Very Rare Victory 78 RPM Record (1928) – Po-Kee O-Kee Oh / Poet and Peasant Pt 1
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$ 23 Sold For
Aug 1, 2025 Sold Date
May 30, 2025 Start Date
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Description

For sale is a 1928 Victory 78 RPM record, a rare and collectible 7-inch shellac disc from a short-lived British label sold exclusively at Woolworth's stores.

This release features:

  • A-side: Po-Kee O-Kee Oh (No. 54)

  • B-side: Poet and Peasant – Part 1

About Victory Records:

Victory Records was a budget British label launched in 1926 and active until about 1929. It was unique for issuing electrically recorded 7-inch discs at a time when most records were 10" or 12" and still using acoustic methods. These smaller records were sold at Woolworth's for sixpence and marketed as affordable music for the general public.

Despite their limited sound capacity due to size, Victory discs offered a surprising level of fidelity thanks to early electrical recording. They covered a mix of dance tunes, popular songs, novelty tracks, and children’s music. With around 250–300 known releases, the label remains a niche favorite among collectors for its compact size, charming designs, and connection to early retail music culture in Britain.

Item Details:

  • Label: Victory

  • Catalog Number: No. 54

  • Size: 7-inch

  • Speed: 78 RPM

  • Year: 1928

  • Country: United Kingdom

  • Format: Electrically recorded shellac

  • Retailer: Woolworth's (sold for sixpence)

Condition:

  • Disc: Good – some surface scuffs, typical of shellac from this era. There is a small chip on the very edge of the record but should not affect play as it does not appear to go into the music grooves (other than blank beginning of record)

  • Label: Orignal Label. Legible with normal wear

  • Playback: Untested – sold as a vintage collectible

A rare example of early affordable recorded music in Britain—great for 78 collectors or those interested in retail music history.

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