Victor 12-Inch Purple-Label Records 1909-1920
Victor introduced its Purple Label line in 1910 in a single-sided format. Both ten and twelve-inch discs (with catalog numbers starting at 60000 and 70000 respectively) were made and they were priced between the Black and Red Seal lines. Its field was somewhat Vaudeville-oriented but other content appeared when deemed too exclusive for the Black Label. This is also why they, like Red Seals, were only one-sided.

Harry Lauder, the established Scottish comedian, recorded many of the first Purple Label discs. They sold so well and he continued to make them so often it somewhat became his personal label. Coming across one today will likely feature his name but a few other artists sometimes appear like Victor Herbert and Lucy Isabelle Marsh. Most were recorded in the first few years of the 1910s while new issues quickly slowed by the end of the decade. Like the Red Seals, their one-sided nature fell out of favor in the market as double-discs became common. Unlike the Reds though, the line was discontinued in the new decade and its contents were moved to the double-sided Blue Label.
Encoded Speed: 192 Kbps

Fu' th' Noo' (I've Something in the Bottle)

Harry Lauder

Victor 70000

Matrix# C-8449, Take 1

December 12, 1909

Camden, New Jersey

He Was Very Kind to Me

Harry Lauder

Victor 70001

Matrix# C-8471, Take 1

December 12, 1909

Camden, New Jersey

I Love a Lassie

Harry Lauder

Victor 70002

Matrix# C-8462, Take 1

December 12, 1909

Camden, New Jersey

Note: Worn towards end.

The Saftest of the Family

Harry Lauder

Victor 70005

Matrix# C-8460, Take 1 or 2

December 12, 1909

Camden, New Jersey

Note: Big scratch 0:00-0:13 filtered somewhat. Very worn.

She is My Daisy

Harry Lauder

Victor 70006

Matrix# C-8467, Take 1

December 12, 1909

Camden, New Jersey

The Wedding of Sandy McNab

Harry Lauder

Victor 70008

Matrix# C-8459, Take 2

December 12, 1909

Camden, New Jersey

When I Get Back to Bonnie Scotland

Harry Lauder

Victor 70009

Matrix# C-8461, Take 1

December 12, 1909

Camden, New Jersey

Note: Swish at start.

We Parted on the Shore

Harry Lauder

Victor 70013

Matrix# C-8660, Take 1

February 25, 1910

New York, New York

Note: Played at 78 RPM. Worn, lots of scratches.

Gunga Din (Kipling)

Clifton Crawford

Victor 70028

Matrix# C-9569, Take 1

October 21, 1910

Camden, New Jersey

Note: Played at 72 RPM.

Lucia Sextette Chi mi frena (What Restrains Me) (Act II)	(Blank)
Victor Opera Sextette
Victor 70036
Matrix# C-10101, Take 1
March 27, 1911
Camden, New Jersey
Note: Take 3 on Victor 55066-A. Very worn.

Stabat Mater - Inflammatus	(Blank)
Lucy Isabelle Marsh
Victor 70037
Matrix# C-10102, Take 1
March 27, 1911
Camden, New Jersey
Note: Needle dig from 1:24-1:30.

The Picnic

Harry Lauder

Victor 70060

Matrix# C-11121, Take 1

October 18, 1911

New York, New York

Note: Worn, especially at end.

Roamin' in the Gloamin'

Harry Lauder

Victor 70061

Matrix# C-11122, Take 2

October 18, 1911

New York, New York

Note: Scratches after 3:12.

A wee Deoch an' Doris

Harry Lauder

Victor 70062

Matrix# C-11125, Take 1

October 18, 1911

Camden, New Jersey

Note: Scratch until 0:20.

Breakfast in Bed on Sunday Morn

Harry Lauder

Victor 70063

Matrix# C-11124, Take 1

October 18, 1911

New York, New York

Note: Light scuff 1:50-2:10.

Rigoletto Quartet - Bella filgia dell' amore (Fairest Daughter of the Graces) (Act III)	(Blank)
Victor Opera Quartet
Victor 70073
Matrix# C-10720, Take 14
March 29, 1912
Camden, New Jersey
Note: In-studio horn bump at 1:55.

The Wee Hoose 'Mang the Heather

Harry Lauder

Victor 70076

Matrix# C-12813, Take 1

January 18, 1913

Camden, New Jersey

Trixie from Dixie

Harry Lauder

Victor 70095

Matrix# C-12809, Take 1

January 18, 1913

Camden, New Jersey

Note: Studio cue before start.

She's the Lass for Me

Harry Lauder

Victor 70096

Matrix# C-12810, Take 1

January 18, 1913

Camden, New Jersey

The Kilty Lads

Harry Lauder

Victor 70097

Matrix# C-12812, Take 1

January 18, 1913

Camden, New Jersey

Note: Played at 78 RPM.

It's Nice to Get Up in the Mornin' But It's Nicer to Lie in Bed!

Harry Lauder

Victor 70107

Matrix# C-14327, Take 1

January 15, 1914

Camden, New Jersey

Note: Worn. In-studio bumps.

The Message Boy

Harry Lauder

Victor 70110

Matrix# C-14331, Take 1

January 15, 1914

Camden, New Jersey

Doughie The Baker

Harry Lauder

Victor 70112

Matrix# C-16798, Take 1

November 20, 1915

New York, New York

Note: Worn with scratches.

Rosie

Harry Lauder

Victor 70113

Matrix# C-16789, Take 1

November 20, 1915

New York, New York

Note: Studio cue before start.

Nanny

Harry Lauder

Victor 70114

Matrix# C-17179, Take 2

February 18, 1916

Camden, New Jersey

Note: Stubborn needle dig at 2:18.

My Bonny Bonny Jean

Harry Lauder

Victor 70115

Matrix# C-17188, Take 1

February 18, 1916

Camden, New Jersey

Note: Worn.

Bonnie Maggie Tamson

Harry Lauder

Victor 70116

Matrix# C-17180, Take 1

February 18, 1916

Camden, New Jersey

Note: Pressing bubble 2:15-2:35.

The Laddies Who Fought and Won

Harry Lauder

Victor 70117

Matrix# C-21045, Take 1

November 2, 1917

Camden, New Jersey

I Love to be a Sailor

Harry Lauder

Victor 70118

Matrix# C-21042, Take 1

November 2, 1917

Camden, New Jersey

Note: Worn.

There is Somebody Waiting for Me

Harry Lauder

Victor 70119

Matrix# C-21046, Take 2

November 2, 1917

Camden, New Jersey

From the North, South, East and West

Harry Lauder

Victor 70120

Matrix# C-21669, Take 1

April 11, 1918

Camden, New Jersey

Worn.

Granny's Laddy (One of the Boys Who Went)

Harry Lauder

Victor 70121

Matrix# C-21672, Take 1

April 11, 1918

Camden, New Jersey

Don't Let Us Sing Anymore About War, Just Let Us Sing of Love

Harry Lauder

Victor 70122

Matrix# C-22458, Take 2

December 10, 1918

Camden, New Jersey

When I Was Twenty-One

Harry Lauder

Victor 70123

Matrix# C-22457, Take 2

December 10, 1918

Camden, New Jersey

I Think I'll Get Wed in the Summer

Sir Harry Lauder

Victor 70125

Matrix# C-23746, Take 1

February 20, 1920

Camden, New Jersey

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