National Music Lovers Records
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National Music Lovers Records was a United States
based record label
of the 1920s.
The label was put out by National Music Lovers Incorporated of New York City
. The records, issued from 1920 through 1928, was sold via mail order
, eight records for three dollars
. All the recordings were apparently done by other record companies, with masters leased and discs pressed by National Music Lovers. Issues include recordings originally made by Pathe
, Emerson
, Banner
, and other labels. On most if not all National Music Lovers discs the original artists are listed under pseudonyms.
The bulk of sides were popular dance tunes of the era. The label also issued recordings of Irish music, opera
tic selections, and "old time songs".
United States
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based record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
of the 1920s.
The label was put out by National Music Lovers Incorporated of New York City
New York City
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. The records, issued from 1920 through 1928, was sold via mail order
Mail order
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, eight records for three dollars
United States dollar
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. All the recordings were apparently done by other record companies, with masters leased and discs pressed by National Music Lovers. Issues include recordings originally made by Pathe
Pathé Records
Pathé Records was a France-based international record label and producer of phonographs, active from the 1890s through the 1930s.- Early years :...
, Emerson
Emerson Records
Emerson Records was a record label active in the United States between 1916 to 1928. Emerson Records produced between the 1910s and early 1920s offered generally above average audio fidelity for the era, pressed in high quality shellac. The fidelity of the later issues compares less...
, Banner
Banner Records
Banner Records was a United States based record label of the 20th century.Banner Records was launched in January 1922 by the Plaza Music Company of New York City. Banner was an extremely popular label in the 1920s, concentrating on popular music of the day. To this day, Banners are often found all...
, and other labels. On most if not all National Music Lovers discs the original artists are listed under pseudonyms.
The bulk of sides were popular dance tunes of the era. The label also issued recordings of Irish music, opera
Opera
Opera is an art form in which singers and musicians perform a dramatic work combining text and musical score, usually in a theatrical setting. Opera incorporates many of the elements of spoken theatre, such as acting, scenery, and costumes and sometimes includes dance...
tic selections, and "old time songs".