[78-L] Columbia question

[David Lennick]

Per the Columbia Master Books, the 51500 series was "probably a continuation of 
the 16000 twelve-inch trials and personals series. Some interesting tests 
involving 'transmitters' [sic] took place in this series in March, 1920. Could 
have been a radio hookup, or possibly an early attempt at electrical recording? 
[See also the 63000s.]

My guess is that this was something recorded for a Columbia convention or sales 
meeting or other corporate event..definitely not a commercial issue, but they'd 
have to have pressed a few copies even if only one was wanted. Or maybe all the 
attendees got a souvenir copy.

dl

Glenn Longwell wrote:
> Very curious.  Looks like a special issue but checking Sutton's Columbia Recording and Release dates booklet there's no information about this block of matrix numbers.  The last 12" ones stopped at 49999 then went to 98000.  In fact the only mention of anything in the 50000's was 59400 series.  I'll be interested to hear it when posted.  Any mention of dates on the recording?  
>  
> Glenn
> 
> --- On Mon, 1/12/09, Andrea Walsh <petquality1 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> From: Andrea Walsh <petquality1 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [78-L] Columbia question
> To: "78-L Mail List" <78-l at klickitat.78online.com>
> Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 7:44 PM
> 
> Hello everyone-
> 
> I need more info on this record: Johnson and Fields: Columbia Convention
> Camouflage
> 
> label photo here:
> http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f126/petquality/more%20pet%20pix/columbiaconventioncamolabel.jpg
> 
> I am confused about the lack of usual numbers on the label- what does this
> mean?  Was it not a commercial issue?  It is a 12" Columbia, numbered
> Columbia 51637 & 51639 on respective sides.
> 
> I'm posting the thing tomorrow but would appreciate any additional info
> anyone can provide.
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Andrea