The E-Discographer #3 August, 2001 Special Issue!
The International
Directory
Of Label Research
- W -
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.
Update 1/25/03
WALCUTT, MILLER & CO. (U.S. 1890's), by Bill Klinger, New Amberola Graphic Apr 1989
WARNER RECORD (U.S. 1920's), in "Behind The Cobwebs" Record Research
#32 Jan 1960
WECO TONBILD POSTKARTEN (GERMANY). Label listing in progress by Rainer E. Lotz
WINDMILL (U.K. 1940's - 1950's) in "Post-War Geordie Records, part 2," by Ray Stephenson,
post-World War II specialty labels, For the Record Spring 2002, p.23-26
WINNER (U.K. 1900's), in c.1908 Disc Recordings, by Frank Andrews, also includes information on the Little Champion, Velvet Face and Winner labels, Hillandale News Dec 1984, Mar 1985
WINNER (U.K. 1910's), "The Military Representative," by David Mason discusses the label's output during WWI, including war'songs and the effect of censorship, Historic Record Jan 1993, p.21-24
WINNER (U.K. 1912) Gosling, John: "Winner Curiosity" International Talking Machine Review No. 80 (1992), p.2343, 44, 50, 52
WOCORD (AUSTRALIA 1920's), by Chris Long, concerns the first Australian record labels, including World, Wocord, Austral Duplex and Condor, W/D, International Discographer No. 1 (1992), p.39-58
WONDER (U.S. 1898) Paul, George: "Step On It! Dance On It!" Antique Phonograph Monthly Vol. X #1 (1991), p. 5
WONDER (U.S. 1940's), "Rhythm And Blues" by Antony Rotante [Alvin; Asco; Index; Manor; Jax; Wonder] Record Research Vol. 2, No. 1 [# 7] Feb 1956 p. 8
WORLD (AUSTRALIA 1920's), by Chris Long, concerns the first Australian record labels, including World, Wocord, Austral Duplex and Condor, W/D, International Discographer No. 1 (1992), p.39-58
WORLD RECORD (U.K. 1920's), by Ernie Bayly, including a reprint of a patent for a phonograph with constant linear speed, International Talking Machine Review No. 83 (1993), p.2435-2437
WORLD RECORD (U.K. 1920's) "Behind The Cobwebs" by Carl Kendziora.
Label of the Month - World Record; Record Research #22 Apr-May 1959 p. 8, 23
WORLD RECORD (U.K. 1922), "World Record Ltd. and Pemberton Billing's Other Ventures," by Frank Andrews, including Fetherflex, Duophone and Vocalion long play, Hillandale News No.
218 Oct; No. 219 Dec 1997, p.Oct:364-371,Dec:407-415
WORLD RECORD (U.K.) (also Vocalion "W", Fetherflex & Penny-Phono) history & listing by
Frank Andrews, Arthur Badrock & Edward S. Walker (1992) available from Walker
WORLDECHO (U.K.) History & catalogue by Frank Andrews & Arthur Badrock given free to
subscibers w. Rhythm Rag Winter 1983
WORTH (AUSTRALIA c. 1930), 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
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