Century-Old Sounds

Victor 10-Inch Double-Sided Electrical Records 1925-1958
This page covers the 21000 series (actually a continuation of the 16000s) from 21000 to 21999 with issue dates ranging from 1927 to 1929. Earlier and later issues can be found on other pages. Like the 20000s, a few odd throwbacks do appear in this number block as well. Great and varied talent continued to record for the company. Some artists left the label, most notably Paul Whiteman who went to Columbia for a few years before returning to Victor. The Radio Corporation of America (RCA) acquired the company in January of 1929 and a slow transition over the years would bring the "RCA Victor" name to prominence on the label. Problems with pressing quality remained. Special numbering blocks were established for Race records (V-38000s) and Country records (V-40000s) in 1928.
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Make My Cot Where The Cot-Cot-Cotton Grows	Sugar
Red Nichols' Stompers	Red Nichols' Stompers
Victor 21056-A	Victor 21056-B
Matrix# BVE-40513, Take 1	Matrix# BVE-40512, Take 1
October 26, 1927	October 26, 1927
New York, New York	New York, New York
Note: Crack halfway in but not audible. Worn but great sound! A masterpiece of restoration.


Wolverine Blues	Mr. Jelly Lord
Jelly-Roll Morton	Jelly-Roll Morton
Victor 21064-A	Victor 21064-B
Matrix# BVE-38663, Take 1	Matrix# BVE-38664, Take 1
June 10, 1927	June 10, 1927
Chicago, Illinois. 952 North Michigan Ave.	Chicago, Illinois. 952 North Michigan Ave.
Note: Worn.	Note: Worn.


Mary (What Are You Waiting For?)	Changes
Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra	Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra
Victor 21103-A	Victor 21103-B
Matrix# BVE-40945, Take 2	Matrix# BVE-40937, Take 3
November 25, 1927	November 23, 1927
Chicago, Illinois	Chicago, Illinois


Whiteman Stomp	Sensation Stomp
Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra	Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra
Victor 21119-A	Victor 21119-B
Matrix# BVE-39559, Take 2	Matrix# BVE-39561, Take 1
August 11, 1927	August 11, 1927
Camden, New Jersey. Church Bldg.	Camden, New Jersey. Church Bldg.
Note: Studio cue at start.	Note: Studio cue at start.


So Tired	Just a Little Kiss From a Little Miss
Jean Goldkette and His Orchestra	Jean Goldkette and His Orchestra
Victor 21150-A	Victor 21150-B
Matrix# BVE-41368, Take 1	Matrix# BVE-41378, Take 2
December 12, 1927	December 14, 1927
Kansas City, Missouri. Baltimore Hotel.	Kansas City, Missouri. Baltimore Hotel.
Note: Worn.	Note: Worn.


What Are We Waiting For?	Who Gives You All Your Kisses?
Edwin J. McEnelly's Orchestra	The Troubadours
Victor 21154-A	Victor 21154-B
Matrix# BVE-41098, Take 3	Matrix# BVE-40562, Take 2
December 5, 1927	November 10, 1927
New York, New York. Liederkranz Hall	New York, New York


My Ohio Home	Here Comes The Show Boat
Jean Goldkette and His Orchestra	Jean Goldkette and His Orchestra
Victor 21166-A	Victor 21166-B
Matrix# BVE-41367, Take 4	Matrix# BVE-41377, Take 4
December 12, 1927	December 14, 1927
Kansas City, Missouri. Baltimore Hotel.	Kansas City, Missouri. Baltimore Hotel.


Betty Jean	Feeling No Pain
Blue Steele and His Orchestra	Red and Miff's Stompers
Victor 21183-A	Victor 21183-B
Matrix# BVE-40355, Take 2	Matrix# BVE-40169, Take 2
October 26, 1927	October 12, 1927
Atlanta, Georgia	New York, New York
Note: Worn.	Note: Worn.


Jazzin' Baby Blues	Boar Hog Blues
Richard M. Jones' Jazz Wizards	Richard M. Jones' Jazz Wizards
Victor 21203-A	Victor 21203-B
Matrix# BVE-40820, Take 2	Matrix# BVE-40822, Take 2
November 7, 1927	November 7, 1927
Chicago, Illinois	Chicago, Illinois
Note: Worn.	Note: Worn.
Alternate Filter	Alternate Filter


Ramona	Lonely Melody
Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra	Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra
Victor 21214-A	Victor 21214-B
Matrix# BVE-41293, Take 3	Matrix# BVE-41295, Take 1
January 4, 1928	January 4, 1928
New York, New York. Liederkranz Hall.	New York, New York. Liederkranz Hall.
Note: Very worn, stripped grooves.	Note: Worn.


Rain or Shine	Forever and Ever
The Troubadours	The Troubadours
Victor 21229-A	Victor 21229-B
Matrix# BVE-42402, Take 3	Matrix# BVE-42403, Take 2
February 2, 1928	February 2, 1928
New York, New York.	New York, New York.
Note: Worn but has great bass.	Note: Worn but has great bass.


Mississippi Mud	From Monday On
Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra	Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra
Victor 21274-A	Victor 21274-B
Matrix# BVE-41696, Take 3	Matrix# BVE-41689, Take 6
February 18, 1928	February 28, 1928
New York, New York. Liederkranz Hall.	New York, New York. Liederkranz Hall.
Note: Worn.	Note: Worn.


Parade of the Wooden Soldiers	O, Ya Ya
Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra	Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra
Victor 21304-A	Victor 21304-B
Matrix# BVE-27268, Take 11	Matrix# BVE-41296, Take 2
January 11, 1928	January 5, 1928
New York, New York. Liederkranz Hall.	New York, New York. Liederkranz Hall.
Note: Worn.	Note: Worn.


Laugh! Clown, Laugh!	The Dance of the Blue Danube
Waring's Pennsylvanians	Waring's Pennsylvanians
Victor 21308-A	Victor 21308-B
Matrix# BVE-43131, Take 3	Matrix# BVE-43130, Take 4
March 8, 1928	March 8, 1928
New York, New York. Liederkranz Hall.	New York, New York. Liederkranz Hall.


Ma Belle	March of the Musketeers
Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra	Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra
Victor 21315-A	Victor 21315-B
Matrix# BVE-43144, Take 3	Matrix# BVE-43148, Take 1
March 14, 1928	March 16, 1928
New York, New York. Liederkranz Hall.	New York, New York. Liederkranz Hall.


Lila	Hello Montreal!
Waring's Pennsylvanians	Waring's Pennsylvanians
Victor 21333-A	Victor 21333-B
Matrix# BVE-43173, Take 2	Matrix# BVE-43190, Take 1
March 23, 1928	March 29, 1928
New York, New York. Liederkranz Hall.	New York, New York. Liederkranz Hall.


Ramona	Girl of My Dreams
Gene Austin	Gene Austin
Victor 21334-A	Victor 21334-B
Matrix# BVE-42584, Take 3	Matrix# BVE-42585, Take 3
April 2, 1928	April 2, 1928
Camden, New Jersey. Church Building.	Camden, New Jersey. Church Building.
Note: Electrical hum on master, reduced by filtering.	Note: Electrical hum on master, reduced by filtering. In-studio knock at 2:26.


Without You Sweetheart	In My Bouquet of Memories
Gene Austin	Gene Austin
Victor 21374-A	Victor 21374-B
Matrix# BVE-43635, Take 2	Matrix# BVE-43522, Take 6
April 16, 1928	April 13, 1928
New York, New York. Liederkranz Hall.	New York, New York. Liederkranz Hall.
Note: Worn.	Note: Worn.


Louisiana	Dixie Dawn
Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra	Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra
Victor 21438-A	Victor 21438-B
Matrix# BVE-43667, Take 1	Matrix# BVE-43666, Take 3
April 23, 1928	April 23, 1928
New York, New York. Liederkranz Hall.	New York, New York. Liederkranz Hall.


Just Like A Melody Out Of The Sky	I Can't Do Without You
Gene Austin	Gene Austin
Victor 21454-A	Victor 21454-B
Matrix# BVE-45184, Take 2	Matrix# BVE-45186, Take 2
May 29, 1928	May 29, 1928
New York, New York. Liederkranz Hall.	New York, New York. Liederkranz Hall.
Note: Worn.	Note: Worn.


I Can't Give You Anything But Love	Sweet Lorraine
Johnny Hamp's Kentucky Serenaders	Johnny Johnson and His Statler Pennsylvanians
Victor 21514-A	Victor 21514-B
Matrix# BVE-43990, Take 4	Matrix# BVE-45575, Take 2
May 17, 1928	June 11, 1928
New York, New York.	New York, New York.
Note: Worn.	Note: Worn.


Indian Cradle Song	It Must Be Love
Coon-Sanders Orchestra	Don Bestor and His Orchestra
Victor 21562-A	Victor 21562-B
Matrix# BVE-42373, Take 2	Matrix# BVE-45907, Take 2
May 29, 1928	June 18, 1928
Chicago, Illinois	Chicago, Illinois. 952 North Michigan Ave.
Note: Worn.	Note: Worn.


Old Man Sunshine	King For A Day
George Olsen and His Music	George Olsen and His Music
Victor 21566-A	Victor 21566-B
Matrix# BVE-45628, Take 3	Matrix# BVE-45892, Take 3
June 12, 1928	July 19, 1928
New York, New York. Liederkranz Hall.	New York, New York.


Milenberg Joys	Shim-Me-Sha-Wabble
McKinney's Cotton Pickers	McKinney's Cotton Pickers
Victor 21611-A	Victor 21611-B
Matrix# BVE-46096, Take 2	Matrix# BVE-46402, Take 3
July 11, 1928	July 12, 1928
Chicago, Illinois	Chicago, Illinois
Note: Skip at 0:12, on master.


Memphis Yodel	Lullaby Yodel
Jimmie Rodgers	Jimmie Rodgers
Victor 21636-A	Victor 21636-B
Matrix# BVE-41742, Take 2	Matrix# BVE-45098, Take 2
February 15, 1928	June 12, 1928
Camden, New Jersey	Camden, New Jersey
Note: Worn.	Note: Worn.


Shreveport	Shoe Shiner's Drag
Jelly Roll Morton's Red Hot Peppers	Jelly Roll Morton's Red Hot Peppers
Victor 21658-A	Victor 21658-B
Matrix# BVE-45623, Take 2	Matrix# BVE-45621, Take 3
June 11, 1928	June 11, 1928
New York, New York. Liederkranz Hall.	New York, New York. Liederkranz Hall.
Note: Hairline crack but not audible.	Note: Hairline crack but not audible. Worn.


Roses of Yesterday	My Window of Dreams
Waring's Pennsylvanians	Waring's Pennsylvanians
Victor 21676-A	Victor 21676-B
Matrix# BVE-46971, Take 6	Matrix# BVE-47506, Take 1
September 7, 1928	September 12, 1928
New York, New York	New York, New York
Note: Worn.	Note: Worn.


Low Down	Blazin'
The Virginians	Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra
Victor 21680-A	Victor 21680-B
Matrix# BVE-45572, Take 2	Matrix# BVE-46004, Take 3
June 8, 1928	June 27, 1928
New York, New York	Chicago, Illinois. 952 North Michigan Ave.


A Gay Caballero	I Learned About Women From Her
Frank Crumit	Frank Crumit
Victor 21735-A	Victor 21735-B
Matrix# BVE-47583, Take 2	Matrix# BVE-45008, Take 3
October 2, 1928	May 3, 1928
New York, New York.	Camden, New Jersey.
Note: Small hairline cracks from center but not audible.


Pompanola	Maybe This Is Love
Waring's Pennsylvanians	Waring's Pennsylvanians
Victor 21788-A	Victor 21788-B
Matrix# BVE-48113, Take 5	Matrix# BVE-46375, Take 3
November 13, 1928	November 13, 1928
New York, New York. Liederkranz Hall.	New York, New York. Liederkranz Hall.
Note: Worn.	Note: Worn.


I Faw Down an' Go Boom!	A Precious Little Thing Called Love
George Olsen and His Music	George Olsen and His Music
Victor 21832-A	Victor 21832-B
Matrix# BVE-49022, Take 2	Matrix# BVE-47801, Take 1
December 27, 1928	October 3, 1928
New York, New York. Liederkranz Hall.	Camden, New Jersey.
	Note: Worn.


Wait 'Til You See "Ma Ch�rie"	Louise
Maurice Chevalier	Maurice Chevalier
Victor 21918-A	Victor 21918-B
Matrix# BVE-49783, Take 2	Matrix# BVE-50942, Take 2
March 15, 1929	March 14, 1929
New York, New York. Liederkranz Hall.	New York, New York.
Note: Worn.	Note: Worn.


The Wedding of the Painted Doll	I'm Ka-razy For You
Horace Heidt and His Orchestra	Horace Heidt and His Orchestra
Victor 21957-A	Victor 21957-B
Matrix# BVE-50546, Take 13	Matrix# BVE-50547, Take 1
April 10, 1929	March 16, 1929
Hollywood, California	San Francisco, California


Walkin' Around in a Dream	After Thinking It Over
Herman Kenin and His Orchestra	Herman Kenin and His Orchestra
Victor 21980-A	Victor 21980-B
Matrix# PBVE-50857, Take 3	Matrix# PBVE-50548, Take 5
April 24, 1929	April 25, 1929
Culver City, California. Hal Roach Studios.	Culver City, California. Hal Roach Studios.
Note: Worn.	Note: Worn.

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