1901-03 10" BROWN BERLINER CONCERT GRAND RECORD #5634 WHEN WE WERE-BILLY MURRAY
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I offer up for auction, this circa 1901-03 10" BROWN BERLINER 1 Sided CONCERT GRAND RECORD #5634 WHEN WE WERE TWO LITTLE BOYS - BILLY MURRAY Brown shellac, 78 rpm, mono, coarse groove, lateral cut, one-sided Berliner Concert Grand
When We Were Two Little Boys - Two boys are playing; one's hobby-horse breaks; his brother comforts him, saying "I couldn't bear to see you crying/When there's room on my horse for two." They grow up and become soldiers; one is wounded, the other rescues him, saying "I couldn't bear to see you dying/When there's room on my horse for two." They remember when they were two little boys.
William Thomas Murray (Billy Murray) was one of the most popular singers in the United States in the early 20th century. While he received star billing in vaudeville, he was best known for his prolific work in the recording studio, making records for almost every record label of the era.
Berliner Concert Grand (circa 1901-3), Montreal
Starting in 1901, E. Berliner began to produce 10-inch discs that, in addition to having a longer playing time, were also of better quality than the smaller 7-inch discs. The earliest group of 10-inch discs in the Canadian Berliner series, manufactured by E. Berliner between 1901 and 1903, are labelled "Berliner Concert Grand". These discs are sometimes black, but more often brown or maroon, having a black label with a gold edge and gold lettering. Arcing across the top in block lettering are the words "Berliner Concert Grand". Below the semicircle formed by the label name are the words "Improved Gram-O-phone Record". Just above the spindle hole, which is protected by a brass grommet, are the words "Manufactured by", while to the left side of the hole is "E. Berliner" and on the right side "Montreal, Canada". Directly beneath the hole is the Canadian patent date ("Feb. 24, 1897") and below that the title and performer. At the bottom of the label is the Canadian issue number. (note: It should be noted that issue numbers were not necessarily assigned in a chronological sequence, and indeed, many recordings pre-date others having lower issue numbers.
Condition - this record is 117 yrs old - shows it's age but still plays thru and you can hear the song clearly - sold as is - see the photos for best description
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