Paramount Records: From Furniture to Foundational Music (1917-1935) Paramount Records, operating from 1917 to 1935, stands as a significant entity in the landscape of early 20th-century American music. Based in Port Washington, Wisconsin, this label played a crucial role in documenting and disseminating the sounds of its era, particularly through…
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Lyric Records
A Brief But Brilliant Chapter in Recording History Introduction In the colorful tapestry of early 20th-century recorded music, some threads shine brightly despite their brevity. Lyric Records, though short-lived, left an indelible mark on the landscape of American music during the roaring twenties. This often-overlooked label played a significant role…
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Black Swan Records
Record Label of the Week: Black Swan Records In the early 1920s, the American music industry was dominated by a handful of large companies that primarily featured white artists, leaving African American musicians with limited opportunities. It was within this context that Black Swan Records emerged, distinguishing itself as the…
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Edison Records
I. The Origins of Edison Records Thomas Edison, known as “The Wizard of Menlo Park,” was a prolific inventor whose innovations profoundly shaped the modern world. Among his most significant inventions were the electric light bulb, the motion picture camera, and the phonograph. The phonograph, invented in 1877, marked a…
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Aladdin Records
Aladdin Records Founded in 1945 by brothers Eddie and Leo Mesner in Los Angeles, Aladdin Records became a cornerstone of the American music scene, renowned for its groundbreaking recordings and stellar roster of artists. Instrumental in shaping the soundscape of the mid-20th century, they brought to the forefront the soulful…