WW II ARMY Radio Transcription SOUND OFF CALLOWAY Louis Armstrong V DISC 78

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A series of great German recordings around WWI and post war, on exciting labels:

The V Disk program of the US Military was unique, in that it provided quality purpose recorded records to the fighting troops.

One new parcel of new records every month to the front, including a pack of 100 steel needles. Custom V Disc Portable players were provided to the fighting troops. Often 2 features per 12" side, the extended play records played up to 6 minutes per side.

Most of these records were special recordings with messages by the Performer to the troops, many of them live Jazz recordings, and recorded during the 1941 performers strike, when NO OTHER records were made. Most of these records are UNIQUE recordings, that were not issued on commercial records. Not infrequently, the Band Leader or performer makes a personal announcement to the troops at the beginning or during the song. Issue of famous Vocalists:

WW II War Department SOUND OFF Radio Transcription Disc with canned music for military broadcasts

Program No  26

Let's get lost - Vaughn Monroe

2. Coquette LOUIS ARMSTRON

3. Taking a chance on love Dinah Shore

4. Hawaiian War Chant Fred Waring

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One o Clock Jump Metronome Stars

2. I get the neck of the chicken Cab CALLOWAY

3. The devil sat down and cried HArry James

4. I ve heard that song before GINNY SIMMS

early vinyl pressing12" 33 rpm record outside in STANDARD COARSE GROOVE

CONDITION:
 G+, only mild wear, and quiet, but deep scratches throughout

Plays VG++ very quiet w lightest crackle

V-Disc was a record label produced during the World War II era by special arrangement between the United States government and various private U.S. record companies. The records were produced for use of United States military personnel overseas. Many popular singers, big bands and orchestras of the era recorded special V-Disc records. These 12-inch, 78 rpm gramophone recordings were created between 1943 and 1949. The "V" stands for "Victory".

The V-Disc project actually began in June 1941, six months before the United States' involvement in World War II, when Captain Howard Bronson was assigned to the Army's Recreation and Welfare Section as a musical advisor. Bronson suggested the troops might appreciate a series of records featuring military band music, inspirational records that could motivate soldiers and improve morale.

The V-Discs were an instant hit overseas. Soldiers who were tired of hearing the same old recordings were treated to new and special releases from the top bands of the day. And such a varied selection - big band hits, some swing music, classical performances from the top symphonies, a little jazz here and there, even some marching music to keep Major Bronson happy.

Many V-Discs contained spoken-word introductions by bandleaders and artists, wishing good luck and prayers for the soldiers overseas, and their hopes for a swift and safe return. V-Discs also featured one-of-a-kind performances, as artists who were not shackled by restrictive record company contracts could now perform special versions of the 1940s' most popular hits.

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