New Additions
May 31, 2024

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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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