[78-L] Matrix numbers [Victor, anyway]

[Steven C. Barr]

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From: "P G C" <re_p_g_c at yahoo.com>
>I have here some pre 1910 red seal discs. they have the catalog number and 
>the matrix? pressed on the shellac.
> But I also can see a samall crown symbol besides the caltalog numbrer, 
> since they are single sided an "angel" like logo graved (trade Mark).
> One label (paper) reads "Gramahone Monarch Record" (Milano) "535 1/2 c" 
> with catalog 063068, other has "Victrola" as the brand, (Titta Ruffo, 
> singing) "1329 c" (not hand written) Catalog 92042 crown in the disc or 
> 90024 (s) in the label
> Are thise made for/in europe?
>
The stamped crown indicates the matrix did NOT originate in Victor's
own US faccilities...but were imported from various "overseas" countries!
They were also numbered in an "imported recording" series.In some cases,
the recordings were later re-issued with Red Seal numbers...!

...stevenc