That is true for US issues.  Those from Europe still use take numbers in the 
old-fashioned way.

I recall different take number or the equivilent for US made 1940 and later 
78s as well.  I assume they refer to the selected take from multiple tries 
as recorded on the lacquer discs.

Steve Smolian

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Gray" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2010 12:14 PM
Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] [88sOn78s] Pianists featured in the Columbia 
Masterworks 78rpm Discography


> Matrix numbers before 1940 would be useful; those after 1939 would show 
> only the dubbed 78 side number created by rerecording audio from original 
> 16 master discs - takes on these sides were indicated by disc number and 
> track number.  For recording dates, take a look at DISMARC.org until an 
> even better and more up-to-date website makes it debut ... soon, I hope!!
>
> Mike Gray
>
>
>
> Steven Smolian wrote:
>> This looks great- really great- as far as you've gone.
>> The basic weakness is the lack of complete matrix numbers, including 
>> takes.  I realize this requires more space and will affect a publisher's 
>> attitude toward the book's size if they are included in an uncompressed 
>> way but I feel it is essential to include them.  This is particularly 
>> true for the European-dervied issues.  The only take numbers publised in 
>> the dead wax for many was in their U.S. iterations, particularly the 
>> earlier ones.  It also helps serious users with test pressings to figure 
>> out if they have a "me, too" or an alternate take.
>>
>> There is a strong interest, particularly among younger collectors, in 
>> cover art.  I'd include cover artists when known or researchable - 
>> Steinweiss, Flora, etc.  It's worth noting that some albums were issued 
>> with generic covers and were reissued with illustrated ones.
>> I have many of the early Columbia sets and catalog data and will be glad 
>> to contribute to your project so long as I don't have to meet any 
>> deadlines.
>>
>> Will you be attending the ARSC conference in New Orleans next month?
>>
>> Steve Smolian
>>
>>
>>   ----- Original Message ----- 
>>   From: S West To: [log in to unmask] Sent: Thursday, April 29, 
>> 2010 1:25 AM
>>   Subject: [88sOn78s] Pianists featured in the Columbia Masterworks 78rpm 
>> Discography
>>
>>
>>     I am just about finished the mammoth task of writing the Columbia
>>   Masterworks 78rpm Discography (Draft)
>>
>>   - includes numerous pianists (Casadesus, Friedman, Levant, etc...)
>>
>>   *View the blog here:*
>> 
>> http://masterworks.gramophile.com/2010/04/27/columbia-masterworks-78-rpm-discography-v1-9/
>>   Also lists the sets I am missing info on. Any help, most appreciated.
>>   *And yes, there are errors, mistakes and missing info - please direct
>>   corrections, additions etc to me via list or email.*
>>
>>   *View the full draft document here:*
>> 
>> http://www.scribd.com/doc/30624296/Columbia-Masterworks-78rpm-Discography-v1-9
>>
>>   Many thanks
>>   Sam
>>
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