WIZARD OF OZ (1939) 78 RPM DECCA RECORDS Sleeve No Discs Judy Garland MGM
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Victor Young And His Orchestra – The Wizard Of Oz Label: Decca – 74 Format: 4 x Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album Country: US Released: 1939 Genre: Stage & Screen Style: Score, Musical, Soundtrack
Obviously The Wizard of Oz has been Judy's most popular film and recording. In July 1939, a month prior to the opening of Oz, Judy signed a contract with Decca for 12 new singles.
Shortly thereafter on July 28, 1939 she made her first commercial recording of "Over The Rainbow", for Decca. The single (with "The Jitterbug" on the "B" side) was released in September 1939. It eventually peaked at the #5 spot on the Hit Parade (the "Billboard Top 20" of the day). In the intervening years it has sold well over several million copies. The number was also released (supposedly in 1939 as well, although I can't verify it) with "(Dear Mr. Gable) You Made Me Love You" on the "B" side.
The album of songs from "The Wizard of Oz" was the first of Decca's original movie "cast albums". Although these songs were done at the Decca studios, and differ immensely from those heard in the film, this album was nonetheless very popular and lucrative for Decca. The company would re-release the "album" in various formats over the years.
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