There’s a certain magic to the crackle and pop of a vintage record. That nostalgia often leads us down a rabbit hole of discovery – the stories behind […]
American Radio Warblers
The “American Radio Warblers” program, a radio staple from 1937 to 1952, holds a unique place in broadcasting history. Featuring live canaries serenading listeners every Sunday afternoon, the […]
Brunswick Records
Brunswick Records, with its roots in cabinetry and craftsmanship, found its true calling in the world of music, becoming a pivotal player in the 78rpm era. This label […]
Abbey Records
Abbey Records: A Brief History Abbey Records was a record label active in the United States from roughly 1949 until 1953¹. The label was founded by Pete Doraine […]
Prom Records
Prom Records has a distinct place in the history of music recording, particularly for its approach to producing cover versions of popular songs. Established in Newark, New Jersey, […]
Harvard Disc Records
The “Harvard Disc Record” label was manufactured in the U.S. by the American Graphophone Company (Columbia) between 1905-07, and were sold through Sears Roebuck & Co as a […]
Bell Records
Bell Records was an American record label founded in 1952 in New York City by Arthur Shimkin, the owner of the children’s record label Golden Records. It was […]
Dana Records
If you are a fan of polka music, you might have heard of Dana Records, a label that specialized in producing 78rpm records of Polish and Eastern European […]
Asch Records
Founded in 1938 by Moses Asch, Asch Records was one of the most important independent record producers of the 1940s, preserving the recordings of great folk artists including […]
Krantz Records
Think back. Think way, way back, to a time before recorded music. It’s difficult for us, today, with all the world’s music available to us on our phones. […]