositions. This UK pressing is a document of Waller's international standing.AI summary
His Master's Voice C3737 Jazz
-
- AAin't she sweet
- B(Hylton)Blame it on the Waltz
Ambrose Hylton and his Hyltonians recorded 'Ain't She Sweet' and 'Blame It on the Waltz' (composed by Hylton) for HMV B5211. Jack Hylton was a major British bandleader and composer; 'Ain't She Sweet' was a hit standard.AI summary
His Master's Voice B5211 Dance
-
- AAin't that a grand and glorious Feeling
- B(G Austin)Muddy Water
His Master's Voice B2529 Personalities (Prs)
-
- AAin't that the Way it goes
- BLittle old Church in the Valley
Jack Hylton, one of the most recorded British dance bandleaders of the 1920s-30s, performing two songs on His Master's Voice. Hylton's band was hugely popular and widely recorded; his HMV releases are readily found.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6059 Dance
-
- AAin't that the Way it goes
- BMe
Eddie and Rex performed 'Ain't that the Way it goes' and 'Me' for His Master's Voice, B3961, in the early 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B3961 Dance
-
- AAin't ya comin out tonight
- BShe was only somebody's daughter
Noble, identified as a vocalist, performing two popular songs for His Master's Voice: 'Ain't Ya Comin' Out Tonight' and 'She Was Only Somebody's Daughter'.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6235 Voice
-
- AAir for G String
Jan Kubelik was a Czech violinist of international renown and a recording artist of the early 20th century; this HMV pressing offers Bach's Air for G String, a canonical violin solo.AI summary
His Master's Voice 3-7966 Classical
-
- AAir heracles
- BSaints Josef Sings/ Lettre
Blanche Marchesi, the soprano daughter of the great teacher Mathilde Marchesi, on HMV catalogue JG41 — the JG-series prefix is not a standard commercial HMV designation and warrants investigation. The disc contains an 'Air d'Héraclès' and two further vocal pieces. As with the companion JH-series disc in this collection, an unusual HMV series prefix suggests a limited or specialist pressing.AI summary
His Master's Voice JG41 Opera
-
- AAir Ministry Security Record
- B(2 sides)
Cyril Fletcher, the British comedian and entertainer, performing an 'Air Ministry Security Record' on HMV — a wartime spoken-word item.AI summary
His Master's Voice JH49 Personalities (Prs)
-
- AAir Ministry Security Record
- B(2 sides)
Elsie and Doris Waters, the comedy duo famous for their BBC radio partnership, performing an 'Air Ministry Security Record' — a wartime spoken-word recording preserved on HMV.AI summary
His Master's Voice JH50 Personalities (Prs)
-
- AAlabama jubilee
- BSpanish serenade
Sid Phillips and his orchestra, a popular British dance band, recorded these two lively sides for His Master's Voice's POP label; Phillips was known for novelty and comedy in his arrangements, active from the 1940s onwards.AI summary
His Master's Voice POP135 Dance
-
- AAlabamy Bound
- BPoem
Savoy Orpheans on His Master's Voice B1970—a mid-to-late 1920s recording from one of the most celebrated British dance bands of the early jazz age.AI summary
His Master's Voice B1970 Jazz
-
- AAlack-a-Day
- B(+A Elson)Dancing
Leo Franklyn and A. Elson perform 'Alack-a-Day' and 'Dancing' on this HMV record, catalogue B2279, likely from the late 1920s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B2279 Music Hall
-
- AAlas there is no doubt
- BDeh vieni all finestra
George Baklanoff was a Russian baritone who had a considerable career in opera in Russia and Western Europe in the early twentieth century. HMV DA464 — 'Alas There Is No Doubt' (likely from an operatic source) backed with 'Deh vieni all finestra' from Mozart's Don Giovanni — is a mid-period HMV pressing. Baklanoff is a specialist collecting interest among enthusiasts of Russian vocal music.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA464 Opera
-
- AAlbumblatt
- BLiebestraume
Willy de Groot was a Dutch conductor and pianist who recorded extensively for HMV from the 1920s to 1940s; this coupling of salon miniatures — Schumann's Albumblatt and Liszt's Liebestraume — typifies his light classical repertoire.AI summary
His Master's Voice C1480 Classical
-
- AAlbumblatt
- BLiebestraume
His Master's Voice C1480
-
- AAlda
- BKronungsmarsch
Kaiser Franz Garde Grenadier Regiment, a German military band on His Master's Voice, performing classical and ceremonial marches from the Austro-Hungarian imperial period.AI summary
His Master's Voice 3-40201/49 Orchestra
-
- AAldershot Tattoo Talk
John Snagge was the principal news-reader and announcer for BBC Radio from the 1920s to the 1970s, a familiar voice to generations of British listeners. 'Aldershot Tattoo Talk' is a topical spoken-word piece, released on His Master's Voice OEA7490-1.AI summary
His Master's Voice OEA7490-1 Personalities (Prs)
-
- AAlegria de la Huerta
- B(M Sandfor)Campanero y Sacris
Mme Mayendia and M Gandia perform 'Alegría de la Huerta' and — with M Sandfor — 'Campanero y Sacristán' on HMV 0264018, a pressing from HMV's continental Spanish-language catalogue. The 026xxxx series was used for Spanish and Latin repertoire; these are zarzuela or Spanish light-opera pieces. Spanish-language HMV pressings of this type are uncommon outside specialist collections.AI summary
His Master's Voice 0264018 Opera
-
- AAlexander's Ragtime Band/Impersonations
- B(C Mayne/P Robeson/C Courtneidge/R Fox)Medley
Jack Hylton's orchestra, led by the popular British bandleader, with vocalist Flo Desmond, perform a medley featuring 'Alexander's Ragtime Band' and character impersonations (C. Mayne, Paul Robeson, Cicely Courtneidge, Ronnie Fox) on His Master's Voice. This is likely from the late 1920s or early 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice C2886 Dance
-
- AAli Baba's Camel
- Bpart 2
Cicely Courtneidge, a British musical theatre star and comedienne, recorded "Ali Baba's Camel" (part 1 and 2) for His Master's Voice. Courtneidge was a West End star and prolific recording artist known for comic and theatrical material.AI summary
His Master's Voice B3985 Music Hall
-
- AAlice blue gown
- BWonderful one
Glenn Miller was an American big-band leader of the 1930s and 1940s, one of the most commercially successful bandleaders of the swing era. This HMV side pairs 'Alice Blue Gown' and 'Wonderful One', standard popular songs from his early recording period.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD5654 Dance
-
- AAlice in Wonderland
- B(A Stephens)part 2
Florence Desmond was a British impressionist and comic actress who became famous for her character sketches and celebrity parodies. 'Alice in Wonderland' is likely a comic monologue or recitation. This His Master's Voice C3243 is from the speech and comedy series, probably mid-1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice C3243 Comic
-
- AAlice in Wonderland
- Bpart 2
K Beaumont and Ed Wynn on His Master's Voice BD1273, a recording of 'Alice in Wonderland' material from the early-mid 1930s. Ed Wynn was a famous American comedian and performer.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD1273 Comic
-
- AAlice in Wonderland
- B(A Stephens)part 2
Florence Desmond, a British revue performer and impressionist, recorded 'Alice in Wonderland' and part 2 for His Master's Voice C3243, likely a 1930s–40s pressing.AI summary
His Master's Voice C3243 Comic
-
- AAlice in Wonderland
Jay Laurier and others in a selection from *Alice in Wonderland*, recorded for His Master's Voice C3457. The C-series cataloguing and theatrical title suggest a special or extended pressing, likely from the 1920s–30s theatrical revival period.AI summary
His Master's Voice C3457 Music Hall
-
- AAlice in Wonderland part 3
- B(R Hare/S Walker)part 4
Arthur Askey was one of the biggest British comedians of the 1940s–50s, famous for his high-pitched voice and cheeky humour. This HMV C3244 is an excerpt from 'Alice in Wonderland', a comedy recording; Askey's name carries significant collector appeal.AI summary
His Master's Voice C3244 Personalities (Prs)
-
- AAlice in Wonderland part 3
- B(R Hare/S Walker)part 4
Arthur Askey, the British radio comedian and entertainer, performing parts 3 and 4 of 'Alice in Wonderland' on His Master's Voice, likely from the 1940s.AI summary
His Master's Voice C3244 Personalities (Prs)
-
- AAlice in Wonderland part 3
- B(R Hare/S Walker)part 4
His Master's Voice C3244 Personalities (Prs)
-
- AAll by yourself in the Moonlight
- BIf I had you now
Jack Smith, a popular American singer of the 1920s and 1930s, recorded 'All by yourself in the Moonlight' and 'If I had you now' for His Master's Voice, catalogue B2925.AI summary
His Master's Voice B2925 Voice
-
- AAll clear out of the Park
George Graves was a British music-hall comedian and actor of the Edwardian era. His HMV recording preserves a comic sketch typical of his stage work. HMV 02307 dates to around 1910-1912.AI summary
His Master's Voice 02307 Music Hall
-
- AAll clear out of the Park(11)
- BDoes this Shop stock Shot Socks with Spots
George Graves, the rumbustious character comedian best known as Baron Popoff in The Merry Widow, performs 'All Clear Out of the Park' and 'Does This Shop Stock Shot Socks with Spots' on HMV C542, a 12-inch coupling. Graves was a major Edwardian musical comedy star and his 12-inch HMV recordings are less common than standard 10-inch popular pressings.AI summary
His Master's Voice C542 Music Hall
-
- AAll Gods Chillun Got Wings
- BSwing Low, Sweet Chariot
Fats Waller, the legendary American jazz pianist and entertainer, performing 'All God's Chillun Got Wings' and 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' on His Master's Voice B8818. Waller is one of the most collected jazz artists of the 78rpm era.AI summary
His Master's Voice B8818 Jazz
-
- AAll I want is ittle ootsie oo
- BThat Monte Carlo Song
A vocal novelty number credited to Gibbons on His Master's Voice, catalogue B5676, pairing 'All I Want is a Little Footsie Woo' and 'That Monte Carlo Song' — light dance-floor fare of the early 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B5676 Dance
-
- AAll I want is Somebody to love me(16)
- B(L Henson/D Burnaby)365 Days
George Grossmith Jr., the British actor and musical theatre performer, with M. Saunders on two comic-sentimental music hall numbers recorded for His Master's Voice; Grossmith's stage and gramophone career spanned the 1920s-1940s.AI summary
His Master's Voice D425 Music Hall
Showing 200 of 3,274 — see them all