[78-L] English Columbia Matrices

[David Lennick]

R probably indicates a remote recording, especially since it was by the Halle 
Orchestra.

dl

Steven C. Barr wrote:
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Roger Wade" <rwade1947 at comcast.net>
>> I need some help in dating two English Columbia test pressings.  The
>> matrix numbers are:
>> RAX 2658
>> RAX 2659
>>
>> I want to think they are from 1927 but I'm hoping someone on the list
>> will know for certain.
>>
> In most cases, the first letter on UK Columbia matrix numbers was one which
> designated the system used for recording: "W" was the Western Electric 
> system
> (on which they had to pay per-disc royalties), and "C" was their own system
> (which saved them the royalties)! I haven't run across any "R" numbers, 
> though.
> IF we ignore this prefix letter, *AX2658/59 would date from late April 1927
> (per my DG!).
> 
> Steven C. Barr 
>