[78-L] A question of release dates

[David Lennick]

Duke Ellington Plays the Blues was originally a 78 album released in 1947 
(including 20-2326), and transferred to LP and 45 EP probably in 1952. 
Information from the American Record Label Directory (supposed to be coming 
back into print or online, I think). Matrix numbers are often a guide to 
determining when an album was mastered, with release usually within a few 
months to a year, but that takes a while to learn how to decipher.

"Both Sides Now" is a great source for info on many record labels
http://www.bsnpubs.com/index.html
but RCA Victor isn't there, as far as I can see. A work in progress.

dl

On 6/12/2011 9:48 PM, Nicholas Fernandez wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I'm new to this list and hoping to find someone who knows something
> about a listing of 78 release dates. I have been able to find
> recording dates for these sessions, but release dates seem to be much
> more elusive. Thanks in advance for any help!
>
> 1: Victor EPB 3067
> Duke Ellington plays the blues
>
> 2. Victor 20-2326 (78A)
> Beale Street blues ; Transblucency (a blue fog that you can almost see
> through)
> Work(s)  Beale Street blues / W.C. Handy. Transblucency (a blue fog
> that you can almost see through) /
> Physical Item   Victor 20-2326 (78A). 1 sound disc : 78 rpm, mono ; 10-
> inch, standard (shellac) : Victor (20-2326)
>
> My research so far has the first one as being released in late August
> or early September 1947 and the second as being released sometime
> after August 1946.
>
> Any help in narrowing this down or resources to find the information
> would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks again!
>