[78-L] Tops Record, is this an LP 78?

[Steven C. Barr]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Lewis" <uncledavelewis at hotmail.com>
> This type of product line originated with Enoch Light and his Waldorf 
> Music Hall label, in turn inspired by the television show "Your Hit 
> Parade" and using some of the same cast members from that show. If people 
> didn't mind folks like Snooky Lanson and June Valli singing their hits on 
> TV, then they might buy cheap records of these singers doing them as well. 
> Like Dr. B pointed out, they were racked up in supermarkets and sold 
> through radio promotions, and it was a very successful idea, that's why 
> Dr. Bs comment that they are commonly used for packing material is apt. It 
> lasted until the 78 era and beyond, peaking in the 70s.
>
> Nevetherless, sometimes these records contain little gems, especially if 
> the performances are original - I have on Big 4 Hits (another Cincinnati 
> generic) some tracks from the Osborne Bros. first recording session; some 
> of the earliest Bluegrass records made. And even when not, the imitations 
> of pop/rock records can serve as a kind of an amusing alternate universe 
> for early rock n roll; the Cincinnati Gateway of "Rock Around the Clock" 
> sure is funny.
>
In fact (and I can't provide details without a LOT of diggin' here...?) I 
have a four-track
78 (two per side) of country music...and three out of the four artists went 
on to serious
"fame and fortune!"

I repeat my claim...this is the LAST remaining unexplored area of 78rpm 
discography...?!

...stevenc