New Additions
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Encoded Speed: 192 Kbps

Carmen - Selections Aida - Selections
American Concert Orchestra (Cesare Sodero, conductor) American Concert Orchestra (Cesare Sodero, conductor)
Edison 10001-R Edison 10001-L
Matrix# 12002-L1-4[11-1] Matrix# 12003-L-1-4
Mastered on September 1, 1926
(dubbed from earlier recorded Parts No. 1, 2 and 3 (Matrixes #11119, 11120 and 11121, all Take A) made on July 23, 1926)
Mastered on September 17, 1926
(dubbed from earlier recorded Parts No. 1, 2 and 3 (Matrixes #11135(A), 11136(A) and 11137(B) made on July 29, 1926)
New York, New York (for the originals but unconfirmed for LP mastering) New York, New York (for the originals but unconfirmed for LP mastering)
Note: Disc changes at 4:57 and 9:01. Note: Disc changes at 4:00 (difficult to hear) and 8:39.

I Vespri Siciliani: Overture - Parts 1 & 2

Boabdil: Malaguena
Manon: Selections - Parts 1 & 2

Coppelia: Festival Dance & Valse of the Hours
American Concert Orchestra (Cesare Sodero, conductor) American Concert Orchestra (Cesare Sodero, conductor)
Edison 10003-R Edison 10003-L
Matrix# 12006-F-1-2-[1-1] Matrix# 12007 B-2-5
Mastered on September 16, 1926
(dubbed from earlier recordings (Matrixes #11095(Take C), 11096(A) made on July 9, 1926 and #11103(A) made on July 16, 1926)
Mastered on August 9, 1926
(dubbed from earlier recordings (Matrixes #11051(Take B), 11052(A) made on June 18, 1926 and #11104(C) made on July 16, 1926)
New York, New York (for the originals but unconfirmed for LP mastering) New York, New York (for the originals but unconfirmed for LP mastering)
Note: Minor water/moisture damage.
Edge photo.
Cause of skipping on R-side.
Note: Skipping from 0:46-1:00 (pictured above) with a few more nearby. First disc change imperceptible, second at 7:53 with final note still ringing and third disc starting at 7:58. Note: Disc changes imperceptible.

Lucky Dog Blues Satanic Blues
Synco Jazz Band (Joseph Samuels) Synco Jazz Band (Joseph Samuels)
Pathé 020558-A Pathé 020558-B
Matrix# TL-69186-2 Matrix# TL-69187-1
ca. April-May 1921 ca. April-May 1921
Note: Speaking afterwards.

Kitten on the Keys Cho-Piano
Henry Lange Henry Lange
Pathé 020671-A Pathé 020671-B
Matrix# TL-69439 Matrix# TL-69440-2
ca. October 1921 ca. October 1921
Note: Played at 78 RPM. Note: Played at 78 RPM.

Maybe (She'll Write Me - She'll Phone Me) Funiculi-Funicula
Max Terr and His Orchestra Casino Dance Orchestra (unidentified pseudonym)
Pathé 036034-A Pathé 036034-B
Matrix# N-105065 [2] Matrix# N-105088 [2]
January 1924 January 1924
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Better photo of dealer sticker Here.

Melody in "F"
Frederic Voelker
Oxford 535
(Zonophone) Matrix# 6396
before September 1906
New York, New York
Note: Played at 82 RPM.

Marche des Mousquetaires (Blank)
La Garde Republicaine de Paris (The National Band of France)
Zon-O-Phone 2
Matrix# 3794, Take ?
Before December 1904
New York, New York
Note: Played at 76 RPM.

New Additions
November 20, 2025

Rubinstein Melodie Op. 3, No. 1 (Chiaffarelli's) Polonaise
Vladimir Dubinsky Albert Chiaffarelli
OKeh 1104-A OKeh 1104-B
Matrix# 195B 4, Take B Matrix# 302D 7, Take D
ca. June 1918 ca. August 1918
New York, New York New York, New York

Tosca - "E lucevan le stelle" (The Stars Were Shining) Faust - "Dio possente" (Even Bravest Heart)
George Lambert Filippo Antonio
OKeh 7006-A OKeh 7006-B
Matrix# 357C 16, Take C Matrix# 354B 7, Take B
ca. September 1918 ca. September 1918
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Perhaps more pleasant with a 125 Hz turnover applied Here. Note: Perhaps more pleasant with a 125 Hz turnover applied Here.

Nobody Knows (And Nobody Seems To Care) Goodnight Angeline
Jack Kaufman Peerless Quartette
OKeh 4028-A OKeh 4028-B
Matrix# S-7013-B g 36, Take B Matrix# S-7026-B S(backwards) 24, Take B
ca. September 1919 ca. September 1919
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn at end. Note: Worn. Pressing blister 0:24-0:37.

William Tell Overture (Part 1)

(At Dawn)
William Tell Overture (Part 2)

(The Storm)
Conway's Band Conway's Band
OKeh 4205-A OKeh 4205-B
Matrix# S-7420-B E 2, Take B Matrix# S-7418-B 4(reversed) 3, Take B
May 1920 May 1920
New York, New York New York, New York

William Tell Overture (Part 3)

(The Calm)
William Tell Overture (Part 4)

(Finale)
Conway's Band Conway's Band
OKeh 4206-A OKeh 4206-B
Matrix# S-7419-B 1(upside down) 3, Take B Matrix# S-7583-B 2(reversed) 1, Take B
May 1920 September 1920
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Studio sounds before start.
To listen to all parts consecutively, click HERE.

Nobody Lied The Sneak
Markels' Orchestra Markels' Orchestra
OKeh 4648-A OKeh 4648-B
Matrix# S-70722-C F 1, Take C Matrix# S-70712-B A 12, Take B
June 26, 1922 June 1922
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn.

Houston Blues Hot Lips
Joseph Samuels Jazz Band Tampa Blue Jazz Band

(Instrumental conversation by Joe (clarinet) and Jewels (cornet))
OKeh 4663-A OKeh 4663-B
Matrix# S-70772-B D 3, Take B Matrix# S-70773-C C 3, Take C
August 10, 1922 August 10, 1922
New York, New York New York, New York

'Tain't Nobody's Bus'ness If I Do Achin' Hearted Blues
Clarence Williams' Blue Five Clarence Williams' Blue Five
OKeh 4966-A OKeh 4966-B
Matrix# S-71-928-B D 1, Take B Matrix# S-71-797-a A 3, Take A
October 1923 August 1923
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Extremely worn. Some stripped threads. Note: Extremely worn. Some stripped threads.

Tie Me To Your Apron Strings Again I Love My Baby (My Baby Loves Me)
Nathan Glantz and His Orchestra The Blue Kittens
Puritan 11434-A Puritan 11434-B
Matrix# 2406^1, Take 1 Matrix# 2391^1, Take 1
January 1926 January 1926
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Played at 80 RPM. Note: Played at 78 RPM.

When You and I Were Seventeen Eliza
Nathan Glantz and His Orchestra Bar Harbor Society Orchestra (Ben Selvin, manager)
Everybodys 1029-A Everybodys 1029-B
Matrix# 3518-1 (Emerson Matrix# 42779), Take 1 Matrix# 3513-1 (Emerson Matrix# 42773), Take 1
released January 1925 released January 1925
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Played at 78 RPM. Note: Played at 80 RPM.

Ave Maria
Charles D'Almaine (with piano accompaniment)
Leeds 4041
Matrix# (4041)
between late 1903 and 1904
New York, New York
Note: Played at 76 RPM. Extremely worn.

The Prince of Pilsen
likely Leeds & Catlin House Band
Leeds 4142
Matrix# (4142)
between late 1903 and 1904
New York, New York
Note: Played at 76 RPM. Very worn.

Mefistofele - Prologo

"Ave Signor!" (Hail, Sovereign Lord!)
Marcel Journet
Victor 64126
Matrix# B-8550, Take 1
January 13, 1910
Camden, New Jersey
Note: Studio cue before start.

Dixie
Mabel Garrison and Victor Male Quartet
Victor 64637
Matrix# B-18971, Take 1
January 8, 1917
Camden, New Jersey
Note: Studio cue before start. Needle run 1:42-end.

The Last Rose of Summer
Lucy Marsh
Victor 60126
Matrix# B-15236, Take 2
October 1, 1914
Camden, New Jersey
Note: In-studio start cue audible.

New Additions
October 1, 2025

Belle of New York, and Anti-Cigarette Society
Columbia Band
Columbia 786
Matrix# 786-3, Take 3
1902-October 1905
New York, New York
Note: Very worn.

America (Chimes) (Blank)
Steve Porter
Columbia 442
Matrix# 442-3A AA 3, Take 3
ca. 1901-1908
New York, New York

Serenade "An meine Mutter" (To My Mother) (Blank)
Biederman, Lufsky and Prince
Columbia 3506
Matrix# 3506-1-1 ((N?)-1184-1), Take 1
January-November 1906
New York, New York

To The Evening Star (From "Tannhauser") (Blank)
Hans Kronold
Columbia 3585
Matrix# 3585-3-4 (N-1330-3), Take 3
late 1906-February 1907
New York, New York
Note: Signature in wax.

Ballet No. 1, Tempo di Valse "Faust" Ballet No. 2, Adagio "Faust"
Columbia Band Columbia Band
Columbia 946 Columbia 948
Matrix# 946-4B, Take 4 Matrix# 948-4D, Take 4
1902-July 1904 1902-July 1904
New York, New York New York, New York
issued August 1904.
Note: Very worn with needle digs. Announced by Harry Spencer. Note: Very worn with needle digs. Speed problems on master. Some stripped grooves. Announced by Harry Spencer. Played at 82.5 RPM.

Turkey in the Straw Why Don't You Write When You Don't Need Money
Billy Golden Bob Roberts
Columbia A295 Columbia A295
Matrix# 1101-10-54, Take 10 Matrix# 3520-2-22, Take 2
1903-1908 January-November 1906
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: No-EQ version (less harsh)

Woodman, Spare That Tree I Certainly Was Going Some
Bert Williams Bert Williams
Columbia A1321 Columbia A1321
Matrix# 88539-5 2, Take 5 Matrix# 88576-1 4, Take 1
January 7, 1913 January 21, 1913
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Studio sounds after end.

Purpostus Never Mo'
Bert Williams Bert Williams
Columbia A1853 Columbia A1853
Matrix# 46004 1-C-24, Take 1 Matrix# 46005 2-A-20, Take 2
September 9, 1915 September 9, 1915
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: In-studio bump berfore start.

Laughing Water (Blank)
Columbia Band
Lakeside 70143
(Columbia) Matrix# 1571-2 2, Take 2
1903-1908
New York, New York

Lead Kindly Light (Blank)
Steve Porter(?)
Lakeside 70257
(Columbia) Matrix# 446-(4-22?), Take 4?
1901-1910
New York, New York
Note: Worn. "Play" spoken before start?

Blind Man Blues Sing 'Em For Momma, Play 'Em For Me
Katie Crippen with Henderson's Novelty Orchestra Katie Crippen with Henderson's Novelty Orchestra
Black Swan 2003-A Black Swan 2003-B
Matrix# P2003^2 Matrix# P2004^2
First known mention in "The Black Dispatch": May 6, 1921
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Fletcher Henderson's first release! Labels affixed backwards.

Fate Can You Forget
Harold Leonard and His Red Jackets Harold Leonard and His Red Jackets
Gennett 5024-A Gennett 5024-B
Matrix# 11262B A D 1 8 Matrix# 11263 B o 1 8
December 11, 1922 December 11, 1922
Richmond, Indiana Richmond, Indiana

To listen to all parts consecutively, click HERE.
Appassionata Sonata: Part 1: Allegro assai (commencement) Appassionata Sonata: Part 2: Allegro assai (continuation)
William Murdoch William Murdoch
Columbia 67290-D Columbia 67290-D
Matrix# RAX2367 4-A-5, Take 4 Matrix# RAX2368 2-A-5, Take 2
January 19, 1927 January 19, 1927
Wigmore Hall, London Wigmore Hall, London

Appassionata Sonata: Part 3: Allegro assai (completion) Appassionata Sonata: Part 4: Andante con moto (first part)
William Murdoch William Murdoch
Columbia 67291-D Columbia 67291-D
Matrix# RAX2369 4-A-4, Take 4 Matrix# RAX2374 1-A-7, Take 1
January 19, 1927 January 20, 1927
Wigmore Hall, London Wigmore Hall, London

Appassionata Sonata: Part 5: (a) Andante con moto (completion) (b) Allegro ma non troppo (first part) Appassionata Sonata: Part 6: Allegro ma non troppo (completion)
William Murdoch William Murdoch
Columbia 67292-D Columbia 67292-D
Matrix# RAX2375 1-A-1, Take 1 Matrix# RAX2376 1-A-1, Take 1
January 20, 1927 January 20, 1927
Wigmore Hall, London Wigmore Hall, London

New Additions
July 14, 2025

Encoded Speed: 192 Kbps

William Tell Overture
(Part I - At Dawn)
William Tell Overture
(Part II - The Storm)
Arthur Pryor's Band Arthur Pryor's Band
Victor 16380-A Victor 16380-B
Matrix# B-1275, Take 4 Matrix# B-1276, Take 9
September 24, 1909 May 4, 1909
Camden, New Jersey (?) Camden, New Jersey (?)

William Tell Overture
(Part III - The Calm)
William Tell Overture
(Part IV - Finale)
Arthur Pryor's Band Arthur Pryor's Band
Victor 16381-A Victor 16381-B
Matrix# B-1277, Take 9 Matrix# B-1278, Take 8
September 24, 1909 May 4, 1909
Camden, New Jersey (?) Camden, New Jersey (?)
To listen to all parts consecutively, click HERE.

An Operatic Nightmare

A Pianistic Distortion of "The Miserere; Mendelssohn's "Wedding March"; Lohengrin "Wedding March"; "Soldiers' Chorus"; Tales of Hoffmann, Barcarolle; Aida March; arias from Tannhäuser, Samson, Faust and Pagliacci; and the Rigoletto Quartet
Nola
Felix Arndt Felix Arndt
Victor 18056-A Victor 18056-B
Matrix# B-17400, Take 9 Matrix# B-17399, Take 2
May 9, 1916 March 30, 1916
New York, New York New York, New York

Make Believe Some Little Bird
Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra
Victor 18742-A Victor 18742-B
Matrix# B-24893, Take 10 Matrix# B-24895, Take 3
March 4, 1921 March 2, 1921
New York, New York New York, New York

Homesick All Over Nothing at All
Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra The Great White Way Orchestra
Victor 18963-A Victor 18963-B
Matrix# B-26905, Take 2 Matrix# B-26922, Take 4
September 28, 1922 October 4, 1922
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Stressed loud passages.

Shake Your Feet Swanee River Blues
Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra
Victor 19185-A Victor 19185-B
Matrix# B-28790, Take 3 Matrix# B-28793, Take 4
October 29, 1923 October 30, 1923
New York, New York New York, New York

Salon Suite No. 1 - Part 1

To a Wild Rose (MacDowell)
Gavotte (Gossec)
A Little Love, a Little Kiss (Silesu)
Black Eyes (Russian folk song)
Salon Suite No. 1 - Part 2

Vilia - I Love You So (from "The Merry Widow") (Lehar)
Minuet in G (Beethoven)
Lullaby (Brahms)
Two Guitars (Russian folk song)
Victor Salon Orchestra (Direction of Nathaniel Shilkret) Victor Salon Orchestra (Direction of Nathaniel Shilkret)
Victor L-24000-A Victor L-24000-B
Matrix# LBRC-69642, Take 2 Matrix# LBRC-69643, Take 1
May 21, 1931

Victor ledgers: "First special date for long playing records 33 1/3 rpm."
May 21, 1931

Victor ledgers: "First special date for long playing records 33 1/3 rpm."
New York, New York. Studio 2. New York, New York. Studio 2.

Gems from "The Mikado" - Part 3

Braid the Raven Hair - Ladies' Chorus
The Moon and I - Hizi Koyke
Miyasama - Chorus
Daughter-in-law Elect - Vera Ross, Frank Moulan and Chorus
My Object All Sublime - Frank Moulan and Chorus
The Flowers That Bloom in the Spring - Hizi Koyke, Vera Ross, Howard Marsh and Frank Moulan
Gems from "The Mikado" - Part 4

Hearts Do Not Break - Vera Ross
Willow, Tit-Willow - Frank Moulan
For He's Gone and Married Yum, Yum - Ethel Clarke, Frank Moulan and Chorus
With Joyous Shout - Chorus
Civic Light Opera Company with orchestra (under the direction of Lewis Kroll) Civic Light Opera Company with orchestra (under the direction of Lewis Kroll)
Victor L-24006-A Victor L-24006-B
Matrix# LBRC-71214, Take 1 Matrix# LBRC-71215, Take 1
January 5, 1932 January 5, 1932
New York, New York. Studio 1. New York, New York. Studio 1.

Saw Ye My Savior Enough To Know
Maynard Ray Tournier

Accompanied by John R. Hawkins
Maynard Ray Tournier

Accompanied by John R. Hawkins
Autograph Autograph
Matrix# 471 Matrix# 472
ca. February 1924 ca. February 1924
Chicago, Illinois Chicago, Illinois

New Additions
May 22, 2025

Kitten on the Keys Poor Buttermilk
Zez Confrey Zez Confrey
Silvertone 2664-A Silvertone 2664-B
(Emerson) Matrix# 41996-2 = 5, Take 2 (Emerson) Matrix# 41997-1 = 3, Take 1
probably recorded October 1921
released February 1922
probably recorded October 1921
released February 1922
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: First name misspelt as "Zey".

Uncle Josh Has His Photo Taken Uncle Josh At The Skating Rink
Cal Stewart Cal Stewart
Silvertone 3198-A Silvertone 3198-B
(Columbia) Matrix# 78453 4-E-4, Take 4 (Columbia) Matrix# 78479 2-K-128, Take 2
July 8, 1919 June 11, 1919
New York, New York New York, New York

Stumbling On The Alamo
Golden Gate Dance Orchestra (California Ramblers) Golden Gate Dance Orchestra (California Ramblers)
Cameo 227-A Cameo 227-B
Matrix# 168E 1 7 Matrix# 169A 1 8
April 24, 1922 April 24, 1922
New York, New York New York, New York

Holdin' the Sack Doodle-Doo-Doo
Salt and Pepper (Jack Culley and Frank Curtz) Salt and Pepper (Jack Culley and Frank Curtz)
Cameo 609-A Cameo 609-B
Matrix# 1151C3 7 Matrix# 1156B3 9
September 18, 1924 September 18, 1924
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn. Note: Worn.

Immortellen Waltz Las Hijas de Eva
Prince's Orchestra Curti's Orchestra
Harmony A676 Harmony A676
Matrix# 4041-3-1, Take 3 Matrix# 5415, (Take 1?)
between January and May 1909 1904 or 1905
New York, New York Mexico City, Mexico
Note: Very worn. Note: Very worn.

Two Giddy Goats The Belle of Brittany - Waltz
Frank C. Stanley and Elise Stevenson Prince's Orchestra
Harmony A802 Harmony A802
Matrix# 4325-3-6, Take 3 Matrix# 4332-2-4, Take 2
between 1909 and March 1910 between 1909 and March 1910
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn. Note: Worn.

In a Hundred Fathoms Deep Asleep in the Deep
William McDonald William McDonald
Harmony A986 Harmony A986
Matrix# 4843-(?), (Take ?) Matrix# 4844-1-18, Take 1
approximately 1910 approximately 1910
New York, New York New York, New York

New Additions
March 15, 2025

The Picadore March The Gladiator March
American Regimental Band American Regimental Band
Pathé 20503-A Pathé 20503-B
Matrix# 69123-1 B 3 Matrix# 69121-1 A 3
March 1921 March 1921

Sweetheart I'll Keep On Loving You
Casino Dance Orchestra Casino Dance Orchestra
Pathé 20539-A Pathé 20539-B
Matrix# 69162-1 A 2 Matrix# 69163-1 15
March-April 1921 March-April 1921
Note: Worn.

Crooning Good As Gold
Casino Dance Orchestra Casino Dance Orchestra
Pathé 20559-A Pathé 20559-B
Matrix# 69189-1 A 6 Matrix# 69191-1 (?) 18
April-May 1921 April-May 1921

I've Got The Joys Mandy 'N Me
Lanin's Southern Serenaders Lanin's Southern Serenaders
Pathé 20649-A Pathé 20649-B
Matrix# 69392-1 (B?) 5 Matrix# 69393-1 (B?) 6
September 1921 September 1921
Note: Worn.

Are You Playing Fair? Parade of The Wooden Soldiers
Casino Dance Orchestra Nathan Glantz and His Orchestra
Pathé 20780-A Pathé 20780-B
Matrix# 69744-1 A 2 Matrix# 69722-1 B 3
June 1922 May-June 1922
Note: Very worn. Rumble filtered.

The Sneak Just Because You're You - That's Why I Love You
Nicholas Orlando and His Orchestra Nicholas Orlando and His Orchestra (suspected)
Pathé 20800-A Pathé 20800-B
Matrix# 69775-1 6 Matrix# 69776-1 A
July 1922 July 1922
Note: In-studio bump at 1:51.

Truly Murmuring
Max Terr and His Orchestra Max Terr and His Orchestra
Pathé 20810-A Pathé 20810-B
Matrix# 69810-1 B 5 Matrix# 69808-1 A 2
August 1922 August 1922
Note: Worn. Note: Worn.

Blue I Wish I Knew
California Ramblers Joseph Samuels' Orchestra
Pathé 20814-A Pathé 20814-B
Matrix# 69759-1 A Matrix# 69807-1 A
July 6, 1922 August 1922

You Remind Me of My Mother Japanese Moon
Joseph Samuels' Orchestra Nathan Glantz and His Orchestra
Pathé 20829-A Pathé 20829-B
Matrix# 69843-1 A Matrix# 69820-1 A 3
September 1922 August 1922
Note: Extremely Worn. Note: Extremely Worn.

Marcelle Dolls
George Jessel George Jessel
Pathé 22418-A Pathé 22418-B
Matrix# 68587-1G 15 Matrix# 68588-1C 17
ca. July 1920 ca. July 1920
Note: Stripped groove at 0:02-0:03.

New Additions
May 31, 2024

The Old Town Pump Sweet Child
Handy's Orchestra of Memphis Handy's Orchestra of Memphis
Columbia A2417 Columbia A2417
Matrix# 77368 2-A-63, Take 2 Matrix# 77376 3-A-19, Take 3
September 22, 1917 September 24, 1917
New York, New York New York, New York

No Place Like Home Twenty Years
Bert Williams Bert Williams
Columbia A2438 Columbia A2438
Matrix# 77341 2-D-64, Take 2 Matrix# 77344 1-B-70, Take 1
September 14, 1917 September 14, 1917
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Crackle. Note: Crackle.

Siren of a Southern Sea Day Dreams
Art Hickman's Orchestra Art Hickman's Orchestra
Columbia A3387 Columbia A3387
Matrix# 79666 2-A(R?)-130 (small "2" below first dash), Take 2 Matrix# 79675 3-AAK-188 (small "2" below first dash), Take 3
February 1921 February 1921
San Francisco, California San Francisco, California
Note: Played at 78 RPM. Worn. Low EQ version. Note: Played at 78 RPM. Worn. Low EQ version.

Bleeding Hearted Blues Midnight Blues
Bessie Smith (Fletcher Henderson at the Piano) Bessie Smith (Fletcher Henderson at the Piano)
Columbia A3936 Columbia A3936
Matrix# 81075 3-105, Take 3 Matrix# 81080 3-113, Take 3
June 14, 1923 June 15, 1923
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn. Note: Very worn.

Under the Moon Charmaine!
Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians
Columbia 1048-D Columbia 1048-D
Matrix# 144322 2-C-19, Take 2 Matrix# 144324 3-B-1, Take 3
June 13, 1927 June 13, 1927
Chicago, Illinois Chicago, Illinois
Note: Worn.

There's Danger in Your Eyes, Cherie! With You
Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians
Columbia 2107-D Columbia 2107-D
Matrix# 149778 5-E-8, Take 5 Matrix# 149779 4-B-6, Take 4
January 24, 1930 January 24, 1930
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Studio sounds before and after.

New Additions
April 20, 2024

Demonstration Record - Exhibiting superiority of tone of Pathé recording The Owl and The Pussy Cat
Russell Hunting Male Quartet (Big City Four?)
Pathé 2-A Pathé 2-B
Matrix# (G?)66373-3A, 42 Matrix# E66727-1C, 41
ca. 1917 ca. 1918
New York, New York New York, New York

I Pagliacci - "Vesti la giubba" (On with the Play)
Lucien Muratore
Pathé 54012
Matrix# E65916-2B, 47
January 1919
New York, New York

I Pagliacci - "Vesti La Giubba" (On With The Play) Sigurd - "Esprits Gardiens (Guardian Spirits)
Charles Fontaine Charles Fontaine
Pathé 59084-A Pathé 59084-B
Matrix# 1890X, 1C Matrix# 2107.X., 1E 5
ca. 1920 ca. 1920
Paris, France Paris, France

Carmen, "Habanera" Il Trovatore, "Fierce Flames Are Soaring"
Margarethe Ober Margarethe Ober
Pathé 60020-A Pathé 60020-B
Matrix# A54531, 1A 6(?) Matrix# A54530, 1A
ca. 1916 ca. 1916
Berlin, Germany Berlin, Germany

I Pagliacci - Prologue, Part I I Pagliacci - Prologue, Part II
Luigi Montesanto Luigi Montesanto
Pathé 62008-A Pathé 62008-B
Matrix# A84159, 1A Matrix# A84160, 1A 2
ca. 1916 ca. 1916
Milan, Italy Milan, Italy

New Additions
September 21, 2023

Idle Dreams Scandal Walk
Isham Jones Rainbo Orchestra Isham Jones Rainbo Orchestra
Brunswick 5013-A Brunswick 5013-B
Matrix# 3798 Matrix# 3799 (3799 listed as an "Idle Dreams" take in DAHR with 3801 being this song)
ca. June 1920 ca. June 1920
New York, New York. 16 West 36th Street New York, New York. 16 West 36th Street
Note: In-studio bump at 1:33.

Avalon Wishing
Isham Jones Rainbo Orchestra Isham Jones Rainbo Orchestra
Brunswick 5027-A Brunswick 5027-B
Matrix# 4250 Matrix# 4227
ca. October 1920 ca. October 1920
New York, New York. 16 West 36th Street New York, New York. 16 West 36th Street

No, No, Nora Cut Yourself a Piece of Cake
Lyman's California Ambassador Orchestra Lyman's California Ambassador Orchestra
Brunswick 2476-A Brunswick 2476-B
Matrix# 11134 Matrix# 11114
August 3, 1923 August 2, 1923
Los Angeles, California Los Angeles, California

Honest and Truly Doo Wacka Doo
Isham Jones Orchestra Isham Jones Orchestra
Brunswick 2767-A Brunswick 2767-B
Matrix# 14330-14332 Matrix# 14333-14335
November 21, 1924 November 21, 1924
Chicago, Illinois Chicago, Illinois

Chinese Blues 'Tain't Cold
The Original Memphis Five The Original Memphis Five
Brunswick 3039-A Brunswick 3039-B
Matrix# E17612-E17615 Matrix# E17656-E17659 (E2202-E2205)
January 21, 1926, PM session January 23, 1926, AM session
New York, New York. 799 Seventh Avenue, Room no. 3 New York, New York. 799 Seventh Avenue, Room no. 1

New Additions
July 6, 2023

Tamborin Chinois Meditation from Thais
Alberto Bachmann Alberto Bachmann
Emerson 782 Emerson 782
Matrix# 2132-1-13, Take 1 Matrix# 2159-1-14, Take 1
released November 1916 released November 1916
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Surface damage from some kind of solvent. Note: Surface damage from some kind of solvent. Swish.

I'm Missin' Mammy's Kissin' (And I Know She's Missin' Mine) Somebody Knows
Charles Foster Frank Hennigs
Melodisc 778 Melodisc 778
Matrix# 21719-1, Take 1 Matrix# 21726-2, Take 2
1920-1922 1920-1922
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Pressing ridge 0:00-0:28, filtered.

Cherie Gingham Girl
Gotham's Favorites Melodisc Novelty Orchestra
Melodisc 791 Melodisc 791
Matrix# 21730-2, Take 2 Matrix# 21731-2, Take 2
1920-1922 1920-1922
New York, New York New York, New York

New Additions
June 9, 2023

It's Not Your Nationality Put On Your Slippers and Fill Up Your Pipe
Arthur Fields M. J. O'Connell
Columbia A2163 Columbia A2163
Matrix# 47165 5-AB-8, Take 5 Matrix# 47174 2-H-2, Take 2
December 4, 1916 November 17, 1916
New York, New York New York, New York

Darktown Strutters' Ball Indiana
Original Dixieland Jass Band Original Dixieland Jass Band
Columbia A2297 Columbia A2297
Matrix# 77086 4-C-74, Take 4 Matrix# 77087 2-C-83, Take 2
May 31, 1917 May 31, 1917
New York, New York New York, New York

When Yankee Doodle Sails Upon The Good Ship Home, Sweet Home How'Ya Gonna Keep 'Em Down On The Farm? (After They've Seen Paree)
Nora Bayes Nora Bayes
Columbia A2687 Columbia A2687
Matrix# 78202 2-U-198, Take 2 Matrix# 78218 1-J-145, Take 1
December 13, 1918 December 20, 1918
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Lots of hiss. Note: Lots of hiss.

Heart-Breaking Baby Doll Frenchy Come to Yankee Land
Billy Murray Arthur Fields
Columbia A2727 Columbia A2727
Matrix# 78350 2-?-102, Take 2 Matrix# 78358 3-H-22, Take 3
March 15, 1919 March 18, 1919
New York, New York New York, New York

New Additions
October 18, 2022

Stump Speech on Love
Harry Spencer
Harvard 34
(Columbia) Matrix# 34-9-2, Take 9
1901-October 1905
New York, New York
Note: Worn, surface discoloration, gouged grooves at end.

Sangre Mexicana Sevilla
Unknown Band Prince's Band
United C13 United C13
(Columbia) Matrix# 5545-1-6, Take 1 (Columbia) Matrix# 5608-1-22, Take 1
1903-1908 1903-1908
Mexico City, Mexico; or Madrid, Spain; or New York, New York New York, New York (?)

El Miserere The Last Rose of Summer
Bohumir Kryl and Leroy Haines Bohumir Kryl
United A187 United A187
(Columbia) Matrix# 1094-3-44, Take 3 (Columbia) Matrix# 1199-5-38, Take 5
1902-1904 1903-1904
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Introductory Columbia announcement machined off. Note: Introductory Columbia announcement machined off.

Dreaming Flanagan at the Vocal Teacher's
Albert Campbell Steve Porter
United A477 United A477
(Columbia) Matrix# 3701-2-27, Take 2 (Columbia) Matrix# 3705-2-18, Take 2
January-September 1907 1907-1908
New York, New York New York, New York

Congressman Filkin's Home-Coming The Old-Time Street Fakir
Byron G. Harlan Harlan and Porter
United A1036 United A1036
(Columbia) Matrix# 19236-2-10, Take 2 (Columbia) Matrix# 19303-3-12, Take 3
February 10, 1911 April 20, 1911
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Played at 77 RPM.

Hard Times Come Again No More Chiming Bells of Long Ago
Frank Coombs and The Brunswick Quartette Frank Coombs
United A1052 United A1052
(Columbia) Matrix# 19155-2-9, Take 2 (Columbia) Matrix# 19431-1-13, Take 1
December 8, 1910 June 22, 1911
New York, New York New York, New York

New Additions
September 1, 2022

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Kreutzer Sonata: Part 1: Adagio sostenuto; Presto (commencement) Kreutzer Sonata: Part 2: Presto (continuation)
Albert Sammons (Violin), William Murdoch (Piano) Albert Sammons (Violin), William Murdoch (Piano)
Columbia 67261-D Columbia 67261-D
Matrix# RAX2288 1-A-1, Take 1 Matrix# RAX2289 2-A-2, Take 2
December 15, 1926 December 15, 1926
Wigmore Hall, London Wigmore Hall, London

Kreutzer Sonata: Part 3: Presto (continuation) Kreutzer Sonata: Part 4: Presto (completion)
Albert Sammons (Violin), William Murdoch (Piano) Albert Sammons (Violin), William Murdoch (Piano)
Columbia 67262-D Columbia 67262-D
Matrix# RAX2290 2-A-1, Take 2 Matrix# RAX2291 2-A-1, Take 2
December 15, 1926 December 15, 1926
Wigmore Hall, London Wigmore Hall, London

Kreutzer Sonata: Part 5: Andante con variazioni (commencement) Kreutzer Sonata: Part 6: Andante con variazioni (continuation)
Albert Sammons (Violin), William Murdoch (Piano) Albert Sammons (Violin), William Murdoch (Piano)
Columbia 67263-D Columbia 67263-D
Matrix# RAX2292 2-A-3, Take 2 Matrix# RAX2293 2-A-C-4, Take 2
December 15, 1926 December 15, 1926
Wigmore Hall, London Wigmore Hall, London

Kreutzer Sonata: Part 7: Andante con variazioni (continuation) Kreutzer Sonata: Part 8: Andante con variazioni (completion)
Albert Sammons (Violin), William Murdoch (Piano) Albert Sammons (Violin), William Murdoch (Piano)
Columbia 67264-D Columbia 67264-D
Matrix# RAX2294 2-A-2, Take 2 Matrix# RAX2295 2-A-1, Take 2
December 15, 1926 December 15, 1926
Wigmore Hall, London Wigmore Hall, London

Kreutzer Sonata: Part 9: Presto (first half) Kreutzer Sonata: Part 10: Presto (completion)
Albert Sammons (Violin), William Murdoch (Piano) Albert Sammons (Violin), William Murdoch (Piano)
Columbia 67265-D Columbia 67265-D
Matrix# RAX2296 1-A-2, Take 1 Matrix# RAX2297 1-A-4, Take 1
December 15, 1926 December 15, 1926
Wigmore Hall, London Wigmore Hall, London

New Additions
June 18, 2022

Preachin' the Blues Back Water Blues
Bessie Smith (James P. Johnson on piano) Bessie Smith (James P. Johnson on piano)
Columbia 14195-D Columbia 14195-D
Matrix# 143490, 2-D-22, Take 2 Matrix# 143491, 1-D-19, Take 1
February 17, 1927 February 17, 1927
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn. Note: Worn, especially at start.

The Waltz That Carried Me To My Grave (La valce qui ma portin d ma fose) Lafayette (Allon a Luafette)
Joseph F. Falcon Joseph F. Falcon
Columbia 15275-D Columbia 15275-D
Matrix# 146216, 2-A-1, Take 2 Matrix# 146217, 2-A-3, Take 2
April 27, 1928 April 27, 1928
New Orleans, Louisiana. Godchaux Building. New Orleans, Louisiana. Godchaux Building.
Note: Very worn. Note: Extremely worn.

New Additions
May 29, 2022

Sawmill Blues Barrel House Man
Elzadie Robinson (Will Ezell on piano) Elzadie Robinson (Will Ezell on piano)
Paramount 12417-A Paramount 12417-B
Matrix# 3054-1 (399), Take 1 Matrix# 3053-2 (400), Take 2
ca. October 1926 ca. October 1926
Chicago, Illinois Chicago, Illinois
Note: Extremely worn. Note: Extremely worn. Stripped groove at start.

Ash Tray Blues No Need Of Knockin' On The Blind
Papa Charlie Jackson Papa Charlie Jackson
Paramount 12660-A Paramount 12660-B
Matrix# 20604-2, Take 2 Matrix# 20605-2, Take 2
ca. May 1928 ca. May 1928
Chicago, Illinois Chicago, Illinois
Note: Very worn. Note: Very worn.

New Additions
April 30, 2022

Di Quella Pira (Verdi's "Il Trovatore") (Blank)
Francesco Tamagno
Victor 95006 (Serial #3740)
(Gramophone Co.) Matrix# 3013b, Take 1
February 1903
Ospedaletti, Italy
Note: Very worn. Talking after selection is over.

Corriam Corriamo (Rossini's "William Tell") (Blank)
Francesco Tamagno
Victor 95010 (Serial #1377)
(Gramophone Co.) Matrix# 3026b, Take 1
February 1903
Ospedaletti, Italy
Note: played at 77 RPM. Talking before and after selection.

Chant du Chasseur - Meyerbeer's Dinorah
(Le pardon de Ploermel)
(Blank)
Pol Plancon
Victor 81065
Matrix# B-2338, Take 1
February 25, 1905
New York, New York
Note: played at 78 RPM.

Il Trovatore (Verdi) Act III. No 11
Squilli e cheggi la tromba (Soldiers' Chorus)
(Blank)
The New York Grand Opera Chorus
Victor 64050
Matrix# B-3451, Take 3
June 11, 1906
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)

Merchant of Venice - Mercy Speech (Act IV)
(Shakespeare)
Ellen Terry
Victor 64194
Matrix# B-9988, Take 3
February 28, 1911
Camden, New Jersey
Note: Commercially released. Horn bump at 0:15.

Boheme - Vecchia zimarra (Dear Old Coat!)
Marcel Journet
Victor 64035
Matrix# B-3162, Take 3
January 16, 1912
New York, New York
Note: played at 79 RPM.

Croon, Croon, Underneat' de Moon
(A Southern Love Song)
Sophie Braslau
Victor 64799
Matrix# B-22281, Take 1
October 9, 1918
Camden, New Jersey

New Additions
February 21, 2022

Japanese Sandman Sweetie O'Mine
Crescent Trio Sam Ash
Vocalion A14102 Vocalion B14102
Matrix# 6162 Matrix# 6135
released November 1920 released November 1920
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Scratches towards end.

One Kiss Canadian Capers
Max Fischer's Dance Orchestra Ben Selvin's Dance Orchestra
Vocalion A14217 Vocalion B14217
Matrix# 7670 Matrix# 7809
released September 1921 released September 1921
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Poorly recorded, volume blasting and variation.

My Buddy Flower of Araby
Ben Bernie and His Orchestra Ben Bernie and His Orchestra
Vocalion A14494 Vocalion B14494
Matrix# 10554 Matrix# 10552
released March 1923 released March 1923
New York, New York New York, New York

Way Down Yonder in New Orleans You've Got to See Mamma Ev'ry Night (or you can't see mamma at all)
Gene Fosdick's Hoosiers Gene Fosdick's Hoosiers
Vocalion A14496 Vocalion B14496
Matrix# 10636 Matrix# 10525
released March 1923 released March 1923
New York, New York New York, New York

Peggy Dear Apple Sauce
Gene Fosdick's Hoosiers Gene Fosdick's Hoosiers
Vocalion A14503 Vocalion B14503
Matrix# 10635 Matrix# 10641
released April 1923 released April 1923
New York, New York New York, New York

Loose Feet The Great White Way Blues
The Original Memphis Five The Original Memphis Five
Vocalion A14527 Vocalion B14527
Matrix# 10746 Matrix# 10750
released May 1923 released May 1923
New York, New York New York, New York

Wonder (If She's Lonely Too) Mad ('Cause You Treat Me This Way)
Ben Bernie and His Orchestra Ben Bernie and His Orchestra
Vocalion A14599 Vocalion B14599
Matrix# 11540 Matrix# 11537
released August 1923 released August 1923
New York, New York New York, New York

Somebody Loves Me Put Away A Little Ray Of Golden Sunshine For A Rainy Day
Ben Bernie and His Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra Ben Bernie and His Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra
Vocalion A14854 Vocalion B14854
Matrix# 13405 or 13406 Matrix# 13403
ca. July 22, 1924
released October 1924
ca. July 22, 1924
released October 1924
New York, New York New York, New York

Oh Katharina! Titina
Ben Bernie and His Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra Ben Bernie and His Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra
Vocalion A14979 Vocalion B14979
Matrix# 338W or 340W Matrix# 357W
February 6, 1925
released May 1925
February 13, 1925
released May 1925
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: played at 78 RPM

New Additions
June 6, 2021

Carolina Mammy Swinging Down the Lane
Dan Gregory and His Orchestra Dan Gregory and His Orchestra
Olympic 1440-A Olympic 1440-B
Matrix# ? Matrix# ?
1923 1923
Long Island City, New York Long Island City, New York

When You Walked Out Someone Else Walked Right In Two-Time Dan
Original Indiana Five Original Indiana Five
Olympic 1443-A Olympic 1443-B
Matrix# ? Matrix# ?
ca. May 1923 ca. May 1923
Long Island City, New York Long Island City, New York
Note: Worn start, swish until 0:16.

Oh! How That German Could Love
Irving Berlin
Oxford 4333
(Columbia) Matrix# 4333 3-17, Take 3
ca. 1909-March 1910
New York, New York
Note: Played at 76 RPM.

Ev'ry Little Bit, Added to What You've Got, Makes Just a Little Bit More (Blank)
Collins and Harlan
Standard 3678
Matrix# 3678-2-2 (M-1566-2-2), Take 2
ca. January-August 1907
New York, New York
Note: Tight lamination crack halfway in, not audible.

The Kiss Waltz Die Fledermaus "Mein Herr Marquis" (Most Noble Marquis)
Guido Gialdini Guido Gialdini
Standard A997 Standard A997
Matrix# 19199-1-34, Take 1 Matrix# 19200-2-39, Take 2
January 12, 1911 January 12, 1911
New York, New York New York, New York
Irish Hearts Pearl of the Harem
Fred Van Eps Fred Van Eps
Standard A1063 Standard A1063
Matrix# 19470-2-9, Take 2 Matrix# 19471-1-14, Take 1
July 26, 1911 July 26, 1911
New York, New York New York, New York

On a Beautiful Night With a Beautiful Girl Good-bye, Everybody
Harmony Male Quartette (Peerless Quartet) Henry Burr
Harmony A1240 Harmony A1240
Matrix# 38323-2-25, Take 2 Matrix# 38324-2-26, Take 2
October 10, 1912 October 10, 1912
New York, New York New York, New York

New Additions
January 12, 2021

Carneval Overture Fairy Tales - Folk Dance

Slavonic Dance No. 8 in G Minor
(Not "No. 1" as the label says)
Chicago Symphony Orchestra (Conducted by Frederick Stock) Chicago Symphony Orchestra (Conducted by Frederick Stock)
Victor L-1004-A Victor L-1004-B
Matrix# LBVE-69773, Take 1 Matrix# LBVE-69774, Take 1
December 19, 1925 December 22, 1926
Chicago, Illinois. Orchestra Hall. Chicago, Illinois. Orchestra Hall.
Note: Dubbed to LP on August 27, 1931 with CVE-34049, Take 4 and CVE-34050, Take 2. Note: Dubbed to LP on August 27, 1931 with CVE-34069, Take 2 and CVE-37284, Take 2.

New Additions
December 3, 2020

La Veeda Railroad Blues
Arto Dance Orchestra Arto Dance Orchestra
Arto 9029-A Arto 9029-B
Matrix# 41068 Matrix# 41067
September 1920 September 1920
New York, New York New York, New York

New Additions
November 26, 2020

Sweet Siamese He's Had No Lovin' for a Long, Long Time
Frantzen's Society Orchestra Frantzen's Society Orchestra
Victor 18546-A Victor 18546-B
Matrix# B-22730, Take 6 Matrix# B-22729, Take 5
March 19, 1919 March 19, 1919
New York, New York New York, New York

Old Fashioned Love Charleston
Arthur Gibbs and His Gang Arthur Gibbs and His Gang
Victor 19165-A Victor 19165-B
Matrix# B-28730, Take 3 Matrix# B-28729, Take 2
October 10, 1923 October 10, 1923
New York, New York New York, New York

Bring Back Those Rock-a-Bye Baby Days If You Don't Tell Me (How Am I "Gonna" Know)
Dick Long's Nankin Cafe Orchestra Dick Long's Nankin Cafe Orchestra
Victor 19543-A Victor 19543-B
Matrix# B-31203, Take 2 Matrix# B-31201, Take 4
November 22, 1924 November 21, 1924
Minneapolis, Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota

New Additions
November 19, 2020

Saw Mill River Road Farewell Blues
Isham Jones Orchestra Isham Jones Orchestra
Brunswick 2406-A Brunswick 2406-B
Matrix# 9794, Take 1 Matrix# 9768, Take 2
approximately January 1923 approximately January 1923
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn. Base drum, barely audible! Note: Worn. Base drum audible!

Just Hot Shufflin' Mose
The Cotton Pickers The Cotton Pickers
Brunswick 2507-A Brunswick 2507-B
Matrix# 11431, Take 4 Matrix# 11434, Take 3
September 26, 1923 (AM session) September 26, 1923 (AM session)
New York, New York New York, New York

Out Where The Moonbeams Are Born Baby - Oh Where Can You Be?
Ben Bernie and His Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra Ben Bernie and His Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra
Brunswick 4438-A Brunswick 4438-B
Matrix# E30294, Take Unknown Matrix# E30295, Take Unknown
July 1929 July 1929
New York, New York New York, New York

New Addition
October 24, 2020

Yankee Doodle
Mr. Thomas Clark
Berliner 239W
Take 3 (of 3, previous two 1/12/1897 and 8/24/1897 with other artists)
October 20, 1898
Recording Location Unknown (New York, Philadelphia, or Washington D. C.)
Note: Very worn at start.

New Additions
August 29, 2020

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Cavalleria Rusticana: Part 1: Prelude and Siciliana (Oh Lola, Fair as the Flowers) Cavalleria Rusticana: Part 2: Prelude (completion)
Milan Symphony Orchestra with Antonio Melandri, conducted by Cav. Lorenzo Molajoli Milan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Cav. Lorenzo Molajoli
Columbia 67880-D Columbia 67880-D
Matrix# BX760 4-D-2, Take 4 Matrix# BX767 2-D-1, Take 2
January 9, 1930 January 11, 1930
Milan, Italy Milan, Italy

Cavalleria Rusticana: Part 3: Gli aranci olezzano (The Air with Scent of Orange Blossoms) Cavalleria Rusticana: Part 4: Cessin le rustiche opre (Ended Is Rustic Labor)
La Scala Chorus with Milan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Cav. Lorenzo Molajoli La Scala Chorus with Milan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Cav. Lorenzo Molajoli
Columbia 67881-D Columbia 67881-D
Matrix# BX763 2-D-2, Take 2 Matrix# BX766 1-B-1, Take 1
January 9, 1930 January 10, 1930
Milan, Italy Milan, Italy

Cavalleria Rusticana: Part 5: Dite, mamma Lucia (Tell Me, Mamma Lucia) Cavalleria Rusticana: Part 6: Il cavallo scalpita (Proudly Steps the Sturdy Steed)
Giannina Arangi Lombardi and Ida Mannarini with Milan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Cav. Lorenzo Molajoli Gino Lulli and Chorus with Milan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Cav. Lorenzo Molajoli
Columbia 67882-D Columbia 67882-D
Matrix# BX749 2-D-1, Take 2 Matrix# BX762 2-D-1, Take 2
January 4, 1930 January 9, 1930
Milan, Italy Milan, Italy
Note: Volume problems on master 0:31-0:35.

Cavalleria Rusticana: Part 7: Beato voi compar Alfio (You Are Much Favored, Friend Alfio) Cavalleria Rusticana: Part 8: Inneggiam: il Signore e risorto (Let Us Sing of the Lord Ever Living)
Giannina Arangi Lombardi, Gino Lulli, Ida Mannarini and Chorus with Milan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Cav. Lorenzo Molajoli Giannina Arangi Lombardi, Ida Mannarini and Chorus with Milan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Cav. Lorenzo Molajoli
Columbia 67883-D Columbia 67883-D
Matrix# BX755 2-D-2, Take 2 Matrix# BX761 3-E-B-2, Take 3
January 7, 1930 January 9, 1930
Milan, Italy Milan, Italy
Note: Stressed loud passages.

Cavalleria Rusticana: Part 9: Perche mi hai fatto cenno di tacere (Why Signal Me for Silence?) Cavalleria Rusticana: Part 10: Andate o mamma (Go Pray for Me, Good Mother)
Giannina Arangi Lombardi, Ida Mannarini and Chorus with Milan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Cav. Lorenzo Molajoli Giannina Arangi Lombardi, Antonio Melandri and Ida Mannarini with Milan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Cav. Lorenzo Molajoli
Columbia 67884-D Columbia 67884-D
Matrix# BX752 1-D-1, Take 1 Matrix# BX754 2-D-B-1, Take 2
January 4, 1930 January 6, 1930
Milan, Italy Milan, Italy
Note: Volume problems from 3:20-3:22. Note: Hairline cracks near end, not audible.

Cavalleria Rusticana: Part 11: Quella cattiva femmina (That Accursed Woman!) Cavalleria Rusticana: Part 12: Ah! lo vedi...... (What Foolish Words)
Giannina Arangi Lombardi, Antonio Melandri and Maria Castagna with Milan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Cav. Lorenzo Molajoli Giannina Arangi Lombardi and Antonio Melandri with Milan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Cav. Lorenzo Molajoli
Columbia 67885-D Columbia 67885-D
Matrix# BX750 1-D-1, Take 1 Matrix# BX751 2-D-1, Take 2
January 4, 1930 January 4, 1930
Milan, Italy Milan, Italy
Note: Swish at end.

Cavalleria Rusticana: Part 13: La tua Santuzza (Santuzza Implores Thee) Cavalleria Rusticana: Part 14: Turiddu mi tolse l'onore (Forsaken Am I)
Giannina Arangi Lombardi, Antonio Melandri and Gino Lulli with Milan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Cav. Lorenzo Molajoli Giannina Arangi Lombardi and Gino Lulli with Milan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Cav. Lorenzo Molajoli
Columbia 67886-D Columbia 67886-D
Matrix# BX758 2-D-1, Take 2 Matrix# BX759 (2-D-1)?, Take 2?
January 8, 1930 January 8, 1930
Milan, Italy Milan, Italy

Cavalleria Rusticana: Part 15: Intermezzo Cavalleria Rusticana: Part 16: A casa, a casa, amici..... (Homeward Now We Go)
Milan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Cav. Lorenzo Molajoli Antonio Melandri, Maria Castagna and Chorus with Milan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Cav. Lorenzo Molajoli
Columbia 67887-D Columbia 67887-D
Matrix# BX768 1-E-1 13259, Take 1 Matrix# BX757 2-D-1, Take 2
January 11, 1930 January 7, 1930
Milan, Italy Milan, Italy
Note: Swish/Surface noise.

Cavalleria Rusticana: Part 17: Brindisi - Intanto amici qua.... (Now Gather Round Me, Friends - "Drinking Song") Cavalleria Rusticana: Part 18: A voi tutti salute (Greeting to All)
Antonio Melandri, Maria Castagna and Chorus with Milan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Cav. Lorenzo Molajoli Antonio Melandri, Gino Lulli, Maria Castagna and Chorus with Milan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Cav. Lorenzo Molajoli
Columbia 67888-D Columbia 67888-D
Matrix# BX765 2-D-1, Take 2 Matrix# BX764 1-D-2, Take 1
January 10, 1930 January 10, 1930
Milan, Italy Milan, Italy
Note: Stressed loud passages.

Cavalleria Rusticana: Part 19: Mamma, quel vino e generoso.... (The Wine Is Strong, Good Mother) Cavalleria Rusticana: Part 20: Turiddu! Che vuoi dire? (Turiddu, What Are You Saying!)
Antonio Melandri and Ida Mannarini with Milan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Cav. Lorenzo Molajoli Giannina Arangi Lombardi, Ida Mannarini and Chorus with Milan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Cav. Lorenzo Molajoli
Columbia 67889-D Columbia 67889-D
Matrix# BX753 1-D-2, Take 1 Matrix# BX756 2-D-1, Take 2
January 6, 1930 January 7, 1930
Milan, Italy Milan, Italy

New Additions
May 22, 2020


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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


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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

New Additions
May 16, 2020

Overture to Poet and Peasant (Blank)
Zon-o-phone Concert Band
Zon-O-Phone 304
Matrix# 5326, Take ?
Before December 1905
New York, New York
Note: Very worn, especially at start.

I Like You (Because You Have Such Loving Ways) Why Did You Make A Plaything of Me
Eddie Gray with Henderson's Novelty Orchestra Eddie Gray with Henderson's Novelty Orchestra
Black Swan 2011-A Black Swan 2011-B
Matrix# P119^2 Matrix# P118^1
ca. April 1921 ca. April 1921
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Very worn, especially at start. Note: Edge chip into the first nine playing grooves, so first few seconds omitted. Very worn.

Stumbling Do It Again
Joseph Samuels' Music Masters Lanin's Roseland Orchestra
Federal 5186-A Federal 5186-B
Matrix# 3-1363 Matrix# 2-1375
April 1922 1922
New York, New York New York, New York

Mr. Jelly Lord Clarinet Marmalade
New Orleans Rhythm Kings (with Jelly Roll Morton at piano) New Orleans Rhythm Kings (with Jelly Roll Morton at piano)
Gennett 5220-A Gennett 5220-B
Matrix# 11541a, Take 1 Matrix# 11540a, Take 1
July 17, 1923 July 17, 1923
Richmond, Indiana Richmond, Indiana
Note: Worn. Note: Worn.

New Additions
January 7, 2020

Waters of Venice Good-Bye Alexander
Bernie and Baker Bernie and Baker
Victor 18499-A Victor 18499-B
Matrix# B-22072, Take 2 Matrix# B-22071, Take 3
July 26, 1918 July 26, 1918
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Ben Bernie (violin) and Phil Baker (accordion)

No Man's Mamma Shake That Thing
Ethel Waters and Her Ebony Four Ethel Waters (Pearl Wright on piano)
Columbia 14116-D Columbia 14116-D
Matrix# 141207, 2-E-3, Take 2 Matrix# 141429, 1-B-82, Take 1
October 28, 1925 December 23, 1925
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn.

It All Depends on You What Does It Matter
Harry Richman Harry Richman
Brunswick 3501-A Brunswick 3501-B
Matrix# E21882, Take 1 Matrix# E21881½, Take 4
March 15, 1927 (AM session) March 15, 1927 (AM session)
New York, New York. 799 Seventh Avenue, Room no. 1. New York, New York. 799 Seventh Avenue, Room no. 1.

New Additions
December 22, 2019

Gunga Din (Kipling)
Clifton Crawford
Victor 70028
Matrix# C-9569, Take 1
October 21, 1910
Camden, New Jersey
Note: Played at 72 RPM.

Rhapsody in Blue - Part 1 Rhapsody in Blue - Part 2
Paul Whiteman and His Concert Orchestra (George Gershwin at piano) Paul Whiteman and His Concert Orchestra (George Gershwin at piano)
Victor 55225-A Victor 55225-B
Matrix# C-30174, Take 1 Matrix# C-30173, Take 2
June 10, 1924 June 10, 1924
New York, New York New York, New York
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A Suite of Serenades - Part 1

No. 1 - Spanish
No. 2 - Chinese
A Suite of Serenades - Part 2

No. 3 - Cuban
No. 4 - Oriental
Paul Whiteman and His Concert Orchestra Paul Whiteman and His Concert Orchestra
Victor 55226-A Victor 55226-B
Matrix# C-30181, Take 1 Matrix# C-30180, Take 3
June 12, 1924 June 12, 1924
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn at start. Talking between first and second track? Note: Worn at start.
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Peer Gynt Suite - Part I (The Morning) Peer Gynt Suite - Part II (Ase's Death)
Columbia Symphony Orchestra (Charles A. Prince, Director) Columbia Symphony Orchestra (Charles A. Prince, Director)
Columbia A6109 Columbia A6109
Matrix# 48534 10-(C?)-66, Take 10 Matrix# 48535 9-B-7, Take 9
January 8, 1919 ca. 1916-January 1919
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Dusty spot after 3:27, mostly filtered.

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July 23, 2019

I Pagliacci: Part 1: Prologue: Si pu�? (A Word Allow Me!) I Pagliacci: Part 2: Prologue: Un nido di memorie (A Song of Tender Memories)
Apollo Granforte, with Members of the Orchestra of La Scala, Milan, conducted by Carlo Sabajno Apollo Granforte, with Members of the Orchestra of La Scala, Milan, conducted by Carlo Sabajno
Victor 9655-A Victor 9655-B
Matrix# 58239 (CM 807(delta) IIA), Take 2 Matrix# 58240 (CM 816(delta) IIA), Take 2
April 11, 1929 April 15, 1929
Milan, Italy Milan, Italy
I Pagliacci: Part 3: Act 1: Son qu� (They Come!) I Pagliacci: Part 4: Act 1: Via di l�! (Un tal gioco, Credetemi) (Get Away!-Such A Game, Believe Me, Friends)
Alessandro Valente-Nello Palai, with Members of Chorus and Orchestra of La Scala, Milan, conducted by Carlo Sabajno Alessandro Valente-Adelaide Saraceni-Apollo Granforte-Nello Palai-Menni, with Members of Chorus and Orchestra of La Scala, Milan, conducted by Carlo Sabajno
Victor 9656-A Victor 9656-B
Matrix# 58241 (CM 805(delta) I), Take 1 Matrix# 58242 (CM 820(delta) III, 2_054310), Take 3
April 10, 1929 September 24, 1929
Milan, Italy Milan, Italy
I Pagliacci: Part 5: Act 1: I zampognari! Coro delle campanelle (Hark! 'Tis The Bagpipes) I Pagliacci: Part 6: Act 1: Qual fiamma avea nel guardo! (How Fierce He Looked)
Alessandro Valente, with Members of Chorus and Orchestra of La Scala, Milan, conducted by Carlo Sabajno Adelaide Saraceni, with Members of the Orchestra of La Scala, Milan, conducted by Carlo Sabajno
Victor 9657-A Victor 9657-B
Matrix# 58243 (CM 804(delta) IA), Take 1 Matrix# 58244 (CM 806(delta) I), Take 1
April 10, 1929 April 10, 1929
Milan, Italy Milan, Italy
I Pagliacci: Part 7: Act 1: Sei l�? (So, ben che difforme) (What! Thou?-I Know That You Hate Me) I Pagliacci: Part 8: Act 1: Nedda! Silvio! A quest'ora che imprudenza (Nedda! Silvio! At This Hour)
Adelaide Saraceni-Apollo Granforte, with Members of the Orchestra of La Scala, Milan, conducted by Carlo Sabajno Adelaide Saraceni-Leonildo Basi, with Members of the Orchestra of La Scala, Milan, conducted by Carlo Sabajno
Victor 9658-A Victor 9658-B
Matrix# 58245 (CM 815(delta) IIIA), Take 3 Matrix# 58246 (CM 825(delta) IIA), Take 2
April 15, 1929 April 19, 1929
Milan, Italy Milan, Italy
I Pagliacci: Part 9: Act 1: No! Pi� non m'ami! (No! You Do Not Love Me!) I Pagliacci: Part 10: Act 1: Cammina adagio e li sorprenderai! (Tread Lightly)
Adelaide Saraceni-Apollo Granforte-Leonildo Basi, with Members of the Orchestra of La Scala, Milan, conducted by Carlo Sabajno Alessandro Valente-Adelaide Saraceni-Apollo Granforte-Nello Palai-Leonildo Basi, with Members of the Orchestra of La Scala, Milan, conducted by Carlo Sabajno
Victor 9659-A Victor 9659-B
Matrix# 58247 (CM 826(delta) IV), Take 4 Matrix# 58248 (CM 829(delta) II), Take 2
April 22, 1929 April 22, 1929
Milan, Italy Milan, Italy
I Pagliacci: Part 11: Act 1: Recitar! (Vesti la giubba) (To Act! With My Heart Maddened With Sorrow) I Pagliacci: Part 12: Act 2: Intermezzo to Act 2
Alessandro Valente, with Members of the Orchestra of La Scala, Milan, conducted by Carlo Sabajno Members of the Orchestra of La Scala, Milan, conducted by Carlo Sabajno
Victor 9660-A Victor 9660-B
Matrix# 58249 (CM 802(delta) II), Take 2 Matrix# 58250 (CM 801(delta) IA), Take 1
April 10, 1929 April 10, 1929
Milan, Italy Milan, Italy
I Pagliacci: Part 13: Act 2: Presto, affrettiamoci (Quickly, Sweet Gossip) I Pagliacci: Part 14: Act 2: Pagliaccio, mio marito (My Husband, Punchinello)
Adelaide Saraceni-Apollo Granforte-Nello Palai-Leonildo Basi, with Members of the Chorus and Orchestra of La Scala, Milan, conducted by Carlo Sabajno Adelaide Saraceni-Nello Palai, with Members of the Orchestra of La Scala, Milan, conducted by Carlo Sabajno
Victor 9661-A Victor 9661-B
Matrix# 58251 (CM 821(delta) II), Take 2 Matrix# 58252 (CM 814(delta) IIIA), Take 3
April 18, 1929 April 15, 1929
Milan, Italy Milan, Italy
Note: Source overmodulated.
I Pagliacci: Part 15: Act 2: E dessa! Dei, com' � bella! (Behold Her! Ah, How Surpassing Fair!) I Pagliacci: Part 16: Act 2: Arlecchin!-Colombina! (Dear Harlequin!-My Colombine!)
Adelaide Saraceni-Apollo Granforte-Nello Palai, with Members of the Chorus and Orchestra of La Scala, Milan, conducted by Carlo Sabajno Alessandro Valente-Adelaide Saraceni-Apollo Granforte-Nello Palai, with Members of the Chorus and Orchestra of La Scala, Milan, conducted by Carlo Sabajno
Victor 9662-A Victor 9662-B
Matrix# 58253 (CM 817(delta) IA), Take 1 Matrix# 58254 (CM 818(delta) IIA), Take 2
April 16, 1929 April 16, 1929
Milan, Italy Milan, Italy
I Pagliacci: Part 17: Act 2: No, Pagliaccio non son! (No Punchinello No More) I Pagliacci: Part 18: Act 2: Suvvia, cos� terribile davver non ti credeo! (I Never Knew, My Dear)
Alessandro Valente-Adelaide Saraceni-Leonildo Basi, with Members of the Chorus and Orchestra of La Scala, Milan, conducted by Carlo Sabajno Alessandro Valente-Adelaide Saraceni-Apollo Granforte-Nello Palai-Leonildo Basi, with Members of the Chorus and Orchestra of La Scala, Milan, conducted by Carlo Sabajno
Victor 9663-A Victor 9663-B
Matrix# 58255 (CM 810(delta) X), Take 10 Matrix# 58256 (CM 811(delta) I), Take 1
January 3, 1930 April 12, 1929
Milan, Italy Milan, Italy

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