The early years of recorded music were a time of great experimentation and innovation, with the development of new technologies and materials that would shape the course of music history. In this era, between the 1910s and the mid-1920s, vinyl records began to emerge as a popular format for listening to music. These early records were made from shellac, a natural resin derived from the lac bug, which was mixed with wood flour and other materials to create a durable and long-lasting material.
The sound quality of these early vinyl records was quite different from what we're accustomed to today. The shellac-based records had a distinct crackle or hiss that gave them a unique timbre, and the grooves were shallower than those on modern records, resulting in a more surface-level sound. Despite these limitations, these early records have a certain charm and character that makes them appealing to collectors and audiophiles alike.
Some of the most iconic recordings from this era include jazz standards by artists like Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington, as well as early blues and country music recordings by artists such as Bessie Smith and Jimmie Rodgers. These records not only captured the essence of their respective genres but also helped to shape the sound of popular music for decades to come.
Voices from the Golden Age 12" Vinyl ARC 1963 Melba, Tetrazzini- Used Untested
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COMRADES IN SONG BY COLNE VALLEY MALE VOICE CHOIR 12"VINYL LP READERS DIGEST
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CELESTINA BONINSEGNA / FRIDA LEIDER - IMMORTAL VOICES - ? ETERNAL USA VINYL LP
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ERIK SATIE/ALDO CICCOLINI – UK Stereo Repress LP: Piano Music Of Eric Satie. HMV
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Voices from the Golden Age: 12" Vinyl (ARC, 1963) Melba, Tetrazzini, McCor
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Joshua Rifkin Piano Rags By Scott Joplin Plays Perfectly EX Co Ragtime Jazz 1st
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Voices from the Golden Age 12" Vinyl ARC 1963 Melba, Tetrazzini- Used Untested
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Original Dixieland Jazz Band In England 1919 (N) Mint 10”Vinyl 33 Looks Unplayed
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Music Hall To Variety Volume One Matinée - Various Artists ** Mint **
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ELVIS PRESLEY 1977 CHARRO/ MEMORIES 7" VINYL RECORD PLUS 6X4 COLOUR PHOTO FRAMED
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Knocky Parker - The Complete Piano Works Of Scott Joplin Jazz Ragtime Lp Record
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Joshua Rifkin Piano Rags By Scott Joplin Plays Perfectly EX Co Ragtime Jazz 1st
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Roger Taylor Journey’s End Limited Edition 10” Sealed Vinyl 2017 New Mint Queen
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GRANDAD'S ARMY Bawdy Barrack-Room Ballads Vol. 2 UK Vinyl LP songs record rugby
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Oh What A Lovely War - SOUNDTRACK DECCA STEREO 12” LP 33 RPM (1969) MINT DISC
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EDDIE CANTOR ~ RARE EARLY RECORDINGS ~ 1977 US 12-TRACK VINYL LP RECORD
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BELLAMY BROTHERS - PLAIN & FANCY - 12" VINYL LP ALBUM RECORD - EX+
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BELLAMY BROTHERS - PLAIN & FANCY - 12" VINYL LP ALBUM RECORD -
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JOSHUA RAFKIN ~ SCOTT JOPLIN PIANO RAGS ~ 1970 UK 8-TRACK STEREO VINYL LP RECORD
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ELVIS PRESLEY 1977 CHARRO/ MEMORIES 7" VINYL RECORD PLUS 6X4 COLOUR PHOTO FRAMED
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BELLAMY BROTHERS - PLAIN & FANCY - VINYL LP - Warner Bros K 56357
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FILOMENO ORMENO BELMONTE Y LUCHO DE LA CUBA 50 Años De Musica Criolla PERU 5xLP
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Original Dixieland Jazz Band In England 1919 (N) Mint 10”Vinyl 33 Looks Unplayed
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COMRADES IN SONG BY COLNE VALLEY MALE VOICE CHOIR 12"VINYL LP READERS DIGEST
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CLAYTON DOLEY'S ORGAN DONORS: Tension! SUNDAZED 12" LP 33 RPM Sealed
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SELMA KURZ-RECORDINGS CHOSEN BY HER DAUGHTER DESI HALBAN-UK 1974 PEARL VINYL 2LP
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HOLST - THE PLANETS - BBC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA / MALCOLM SARGENT - LP UK - CFP 175
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COMRADES IN SONG BY COLNE VALLEY MALE VOICE CHOIR 12" LP READERS DIGEST
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RCA VRL5 0365 NELLIE MELBA THE AMERICAN RECORDINGS 1907-1916 5LPS BOX LTD ED
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Dr. Demento : First century dementia VINYL 12" Album 2 discs (2022) ***NEW***
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