[78-L] Questions on German labels

[David Lennick]

Ultraphon also existed in Czechoslovakia as the official outlet for Telefunken 
following the war, with the result that two American labels claimed legal 
access to Telefunken's masters (Capitol and Mercury).

Chris, you still lurking out there?

dl

Harold Aherne wrote:
> I'm rather curious about the years of production for Tri-Ergon, Vox, Clausophon
> and Beka. The first three were active at least in the mid-late 20s; Beka was of course
> a Lindström brand active in the early 20th century to at least 1929-ish. If anyone knows
> more precise details, I'd be grateful for them.
>  
> Ultraphon, from my understanding, was in production in Germany from 1929-32
> at which time it was replaced by Telefunken--I think. The label still existed in France
> in 1934-35, when the Quintette du Hot Club appeared on it; does anyone know how
> long the label was used there?
>  
> I also might as well ask about the Homocord label used in the later 20s; an example
> is at http://www.lib.washington.edu/music/images/homocord.gif   .
> What is the obelisk-like structure supposed to represent? (and of course, I know
> I'm just asking for Freudian-inspired answers ;-), but it's certainly an attractive and
> distinctive label). 
>  
> More info on Homokord/Homocord can be found at 
> http://www.russian-records.com/details.php?image_id=3193 
> (for corporate history) and
> http://www.slba.se/03mediearkivet/documents/dating_german_homocord.pdf
> (for matrix and catalogue series). 
>  
> -Harold
> 
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