I love antique recordings! I'm 69 and I carefully preserve and occasionally play several 78's passed down from my great-grandparents, including Billy Murray's music hall song, "Always Leave 'Em Laughing"
Ben Pollack was an actual leader who, in fact played at the Park Central Hotel in NYC at the time of that recording. It wouldn't surprise me if Goodman was with Pollacks band at this time, since he and plenty of others that were the top dogs of the late 30s into the 40s were in his band in the 20s; but make no mistake this is a completely different person here. Great video overall!
Victor Talking Machine Company was formed in 1901. In 1902 the 7" and the 10" introduced in 1900 were labelled Victor. Monarch was used around 1903 - 1904 for the 10" and Deluxe for the 12" introduced in 1903. Victor was relegated to the 7". Then around 1905 all sizes were labelled Victor.
RE Vernon Dalhart's tribute to Charles Lindbergh: Lindbergh's solo flight across the Atlantic took place on May 20 and 21, 1927, so the record would have to be later than that. "Viva-Tonal" was Columbia's name for electrical recording. Dalhart was the first country singer to have a million-selling record: "Wreck of the Old 97," originally recorded for Edison in 1920 and re-recorded for Victor in 1924 (it was the Victor version that was the million-seller).
I made a video about Victor's a while ago and I was using photos from on Discogs in that video since I don't live in the US, so it's really cool seeing how these records ACTUALLY look. I had NO idea Zonophone existed in the US until now too. I should really look into that at some point.
@@MiaTheFailure you're not stupid, but I remember showing it to you and you being suprised I had it, or at least mentioning it to you and still getting that same result
I know we are advised not to touch the surface of vinyl records (the oils from our hands degrade the groove surface), but I'm not sure about shellac....
How was the lot listed on ebay? Was the Monarch pictured in the listing? I once bid on a lot of one dozen one hole Harmony records without knowing what was on them and they all turned out to be good. I have Zonophones and other ancient things coming out of my ears. Are you in California?
Do you own a vintage record player with a cartridge that uses steel needles to play all the acoustic records properly? And maybe a record player optimized for 90 micrometer instead 65 as it was standard after 1949?
I have a chess record 78 by Mckinley Morganfield (Muddy Waters) I want to be loved on one side and My eyes keep me in trouble on the other side. I love that record. I even have wooden needles which makes it sound better and isn't so hard on the record. Also Eddie Boyd... I'm a prisoner. I love old Blues !
how do you clean these records? I found a box about 10 years ago at a garage sale for 5 bucks... most even have the wax sleeve... I recognized the RCA batwing label; there were about 4 of those in there. Some Columbias like the Lindy one of yours... a mgm Hank Williams (not any hits I am aware of)... Capitols etc. Those real old one sided ones you got are pretty amazing. Cheers!
@GeeAitch-r1r Stick around, and I might put up a video about how I clean mine in the future. Typically, I use light soap and some water. It works well on most 78's, but NOT with Edison Diamond Discs.
@@BigEagle78s According to Brian Rust's discography, "Then Came the Dawn" and "Sentimental Baby" were recorded in New York December 3, 1928, and though Benny Goodman wasn't the leader he was in the band, as were trombonist Jack Teagarden and cornetist Jimmy McPartland.
I love antique recordings! I'm 69 and I carefully preserve and occasionally play several 78's passed down from my great-grandparents, including Billy Murray's music hall song, "Always Leave 'Em Laughing"
This is an entertaining video for me since I love old records and their history!
Ben Pollack was an actual leader who, in fact played at the Park Central Hotel in NYC at the time of that recording. It wouldn't surprise me if Goodman was with Pollacks band at this time, since he and plenty of others that were the top dogs of the late 30s into the 40s were in his band in the 20s; but make no mistake this is a completely different person here. Great video overall!
Victor Talking Machine Company was formed in 1901. In 1902 the 7" and the 10" introduced in 1900 were labelled Victor. Monarch was used around 1903 - 1904 for the 10" and Deluxe for the 12" introduced in 1903. Victor was relegated to the 7". Then around 1905 all sizes were labelled Victor.
Nice finds!
Very interesting set of records. I, too, am always looking out for unusual early ones, so I think you made a great buy there! 😀👍
RE Vernon Dalhart's tribute to Charles Lindbergh: Lindbergh's solo flight across the Atlantic took place on May 20 and 21, 1927, so the record would have to be later than that. "Viva-Tonal" was Columbia's name for electrical recording. Dalhart was the first country singer to have a million-selling record: "Wreck of the Old 97," originally recorded for Edison in 1920 and re-recorded for Victor in 1924 (it was the Victor version that was the million-seller).
The first disc you showed has price of sixty cents. In 1907 a dollar was worth $33.56. And they talk about record prices being too high today.
Back then you paid more than 20$ for one Song.😮
When I simply compare with the usual price for a 45 rpm in the 1970's and 1980's, the 1 $ for a MP3 download isn't really expensive.
Wow it was worth that much in today money then? Nice
I made a video about Victor's a while ago and I was using photos from on Discogs in that video since I don't live in the US, so it's really cool seeing how these records ACTUALLY look.
I had NO idea Zonophone existed in the US until now too. I should really look into that at some point.
Im sure I've shown you my 1911 Zonophone before.
@@CPorter I don't think so unless I'm stupid and don't rember it.
@@MiaTheFailure you're not stupid, but I remember showing it to you and you being suprised I had it, or at least mentioning it to you and still getting that same result
Good job on the Monarch!! I like the Tempo, too.
Victor 2152 (1906 pressing)
Victor 21827, recorded on December 3, 1928. Benny Goodman played in Ben Pollack's orchestra at the time.
So I can’t say I am not a little jealous of your find, but WOW, great for you with this purchase.
Please let us know how they sound!
I know we are advised not to touch the surface of vinyl records (the oils from our hands degrade the groove surface), but I'm not sure about shellac....
How was the lot listed on ebay? Was the Monarch pictured in the listing? I once bid on a lot of one dozen one hole Harmony records without knowing what was on them and they all turned out to be good. I have Zonophones and other ancient things coming out of my ears. Are you in California?
When there are 100M people in the country, mass produced is different than when there are 330M people.
Do you own a vintage record player with a cartridge that uses steel needles to play all the acoustic records properly? And maybe a record player optimized for 90 micrometer instead 65 as it was standard after 1949?
I have a chess record 78 by Mckinley Morganfield (Muddy Waters) I want to be loved on one side and My eyes keep me in trouble on the other side. I love that record. I even have wooden needles which makes it sound better and isn't so hard on the record. Also Eddie Boyd... I'm a prisoner. I love old Blues !
how do you clean these records? I found a box about 10 years ago at a garage sale for 5 bucks... most even have the wax sleeve... I recognized the RCA batwing label; there were about 4 of those in there. Some Columbias like the Lindy one of yours... a mgm Hank Williams (not any hits I am aware of)... Capitols etc. Those real old one sided ones you got are pretty amazing. Cheers!
@GeeAitch-r1r Stick around, and I might put up a video about how I clean mine in the future. Typically, I use light soap and some water. It works well on most 78's, but NOT with Edison Diamond Discs.
@@BigEagle78s Lighter fluid.
Where is the pre-dog record?
Ben Pollack is Ben Pollack, Benny Goodman played with him for a time. Pollack committed suicide in '71
@Bigbadwhitecracker Good to know. I thought it might have been a stage name of his.
@@BigEagle78s According to Brian Rust's discography, "Then Came the Dawn" and "Sentimental Baby" were recorded in New York December 3, 1928, and though Benny Goodman wasn't the leader he was in the band, as were trombonist Jack Teagarden and cornetist Jimmy McPartland.
Tex Beneke is NOT country! He was one of Glenn Miller's singers and carried on the Miller band after Glenn died.
Ben pollack is a American drummer that inspired Benny Goodman but is not Benny Goodman