[78-L] Matrix Numbers Question

[Robert M. Bratcher Jr.]

Questions: Were 16 inch masters done at 78 or 33 rpm? If 33 then how many takes 
did they put on each side of a 16 inch disc? Maybe 2 or 3?




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From: David Lennick <dlennick at sympatico.ca>
To: 78-L Mail List <78-l at klickitat.78online.com>
Sent: Fri, May 27, 2011 8:22:46 AM
Subject: Re: [78-L] Matrix Numbers Question

Columbias from 1940 were all transferred from 16-inch originals (and later, 
tape) so the number would be the chosen take and the letter signifies the 
number of the transfer MADE from the original source. Decca indicates these as 
well, with the letter T and a number at the far right end of the matrix # (such 
as W88776T23 or something like that).

dl

On 5/27/2011 9:17 AM, 78records at cdbpdx.com wrote:
> Greetings.  I am still a little fuzzy about the matrix numbers on records and 
>the meaning of all the numbers and letters.  For example, I have one record with 
>CO48881-1A and another with CO48881-1B.  Does the A and B mean different takes?
>
> Thanks!  CDB