The Discography of American Historical Recordings (DAHR) is a database of master recordings made by American record companies during the 78rpm era. It is part of the American Discography Project (ADP)—an initiative of the University of California, Santa Barbara and the Packard Humanities Institute that is edited by a team of researchers based at the UCSB Library. These files are now available for download and provided free for personal use.
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JOHN R. BOLIG: The Victor Black Label Discography, Volume 5 (25000, 26000, and 27000 Series)
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The previous volumes in this series have been published, and and are offered for sale, by Mainspring Press. In recognition of his Victor research and discographies, John Bolig was awarded the Association for Recorded Sound Collections Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010.
DICK SPOTTSWOOD: Columbia “C” and “E” Ethnic Series Discographies
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BRIAN RUST: Jazz & Ragtime Records, 1897–1942 Complete 6th (and Final) Edition
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Mainspring Press is discontinuing production of books and CDs as it begins the transition to online data delivery, in affiliation with the Discography of American Historical Recordings at the University of California–Santa Barbara. We recommend you visit Mainspring Press and ordering any remaining books while they are in stock.
Zonophone Records
- The American Zonophone Discography: Volume I, Ten- and Twelve-Inch Popular Series (1904–1912) - William R. Bryant ; Edited and with an introduction by Allan Sutton
- The American Zonophone Discography: Volume IIThe American Zonophone Discography: Volume II, Seven-, Nine-, and First Ten-Inch Series (General Catalog, 1900–1905) - William R. Bryant ; Edited and with an introduction by Allan Sutton
Berliner Gramophone Records: American Issues, 1892-1900 - Credits and Introductory Essays by Paul Charosh
Compiled by Paul Charosh, was originally published in hardcover by Greenwood, now an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, Santa Barbara, CA. Copyright © 1995 by Paul Charosh. Electronic Online Database edition by arrangement with ABC-CLIO, LLC, Santa Barbara, CA. All rights reserved.
Brunswick Records: A Discography of Recordings, 1916-1931 - Credits and Introductory Essays by Ross Laird
Compiled by Ross Laird, was originally published in hardcover by Greenwood, now an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, Santa Barbara, CA. Copyright © 1999 by Ross Laird. Electronic Online Database edition by arrangement with ABC-CLIO, LLC, Santa Barbara, CA. All rights reserved.
The Columbia Master Book Discography - Credits and Introductory Essays by Tim Brooks and Brian Rust
Compiled by Brian Rust and Tim Brooks, was originally published in hardcover by Greenwood, now an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, Santa Barbara, CA. Copyright © 1999 by Brian Rust and Tim Brooks. Electronic Online Database edition by arrangement with ABC-CLIO, LLC, Santa Barbara, CA. All rights reserved.
Discography of OKeh Records, 1918-1934 - Credits and Introductory Essays by Ross Laird and Brian Rust
Compiled by Ross Laird and Brian Rust, was originally published in hardcover by Praeger Press, now part of ABC-CLIO, LLC, Santa Barbara, CA. Copyright © 2004 by Ross Laird and Brian Rust. Electronic Online Database edition by arrangement with ABC-CLIO, LLC, Santa Barbara, CA. All rights reserved.
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