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.
Josh White Ballads And Blues Vol 2/ Brunswick 10 Inch Vinyl - LA8653
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SPANIER - RUSSELL RAGTIMERS / Vol 1 [ STINSON] red vinyl, ORIGINAL MONO
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Frank Sinatra - Ultimate Sinatra - New Vinyl Record - 31 - Z99z
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Frank Sinatra : Ultimate Sinatra VINYL 12" Album 2 discs (2015) ***NEW***
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Leadbelly- Blues Anth. Vol. 7- 12" Vinyl LP Comp- SLP24 UK Press -1962 See Desc.
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Greatest Hits of World War II LP Vinyl Record Album Golden Hour 1974 Near Mint
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LOT: 8 X SAN FRANCISCO JAZZ LPs - LOU WATTERS/TURK MURPHY/BOB SCOBEY BANDS
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GRACIE ABRAMS THAT’S SO TRUE - 7 INCH VINYL SINGLE - PRESALE SHIPS FEB 7, 25 NEW
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Job Lot Of x27 1920s To 1940s WW2 Music 12" Vinyl LP Records Various Artists
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T-Bone Walker-T-Bone Jumps Again 12-inch vinyl Charly CRB 1019 1980
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George Lewis - Endless The Trek Endless The Search Jazz Lp Vinyl Record Ex / Ex
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George Lewis' Ragtime Jazz Band* - At Congo Square Jazz Lp Vinyl Record Ex / Vg+
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ENCYCLOPAEDIA of Jazz on records, 40's Jazz, Vinyl LP, Brunswick LAT 8168,(1957)
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Chas 'N' Dave's Christmas Jamboree Bag (1984) Reissue Vinyl LP ROCM 001
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Various Artists - Jazz and Cinema I Love Jazz -Vinyl LP - CBS 21109, (1984)
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Condition: Used
Little Willie Littlefield Volume 1 Vinyl Long Play 33rpm 10” From 1980
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Condition: Used
GRACIE ABRAMS - THAT’S SO TRUE - 7 INCH VINYL SINGLE - IN STOCK
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VERVE REMIXED 3 X VINYL LP MASTERS AT WORK TRICKY MJ COLE 2002 589606
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Glen Miller " The Glenn Miller Collection" VINYL LP ALBUM 33 RPM
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VARIOUS Remembering The 40s 1980 UK Reader's Digest 8 X LP Vinyl Box Set Records
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Leadbeĺly-Pretty Flower In My Backyard -12" Vinyl LP Comp-SOC1000 UK 1965 G+-VG
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The Glenn Miller Years Collector's Edition Readers Digest Six LP Box Set Stereo
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VARIOUS Keep Smiling Through 1990 UK Double vinyl LP War Songs record
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Louis Armstrong Sings The Blues 180g 12" Vinyl LP Vinyl Record (New sealed)
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Woody Guthrie Struggle Folkways 1946/7 UK LP Special Delivery 1990 Vinyl Album
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LEO ROWSOME, THE KING OF THE PIPERS, IRISH CLADDAGH LP, CELTIC, PLAYS EXCELLENT
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Leadbelly-The Leadbelly Box-2x12" Vinyl LP Comp Boxset, Insert-XTRA1017 1965 VG
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Charlie Parker – Immortal Sessions Volume 8 Ornithology - Vintage Jazz Bop L.P.
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