Vinyl Records of the 1920s: A Golden Era for Music
As the 20th century dawned, a new era of music was born – one that would shape the soundtracks of generations to come. The 1920s, often referred to as the "Roaring Twenties," were a time of great cultural and artistic upheaval. It was during this decade that vinyl records emerged as a popular medium for music consumption. With the advent of shellac-based records, music lovers could now enjoy their favorite tunes in the comfort of their own homes.
Record labels like Victor Records and Columbia Records began to issue 78-rpm records featuring some of the most iconic names in jazz, blues, and swing – Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Bessie Smith, and Benny Goodman, to name a few. These early vinyl records not only captured the essence of the era's music but also played a crucial role in shaping the course of popular music. The 1920s saw the rise of big bands, jazz clubs, and dance halls, further fueling the popularity of vinyl records.
Today, collectors and audiophiles alike can relive the magic of these early vinyl records by tracking down rare and collectible pressings from the era. With their warm, crackly sound and nostalgic charm, vintage vinyl records offer a unique window into the past – a sonic journey that transcends time and space. Whether you're a seasoned collector or simply looking to add some vintage flair to your music library, exploring the world of 1920s vinyl records is an experience not to be missed.
3 x 7" 33rpm BESSIE SMITH e.p's " EMPRESS OF THE BLUES SERIES 1 - 3 " JAZZ EX
Price: £63.12
Condition: Used
PLEASE WARM MY WEINER-USA 1974 YAZOO VINYL LP-BO CARTER/MEMPHIS MINNIE (M-/M)
Price: £27.99
Condition: Used
JOHNNY DODDS Sixteen Rare Recordings UK LP RCA RD 7983 cleaned stunning NM/NM
Price: £16.31
Condition: Used
Gershwin - Rhapsody In Blue / An American In Paris / Lullaby / Cuban Overture LP
Price: £6.62
Condition: Used
Bix & Tram 1927 12inch vinyl on the EMI label PMC 7064. Bix Beiderbecke plus
Price: £4.87
Condition: Used
Louis Armstrong : "Memorial". CBS. 1971. 2 X LP Set. G/Fold. 1920's-50's Tracks.
Price: £0.00
Condition: Used
BLIND WILLIE JOHNSON "IT'S NOBODY'S FAULT BUT MINE c/w DARK WAS THE NIGHT" BLUES
Price: £9.99
Condition: New
LOT: 6 x Jazz LPs 1920s -Eddie Condon, Jelly Roll Morton, Al Jolson, Fats Waller
Price: £11.95
Condition: Used
Various - Buffalo Rhythm: Hot Performances By Famous Dance Bands Of The 1920s...
Price: £14.49
Condition: Used
Silly Songs 1922 to 1934 Vol 5, Noel Coward / Frank Crumit etc Album on Vinyl
Price: £3.00
Condition: Used
MRS MILLS PLAYS THE ROARING TWENTIES VINYL LP DANCETIME DTL 3010 1986 £10.98 EX
Price: £10.98
Condition: Used
![DUKE ELLINGTN / ELLINGTONIA vol 1 [ BRUNSWICK] original MONO !0-inch](https://www.music-collectors-world.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/awesome-eBay-item-images/2852125/thumb_Main_2852125_67b52bf4305e1.jpg "DUKE ELLINGTN / ELLINGTONIA vol 1 [ BRUNSWICK] original MONO !0-inch")
DUKE ELLINGTN / ELLINGTONIA vol 1 [ BRUNSWICK] original MONO !0-inch
Price: £0.00
Condition: Used
![JAMES P JOHNSON / BACKWATER BLUES / RIVERSIDE] original MONO](https://www.music-collectors-world.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/awesome-eBay-item-images/2852126/thumb_Main_2852126_67b52bf574793.jpg "JAMES P JOHNSON / BACKWATER BLUES / RIVERSIDE] original MONO")
![Charlie Chaplin - The Kid - Original Soundtrack [VINYL]](https://www.music-collectors-world.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/awesome-eBay-item-images/2852128/thumb_Main_2852128_67b52bf6af2d7.jpg "Charlie Chaplin - The Kid - Original Soundtrack [VINYL]")
Turner Layton & Clarence Johnstone: "Layton & Johnstone". World Records SH. 184.
Price: £0.00
Condition: Used
BLIND WILLIE JOHNSON-PRAISE GOD I'M SATISFIED-USA 1977 YAZOO VINYL LP-RED (NM/M)
Price: £27.99
Condition: Used
Stravinsky conducts Le Sacre du Printemps. Vinyl LP. CBS 72054 (MS 6319)
Price: £0.00
Condition: Used
Bundle X 22 C.1920's Vintage Pre- Vinyl Shellac Records 5"-8"
Price: £59.99
Condition: Used
MISTER CHARLIE'S BLUES 1926-1938-USA 1970 YAZOO VINYL LP-BLIND BLAKE (NM/M)
Price: £27.99
Condition: Used
Bundle / Job Lot Vinyl Records Collection Mixed Genre And Variety Of Artists
Price: £5.91
Condition: Used
BENNIE MOTEN'S KANSAS CITY ORCHESTRA - (1929-1932) BASIE BEGINNINGS - 12” LP
Price: £0.00
Condition: Used
Various Artists: Jazz In Britain - The 20's (1969) Vinyl LP PMC 7075
Price: £0.00
Condition: Used
VICTORIA SPIVEY, TREASURES OF NORT AMERICAN NEGRO MUSIC VOL 5, FONTANA, NM / EX+
Price: £20.47
Condition: Used
Vintage Job Lot Of 24 78 Rpm Vinyl Records From The 1920’s 30’s And Later
Price: £20.00
Condition: Used
TAMPA RED - "Guitar Wizard" (RCA Bluebird) US - 1934 -'53 RECS! DOUBLE ALBUM!
Price: £0.00
Condition: Used
BLIND WILLIE JOHNSON - "Dark WasThe Night.." (Mississippi) US - 1928 -'30 RECS!
Price: £0.00
Condition: Used
THE NEW WORLD ORCHESTRA - SHOWBOAT WORLD RECORD CLUB LM 14 STEREO 1961 £7.69
Price: £6.15
Condition: Used
BLIND WILLIE JOHNSON "IT'S NOBODY'S FAULT BUT MINE c/w DARK WAS THE NIGHT" BLUES
Price: £9.99
Condition: New
Turner Layton & Clarence Johnstone: "Layton & Johnstone". World Records SH. 184.
Price: £0.00
Condition: Used
Various - Nothing But A Worried Mind The Piano Blues Volume Two Brunswick...
Price: £5.91
Condition: Used
Kings Of Memphis Town Album LP Roots RL 333 John Estes Frank Stokes Blues Vinyl
Price: £24.00
Condition: Used