Lyric Records
1917-1921
The Lyraphone Company of America (Newark, NJ) formed and launched their "Lyric Record" in 1917 to take advantage of the expired patent on vertical recording and to position itself for the inevitable opening of the lateral cut to come. In the meantime, vertical's 150 lines-per-inch allowed for up to five minutes of recording time for a ten-inch side and seven for twelve-inchers. The label art was quite impressive when even compared to industry giants. Other technical aspects left much to be desired though. Originally touted as playable on a Diamond Disc Phonograph, the shellac was far too soft for acceptable wear. Steel needles weren't much kinder. "Never Scratches" as noted on later labels wasn't truth in advertising. A&R didn't hardly offer anything new or revolutionary beyond the common traveling performers and songs. Laterally-recorded records were introduced in 1919 but the company's fortunes didn't improve. The company went into receivership and ended production in 1921, disappearing the following year.
Encoded Speed: 192 Kbps
Vertical Recordings

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Havanola	Bob
Lyric Dance Orchestra	Lyric Dance Orchestra
Lyric 4102	Lyric 4102
Matrix# 6039	Matrix# 6062-1-
1917	1917
New York, New York	New York, New York

On With The Dance	A Happy Couple
S. Bagdzinski	Peasants' Orchestra
Lyric 4110-A	Lyric 4110-B
Matrix# ? (1165?)	Matrix# ?
1917	1917
New York, New York	New York, New York
Note: You can see each hit of the wood block Here.	Note: Played at 76 RPM.

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Some Jazz Blues	Valse Boston
Lyric Dance Band	Lyric Dance Orchestra
Lyric 4140-A	Lyric 4140-B
Matrix# 9106A (1127-T)	Matrix# J-07156
ca. March 1918	ca. March 1918
New York, New York	New York, New York

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