Vinyl Records from the 1940s
The 1940s were a pivotal time for music on vinyl, as the format gained popularity and became a staple of everyday life. During this era, record players and phonographs were becoming more accessible to the masses, allowing people to listen to their favorite tunes at home. The sound quality was still developing, but artists like Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw were already experimenting with new sounds and styles that would define the decade.
One of the most iconic vinyl records from this era is Glenn Miller's "In the Mood", a song that became an instant classic and a staple of big band music. Released in 1939, it features Miller's smooth trumpet playing and the distinctive clarinet solos of Neal Hefti. The song's popularity was fueled by its catchy melody and danceable rhythm, making it a favorite among swing dancers and fans of the era.
The 1940s were also marked by the rise of crooners like Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby, who brought a smooth, velvety tone to their vocals. Artists like Perry Como and Dean Martin were also gaining popularity, with their easy-listening style and charming personalities making them household names. These iconic singers helped shape the sound of popular music in the 1940s, leaving behind a legacy that continues to influence musicians today.
Miles Davis : Birth of the Cool VINYL 12" Album Coloured Vinyl (2021) ***NEW***
Price: £15.15
Condition: New
Bing Crosby- White Christmas/God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen BC111 1984 7”
Price: £0.00
Condition: Used
Various – Those Great Blues Girls From The 40's - Capital Records Mono
Price: £0.00
Condition: Used
Woody Guthrie - Original Recordings 1940-1946 - Vinyl LP (USA 1977)
Price: £14.99
Condition: Used
Blues On Parade 1 - UK 1963 7" EP Columbia Sonny Terry, Brownie McGee etc Ex!
Price: £8.50
Condition: Used
Glenn Miller – A Legendary Performer: 2 x Vinyl LPs. RCA Victor. UK, 1974. EX
Price: £6.30
Condition: Used
Glenn Miller – A Memorial 1944-1969: 2 x Vinyl LPs. RCA – GM. 1. UK, 1969. VG+
Price: £6.30
Condition: Used
Deanna Durbin – Can't Help Singing: Vinyl LP. Coral – CP 43. UK, 1973. EX
Price: £5.80
Condition: Used
JOE LOSS PLAYS YOUR ALL TIME PARTY HITS 12" LP VINYL ALBUM - 1971 MFP5227
Price: £5.99
Condition: Used
John Lee Hooker - Chess Masters double LP -- 1964 UK- 33rpm - Vinyl - CXMD 4005
Price: £9.95
Condition: Used
Woody Guthrie Struggle Folkways 1946/7 UK LP Special Delivery 1990 EX Vinyl
Price: £18.49
Condition: Used
Champion Jack Dupree - 1944-1945: The First 16 Sides From Joe Davis 12” Vinyl
Price: £17.62
Condition: Used
Louis Armstrong - 3 Vinyl LP/Records Love Songs/Satchmos Greatest Hits/The Great
Price: £12.99
Condition: Used
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GEORGIE AULD / BIG BAND JAZZ 1945-1946 [MUSICRAFT] gatefold MONO
Price: £0.00
Condition: Used
BETTY GRABLE - PIN UP GIRL / SONG OF THE ISLANDS- 1975 CALIBAN US VINYL LP
Price: £14.00
Condition: Used
ARTIE SHAW / ON THE TOWN / DANCING CO-ED - 1976 CALIBAN US VINYL LP
Price: £14.00
Condition: Used
BRITISH DANCE BANDS OF THE 40'S - Various - Ex Double LP Record London RECDL 2
Price: £8.50
Condition: Used
Glenn Miller - The Glenn Miller Story Volume 1: Vinyl LP. RCA Int. UK, 1984. EX
Price: £5.80
Condition: Used
Walt Disney's Original Soundtrack Parade Double Vinyl Lp Various Artists EX / NM
Price: £9.99
Condition: Used
Glenn Miller Orchestra* - Greatest Hits: Vinyl LP. Golden Hour. UK, 1972. EX
Price: £5.80
Condition: Used
Bing Crosby - White Christmas Vintage Vinyl LP Record MCF 2568 Merry Christmas
Price: £15.95
Condition: Used
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Claude Thornhill & Orchestra 1947 and Charlie Spivak and Glen Gray
Price: £13.99
Condition: Used
OZZIE NELSON & ORCHESTRA 1940/42, RADIO YEARS No. 11 (UK, 1977, LONDON, HMP 5041
Price: £5.00
Condition: Used
Keep Smiling Through 20 Original Favourites Wartime 2 x Vinyl LP's N/Mint A1/B1!
Price: £12.99
Condition: Used
Memories of ITMA – Tommy Handley broadcasts 1939-49 1950s LP Oriole MG 20032
Price: £5.50
Condition: Used