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The E-Discographer #3 August, 2001 Special Issue!

The International Directory Of Label Research

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Profiles of labels or manufacturers with minimal discographical data are coded in dark green
Catalog or matrix numerical listings are shown in red
General works about labels in specific countries are alphabetized by country of origin and displayed in brown.
Editorial notes appear in festive monochrome black.
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SABRE (U.S. 1950's), in "The Chance Label" by Robert Pruter, Armin Büttner, and Robert L. Campbell, 2002 [Well researched and illustrated, W/D.
SAPPHIRE RECORD (U.S. 1910's), by Arthur Badrock, reveals that it was not a 'phantom label' after all; in 'Junkshoppers' Column"; more in Autumn 1996 issue, p.2946; Talking Machine Review Summer 1996, p.2918
SAPPHIRE (U.S. 1950's New Orleans label), by Aaron Fuchs & Don Nooger, Goldmine Feb 15, 1985
SARG (U.S. 1954), by Kevin Smith, Goldmine Sep 17, 1993, p.134-135,169,171
SAVOY (U.S. 1931), no author, Storyville, 102
SAVOY (U.S. 1940s-1950's) The Savoy Label A Discography Compiled by Michel Ruppli with assistance from Bob Porter Discographies, No. 2 Greenwood Press. Westport, Conn. 1980. 442 pages ISBN 0-313-21199-X.
SCALA (U.K. 1910's), in "The Aeolian Connection" by Brian Rust, discusses matrix series and related labels including Coliseum, Scala, Citizen, Ludgate and Meloto, Historic Record No. 31 (Apr 1994), p.12-14
SCANDANAVIA labels various. "And Skogs", by Tom Valle, also information on other early Scandanavian labels, Internatl Talking Machine Review No. 81 (1992), p.2378-2379,2381
SCIENCE SERVICE RECORDS (U.S. 1930's), "A Rare Durium Document," by Martin F. Bryan, "Science Service Records" made by Durium (Hit-of-the-Week), and the Durium manufacturing process; more in No. 107, p.9; New Amberola Graphic No. 106 (2000), p. 12-14
SELFRIDGE'S (U.K.) in Andrews, Frank "Records in Store" [Ariel Grand, Lewis's Long Life, Marspen, Boots, Selfridge's, Silvertone, Key, Little Marvel, Conquest, Victory, Eclipse, Crown, Embassy, Peacock and Empire] Hillandale News Feb, Apr, Jun 1992, p.Jn:35-39
SEMER (GERMANY) Label listing in progress by Rainer E. Lotz
SEMER (GERMANY 1930's) in: Bergmeier, Horst, Eisler Eyal and Lotz, Rainer. Vorbei - Dokumentation jüdischen Musiklebens in Nazi Berlin, 1933-1938/Beyond Recall - A Record of Jewish musical life in Nazi Berlin, 1933-1938", Vollersode, Germany, Bear Family, 2001 (ISBN 3-89795-825-2) [company history, numerical discography, label iconography]
SEMOUR (U.S. 1940's) "The Seymour Label" By Robert L. Campbell and Robert Pruter, 2002. [Well researched and illustrated, W/D]
SIEGAL COOPER (U.S. 1905-1908) in "International Record Co.", by John A. Petty, illus., 18 labels produced by the company during its short life: International, Central, Square Deal, Parlor Grand, Buckeye, Special, Symphony, Lyric, Clico, Faultless Concert, Excelsior, Clear Tone, Siegel Cooper (2 versions), Kalamazoo, Ormsby, Eagle and Vim, Hillandale News Apr 1989
SIGNATURE (U.S. 1940's) Porter, Bob. Signature Record Company master listing. Zephyrhills, Fla. : Joyce Record Club, 1989. 24, 3 p.
SIGNATURE (U.S. 1940's) Porter, Bob. Signature Record Company master listing. Record Research Nov 1980; Feb, Apr 1981
SIGNATURE (U.S. 1940's) Discography by Ross Laird. Privately published, 20 p. GPO Box 22, Canberra, A.C.T. 2601, Australia.
SIGNATURE (U.S. 1940's) in The Decca Labels: A Discography, Vol 3: The Eastern Sessions (1943-1956) Michel Ruppli comp. Greenwood Press, 1996. ISBN: 0-313-29986-2. 1018 pages.
SILVERTONE ( U.K. 1916), by John W. Booth, Talking Machine Review Spring 1997, p.2989
SILVERTONE (U.K.) in Andrews, Frank "Records in Store", Hillandale News Feb, Apr, Jun 1992, p.Jn:35-39
SILVERTONE (U.S. 1910's) "Behind The Cobwebs" by Carl Kendziora. Label of the Month: - Silvertone; [Apex-Jim Kidd] Record Research #44 Jul 1962 p. 9, 20
SINGER ( INDIA) "Reading Indian Record Labels - Singer Record and James Opera Record" The Record News: Journal of the Society of Indian Record Collectors Volume 16 October 1994
SINGER ( INDIA 1907), "Favorite- Singer" described, by Michael S. Kinnear, Talking Machine Review Dec 1985 Number 70 [German manufactured Indian record label]
SOLO ART (U.S. c. 1940), by Ross Russell, W/D, IAJRC Journal Fall 1995, p.36
SONATA Björn Englund. Sonata - Stockholm : Kungl. biblioteket, 1968. - 31, [3] bl. - (Nationalfonotekets diskografier ; 7)
SONORA (NORWAY) Englund, Björn. Sonora I : 8000-serien. - Stockholm : Kungl. biblioteket, 1968. - 15 bl. - (Nationalfonotekets diskografier ; 4)
SONORA (NORWAY) Englund, Björn: Sonora II : Swing-serien. - 2., omarb. uppl. - Stockholm : Kungl. biblioteket, 1974. - 53 bl. - (Nationalfonotekets diskografier ; 14)
SONORA (NORWAY) Englund, Björn: Sonora III : 1000-serien / Björn Englund. - Stockholm : Kungl. biblioteket, 1968. - 22 bl. - (Nationalfonotekets diskografier ; 6)
SONORA (NORWAY) Englund, Björn. Sonora IV : E 5000-serien, 6000-serien, 9000-serien, K 9500-serien. - Stockholm : Kungl. biblioteket, 1968. - 35 bl. - (Nationalfonotekets diskografier ; 8)
SONORA (NORWAY) Englund, Björn: Sonora V : 2000/3000-serien, del 1. - Stockholm : Kungl. biblioteket, 1969. - 74 bl. - (Nationalfonotekets diskografier ; 11)
SONORA (NORWAY) Englund, Björn: Sonora VI : 2000/3000-serien, del 2 - Stockholm : Kungl. biblioteket, 1970. - 72 bl. - (Nationalfonotekets diskografier ; 12)
SONORA (NORWAY) Englund, Björn: Sonora VII : 7000-serien, del 1. - Stockholm : Kungl. biblioteket, 1972. - 70 bl. -(Nationalfonotekets diskografier ; 13)
SONORA (NORWAY) Englund, Björn: Sonora VIII : 7000-serien, del 2. - Stockholm : Kungl. biblioteket, 1974. - 75 bl. - (Nationalfonotekets diskografier ; 16)
SONORA (NORWAY) Englund, Björn: Sonora IX : outgivna inspelningar. - Stockholm : Kungl. biblioteket, 1977. - (Nationalfonotekets diskografier ; 20)
SONORA (NORWAY 1935), information about, in letters column, Hillandale News Apr 1990
SPECIAL (U.S. 1905-1908) in "International Record Co.", by John A. Petty, illus., 18 labels produced by the company during its short life: International, Central, Square Deal, Parlor Grand, Buckeye, Special, Symphony, Lyric, Clico, Faultless Concert, Excelsior, Clear Tone, Siegel Cooper (2 versions), Kalamazoo, Ormsby, Eagle and Vim, Hillandale News Apr 1989
SPECIALTY (U.S. 1946), "Complete Specialty Records singles discography." RECORD EXCHANGER #4
SPECIALTY (U.S. 1946), by Miles Jordan & Terry Hansen, an interview with current manager Beverly Rupe, DISCoveries Dec 1989
SPECIALTY (U.S. 1946), a short description by Peter Grendysa, Coldmine Apr 12, 1985
SPECIALTY (U.S.1946), by Miles Jordan, in "Looking at Labels," DISCoveries Dec 1989
SPECIALTY (U.S. 1946), by Bruce Sylvester, Goldmine 7 May 1999, p.52-56,151
SPECIALTY (U.S. 1946), in Art Rupe by eRIC Leblanc W/D
SPERLING (GERMANY 1930's) Lotz, Rainer online-discography [numerical discography, label iconography]
SQUARE DEAL (U.S. 1905-1908) in "International Record Co.", by John A. Petty, illus., 18 labels produced by the company during its short life, Hillandale News Apr 1989
STAFF (U.S. 1940's) "Blues & Rhythm" by Anthony Rotante & Paul Sheatsley, Record Research #139/140 (May/June 1976) p. 16
STANDARD (U.S. 1910's) "Standard - The Record With The 1/2 Inch Hole" Record Research Vol 1 Issue 5 Oct 1955 p. 9
STANDARD (U.S. 1910's), in "The Chicago 'Premium' Brands," by Allan Sutton, discusses early 1900's labels used as premiums, Victrola and 78 Journal Late Summer 1995 (No. 6), p.34-37
STANDARD (U.S. ET's) "The Rise and Decline of Standard Radio Transcription Co." by Linda L. Painter. JEMF Quarterly Winter 1981.
STARCK (U.S. 1920's) Kendziora, Carl: "Behind the Cobwebs-Starck" (repr.) Record Research #247/8 Sept., 1991 p. 9
STAR (SWEDEN) Lotz, Rainer: online label discography
STAR (U.K.1900's cylinders), by Frank Andrews, talking Machine Review Jun 1984
STAR TALENT (U.S.1950's), in "Blues & Rhythm" by Anthony Rotante [Star Talent & Torch] Record Research Vol. 1 / Issue 2 p. 2, 4
STARDAY (U.S.1950's), Starday Custom Pressings, by Doug Hanners, DISCoveries Jan, Feb 1999, p.Jan:22-23,Feb:20
STARDAY (U.S. 1953), 'Inside Starday Records," by Colin Escott, an interview with long- time head Don Pierce, Journal of Country Music Vol. 17 No. 1 (1994), p.32-38
STARMAKER (U.S. 1953) by Roger Meeden, based on an interview with founder David J. Mattis, W/D, Whiskey, Women and ... Jun 1984
STARR (AUSTRALIA 1929), discog., Australian Record and Music Review Jul 1997, p.19-23
STARR (AUSTRALIA c.1930), in "Clifford Industries" (1928 Australian manufacturer), describes 15 labels marketed by the company during its short existence (1928-1931), many drawn from U.S. masters. Australian Record & Music Review Jan 1994, p.3-11
STARR-GENNETT (CANADA, 1910's-1920's) Robertson, Alex "Gennett & Starr-Gennett" W/D, Record Research Jan. 1983
STARR-GENNETT (CANADA, 1910's-1920's) Canadian Gennett and Starr-Gennett 9000 numerical: Catalogue of phonorecords issued by the Starr Company of Canada, 1919-1925. compiled by Alex Robertson assisted by George Humble. Pointe Claire, Que., 1972. iv, 30 p
STATES (U.S. 1950's), by Peter Grendysa, W/D, Goldmine Feb 13, 1987
STATES (U.S. 1950's), discography. Discophile No. 32 (1953)
STATES (U.S. 1950's), "The United and States Labels Part I (1951-1953)" and "Part II (1954-1957)" by Robert Pruter, Robert L. Campbell, and Tom Kelly, 2002. [Very well researched and illustrated, W/D]
STELLA GRAMOPHONE(U.K. 1910's) in "Joseph Leonard Blum" (label owner), by Frank Andrews discusses Blum's UK labels of the 1910s: Diploma, Stella Gramophone, Victory, Famous, Kalliope, Pioneer, Pelican; Talking Machine Review No. 75 Autumn 1988
STERLING (AUSTRALIA c. 1930), in "Clifford Industries" (1928 Australian manufacturer), describes 15 labels marketed by the company during its short existence (1928-1931), many drawn from U.S. masters. Australian Record & Music Review Jan 1994, p.3-11
STERLING (U.K. Cylinder) "Sterling/Clarion Studios, London," by Paul Collenette, Hillandale News Feb 1997, p.212-213
STERLING (U.K. Cylinder), a short Irish discog., by Robert Webster, Talking Machine Review Dec 1985
STERLING (U.S. 1920's) by Carl Kendziora, reprinted from Record Changer, Record Research Jun 1987
STERNO (U.K. 1920's-1930's) research in progress by Michael Thomas
STERNO BABY (U.K. 1920's) in Gramophone Co. by Frank Andrews & Arthur Badrock, a discog. of 6- inch masters recorded in 1926 and issued on Homo Baby, Sterno Baby, Dixy, Jolly Boys and Conquest, Talking Machine Review Jun 1984
STILLSON (U.S. 1920's) "Behind The Cobwebs" by Carl Kendziora, Label of the Month: Stillson (Gennett) Record Research #27 Mar/Apr 1960
SULTAN (U.S. 1946) "The Sultan Label" by Robert Pruter and Robert L. Campbell, 2002. [Well researched and illustrated, W/D]
SUMMIT (AUSTRALIA 1931) , discography, Australian Music and Record Review Oct 1996, p.13-22
SUMMIT (AUSTRALIA) in Klippel Record Co. discography by Ross Laird. Privately published, 56 p. GPO Box 22, Canberra, A.C.T. 2601, Australia.
SUMMIT (AUSTRALIA 1931), in "Clifford Industries", describes 15 labels marketed by the company during its short existence (1928-1931), many drawn from U.S. masters. Australian Record & Music Review Jan 1994, p.3-11
SUN (U.S. various), "Pioneers of the Suns," by Hank Davis, a very cursory overview of various Sun labels from 1905 to the 1950's. Goldmine 6 Oct. 2000. D.37
SUN DISC RECORD ( INDIA) "Reading Indian Record Labels- Sun Disc Record" The Record News: Journal of the Society of Indian Record Collectors Volume 11 July 1993
SUNBEAM (U.S. 1940's) "The Sunbeam Label" by Robert L. Campbell, Armin Büttner and Robert Pruter, 2003 [Thoroughly researched and illustrated, W/D]
SUNRISE (U.S. 1920's), "Behind The Cobwebs" by Carl Kendziora. Label of the Month: Sunrise (Grey Gull); Cameo & Pathe masters Record Research #34 Apr 1961 p. 10, 24
SUNRISE (U.S. 1920's), in "Filling In Discographically" Record Research #77 Jun 1966 p. 10
SUNRISE (U.S. 1930's), in The Victor master book, volume 2 (1925-1936). Compiled by Brian Rust. With indexes by Malcolm Shaw and Nevil Skrimshire. Stanhope, N.J., W. C. Allen, 1970. 776 p.
SUNRISE (U.S. 1940's), in "Miracle" by Robert Pruter & Robert L. Campbell, and related labels Sunrise and Premium, W/D, Goldmine 7 May 1999, p.34-40,120
SUNRISE (U.S. 1940's), "Sunrise 2116," details on the 1947 disc by Earl Hines and the Tiny Grimes Orch., Names & Numbers Jul. 2002, p.3-5
SUNRISE (U.S. 1950's), in "Miracle Records" by Robert Pruter and Robert L. Campbell 2002. [Well researched and illustrated, W/D]
SUNSET (U.S. 1920's) Tyrone Settlemier: The Online Discographical Project. Exploratory listing.
SUNSHINE (U.S. 1920's) "Sunshine" by Tom Kelly, Kastlemusick Monthly Bulletin, Dec 1981
SUNSHINE (U.S. 1920's) by Carl Kendziora, reprinted from Record Changer, Record Research Jun 1987
SUPERIOR (U.S. 1920's) "The Superior Catalog" by George W. Kay [article & discography] Record Research #37 Aug 1961 (2500 - 2580) p. 1, 3 - 4; #38 Oct 1961 (2581 - 2620) p. 10 -11; #39 Nov 1961 (2621 - 2659) p. 19 #41 Feb 1962 (2660 - 2700) p. 11; #42 Mar/Apr 1962 (2701 - 2737) p. 2, 20; #43 May 1962 (2738 - 2774) p. 11; #47 Nov 1962 (2775 - 2812) p. 19; #48 Jan 1963 (2813 - 2839) p. 5, 19
SUPERTONE (U.S. 1920's), "Behind The Cobwebs" by Carl Kendziora. Label of the Month-Supertone (Paramount) Record Research #81 (Jan. 1967) p. 6
SUPERTONE (U.S. 1920's), S2000 series in Laird, Ross: Brunswick Records 1916-1931. 4 vols. Greenwood Press 2001
SUPERTONE (U.S. 1920's), Supertone S2000 Series Discography by Ross Laird. Privately published, 30 p. GPO Box 22, Canberra, A.C.T. 2601, Australia.
SUPRAPHON (CZECHOSLOVAKIA) in "Esta, Ultraphon and Supraphon - A Short History of the Czech Recording Industry," by Graham Melville-Mason, International Classical Record Collector Summer 1996, p.38-43
SUPREME (U.S. 1947), by George A. Moonoogian, W/D, Whiskey, Women and ... Spring 1987 (No. 16)
SWALLOW (U.S. 1950's) in "Flat Town Music Group" (1950's) , by Almost Slim, describes a family of four Louisiana labels, Swallow, Jin, Maison de Soul and Komaday, Goldmine Nov 4, 1988
SWEDEN labels (various) Statens ljud- och bildarkiv (The Swedish National Archive of Recorded Sound and Moving Images) [Includes 78 rpm-only database]
SWEDEN labels (various) Karleric Liliedahl: Svenska akustiska grammofoninspelningar 1903-1928
SWEDISH SOCIETY DISCOFFL (SWEDEN 1954), "Society of Friends," by Stefan Ndvermyr, International Classical Record Collector Summer 1999, p.60-67
SWING (FRANCE 1930's-1940's) Swing Discographie, par Michel Ruppli. Published Paris, Association Francaise des Détenteurs de Documents Audiovisuels et Sonores (AFAS), 1989. 96 p.
SWING BEAT (U.S. 1949), by George A. Moonoogian, catalog reproduced, DISCoveries Jan 1989
SYMBOL (U.S. 1950's), by Kurt Mohr & Pierre Daguerre, discog., Record Research Jun 1984
SYMPHONOLA (U.S. 1920's), by Carl Kendziora, a brief description, reprinted from the Record Changer, Record Research Sep-Oct 1989
SYMPHONOLA (U.S. 1920's), Two Excerpts From The 1922 Symphonola Catalogue (reprint) Record Research #21 Jan-Feb 1959 p. 7
SYMPHONY (U.S. 1905-1908) in "International Record Co.", by John A. Petty, illus., 18 labels produced by the company during its short life, Hillandale News Apr 1989
SYMPHONY CONCERT (U.S.1910's) (Olympic) in "Behind the Cobwebs" by Carl Kendziora. Record Research #65 (Dec. 1964) p.7
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