[78-L] Collector's Guide to Victor Records - finally!

[Roger Wade]

Hi Kurt,

My account number has always been wadero2.  I assume it still is?  None of the passwords I use on websites are being accepted at checkout.  I get "Unknown login".  Help!  I'm trying to buy the book.

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Roger Wade
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On Nov 19, 2010, at 5:57 PM, Kurt Nauck wrote:

> The Collector's Guide to Victor Records (2nd Edition)
> by Michael Sherman w/Kurt Nauck
> 
> 7" x 10", 288 pp with 850 full color illustrations
> 
> With roots extending all the way back to the birth of the disc 
> recording industry, Victor reigned supreme throughout the 78 rpm era. 
> Herein lies the story of Victor's standard-catalog 78 rpm record 
> label, traced from Berliner (its predecessor) to the demise of the 78 
> rpm format. All four of Victors standard label colors (Black, Red, 
> Blue & Purple) are documented in detail along with all changes made 
> to the Victor label throughout its 60 year run.
> 
> The second section of the book highlights many of the notable 
> singers, personalities and world leaders who recorded for Victor, 
> leaving a priceless, treasured legacy for future generations. 
> Included are such luminaries as Enrico Caruso, Leopold Stokowski, 
> Will Rogers, Nellie Melba, King George V, Charles Lindbergh, Theodore 
> Roosevelt, Harry Lauder, Adelina Patti, Amos & Andy, Robert Peary and 
> dozens of others.
> 
> The Victor Talking Machine Company (later RCA Victor) produced 
> countless recordings outside their normal domestic catalog issues. 
> The third section features ethnic recordings, imports, picture discs, 
> puzzle records, subsidiary labels such as Bluebird and Zonophone, 
> contract pressings, pattern labels, long-playing Program 
> Transcriptions, vanity issues, children's records, test pressings, 
> radio transcriptions, demo records, soundtrack discs, client labels, 
> in-house recordings and sample pressings. There's even a page devoted 
> to errors and imitation records!
> 
> The fourth section includes pictures of record sleeves, company 
> catalogs, supplements and other Victor publications in addition to 
> record release charts, rarity guides and a comprehensive bibliography 
> and index. One would expect a compendium such as this to be dull and 
> lifeless, but Sherman and Nauck's engaging style, attention to detail 
> and brilliant label images make the story come alive. The entire book 
> is profusely illustrated in resplendent full-color, and will be 
> equally at home on the coffee table or the reference shelf. No 
> archive or serious collector should be without it.
> 
> $39 Softcover or $60 Hardback (Limited Edition of 500, signed & numbered)
> Add $5 for shipping; check, credit card and paypal accepted.
> 
> 
> Kurt Nauck
> c/o Nauck's Vintage Records
> 22004 Sherrod Ln.
> Spring, TX  77389
> 
> Website: www.78rpm.com
> E-Mail: nauck at 78rpm.com
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> 
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Roger Wade
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