Vinyl Records of the 1930s: A Golden Era in Music History
The 1930s was a pivotal time for music, marked by the rise of popular genres like jazz, blues, and swing. It was also an era that saw the introduction of vinyl records as a viable medium for recording and playing back music. Prior to this period, music enthusiasts relied on shellac records, which had a limited lifespan due to their fragile nature. The advent of vinyl records brought about significant improvements in sound quality and durability, paving the way for the widespread popularity of recorded music.
One of the most iconic artists of the 1930s was Duke Ellington, who was at the forefront of the jazz movement during this era. His influential compositions, such as "Take the 'A' Train" and "Mood Indigo," showcased his mastery of improvisation and ability to blend different musical styles. Other notable musicians of the time included Benny Goodman, Count Basie, and Cab Calloway, all of whom helped shape the sound of swing music.
The 1930s was also a transformative period for classical music, with renowned composers like Igor Stravinsky and Sergei Rachmaninoff producing some of their most celebrated works. The rise of the gramophone allowed these masterpieces to reach a broader audience, contributing to the growth of classical music's popularity during this era. With its rich cultural heritage and technological innovations, the 1930s was indeed a golden age for vinyl records and the music they brought into our lives.
AMBROSE & HIS ORCHESTRA-CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL-UK 1ST PRESS 1968 VINYL LP (EX/M-)
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GLENN MILLER On The Air Volume 3 Vinyl Record Album LP RCA Victor 1963 Jazz Band
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BING CROSBY Crosby Classics Vinyl Record Album LP Hallmark 1965 Stereo Jazz Pop
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Chick Webb In The Groove Lp Vinyl Record AFS 1007-1983 Ex / Vg+
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ROBERT JOHNSON King Of The Delta Blues Singers Volume II 1978 UK vinyl LP 2 two
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LEADBELLY Leadbelly Vinyl Record Album LP CBS 1970 Mono 1st Country & Folk Blues
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Jimmie Rodgers My Rough And Rowdy Ways USA RCA Mono Original LP Excellent Shrink
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Vinyl.78RPM.Rare-Autograff !!Feodor Chaliapin-Song of the flea/Volga boatmen
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BOB CROSBY AND HIS ORCHESTRA .THE DIXIELAND BAND .12" VINYL LP RECORD .1986.MONO
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ROBERT JOHNSON King Of The Delta Blues Singers Vol 1 & 2 1985 UK Double Vinyl LP
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JAZZ IN BRITAIN-THE 30'S-UK 1969 VINYL LP-Parlophone Records Excellent
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The Original Recordings By Glenn Miller - 12” Vinyl LP Album Record VGC 1969
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THE BENNY GOODMAN STORY VOL. 2. 12" VINYL DECCA RECORDS Great Condition
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Blues Roots Chicago The 1930's LP w Booklet US 1967 RBF Blues Vinyl
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Comic Cuts - Various Artists - Mono Vinyl LP - 1985 - 18 Vintage Comedy Tracks
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FREDDY GARDNER Music, Maestro, Please 1984 UK Vinyl LP Music, Maestro, Please
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HARRY JAMES & THE MUSIC MAKERS Double Feature 1983 Vinyl LP EXCELLENT CONDITION
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Punch's Delegates Of Pleasure* - The River's In Mourning Lp Vinyl Record Ex / Nm
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2 x Lena Horne 12" vinyl records lot Like Latin / Swinging MGM Deacon
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Lester Young – The Lester Young Story Volume 1 - 12" vinyl LP album
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FATS WALLER ~ FATS ON THE AIR VOL.1 ~ 1963 UK MONO VINYL LP ~ RCA VICTOR RD-7552
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Rare Vintage 'The Musical Singing Happy Birthday Book' + 5" Vinyl Record Cover
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FATS WALLER-'34/'35-UK 1966 RCA VICTOR VINTAGE SERIES VINYL LP-RD 7779
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Robert Johnson LP "King of the Delta Blues Singers" 1963 Repress
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Robert Johnson LP "King of the Delta Blues Singers" 1963 Repress
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Lester Young – The Lester Young Story Volume 1 - Vintage Jazz LP
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Benny Goodman-Live At Carnegie Hall-2xLP-CBS Masterworks-Exc/Exc
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Billie Holiday : The Complete Commodore Masters Vinyl 12" Album (2015)
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Louis Armstrong Sings The Blues 180g 12" Vinyl LP Vinyl Record (New sealed)
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Little Brother Montgomery - Tishomingo Blues Vinyl Record Lp Ex / Ex
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Marlene Dietrich: The Captivating Voice 1930-62 LP 12" Record Vinyl 140g Black
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The Swing Era 1936-1944 Time Life Records - 3 Box Sets 9 vinyl LP's VGC Vintage
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JACKSON BLUES 1928 - 1938 1968 USA 1st Press Vinyl LP Yazoo Blues Compilation
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Robert Johnson - King Of The Delta Blues Singers Vol 1 & 2 A1/B1 VG+/VG+
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