Florence Foster Jenkins PRIVATE Lacquer 78rpm - Unique "Like A Bird" Bob Guy
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Description
A Singular Rarity: Florence Foster Jenkins – Private "Bob Guy" Lacquer (c.1940)
An extraordinary opportunity to acquire a unique, single-sided private recording from the "Siren of New York Society" and the ultimate pioneer of musical Outsider Art.
The Performance: "Like A Bird"
This is not a standard commercial pressing. This Bob Guy Production captures a legendary collaboration between Madame Jenkins and her devoted (and "handsomely remunerated") accompanist, Cosmé McMoon.
The Track: A performance of "Like a Bird," featuring music by McMoon and lyrics by Jenkins.
Historical Mystery: This recording includes a period announcer’s voice at the conclusion, suggesting a bespoke transcription of a rare radio broadcast or a private salon event. It is potentially an unreleased alternate take, differing from her more common 12" recordings.
The Provenance: 33 East End Avenue
The label proudly bears the address 33 East End Avenue, New York. This was the location of The Seymour, the hotel where Florence Foster Jenkins famously lived, rehearsed, and held court. This disc is a direct, tangible link to her private world.
An Artifact of Outsider Art
Long before the term was popularized, Jenkins was the quintessential Outsider Artist. This acetate represents the peak of bespoke 20th-century recording history—an "unusual recording of an unusual artist." It is a foundational piece for any collector of Outsider Music, high-camp history, or vocal curiosities.
Condition & Playback
Format: 10" Single-sided Acetate, 78 RPM (hand-annotated on label).
Visual Grade: VG (Very Good). The disc retains a nice sheen with some very light surface scuffs.
Audio Profile: As is characteristic of private Lacquer recordings of this vintage, playback features a layer of surface noise—authentic "pops and crackles" that provide an evocative patina. These signs of age do not impede the audio; the performance remains clear, vibrant, and unmistakably Florence.
. Given the private nature of the Bob Guy studio and the residential address on the label, this is a museum-quality curio that likely resided within the artist’s immediate circle and presents a vanishingly rare opportunity.
Shipping: Will be dispatched with professional-grade packing (oversized box and stiffeners) to ensure this historic artifact arrives in its current condition.
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