[78-L] Leo Reisman Test Pressing - Matrix Mixup?

Clifford Bolling 78records at cdbpdx.com
Mon Mar 25 11:03:26 PDT 2013


I have a Victor test pressing from Oct 5, 1932 featuring the Leo Reisman orchestra with a song
titled 'A RAINY DAY'.  There is text scratched into the extra large lead-in wax, thus:
 
BS-73770-1-10/5/32-29-12OR-A4  RAINY DAY REISMAN OR-1HT12+8/3 (DOM)
 
I assume the 73770-1 is the matrix number and take number.  Look up that matrix number in Rust and
it shows 'WOULDJA FOR A BIG RED APPLE', recorded the same day and apparently rejected.  
Then, Rust shows the matrix number for 'A RAINY DAY' as 73764-1 and released on Victor 24157.
 
I do not have a regular issued copy of A RAINY DAY so I don't know what matrix and take number it shows, 
but I'd bet it isn't the number on this test pressing - 73770.  
 
Any comments?
 
Thanks!  CDB


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