[78-L] A question of release dates

[Nicholas Fernandez]

Does this mean there is no database that actually lists when an album  
is released?

Thanks for the info,

Nick


On Jun 12, 2011, at 11:21 PM, David Lennick wrote:

> 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!
>>
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