1901 1902 George W. Johnson Negro Laughing Song #210 Columbia Record 1 sided 78
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Known as first African American to be recorded
Collectors call this a silver ring due to the emblem
1901 1902 George W. Johnson Negro Laughing Song #210 Columbia Record 1 sided 78 RPM 10"
Known as first Black to be recorded patent May 4, 1886 & December 10, 1901 - I presume it was recorded in 1886 & when they finally started making reproductions in 1902 that was the patent for that.. Berliners manufacturing patent?
Silver ring denotes what collectors call this kind of label and was used for a very short period of time
*two chips see last two pictures please use zoom as it is part of my description
George W Johnson is said to be the first African-American to make records.
Many early Columbia songs did not name the artist. The artist of this song is simply described as 'baritone and tenor duet'. However, the industry soon learnt the value of star power.
Brooks/Rust: "Johnson was the first successful black recording artist and this was his signature song, which he recorded for numerous companies beginning in 1890. But record companies could not duplicate records until 1901-1902.
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Columbia 210 7-in.ca. 1901Negro laughing song George W. Johnson Male vocal solo, with piano
Columbia210 10-in.ca. 1901 Negro laughing song George W. Johnson Male vocal solo, with piano; with orchestra (take 12)
Berliner Gramophone was the first company to make discs instead of cylinders. They made the first true 'singles'. Their singles were made from hard rubber and were usually 55 rpm. The title was etched into the centre of the single. Paper labels came later.
Prematrix recordings by Victor made a horrible loss of quality.
Sold as is please use zoom I am not an expert on 78s
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