Columbia 10-Inch Double-Sided Acoustical Records
1908-1925

Columbia's introduction of the double-sided record in 1908 forced a reluctant Victor to follow a week later. In order to quickly bulk up the catalog, many of the early issues were doubled-up re-releases of single-sided discs from years previous. Victor did the same. This bold move foreshadowed Columbia's rise to par with its great rival in the 1910s.

That decade saw better talent being signed, such as Bert Williams, Al Jolson, Fanny Brice and Nora Bayes. By the late 1910s when the Jazz Age began, Columbia was able to sign its equal share of such talent. Victor had the Original Dixieland Jazz Band, Columbia had Wilbur Sweatman's Original Jazz Band. Victor had Paul Whiteman, Columbia had Ted Lewis. Also, Columbia actually did a slightly better job in getting a number of really honest-to-goodness jazz/blues artists on record like Fletcher Henderson, Edith Wilson, Johnny Dunn, and Bessie Smith.

The fidelity of Columbia's records also improved and matched Victor's in this time period. In some cases, depending on individual taste, it was better. Sometimes more bass is present but rumble can be a problem, especially on modern turntables. The laminated nature of the records may also have a unique and positive effect.

Unlike Victor though, Columbia's label for their popular series changed in color and design several times. A black label gave way to blue and gold, which was briefly replaced by a flag design on bronze before returning to black in 1925. These changes can be seen below.

Encoded Speed: 192 Kbps

Polka Caprice Prodana Vevesta
Marshall P. Lufsky Prince's Military Band
Columbia A16 Columbia A16
Matrix# 3668-1-9, Take 1 Matrix# 8029-1-10, Take 1
ca. January-July 1907 1907�1910
New York, New York (unknown, imported?)
Note: Extremely worn. Big scuff halfway in. Note: Extremely worn.

Hail to the Bride March Indiana Two-Step
Columbia Band Columbia Band
Columbia A61 Columbia A61
Matrix# 870-4-8, Take 4 Matrix# 50482-1-18, Take 1
ca. 1902-1908 ca. 1902-1908
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Very worn. Note: Very worn.

Happy Days In Dixie Smoky Mokes March
Columbia Orchestra Columbia Orchestra
Columbia A150 Columbia A150
Matrix# 608-3-15, Take 3 Matrix# 627-7-1, Take 7
ca. 1902-1908 ca. 1902-1908
New York, New York New York, New York

Cavalleria Rusticana William Tell
Charles D'Almaine Charles P. Lowe
Columbia A209 Columbia A209
Matrix# 62, Take 7 Matrix# 824, Take 2
ca. 1901-1908 ca. 1902-1908
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Announcement by Harry Spencer erased from old matrix but still partially there.

American Patrol Jocelyn (Berceuse)
Charles P. Lowe Arthur Bergh
Columbia A216 Columbia A216
Matrix# 3044-1-118, Take 1 Matrix# 3258-1-80, Take 1
ca. 1904-January 1905 ca. January-October 1905
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Very worn. Note: Very worn.

Four Little Blackberries Ida and Dot Polka
Thomas Mills Prince's Band with Buono and Chiafferelli
Columbia A225 Columbia A225
Matrix# 3709-1-16, Take 1 Matrix# 3783-1-16, Take 1
ca. January-October 1907 ca. 1907-February 1908
New York, New York New York, New York

Address by the Late President McKinley at the Pan-American Exposition Listen to the Mocking Bird
Len Spencer Corinne Morgan & Frank Stanley
Columbia A278 Columbia A278
Matrix# 833-10-11 Matrix# 1833-1-17
May 1902 August 1904

Let It Alone (from "Abyssinia") The Streets of New York (from "The Red Mill")
Bert Williams Billy Murray
Columbia A305 Columbia A305
Matrix# 3504-2-37, Take 2 Matrix# 3544-2-18, Take 2
ca. January-November 1906 ca. 1906-1908
New York, New York New York, New York

Scene in the Mountains (From second act "Rip Van Winkle") You're the Flower of My Heart Sweet Adeline
Joseph Jefferson Columbia Quartette
Columbia A385 Columbia A385
Matrix# 1468-1-20, Take 1 Matrix# 3166-3-102, Take 3
ca. 1903 ca. 1905-1908
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Self-announced. Something said in background after performance. Tiny label. Overmodulation on master at 0:25.

Reuben and Cynthia Home Sweet Home
Corinne Morgan and Frank C. Stanley George Alexander
Columbia A578 Columbia A578
Matrix# 1460-3-19, Take 3 Matrix# 3353-4-30, Take 4
ca. 1903-1904 ca. 1905-March 1906
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Announcement on original master erased, abrupt start. Worn. Note: Worn.

Invincible Eagle March The Herd Girl's Dream
Vess L. Ossman George Stehl, Marshall P. Lufsky and Paul S�rth
Columbia A587 Columbia A587
Matrix# 462-3-28, Take 3 Matrix# 3908-3-34, Take 3
ca. 1901-1908 ca. 1908
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: A higher take (4, 6 or 8) was released on Columbia A1157 here.

Dreamy Moments Birdie's Favorite
Pinto, Lufsky and Stehl Marshall Lufsky
Columbia A631 Columbia A631
Matrix# 3985-2-14 Matrix# 3987-1-25
May 1909 May 1909

The Mississippi Stoker That Mesmerizing Mendelssohn Tune
Bert Williams Collins and Harlan
Columbia A801 Columbia A801
Matrix# 3557-3-31, Take 3 Matrix# 4328-2-24, Take 2
ca. November 1906 ca. 1909-1910
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Big difference in studio quality between the two sides.

Forest Birds Original Jigs and Reels (Introducing "The Chicken Reel")
Marshall P. Lufsky and Carmine Stanzione George Stehl
Columbia A911 Columbia A911
Matrix# 4822-1-18, Take 1 Matrix# 4828-4-8, Take 4
ca. January-October 1910 ca. January-October 1910
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: "78" written in dead wax, correct speed? However, 80 RPM sounds better.

Honeysuckle Narcissus
Prince's Orchestra Prince's Orchestra
Columbia A912 Columbia A912
Matrix# 4826-1-28, Take 1 Matrix# 4829-2-33, Take 2
ca. 1910 ca. 1910
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Dig at 0:07-0:08.

I'll Lend You Anything Constantly
Bert Williams Bert Williams
Columbia A915 Columbia A915
Matrix# 4682 2-A-44, Take 2 Matrix# 4684 1-A-29, Take 1
ca. June-July 1910 ca. June-July 1910
New York, New York New York, New York

The First Nowell Medley of Christmas Carols

Oh, Little Town of Bethlehem
God Rest You Merry Gentlemen
As With Gladness Men of Old
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night
'Tis Christmas Day
Invincible Male Quartette Columbia Brass Quartette
Columbia A918 Columbia A918
Matrix# 4851-3-2 Matrix# 4899-1-6
September 1910 November 1910

Demonstration of Columbia's Double-Disc Records Kentucky Babe
Frank C. Stanley Columbia Male Quartette
Columbia Demonstration Record Columbia Demonstration Record
Matrix# 16949-8-156, Take 8 Matrix# 19104-1-16 5, Take 1
1908-1910 November 11, 1910
New York, New York
Note: Scuff until 0:21.


Larger Image
Columbia Advertising Record (Label is 5 & 3/8 inches across!) Good Night, Little Girl, Good Night
Edward D. Easton (President of Columbia) (?) Henry Burr
Matrix# 32030-10, Take 10 Matrix# 3330-6, Take 6
1913 ca. 1905-1910
New York, New York (?) New York, New York
Note: Big needle dig from 0:36-0:57, mostly filtered out.

Hungarian Dance No. 5 Hungarian Dance No. 6
Prince's Orchestra Prince's Orchestra
Columbia A1095 Columbia A1095
Matrix# 19537 1-A-18, Take 1 Matrix# 19538 2-A-17, Take 2
August 14, 1911 August 14, 1911
New York, New York New York, New York

The Herd Girl's Dream Paraphrase on "The Loreley"
George Stell, Marshall Lufsky and Paul Surth Prince's Orchestra
Columbia A1157 Columbia A1157
Matrix# 3908, Take 4, 6 or 8 Matrix# 19777, Take 4
ca. 1908 May 15, 1915
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn (119+K corrections) but sounds good; even some in-studio sounds present. Note: Not as worn but lots of scratches.

Turkey in De Straw Whistling Pete
Billy Golden Golden and Hughes
Columbia A1291 Columbia A1291
Matrix# 38215-2-26, Take 2 Matrix# 38214-1-25, Take 1
August 23, 1912 August 23, 1912
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Lamination crack audible until 1:16. Worn. Note: Worn.

Who's Going to Love You When I'm Gone? To Have, To Hold, To Love
Albert Campbell and Henry Burr Henry Burr
Columbia A1319 Columbia A1319
Matrix# 38673-1, Take 1 Matrix# 38714-1, Take 1
March 4, 1913 March 20, 1913
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Very worn. Lamination crack about one minute in, not audible. Note: Extremely worn.

Borrow From Me On The Right Road
Bert Williams Bert Williams
Columbia A1354 Columbia A1354
Matrix# 38553 2-B-9, Take 2 Matrix# 38554-2 A(?)-24, Take 2
January 13, 1913 January 14, 1913
New York, New York New York, New York

The Gypsy Spoon Time
Berkes Bela Orchestra Berkes Bela Orchestra
Columbia A1519 Columbia A1519
Matrix# 67789, Take 1 Matrix# 67792, Take 1
ca. 1914 ca. 1914

Why Don't You Tell Me You Love Me When You Know You Do? In the Heart of the City That Has No Heart
Henry Burr and Albert Campbell Henry Burr
Columbia A1521 Columbia A1521
Matrix# 39282, Take 1 Matrix# 39287, Take 1
March 13, 1914 March 18, 1914
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn. Note: Worn.

Aloha Oe Hawaiian Medley

"Like No Like"
"My Honolulu Tom Boy"
"Tommy, Tommy"
"One, Two, Three, Four"
"Aloha Oe"
Toots Paka Hawaiian Company Toots Paka Hawaiian Company
Columbia A1616 Columbia A1616
Matrix# 39462, Take 2 Matrix# 39463, Take 1
June 19, 1914 June 19, 1914
New York, New York New York, New York

In the Pavilion Whispering Willows
Prince's Orchestra Prince's Orchestra
Columbia A1887 Columbia A1887
Matrix# 46065 2-E-22, Take 2 Matrix# 46195 3-B-18, Take 3
September 29, 1915 November 11, 1915
New York, New York New York, New York

Everybody Samuel
Bert Williams Bert Williams
Columbia A1909 Columbia A1909
Matrix# 45907 4-AA-35, Take 4 Matrix# 45925 5-?-?5, Take 5
September 17, 1915 September 17, 1915
New York, New York New York, New York

There's a Long, Long Trail Can't Yo' Heah Me Callin' (Caroline)
Broadway Quartette Broadway Quartette
Columbia A2055 Columbia A2055
Matrix# 46881, Take 3 Matrix# 46882, Take 3
June 26, 1916 June 26, 1916
New York, New York New York, New York

When the Sun Goes Down in Romany My Own Iona
Elizabeth Brice and Charles King Elizabeth Brice and Charles King
Columbia A2059 Columbia A2059
Matrix# 46827 1-F-51, Take 1 Matrix# 46830 3-B-70, Take 3
June 13, 1916 June 13, 1916
New York, New York New York, New York

I'm Saving Up The Means To Get To New Orleans Nigger Blues
Al Jolson George O'Connor
Columbia A2064 Columbia A2064
Matrix# 46820 1-C(?)-81, Take 1 Matrix# 46920 3-E-104, Take 3
June 9, 1916 July 18, 1916
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn. Note: Worn, especially at start.

The Lee Family I'm Gone Before I Go
Bert Williams Bert Williams
Columbia A2078 Columbia A2078
Matrix# 46944 2-D-29, Take 2 Matrix# 46945 2-H-26, Take 2
July 22, 1916 July 22, 1916
New York, New York New York, New York

Liberty Bell March Standard Bearer March
Prince's Band Prince's Band
Columbia A2079 Columbia A2079
Matrix# 46733 2-D-29, Take 2 Matrix# 46950 2-E-9, Take 2
April 22, 1916 August 10, 1916
New York, New York New York, New York

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

Serenade (Jensen) Serenade (Moszkowski)
Prince's Orchestra Prince's Orchestra
Columbia A2193 Columbia A2193
Matrix# 46167 1-A-196, Take 1 Matrix# 46168 1-AC-281, Take 1
October 29, 1915 October 29, 1915
New York, New York New York, New York

Patriotic Medley - Part I

Bugle Call
Tramp, Tramp, Tramp, The Boys are Marching
The Girl I Left Behind Me
When the Cruel War is Over
Tattoo (Bugle Call)
Tenting on the Old Camp Ground
Taps (Bugle Call)		 Patriotic Medley - Part II

Reveille (Bugle Call)
Red, White and Blue
Yankee Doodle (Fife and Drum)
Battle Cry of Freedom
Hail Columbia
When Johnny Comes Marching Home
Columbia Stellar Quartette Columbia Stellar Quartette
Columbia A2269 Columbia A2269
Matrix# 77016 1-A-80, Take 1 Matrix# 77017 2-D-54, Take 2
May 1, 1917 May 2, 1917
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Very worn. Note: Worn.

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

More Candy Ida! Sweet As Apple Cider
Earl Fuller's Rector Novelty Orchestra Earl Fuller's Rector Novelty Orchestra
Columbia A2403 Columbia A2403
Matrix# 77307, Take 1 or 2 Matrix# 77308, Take 1 or 2
September 4, 1917 September 4, 1917
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn. Note: Worn.

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

Moonlight Blues A Bunch of Blues
Handy's Orchestra Handy's Orchestra
Columbia A2418 Columbia A2418
Matrix# 77369 1-C-27, Take 1 Matrix# 77373 3-C-25, Take 3
September 22, 1917 September 24, 1917
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn. Note: Worn.

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.

Columbia Graphophone Company March Manhattan Beach March
Prince's Band Prince's Band
Columbia A2455 Columbia A2455
Matrix# 47220 2-JI-3, Take 2 Matrix# 77274 3-?-64, Take 3
January 8, 1918 August 18, 1917
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Very worn. Note: Very worn.

Regretful Blues Everybody's Crazy 'bout the Doggone Blues but I'm Happy
Wilbur Sweatman's Original Jazz Band Wilbur Sweatman's Original Jazz Band
Columbia A2548 Columbia A2548
Matrix# 77740, Take 1 Matrix# 77741, Take 2
March 29, 1918 March 29, 1918
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn. Note: Worn.

Rock-A-Bye Your Baby with a Dixie Melody Alice, I'm in Wonderland
Al Jolson Sterling Trio
Columbia A2560 Columbia A2560
Matrix# 77720, Take 2 Matrix# 77784, Take 2
March 13, 1918 April 1918
New York, New York

O Death, Where is thy Sting? When I Return
Bert Williams Bert Williams
Columbia A2652 Columbia A2652
Matrix# 78025 3-O-56, Take 3 Matrix# 78031 3-A-67, Take 3
August 26, 1918 August 29, 1918
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Take 2 listed in CED.

Has Anybody Seen My Corinne Dallas Blues
Wilbur Sweatman's Original Jazz Band Wilbur Sweatman's Original Jazz Band
Columbia A2663 Columbia A2663
Matrix# 78016, Take 3 Matrix# 78096, Take 1
August 21, 1918 October 4, 1918
New York, New York New York, New York

Dear Old Pal of Mine The Magic of Your Eyes
Oscar Seagle Oscar Seagle
Columbia A2684 Columbia A2684
Matrix# 78196 2-C-2, Take 2 Matrix# 78197 1-C-7, Take 1
December 11, 1918 December 11, 1918
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn. Note: Worn.

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.

On the Road to Calais It's Never Too Late To Be Sorry
Al Jolson Sterling Trio
Columbia A2690 Columbia A2690
Matrix# 78193 1-AF-231, Take 1 Matrix# 78211 4-A-84, Take 4
December 6, 1918 December 18, 1918
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn. Note: Very worn.

Oh! Lawdy (Something's Done Got Between Ebecaneezer and Me) Bring Back Those Wonderful Days
Bert Williams Bert Williams
Columbia A2710 Columbia A2710
Matrix# 78298 3-?-43, Take 3 Matrix# 78299 3-F-62, Take 3
February 13, 1919 February 13, 1919
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Take 2 listed in CED.

No One But You It Gets Them All
Waldorf-Astoria Dance Orchestra Waldorf-Astoria Dance Orchestra
Columbia A2719 Columbia A2719
Matrix# 78225 1-E-80, Take 1 Matrix# 78319 2-B-57, Take 2
December 24, 1918 February 24, 1919
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Needle dig at 1:59.

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

Just Another Good Man Gone Wrong Yelping Hound Blues
Louisiana Five Jazz Orchestra Louisiana Five Jazz Orchestra
Columbia A2742 Columbia A2742
Matrix# 78376 2-?-118, Take 2 Matrix# 78377 1-?-17(8?), Take 1
April 1, 1919 April 1, 1919
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Very worn. Note: Very worn. Status of Take 1 listed as "Unknown" in DAHR with Take 3 being the issued one.

Everybody Wants A Key To My Cellar It's Nobody's Business But My Own
Bert Williams Bert Williams
Columbia A2750 Columbia A2750
Matrix# 78380 2-U-187, Take 2 Matrix# 78394 3-AA-167, Take 3
April 4, 1919 April 16, 1919
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Very worn. Note: Very worn.

Kansas City Blues The Alcoholic Blues
Wilbur Sweatman's Original Jazz Band Louisiana Five Jazz Orchestra
Columbia A2768 Columbia A2768
Matrix# 78366 2-E-114, Take 2
Matrix# 78366 3-C-513, Take 3		 Matrix# 78523 1-EE-87, Take 1
March 22, 1919 June 23, 1919
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Take 2 is very worn.

Slide, Kelly, Slide I Ain't 'En Got'en No Time To Have The Blues
Wilbur Sweatman's Original Jazz Band Louisiana Five
Columbia A2775 Columbia A2775
Matrix# 78367, Take 2 Matrix# 78522, Take 1
March 22, 1919 June 23, 1919
New York, New York New York, New York

Oh Come, All Ye Faithful Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Columbia Stellar Quartette Columbia Stellar Quartette
Columbia A2788 Columbia A2788
Matrix# 78524 2-C-9, Take 2 Matrix# 78525 1-E-25, Take 1
June 23, 1919 June 23, 1919
New York, New York New York, New York

They're All Sweeties Sweet Kisses
Van and Schenck Van and Schenck
Columbia A2792 Columbia A2792
Matrix# 78639, Take 3 Matrix# 78648, Take 2
September 11, 1919 September 13, 1919
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn. Note: Worn.

Wait Till You Get Them Up in the Air, Boys I've Got My Captain Working For Me Now
Billy Murray Al Jolson
Columbia A2794 Columbia A2794
Matrix# 78577, Take 2 Matrix# 78652, Take 2
July 18, 1919 September 14, 1919
New York, New York New York, New York

Prohibition Blues Taxation Blues
Nora Bayes Nora Bayes
Columbia A2823 Columbia A2823
Matrix# 78575, Take ? Matrix# 78576, Take 3
July 18, 1919 July 18, 1919
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Take 2 listed in CED.

The Moon Shines On The Moonshine Somebody
Bert Williams Bert Williams
Columbia A2849 Columbia A2849
Matrix# 78833 2-DZ-326, Take 2 Matrix# 78835 1-BI-200, Take 1
December 1, 1919 December 2, 1919
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn. Note: Worn.

Wild Flower Waltz Dardanella
Yerkes Jazarimba Orchestra Prince's Dance Orchestra
Columbia A2851 Columbia A2851
Matrix# 78617 8-D-BB-176, Take 8 Matrix# 78839 ?-EV-417, Take 2 or 3
December 11, 1919 December 4, 1919
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Extremely worn. Note: Very worn.

Sorter Miss You Mah Lindy Lou
Oscar Seagle Oscar Seagle
Columbia A2875 Columbia A2875
Matrix# 78571 3-E-AD, Take 3 Matrix# 78877 2-A-AP 67, Take 2
July 15, 1919 December 20, 1919
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Very worn. Note: Very worn.

I'm Sorry I Ain't Got It You Could Have It If I Had It Blues Checkers
Bert Williams Bert Williams
Columbia A2877 Columbia A2877
Matrix# 78828 3-AF-283, Take 3 Matrix# 78834 2-A-AI-364, Take 2
November 24, 1919 December 2, 1919
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Played at 79 RPM.

That Wonderful Kid From Madrid I'll See You In C-U-B-A
Al Jolson Jack Kaufman
Columbia A2898 Columbia A2898
Matrix# 78916 2-A-AP-271, Take 2 Matrix# 78943 4-A-149, Take 4
January 8, 1920 February 9, 1920
New York, New York New York, New York

Take It Easy Come Back to Georgia
Art Hickman's Orchestra Art Hickman's Orchestra
Columbia A2938 Columbia A2938
Matrix# 78659, Take 2 Matrix# 78691, Take 2
September 16, 1919 September 24, 1919
New York, New York New York, New York

Ten Little Bottles Unlucky Blues
Bert Williams Bert Williams
Columbia A2941 Columbia A2941
Matrix# 79126 3-AL-200, Take 3 Matrix# 79127 3-AT-96, Take 3
April 18, 1920 April 18, 1920
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Needle dig 2:02-2:07.

Slow and Easy Dance-O-Mania
Louisiana Five The Happy Six
Columbia A2949 Columbia A2949
Matrix# 78863, Take ? Matrix# 79183, Take ?
December 16, 1919 May 18, 1920
New York, New York New York, New York

Lonesome Alimony Blues Save a Little Dram For Me
Bert Williams Bert Williams
Columbia A2979 Columbia A2979
Matrix# 79163 1-CU-431, Take 1 Matrix# 79318 3-?-374, Take 3
May 6, 1920 June 28, 1920
New York, New York New York, New York

Cuban Moon In Old Manila
Art Hickman's Orchestra Art Hickman's Orchestra
Columbia A2982 Columbia A2982
Matrix# 79353, Take ? Matrix# 79354, Take 1
July 21, 1920 July 21, 1920
New York, New York New York, New York

Get Up I Want To Know Where Tosti Went (When He Said Goodbye)
Bert Williams Bert Williams
Columbia A3305 Columbia A3305
Matrix# 79164 2-BA-S-260, Take 2 Matrix# 79402 3-AW-72, Take 3
May 6, 1920 September 7, 1920
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: In-studio bump 0:04-0:05. Note: Played at 79.5 RPM.

Eve Cost Adam Just One Bone You'll Never Need A Doctor No More
Bert Williams Bert Williams
Columbia A3339 Columbia A3339
Matrix# 79515 1-A(/7)CM-351, Take 1 Matrix# 79516 3-(/10)-BNCR-596, Take 3
November 12, 1920 November 12, 1920
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: A rather late reissue of this acoustic record into the electric era.

My Last Dollar I'm Gonna Quit Saturday
Bert Williams Bert Williams
Columbia A3356 Columbia A3356
Matrix# 79566 2-BA-O-210, Take 2 Matrix# 79567 2-MBU-239, Take 2
December 10, 1920 December 10, 1920
New York, New York New York, New York

Love Bird Bright Eyes
The Leo F. Reisman Orchestra The Leo F. Reisman Orchestra
Columbia A3366 Columbia A3366
Matrix# 79634, Take 1 Matrix# 79635, Take 1
January 9, 1921 January 9, 1921
New York, New York New York, New York

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.

Cherry Cherokee Hokum
Art Hickman's Orchestra Art Hickman's Orchestra
Columbia A3402 Columbia A3402
Matrix# 79669, Take 3 Matrix# 79685, Take 4
February 7-21, 1921 February 7-21, 1921
San Francisco, California San Francisco, California

I'm Nobody's Baby Cherie
The Happy Six The Happy Six
Columbia A3410 Columbia A3410
Matrix# 79798 4-AR-163, Take 4 Matrix# 79802 4-BBN-165, Take 4
April 5, 1921 April 16, 1921
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn. Note: Worn.

Brother Low Down Unexpectedly
Bert Williams Bert Williams
Columbia A3508 Columbia A3508
Matrix# 80038 2-52, Take 2 Matrix# 80040 2-45, Take 2
October 24, 1921 October 28, 1921
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn. Note: Worn.

The Swallows The Wren
Lucy Gates Lucy Gates
Columbia A3510 Columbia A3510
Matrix# 79821 3-C-3, Take 3 Matrix# 79853 3-AD-12, Take 3
May 4, 1921 May 17, 1921
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Slightly worn. Note: Slightly worn.

June Moon April Showers
Eddie Elkins' Orchestra Eddie Elkins' Orchestra
Columbia A3515 Columbia A3515
Matrix# 80064, Take 3 Matrix# 80067, Take 3
November 15, 1921 November 15, 1921
New York, New York New York, New York

Weep No More (My Mammy) The Sheik
Ray Miller and His Black and White Melody Boys Ray Miller and His Black and White Melody Boys
Columbia A3519 Columbia A3519
Matrix# 80073 B 5-12, Take 2 Matrix# 80074 3-?L-261, Take 3
November 17, 1921 November 17, 1921
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn. Skipping at start? Note: Worn. Speed too fast?

Lalawana Lullaby Ka-Lu-A
Billy Jones and Ernest Hare Shannon Four
Columbia A3552 Columbia A3552
Matrix# 80109 1-31, Take 1 Matrix# 80143 4-23, Take 4
December 19, 1921 January 18, 1922
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn. Note: Worn.

You Can't Trust Nobody Not Lately
Bert Williams Bert Williams
Columbia A3589 Columbia A3589
Matrix# 79484, Take 1 Matrix# 80191, Take 1
October 25, 1920 February 24, 1922
New York, New York New York, New York

Stumbling Who Tied the Can on the Old Dog's Tail?
Ray Miller and His Orchestra The Columbians
Columbia A3611 Columbia A3611
Matrix# 80290, Take 2 Matrix# 80301, Take 3
April 10, 1922 April 10, 1922
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn. Note: Worn.

Where the Volga Flows Birdie
Frank Westphal and his Rainbo Orchestra Frank Westphal and his Rainbo Orchestra
Columbia A3612 Columbia A3612
Matrix# 80293, Take 4 Matrix# 80296, Take 2
ca. April 18, 1922 ca. April 19, 1922
Chicago, Illinois Chicago, Illinois

Goodbye Sextette from "Lucia di Lammermoor"
Paul Specht and His Hotel Astor Orchestra Paul Specht and His Hotel Astor Orchestra
Columbia A3708 Columbia A3708
Matrix# 80498 5-I-57, Take 5 Matrix# 80499 3-H-62, Take 3
September 16, 1922 August 4, 1922
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Very worn. Note: Worn.

Dixie Blues He Used to be Your Man but He's My Man Now
Edith Wilson and Johnny Dunn's Original Jazz Hounds Edith Wilson and Johnny Dunn's Original Jazz Hounds
Columbia A3787 Columbia A3787
Matrix# 80683, Take 5 Matrix# 80684, Take 6
December 13, 1922 December 13, 1922
New York, New York New York, New York

Farewell Blues Snakes Hips
The Georgians The Georgians
Columbia A3864 Columbia A3864
Matrix# 80887, Take 4 Matrix# 80900, Take 2
March 7, 1923 March 15, 1923
New York, New York New York, New York

Triflin' Blues Chirping The Blues
Amanda Brown (pseudonym for Viola McCoy) (Porter Grainger at the Piano) Amanda Brown (pseudonym for Viola McCoy) (Porter Grainger at the Piano)
Columbia A3901 Columbia A3901
Matrix# 80990 3-?-9, Take 3 Matrix# 80991 3-C-20, Take 3
April 26, 1923 April 26, 1923
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn. Note: Very worn.

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.

Gulf Coast Blues Midnight Blues
Henderson's Hot Six Henderson's Hot Six
Columbia A3951 Columbia A3951
Matrix# 81019, Take 4 Matrix# 81071, Take 2
May 16, 1923 June 11, 1923
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: One skip at 1:00.

That Old Gang of Mine No, No, Nora
California Ramblers The Columbians
Columbia A3970 Columbia A3970
Matrix# 81159, Take 4 Matrix# 81162, Take 2
August 2, 1923 August 4, 1923
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn. Note: Worn.

Walk, Jenny, Walk! Last Night On The Back Porch
The Original Memphis Five The Original Memphis Five
Columbia 7-D Columbia 7-D
Matrix# 81242 2-(D?)-95, Take 2 Matrix# 81243 2-(D?)-53, Take 2
September 27, 1923 September 27, 1923
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Lamination crack halfway in, not audible.

More She Wouldn't Do (What I asked her to)
The Original Memphis Five The Original Memphis Five
Columbia 37-D Columbia 37-D
Matrix# 81379, Take 4 Matrix# 81380, Take 2
December 4, 1923 December 4, 1923
New York, New York New York, New York

Mindin' My Bus'ness Promise Me Everything Never Get Anything Blues
Gus Van Gus Van
Columbia 78-D Columbia 78-D
Matrix# 81517 2-5, Take 2 Matrix# 81518 1-5, Take 1
February 1, 1924 February 1, 1924
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: In the style of Bert Williams.

I Can't Get The One I Want Mandalay
Paul Specht and His Hotel Alamac Orchestra Paul Specht and His Hotel Alamac Orchestra
Columbia 160-D Columbia 160-D
Matrix# 81806 2-D-6, Take 2 Matrix# 81807 2-D-9, Take 2
June 5, 1924 June 5, 1924
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Warped and worn.

Magic Moments - From "Madame Pompadour" Oh, Joseph! - From "Madame Pompadour"
The Savoy Orpheans The Savoy Orpheans
Columbia 259-D Columbia 259-D
Matrix# A544 1-A-7, Take 1 Matrix# A560 1-A-8, Take 1
Probably 1924 Probably 1924
Note: Two lamination cracks, one at beginning and one at end, not audible.

Mobile Blues How Come You Do Me Like You Do
The Original Memphis Five The Original Memphis Five
Columbia 260-D Columbia 260-D
Matrix# 140163 3-D-4, Take 3 Matrix# 140164 4-A-8, Take 4
December 4, 1924 December 4, 1924
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn at end.

Oh Mabel! Me And The Boy Friend
California Ramblers California Ramblers
Columbia 268-D Columbia 268-D
Matrix# 140177 1-B-27, Take 1 Matrix# 140178 5-D-14, Take 5
December 13, 1924 December 20, 1924
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Needle gouge from 0:08-0:09. Worn. Note: Worn.

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