[78-L] National Output

[marimbamoods at comcast.net]

i wonder which countries produced what quantities of 78 records during the 78 era, as compared to one another? in other words, if all the 78 producing countries outputs are arranged by volume what does that comparison chart look like, and how does it evolve throughout the 78 recording era? 


as the initial invention and commercialization of disc records occurred in America, one would think that early output was greatest there. however, Berliners were also produced in London and Germany during that time. early single-sided discs were offered in Europe as well. 


also, when America experienced the market crash of 1929 with the ensuing depression, record sales dried up in the states for some time, but seem to have kept going strong in England. probably, English output surpassed USA during the early 1930's. 


during both World Wars, production must have waned in France and Germany, and at least during WWII in England as well. however, production in America was probably affected less at those times. 


then there are Canada, Spain, Denmark, Russia, Australia, India, and the Far East as well as other nations - all of whom produced 78 records at one time or other. 


have any studies been done on this topic? any opinions? 


best, david harvey