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this page first published by John Wright, 18 May 1997
last update 28 November 2004 
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- Tyler Alpern of Boulder, Colorado (USA) writes: I am looking for 78's recorded by Bruz Fletcher, on either label Liberty Music Shop or Bruz Fletcher Sings. Also looking for Frances Faye's 1946 recordings on International, and Jean Malin on Columbia.
Please contact trumpda
ce@yahoo.com
- Alexander Braunbock, Berlin, Germany writes:
I'm looking for old Argentinian tango & latin records. If anyone can help please e-mail alexhobby2000@yahoo.de
- Charles Avent from USA writes:
A group - The Ravens - released a record Shadrach Meshach Abednigo on
78rpm in the 1940s. My copy destroyed by fire and would like to
replace it. E-mail: aventc@juno.com
Charles Avent, P.O.Box 55, Southaven, MS 38671
- David Ellison, Australia is looking for records by train imitator
Reginald Gardiner. Either 'Trains' on UK Decca F.5288 (~1934) or a 2-disc/4-part American Decca
recording issued as Decca 78 Album A-215.
Contact David Ellison
- Steve Holland, Colchester, England is looking for the or a cassette copy of Anne Shelton's record
THE HANK JANSON BLUES. It was issued by UK Decca. Might have been recorded around 1953. Anyone know the catalogue number?
Contact Steve Holland
- Charles Walker of Mesquite, Texas, writes:
I am looking for the following 78's in E+ condition.
VICTOR 19316 Coon-Sanders Orchestra
Night Hawk Blues/Red Hot Mamma
CAMEO 9233 Varsity Eight
What Do We Get From Boston?
BANNER 7130 Sam Lanin's Orchestra
Rag Doll
If you can help please e-mail Charles at FALCONCWW@aol.com
- Vincent Fitzpatrick writes:
I am interested in dance records from 1925-34, the higher-quality
British and American labels, from hot to engaging but not the really
sweet. Will pay fair price for E+ discs, but I'm not a snob about
condition. E-mail want lists also welcome.
E-mail Vincent Fitzpatrick
- Brock Shields cranky@ionet.net writes
I am looking for Vera Lynn, "The Little Boy That Santa Forgot",
and anything recorded by Maggie Teyte
- Philip Bloomfield from York, England writes:
I am looking for 78 rpm recordings from British musicals from before 1940.
In particular anything featuring Gertie Millar, George Grossmith, Phyllis or Zena Dare, Louis
Bradfield and Henry Lytton, but really anything from that era is of interest.
Also, I am interested in British opera, and am looking for sets or individual 78s of music by
Benjamin Britten, Ethel Smyth, Ralph Vaughan Williams etc.
Contact Philip Bloomfield at philbloo@uk.packardbell.org
- Mike Taylor, in Portsmouth, England, writes
I am looking for records by English Music Hall performers Ernest Hastings and Tom Clare.
In particular I need:
Ernest Hastings: Columbias: 2518, 2831, 2926, 2940
Tom Clare: Columbias: 3560, 3562, 3563
If anyone has any of these items and would consider selling I will reward handsomely
and can provide packaging material if required. Any help would be very much appreciated.
Please contact Mike Taylor at mrtfilms@aol.com
- Gus Zimmerman writes:
I'm trying to find a 78 of Harry Reser on Perfect 15056 or Pathe 36875 issued
under the pseudonym of George Brooks and his Syncopators. The tunes are "The Cat and the Dog",
and "Ginger Snaps". If you can help please e-mail BanjomanGZ@aol.com
- Bob Slotta writes:
I am a fan of Mark Twain and have collected everything by and about him including
sheet music for 16 years. I have obtained my very first pre-1945 Mark Twain related
phonograph record, Little Wonder 696: 'Huckleberry Finn'- fox-trot.
I am now looking for any other 78's with titles or subject related to Mark Twain and his works.
If you can help please e-mail rslotta@columbus.rr.com
- Don Budds from Colchester, Essex, England, would like to find a 78 of "I'll Never Say Never Again Again" by
Connie Boswell with the Ambrose band. (UK issue Brunswick 02046).
E-mail donjupiter@btinternet.com
- Allen Lowe, South Portland, Maine USA, writes:
I am trying to locate early 78s by Nick Lucas - 1926 and earlier.
Can anyone help me with this? (Brunswick cat. no. 3370 or lower, also Pathe/Perfect/Silvertone)
E-mail email: bigtoe@gwi.net
- Terry Tullos Wayland wants VINTAGE RECORD SLEEVES: Early U.S. 78rpm era company sleeves
and 'Record Research' Vol.II, #'s 1-6 Re: Ray Wile's "DIRECTORY OF RECORD
SLEEVES". Write to TERRY TULLOS WAYLAND, c/o Conservation Associates, 17710 Ranch
Road Wimberley, Texas 78676-6008.
E-mail archives@wimberley-tx.com
- Mark Neighbours is looking for Grace Johnston's recording of 'One More Time' from February 1931.
It was issued in USA on Melotone M-12168 and in UK on Panachord 25050.
E-mail neptune200@hotmail.com
- Keith Brigode is looking for 78's by dance bands led by Ace Brigode.
E-mail brigode@ibm.net
- Violet and Steve are looking for Kay Kyser 78's on Brunswick
and Columbia labels, and Kyser LP's on the Joyce Label. Two specific 78 titles
are "Avalon" and "I Haven't Time To Be A Millionaire", both Columbia-1940.
Also looking for a Kay Kyser short filmed at Hal Roach studio
on April 8th, 1941.
E-mail yessdanc@gte.net
- P Sullivan writes: I am looking for an 'album' entitled "Battle Royal - Sil Austin vs. Red Prysock".
Hoping someone might have some information on where I can locate this album.
The album was a 78. Red Prysock and Sil Austin were both noted sax players
of the 40,s, 50.s and 60,s. Red Prysock played for awhile with the Alan
Freed Rock and Roll Band. This particular album featured one side of each
player improvising against the other, thus the title "Battle Royal".
Thanks
P Sullivan. e-mail : psully@ibl.bm
- Tim Woods writes: "I'd really love to find is a copy of a 40's/50's novelty record we
had in the 50's. It was made on coated cardboard, and in full colour, called "Come along to the old
spotted Cow". Does anyone specialise in that stuff?? A cassette recording would do !
Please e-mail tim.woods1@virgin.net
- Gary Clark Lewiston NY, USA writes: " I want records from late 20's, early 30's, Paul Whiteman, Ambrose,
Lew Stone, Carroll Gibbons, Jack Hylton and other British Dance Bands. Will pay $5-$25 if in excellent condition original
pressings. Will pay Postage.
E-mail cfila@adelphia.net
- Marc Friend writes: "I'm looking for a rare alternate
take of Al Jolson singing "Liza", American
catalog number 4402 on the Brunswick label. Because there are no take
numbers printed in the wax on Brunswick issued, I cannot give you one. Rumour
has it that a collector found it on an Australian issue. It's vastly
different than the normal take... it might have been recorded with a
different Orchestra on a different date.
If anyone can help me find a copy of this they will be greatly
rewarded.
E-mail Marc Friend
- Jeff Sherman, California, writes: I'm missing only two 78's to complete my Al Jolson
collection:
ColA1356, That Little German Band
Brun 6501, The Cantor
If anyone can help.. it would be amazing!
E-mail: Jeff Sherman
- Christopher Zeman, Illinois, USA writes: I am looking for one record in
particular at this time. If memory serves me correctly, the record company was "London".
The singers were Teresa Brewer and Bobby Wayne. The record was a 78 RPM and the songs were "Copper Canyon"
and "Way Back Home". Any help in locating a copy of this record would be
greatly appreciated. E-Mail zman@iwc.net
- Bob Splitt of Grayslake Illinois writes:
I'm interested in getting any 'Charleston-type' music on 78's.
E-mail me at credenzame@aol.com
- Matias Bombal writes:
I have for many years wanted to obtain the following HMV records of film star Ramon Novarro:
HMV C-2778, Ramon Novarro Medley- parts 1&2
HMV B-8426, Long Ago in Alcala / El Relicario
Other 78 r.p.m. desires include:
Eddy Duchin, Riptide / I've had my moments
Isham Jones, My Silent Love
Ted Lewis, When My Baby Smiles at Me (1926 recording)(not Col.A2908)
any records by: Carlos Gardel, Rosita Serrano, Zarah Leander
Please e-mail me at matiasbombal@wcn.net
- Sharon Tadolini writes:
I am looking for any 78's by Li'l Wally Jagiello - who recorded (and still records) Polish music as well as developed
the "Chicago Style" of polka music back in the 40's & 50's.
I am seeking, for one, the record "I Wish I Was Single Again"
or any of his Polish songs on 78's on the Jay Jay label or otherwise.
E-mail stadolini@tweddle
- JON GUYOT SMITH writes:
I am in need of the following 78s:
Conqueror 8223, 8467, 8483, 8828, 9804, 9805 by GENE AUTRY;
Conqueror 9868 and 9870 by JOHNNY BOND;
Bullet 676 by SMILEY BURNETTE;
Decca 5033, 5572 and 244 by ZORA LAYMAN;
Conqueror 8237, 8239, 8585 by FRANK LUTHER.
Please Contact me at E-Mail: Guyotsmith@aol.com
- David Hansen writes:
I am looking for any 78's by the Original Dixieland Jazz Band (ODJB).
Please e-mail ODJBjazz@aol.com
- Cathy Rivera writes:
I am looking for JIMMY DURANTE'S early jazz recordings on 78's from 1918 -1921
or so. The labels he recorded for were: Okeh, Gennett, Sterling, Arto, Bell,
HyTone, Emerson, Medallion, Regal, Tempo, Banner, Pathe, Paramount/Bluebird
(not RCA), Black Swan, Claxtonola, Famous, National, Puritan/Triangle,
Imperial, Broadway, Connorized and Starr. The bands he performed with were:
Original New Orleans Jazz Band, New Orleans Jazz Band, Jimmy Durante's Jazz
Band, Lanin's Southern Serenaders, Ladd's Black Aces and Bailey's Lucky Seven.
The 78's must be in fairly good condition to mint condition.
Please contact me at Riv333@aol.com
- Andrew Lepore writes:
I'm interested in Carson Robison recordings. Can anyone find
"Jitterbug Joe" on Bluebird record label (78 rpm) 1940's vintage?
E-mail me at alepore@mediaone.net
- R. Horton writes:
I'm looking for an original copy of Lita Rosa's "HOW MUCH IS THAT DOGGY (IN THE
WINDOW)". Can anyone out there help?
e-mail: RHORTON@bun.com
- Judy Neff, writes:
I am looking for a children's 78rpm record. It was made by Little
Folks Favorites, in Hollywood, Ca. It is Bebe Daniels in The Doll
That Ran Away. Story by Jack Miller. Music by Alberto Colombo.
Record number is LF -103. It was made probably in the forties. I
would like to buy the record or a tape of it.
If anyone can help me please e-mail judyneff@yahoo.com
- Rose Schwartz writes: I am seeking a copy of Bing Crosby's 'I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You' on Br 6454, Br01423 or Columbia DB-2030. If you can help
please e-mail Mecat99159@aol.com
- Chris Connelly writes: I am looking for any of Helen Morgan's Brunswick records made in England in 1927.
Please contact me at chris.connelly@worldspan.com
- Luis Contijoch writes: "I am looking for the Brain Rust/Sandy Forbes book "British Dance Bands on Record, 1911-1945" 1989 edition.
Please contact me at: Contijoch@arnet.com.ar
- Kevin Walker writes: "I am looking for 78's by Elton Hayes who
appeared as the minstrel, Alan-A-Dale, in the Robin Hood film "The Story of
Robin Hood and His Merrie Men" and also as a troubadour in the film "The
Black Knight".
Please contact me at KEVINPWALKER@prodigy.net
- Doug writes:"does anybody have a copy of "Mr. Jelly Lord" by Jelly Roll
Morton's Incomprables, on Gennett 3259, that they would be willing to trade??
Please drop me a line at Dr Jazz78 @aol.com
- Andy Warburton writes:
looking for 78's by Chick Bullock and his Levee Loungers on Melotone, Banner or
associated labels or others with Bullock vocals. Also I m looking for a
Vinyl LP Errol Garner "Songs For Tired Lovers" or possibly "Music For Tired
Lovers", vocals by Woody Herman, US Columbia or UK Phillips.
Email Andy Warburton
- Clayton Ledford writes:
Recently I have been diligently looking for an old 78' of Bing Crosby's
"La Vie En Rose." If you can help me, please do.
Email Clayton Ledford
- Andrea Way writes:
I am looking for anything on or about Randy Brooks who played lead
trumpet for Myron Hanley, Hal Kemp, Art Jarrett, Claude Thornhill and in
the mid 40's Les Brown. Later led his own orchestra 1945-1947. Any
78's, 45's or LP's, pictures, news articles, sheet music, etc. Also
anything on Ina Ray Hutton who was married to him for a few years in the
40's. She also led her own orchestra.
Please e-mail Andrea Way
- Colin Bray (co-owner of the Jazz Oracle CD label) is looking for the
following 78s:
Anything by Sam Manning on Okeh 8000, Okeh 65000, Columbia green
label X series and other labels. Anything on the Canadian AURORA label. Noble
Sissle and Eubie Blake on Okeh, Emerson, Regal, Pathe. British Traditional Jazz
from the 50s on small private labels like Tailgate, Talent, Addison, S & M,
Cleveland, Decibel and a few on Tempo and Esquire. Also any private acetates
and BBC Jazz Club transcriptions (10 inch and 16 inch).
E-mail CJ Bray
- IRL Grundy writes:
I'm looking for GOSPEL QUARTET RECORDINGS: The Statesmen Quartet on the
Capitol and Statesmen labels, and the Rangers Quartet on any label. Also
any transcriptions by these groups. Thank You. E-mail Irl Grundy
- Ray Funk from Alaska is researching calypso records and is looking
especially for copies or tape dubs of 78s on the Trinidad Sa Gomes, Vitadisc, and Balliser labels as well as Guyanese labels like Affonso or VJ.
E-mail Ray Funk
- Dominic Carelli writes "I am looking for anything Billie Holiday on 78 (E) or better".
E-mail "SBF,Inc."
- S. Fard is looking for Vogue picture records. If anyone can help please e-mail SFard@aol.com
- Phillip Smith writes:"I am looking for "BRAZIL" by Ary Baroso circa 1939.
If you have this or know where I can find it PLEEEEEEEZE email me at :
t-david.yalden@usa.dupont.com or
phillip.a.smith@dupont.com
- David Diehl from US writes: I'm doing a discography of 78 RPM Party Records
and seek 1930's items on the Hollywood Hotshots, Bourbana, Racy Records,
Bruz Fletcher Sings and other early labels. E-mail:ddiehl@tstc.edu
- Jess Roan, Texas, writes: I bought a real nice "Standard" phonograph
made by the Standard Talking Machine Co. of Chicago. I knew that I could have some problems finding
the "large hole" records to play on it. I am looking for a source for some
of these records. I would like them to be in good playable condition and
with sleeves if possible.
Email:jessroan@arn.net
- Fred Scaffidi, Ottawa, Canada, writes: I have been trying to get
information on where I could obtain Italian music recordings that date back to 1921.
My father (who is in his 70`s) has record albums that play at 78 speed and are in extremely
poor condition. The record labels show Columbia Phonograph of NY.
A couple of examples of music that I am looking for include:
La Carolina by Renzo Todini, Jan 1921, 14397-F
Fiamma D'Amor by Carlo Buti, 14944-F
Can anyone suggest where I could go to get these recordings on tape or CD?
This would be greatly appreciated!
e-mail Fred Scaffidi scaffif@tc.gc.ca
- Tony Peterson is looking for:
Tom Crowley on Bluebird B-6079 Worries on My Mind / Doc'ology and Dick Justice on Brunswick 395 Cocaine / Old Black Dog
Email Tony on jessica@citilink.com
- Message from Gary Le Gallant, Australia: I collect 78 recordings of blues, gospel, country and some ethnic music,
I am always interested in adding to my horde.
I also collect video/film of above material as well as RnB, bluegrass and early jazz soundies
- I can trade both in PAL/A or PAL/B format as well as NTSC.
Some film wants are as follows:
Sing Sinner Sing (1933) Les Hite & Orchestra
Pitch A Boogie Woogie (1947)
Brownskin Models (1940's)
Shorts of Buck & Bubbles, etc.
My other interests include early minstrelsy which
includes collecting early photos, theatre programs,
Fuller News and Tivoli circuit programs/booklets,etc.
Email: maceo@warehouse.net
Website: Nugrape CD's
- Ken Olmstead is looking for Eddie Peabody, Perry Bechtel, and Harry Reser records in good shape.
Contact Ken by Email at keno@alaska.net
- Brian Patrick, Park City, Utah is looking for a 78 rpm copy of Brahms Symphony # 4.
Email bpatrick@sisna.com
- Bob Conrad collects anything/everything to do with Hal Kemp and his Orchestra (aka Carolina Club Orch, et al) recordings
(especially non-US pressings), tests, broadcasts, films, autographs, etc.
If you can help, please E-mail Bob .
- Suleyman Ozyildirim collects T-Bone Walker and Magic Sam 78s.
Address and contact nos:
Sokak 18 / 3 Ankara 06680
Turkey
Fax : int + 90 312 342 0578
or email : shades@superonline.com
- Australian Garry Little wants the following Dennis King RCA/HMV 78's in good condition.
If I Were King (1930)
Love Me Tonight (1930)
- Australian Garry Little also wants the following Kenny Baker 78's in good condition.
Cinderella (Stay In My Arms) Vic26297
Cynthia/ One Look At You Vic26734
Who Am I?/ In The Cool Of The Evening Vic26792
Chapel In The Valley Vic27207 BD 932
Dear Old Pal of Mine/ The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise Decca18283
Lover, Come Back To Me / Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise Decca18352
Nina (Pargolesi) / Ava Maria ( Bach-Gounod) Decca18794
This Is The Night Decca23846
After Graduation Day / On The Spanish Trail Decca24116
Love & The Weather Decca24117
L'amour, Toujours L'amour / Two Hearts In Three-Quarter Time. Decca24198
- HELP! Professional harmonica player has been attempting for thirty years to compile the complete recorded works of Sonny Terry on 78.
At this point (Dec 97) I am still lacking two.
They are: Okeh 05684 and Jax 309.
Any help most appreciated!
Thank you, Tom Ball havaball@silcom.com
- From Mary H. Bennett
I am looking for a song that I'm not sure is from television, stage, or film. Circa 1950 - 1970. I'ts performed by 4 women possibly from the
stage show "Le Girls" or "Show Girls". Possibly by Cole Porter, the title is 'If You Don't See What You Want Up Here'. If anyone knows
where to get a recording of this song please E-Mail me at Unicorn_6@hotmail.com
- Gramophone needle tins wanted by UK specialist collector. Any makes and quantities.
Ruth Lambert. Note: NEW Email addess: gram.needletins@btinternet.com
- From: RICKPREP@aol.com , New Jersey USA
HELP! LOOKING FOR THE FOLLOWING 78 RPM RECORDS
BUNNY BERIGAN- YOU CAN'T RUN AWAY FROM LOVE TONIGHT-VICTOR 25562
BUNNY BERIGAN- I'D LOVE TO PLAY A LOVE SCENE--VICTOR 25688
LARRY CLINTON--NEARNESS OF YOU--VICTOR 26634
- From Grant Moore of Winnepeg, Manitoba: I'm looking to buy any pre-1935 African-American jazz 78s, particularly Duke Ellington. Also interested in later Blue Note Thelonious Monk 78s.
If you can help, email me at grmoore@edu.gov.mb.ca
- jamesb97@lightspeed.net wants U.S. Vocalion B15332, Austin Wylie and his Golden Orchestra. Also any other Austin Wylie records from 1926.
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