[78-L] A question of release dates

[David Lennick]

A lot of us rely on catalogues, supplements, articles in Billboard, dates when 
hit records charted (which is something Whitburn IS good for), dating 
guides..all in combination. Is there an actual database for the release date of 
Every Freakin' Record Ever Made?

dl

On 6/12/2011 11:26 PM, Nicholas Fernandez wrote:
> 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!