Interesting Victor 7-inch record

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Interesting Victor 7-inch record

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I have a couple dozen 7-inch Victor records -- they were all mixed in with a huge record lot I cleaned out of an old vacated house years ago -- and was going through them over the weekend when this one in particular caught my eye. I had never heard of the artist, and a Google search brought up just a little information on them, which may or may not be true. All references I can find to their recordings indicate 10-inch pressings; does anyone know of any other 7-inch pressings? It is my understanding that artists would record different versions of the same song for 10-inch and 7-inch discs (and, presumably, for 12-inch discs, too). Was that always the case? Can anyone date this record? Any and all info -- on the artist, this specific recording, other records of theirs (10 and/or 7-inch), and 7-inch records in general would be appreciated. Thanks!
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There is probably another bit of info on Tim Gracyk's Victrola and 78 Journal. He issued 13 numbers before closing down due to lack of spare time to continue with it, but it was very interesting. I think I first heard of the Dinwiddie Qt there. I believe he's a member here, maybe he wants to shed some light on these people...
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Nice find! The Dinwiddie Quartet recorded in 1902. In that period it was not uncommon for titles to be made on both 7" and 10" (but not 12"). 7" discs were the standard, 10" discs were more expensive and older machines would not play them well if at all.
Here's a bit about the group: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinwiddie_Colored_Quartet.
Here's a bit about the records: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/ ... ed_Quartet
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I am pretty sure Victor produced 7 inch records until around 1908, this one was a repressing of a 1902 recording.
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Charles Batchelor wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2024 6:16 pm Nice find! The Dinwiddie Quartet recorded in 1902. In that period it was not uncommon for titles to be made on both 7" and 10" (but not 12"). 7" discs were the standard, 10" discs were more expensive and older machines would not play them well if at all.
Here's a bit about the group: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinwiddie_Colored_Quartet.
Here's a bit about the records: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/ ... ed_Quartet
And here are a few sides for your entertainment and edification: Enjoy!
- David Giovannoni
Note that the copy of 1714 linked here is a 10" record and appears to be take 2. The one under discussion here is take 1, at least if you believe DAHR.
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