Does anyone know anything about this record label, and the story behind it. Perhaps something similar to the Voice Of America radio stations and broadcasts? All I have is this photo, sent to me by a friend asking if I knew anything about it.
Thank you for any info!
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What Is This Record?
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Off the bat, I can see that it's an early Capitol pressing.
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There is a connection between the record and Birch & USCO Brand.
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Vintagetenor, Roaring20s - thanks for the responses - and clues!
The Capitol records connection places the tune at 1943. The Birch phonographs with the USCO label/sticker together with the record label are very similar to the WW2 Army field phonographs and V-Disc programs. Unfortunately, all I find when searching "USCO" is the US copyright office (and a tire company).
The Capitol records connection places the tune at 1943. The Birch phonographs with the USCO label/sticker together with the record label are very similar to the WW2 Army field phonographs and V-Disc programs. Unfortunately, all I find when searching "USCO" is the US copyright office (and a tire company).
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you could try asking David Lennick, Mike Biel or Donna Halper at 78-L, they might know... If you are not registered there, tell me and I'll forward your question. you cannot post photos there, but they can be sent to them by email...
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The flag on the label has just 48 stars, so one would think it predates Hawaii and Alaska becoming states.
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the online discographical project gives a listing of capitol issues, and this is the same capitol record no126, matrix no74
https://www.78discography.com/Capitol100.htm
https://www.78discography.com/Capitol100.htm
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This oil lamp is currently for sale on eBay from a seller in India. Perhaps the USCO brand included a wide range of items?
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Perhaps these were used as part of a cold war goodwill program.
Here's one more record ...
https://www.discogs.com/release/854924- ... tras-Dance
Here's one more record ...
https://www.discogs.com/release/854924- ... tras-Dance