Flotsam and Jetsam

ABig Ben calling
BThe ghost of an old king's jester

Label: Columbia
Catalogue number: DB883
Genre: Comic
Condition: Very good
Format: 78rpm shellac disc, 10 inch unless noted
Reference: #2873

Flotsam and Jetsam were a British musical comedy duo famous for their witty, topical satirical songs and sketches on radio in the 1930s–40s. This Columbia DB-series pressing is from their peak years.

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