[78-L] Hollywood Star records

[phil at rarerecords.com]

Thank you Han for this information.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Han Enderman" <jcenderman at solcon.nl>
To: "78-L" <78-l at klickitat.78online.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2010 6:27 AM
Subject: [78-L] Hollywood Star records


> Several Hollywood Star 8" records were sold on ebay ca. Nov 2008.
> These included pictures of:
> Barry Sullivan
> Bill Lundigan
> Carole Landis
> Edward Ryan
> Ella Raines
> Eve Arden
> John Wayne
> Jules A. Diamant, National Sales Manager (holding a record); promo?
> Michael Noret [?]
>
> There also was a "demonstration record" with the heads of 6 stars on the 
> picture side
> (I cannot read the names of the stars).
> There also is a John Wayne record.
> The sleeves state: A 'talking picture' of [star name].
> Sleeves of Ryan/Arden are similar (with herald; only differing by name of 
> the Star),
> but Wayne has different lay-out (reddish with stars and name within large 
> star).
> All state: IT'S NEW!
>
> Ebay 380217249718 shows the Landis item, just sold for $55,
> but in 2008 this record sold for $338 and Arden for $149.
>
> Han Enderman
> ===
>>>> I'm looking for information and or a discography for a late 1940s 
>>>> label. HOLLYWOOD STAR RECORDS. The Voice Of The Stars. These 8 inch 
>>>> discs were made in the same way the label HIT OF THE WEEK records were 
>>>> made. Laminated cardboard 8 inch picture discs. They do not have record 
>>>> numbers and were available through mail order.
> My Bing or Google search told me very little. The two I have picture the 
> famous star and the grooves have the star talking. Pictures are available 
> if one wishes. Just request a picture from phil at rarerecords.com. If 
> anyone in this group knows any more about this obscure label post it for 
> us. THX   Phil
> <<<
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