Category Archives: Acoustic Recordings

Garde Republicaine Band Of France – circa 1916

“March des Alsaciens Lorraine” Garde Republicaine Band Of France circa 1916 ( Pathe 35032 B) March des Alsaciens Lorraine – Garde Republicaine Band Of France “La Diane – La Retraite Federals” Garde Republicaine Band Of France circa 1916 (Pathe 35032 A) … Continue reading

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Marconi Velvet Tone Record – 1907

“Strauss Autograph Waltz” Columbia Band 1902 (Marconi Velvet Tone 048) Autograph Waltz – Columbia Band Here is a recording on the rare Marconi Velvet Tone label, a product of the American Graphophone Company which also manufactured Columbia records. Unlike the … Continue reading

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California Ramblers – Copenhagen

“Copenhagen” California Ramblers 1924 (Columbia 236 D mx 140115) Copenhagen – California Ramblers Here’s a jazzy acoustical recording by the California Ramblers.   Had the session taken place a year later this would have been electrically recorded. “Copenhagen” was composed by … Continue reading

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Band of H. M. Royal Irish Fusiliers – 1913

“Baby Boo, March” Band of H. M. Royal Irish Fusiliers 1913 (Zonophone 1106 mx 16798) Band Of H M Royal Irish Fusiliers – Baby Boo March] “Gardes du Corpes, March” Band of H. M. Royal Irish Fusiliers 1913 (Zonophone 1106 … Continue reading

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“Yankee Patrol” 1904

“Yankee Patrol” Band 1904 (Standard Disc Record 1795) Band – Yankee Patrol] Here is a one-sided Standard Disc Record that I set aside when I was searching for the 1905 Standard record of “Silver Heels” that I featured on my … Continue reading

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Performed On The Titanic: “Silver Heels” 1906

  “Silver Heels” Band 1906 (Standard Disc Record 3341) Band – Silver Heels] As you may already be aware from the extensive media coverage, this past evening was the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic.   A number of … Continue reading

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“Dance Of The Song Birds” – 1905

    “Dance Of The Song Birds” Victor Orchestra 1905 (Victor 4648) Victor Orchestra – Dance Of The Songbirds] This one sided Victor record from 1905 comes from the collection of my friend Christian From Dallas who has loaned me … Continue reading

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Dixie Daisies/Ernest Carle’s Society Players – 1923

“I’ve Got A Song For Sale (That My Sweetie Turned Down)” Dixie Daisies 1923 (Cameo 414 mx 652) Dixie Daisies – I’ve Got A Song For Sale] “Cry Baby” Ernest Carle’s Society Players 1923 (Cameo 414 mx 650) Ernest Carle’s … Continue reading

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Mr. William Ditcham – Ragtime Bell & Xylophone Solos

“Sweet Jasmine” Mr. William Ditcham, Bell Solo circa 1910 – 1911 (Jumbo A 22195 mx LX01444) William Ditcham – Sweet Jasmine] “Laughing Ben” Mr. William Ditcham, Xylophone Solo circa 1910 – 1911 (Jumbo A22194 mx LX01445) William Ditcham – Laughing … Continue reading

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“Naval Cadets March” / “Albinos Polka”

“Naval Cadets March” Bell Solo With Band circa 1918 (Columbia E4060 mx 29377) Bell Solo With Band – Navel Cadets March] “Albinos Polka” Xylophone Solo With Band circa 1918 (Columbia E4060 mx 84229) Xylophone Solo With Band – Albinos Polka] … Continue reading

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