[78-L] Que?

[Milan P Milovanovic]

Hello to all members,

I always thought that 20" sized record often was connected with Pathe company and that these are quite rare.

Today I've heard something unusual (here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unusual_types_of_gramophone_records):

 "Early classical LP recordings were in fact initially recorded on 20" 78-rpm acetates for later transfer to LP"

I've always thought that early LP recordings were recorded direct to cutter head, or, that some were dubs from magnetic tape (I'm not quite sure) and 16" lacquers?

But 20" acetates for later transfer to LP? Never heard of that.

Any thoughts?

Best,

Milan