The Vocalion Odyssey: From Aeolian Origins to Acoustic Excellence In the vast and intricate history of recorded music, the Vocalion record label stands as a testament to innovation, […]
Puritan Records
Rediscovering Puritan Records: A Dive into an Overlooked Era of Music Amidst the crackle and hiss of an old shellac record spins a delightfully whimsical tune – “Dancing […]
Diva
In the golden age of jazz, when phonographs filled dance halls and the Charleston echoed down city streets, the Diva record label quietly made its mark. It wasn’t […]
Oriole Records
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 […]