Summary
His Master's Voice recording of "Chorus songs with Tommy Handley and Pals, parts 1 & 2", sung by Tommy Handley and Company. Tommy Handley was a famous British broadcaster and creator of "I. T. M. A." during World War II (1939-1945).
Ronald White remembers engraving the cover ot this record while working at 'Truth' Photo-engravers during the period 1953-1957.
Type details: double sided 12 in., 78 rpm, lateral cut disc.
Classification: popular - comedy and novelty.
Description of Content
TYPE: H. M. V., 12 IN., 78 R. P. M. CONTENTS: "CHORUS SONGS WITH TOMMY HANDLEY AND PALS, PARTS 1 & 2", SUNG BY TOMMY HANDLEY AND COMPANY. COMPANY: E. M. I., HAYES, MIDDLESEX, ENGLAND. COMPANY CATALOGUE NUMBER: C3034 TYPE DETAILS: DOUBLE SIDED, RED AND GOLD LABEL. COMMENTS: SONG MEDLEY BY TOMMY HANDLEY, FAMOUS BRITISH BROADCASTER AND CREATOR OF "I. T. M. A." DURING WORLD WAR II.
Physical Description
Black disc with hole in centre in midlle of central label. Label and recording grooves on both sides. Disc in off yellow sleeve with print and images.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation & Subsequent Transfer from Anthropology Department, Museum of Victoria, (Estate of) Mr Norman William Clark, 21 Aug 1984
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Manufacturer
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Manufactured For
Gramophone Co. Limited, Sydney District, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1953-1957
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Researcher
Mr Ronald White, Ivanhoe, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 2010
Ronald White assessed and provided information on a number of disc recording covering the period 1888 to 1956. This work was carried out in 2010. -
Format
Gramophone Disc, 78 RPM x 12-inch
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Language
English
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Inscriptions
Side A: HIS MASTER'S VOICE / LET'S ALL JOIN IN THE CHORUS / (text) / No. 1 Part 1 / C3034 / 2EA1176 Side B: HIS MASTER'S VOICE / LET'S ALL JOIN IN THE CHORUS / (text) / No. 1 Part 2 / C3034 / 2EA1177 Sleeve on both sides: (text) BRASH'S for RECORDS
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Classification
Music & musical instruments, Playback media - analogue, Disc recordings
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
2 mm (Depth), 296 mm (Outside Diameter)
Dimensions of disk only.
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