Victor Purple-Label Records
1909-1920

Victor introduced its Purple Label line in 1910 in a single-sided format. Both ten and twelve-inch discs 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

I've Something in the Bottle for the Morning (Fu' th' Noo')
Harry Lauder
Victor 60000
Matrix# B-8449, Take 1
December 12, 1909
Camden, New Jersey

I Love a Lassie
Harry Lauder
Victor 60001
Matrix# B-8462, Take 2
January 18, 1913
Camden, New Jersey

Stop Your Tickling, Jock!
Harry Lauder
Victor 60002
Matrix# B-8446, Take 1
December 12, 1909
Camden, New Jersey
Note: Worn.

Tobermory
Harry Lauder
Victor 60003
Matrix# B-8447, Take 1
December 12, 1909
Camden, New Jersey

Inverary
Harry Lauder
Victor 60006
Matrix# B-8465, Take 1
December 12, 1909
Camden, New Jersey

Mr. John MacKay
Harry Lauder
Victor 60008
Matrix# B-8469, Take 1
December 12, 1909
Camden, New Jersey

I've Loved Her Ever Since She Was a Baby
Harry Lauder
Victor 60009
Matrix# B-8470, Take 1
December 12, 1909
Camden, New Jersey

Queen Among the Heather
Harry Lauder
Victor 60010
Matrix# B-8474, Take 1
December 12, 1909
Camden, New Jersey

My Hero (from "A Chocolate Soldier")
Lucy Marsh
Victor 60012
Matrix# B-8617, probably Take 5
probably February 21, 1910
Camden, New Jersey (?)

Killiecrankie
Harry Lauder
Victor 60018
Matrix# B-8663, Take 2
February 25, 1910
New York, New York

Italian Street Song
Lucy Isabelle Marsh
Victor 60031
Matrix# B-9679, Take 3 or 4
December 1 or 5, 1910
Camden, New Jersey
Note: Worn with skips.

Two Little Love Bees
Christie Macdonald
Victor 60060
Matrix# B-11129, Take 2
October 23, 1911
Camden, New Jersey

Just a-wearyin' for You
Lucy Isabelle Marsh
Victor 60068
Matrix# B-11140, Take 3
October 26, 1911
Camden, New Jersey

The Same as His Faither Was Before Him
Harry Lauder
Victor 60094
Matrix# B-12811, Take 1
January 18, 1913
Camden, New Jersey
Note: Played at 77 RPM.

His Lullaby
Lucy Isabelle Marsh
Victor 60103
Matrix# B-13416, Take 2
June 11, 1913
Camden, New Jersey

Roamin' in the Gloamin'
Harry Lauder
Victor 60105
Matrix# B-11122, Take 1
October 18, 1911
New York, New York

The Wee Hoose 'Mang the Heather
Harry Lauder
Victor 60106
Matrix# B-12813, Take 1
January 18, 1913
Camden, New Jersey

She's the Lass for Me
Harry Lauder
Victor 60107
Matrix# B-12810, Take 1
January 18, 1913
Camden, New Jersey

Absent
Margaret Romaine
Victor 60124
Matrix# B-15150, Take 2
August 26, 1914
Camden, New Jersey

That's an Irish Lullaby (Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral)
George MacFarlane
Victor 60125
Matrix# B-14801, Take 2
May 5, 1914
New York, New York
Note: In-studio start cue audible.

A Little Bit of Heaven
George MacFarlane
Victor 60132
Matrix# B-15537, Take 3
January 29, 1915
Camden, New Jersey

Doughie the Baker
Harry Lauder
Victor 60141
Matrix# B-16798, Take 2
November 20, 1915
New York, New York

She is My Rosie
Harry Lauder
Victor 60142
Matrix# B-16789, Take 2
November 20, 1915
New York, New York

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.

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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