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My early disc record collection has grown to an enormous size over the years and today I had a little time to move a couple of boxes of them around and decided to offer a few of the records here. They’re listed below in no particular order with some sample pictures following the list of some of the sides in no particular order. If you’re sincerely interested in any or all of these send me your best offer by PM. I don't need to sell any of these but thought if any of you were interested we might strike a deal. I have played all of these records on a modern turntable and all play very well. Some of these records are very scarce.

Thanks.

Doug

1. Victor Patent – If You Talk In Your Sleep Don’t Mention My Name – Billy Murray
Ragtime Violin – American Quartet (hard to find titles)

2. Victor Grand Prize – School Days (When we were a couple of kids) – Byron Harlan (this record is in outstanding condition)

3. Victor Grand Prize – Neath the Pines Of Vermont – J.W. Myers – (nearly inaudible 1” edge hairline)

4. SOLD(Victor) Monarch Record – The Passing Of Ragtime – Sousa’s Band - (nearly inaudible edge hairline)

5. Victor Batwing – Down Home Rag – Six Brown Brothers
Dance of the Bugs – Fred Van Eps (Banjo solo) (both sides are outstanding)

6. Gennett Sound Effects Record (very hard to find) – Newspaper Printing Press – Courtesy of Louisville Times

7. Columbia Japanese picture record (shiny excellent condition!) with original sleeve

8. Columbia 25 cent Sample Record – Ted Lewis Pop Favorites

9. Columbia Viva-Tonal – both sides by Benny Borg (The Singing Soldier) (scarce)

10. SOLDColumbia Magic Notes – Those Charley Chaplin Feet (scarce!) – Collins & Harlan
Ada Jones /Will Robbins on reverse side

11. Columbia Blue label – Uncle Josh at the Opera

12. Columbia Magic Notes – Bounce Me, John, I’ve Rubber Heels On – Peerless Quartette (very scarce!)
- Beatrice Fairfax Tell Me What To Do – Dan Quinn (Both sides are wonderful listening. One of the very few Dan Quinn Columbia recordings)

13. Victor - Kate Smith - God Bless America (her signature song!)
- Star Spangled Banner

14. Harmony Record (early spindle hole) - Come And Spend Christmas With Me - Byron G. Harlan

15. Columbia B & S (early Black & Silver 1-sided) BROTHER MASONS - by Frank Williams (wonderful...mentions "Roosevelt was a Mason...")

I have tons (literally) more like this but I'll see how this list goes first.

Here's a very rare title on an early Victor 7 inch Eldridge Johnson label by Silas Leachman: "Mr. Johnson Don't Get Gay". The record is announced by Silas Leachman. Two tiny needle drops that play through just fine on my modern turntable. Please send offers by PM only on these records if you are sincerely interested. If your offer seems fair to both of us then we will be able strike a deal. I'm sorry that the picture for this one is a little out of focus. It was dark here when I took the picture and I had to rely on lamp illumination over natural lighting (which I prefer). The actual label is very nice and perfectly clear and in focus.

Thanks.

Doug

FellowCollector wrote:Here's a very rare title on an early Victor 7 inch Eldridge Johnson label by Silas Leachman: "Mr. Johnson Don't Get Gay". The record is announced by Silas Leachman. Two tiny needle drops that play through just fine on my modern turntable. Please send offers by PM only on these records if you are sincerely interested. If your offer seems fair to both of us then we will be able strike a deal. I'm sorry that the picture for this one is a little out of focus. It was dark here when I took the picture and I had to rely on lamp illumination over natural lighting (which I prefer). The actual label is very nice and perfectly clear and in focus.

Thanks.

Doug

PM Sent, Thanks.

What are you asking for the Sousa Monarch?

Bill

PM sent!

-Steve

Payment sent for the Sousa.

Bill

Lucius1958 wrote:Payment sent for the Sousa.

Bill

Thanks Bill! Always a pleasure!

Doug

A couple more early records from my collection including an elusive LEEDS single-sided record and a picture of the BROTHER MASONS early Columbia B&S record listed earlier. Please PM with interest. USPS Media Mail shipping is extra. Thanks.

LEEDS (TALK-O-PHONE) record - "DARKIE TICKLE" - Len Spencer & Orch $25

This Leeds (Talk-O-Phone) record is introduced and plays start to finish with no problems but does have an edge hairline that clicks for about 30 seconds into the selection. Still a great record to display on your Talk-O-Phone or any disc phonograph. It's a VERY hard to find label.

SYMPHONOLA (LARKIN COMPANY, Buffalo, NY) Hard to find label with original sleeve. Both side are E+ Has hard to find original and attractive sleeve (sleeve is rough) $20

Thanks,
Doug