[78-L] Transcription differences

[Steven C. Barr]

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From: <david.diehl at hensteeth.com>
> Standard dropped its exclusive deal with RCA during the first Petrillo ban 
> and after that, anything goes. I know I have a couple of Standards with 
> Victor PMS typewritten matrices, Allied (Columbia Viva-tonal-style) 
> gutters around the center holes and handwritten D-6000 control numbers, 
> sometimes mirror-image. Some labels state "NAB Standard" even though 
> they're earlier Orthacoustic RCA matrices. I think a little Bailey's Irish 
> Cream would put this all in perspective...
>
I have always assumed that "Standard" was a label created and set up by RCA
Victor, so that they could duck out of the "ethnic record" portion of the
industry...?!

Comment ca va...?!

Steven C. Barr