| Velvet Tone Records | |
|---|---|
) Label of a Velvet Tone Record, c. 1928, featuring Rudy Vallee | |
| Parent company | Columbia Records |
| Founded | 1925 |
| Defunct | 1932 |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Country of origin | U.S. |
Velvet Tone Records was an American record label that was founded by Columbia Records in 1925 and shut down in 1932.[1] Velvet Tone contained material identical to that of Columbia's two other low price labels, Harmony Records and Diva Records (and after Diva was discontinued, Clarion Records).[2]
Popular culture
- In Frank Capra's 1946 film, It's a Wonderful Life, Mary can be seen playing a record with a "Velvet Tone" label on the phonograph. A close examination reveals that it is "Buffalo Gals" performed by "Arthur Black and His Orchestra". However, the label's design is inconsistent with actual Velvet Tone labels. The prop record is a nod towards the film's assistant director, Arthur Black.[3]
See also
References
- ^ Kernfeld, Barry, ed. (2002). The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz. 3 (2nd ed.). New York: Grove's Dictionaries Inc. p. 172. ISBN 1-56159-284-6.
- ^ Allan Sutton: Directory of American Disc Record Brands and Manufacturers, 1891–1943 (Westport & London, 1994)
- ^ Willian, Michael (October 2006). The Essential It's A Wonderful Life: A Scene-by-Scene Guide to the Classic Film. ISBN 9781569764282.
External links
- Velvet Tone Records on the Internet Archive's Great 78 Project