[78-L] Fats Waller 1937 RCA Victor Sample Records 10 1/2" w/Lettering on the Run-In

[Michael Biel]

Royal Pemberton wrote:
> Sounds like test pressings of a sort to me.
>   

If you list the matrix numbers AND THE TAKE NUMBERS, the list can tell 
you if these are unissued or issued takes.  Tests of issued takes are 
slightly interesting, but if they are unissued they might be very 
interesting.

Mike Biel  mbiel at mbiel.com

> On Wed, Jul 7, 2010 at 5:58 PM, <78records at cdbpdx.com> wrote:
>
>   
>> Just got 5 different 10 1/2" RCA Victor Sample Records dated 12-16-37 with
>> recordings of Fats Waller on 1 side, blank on the other.  Songs include "My
>> First Impression Of You". "Every Days A Holiday", "Neglected", "My Window
>> Faces The South", and "Am I In Another World".  The labels are white and
>> printed with spaces for 'Cat No.', 'No. Made', 'Date', 'Tested By',
>> 'Quality', 'Selection', and 'By'.  The recording info is hand written in the
>> spaces provided.  Outside the run-in groove is partial lettering with the
>> record number and selection name visible.
>>
>> I haven't seen these before and would appreciate any info available for
>> them.
>>
>> Thanks!  CDB