National Jukebox

Friday, May 13, 2011

The Library of Congress recently launched a new online jukebox with 10,000+ early recordings (1900's-1930's).  These were originally issued as 78 rpm record sides from the Victor Talking Machine Company. .   Early recordings can be tough to listen to (pops, clicks, noise), but to the careful listener they offer a glimpse into history being made. Check this side from December 4, 1901:

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