Music recorded in August 1922

This article can be read in about 7 minutes.
Sponsored Links

Music recorded in August 1922

August 1922 was a month marked by both political instability and the expansion of a new communication culture. On the 2nd, Alexander Graham Bell (1847–1922) died, bringing an end to an era symbolizing the communication revolution since the 19th century. In Italy, the anti-fascist general strike that month collapsed quickly, further strengthening Benito Mussolini's (1883–1945) position. On the 20th, the leaders of Honduras, El Salvador, and Nicaragua signed an agreement aboard the USS Tacoma, aiming to coordinate Central American diplomacy. On the 22nd, Michael Collins (1890–1922) was assassinated in the midst of the Irish Civil War, significantly shaking the process of forming an independent nation. In late August, real estate advertisements aired on the WEAF broadcasting station in New York, making the commercial use of broadcasting a reality. Furthermore, from the 26th to the 30th, the major Turkish offensive led by Mustafa Kemal (1881–1938) and the Battle of Dúmulpúnar progressed, decisively changing the course of the war in Asia Minor.

Confirmed recordings this month: 0

Summary of information regarding the August 1922 recording.

In August 1922, while major companies continued to make new recordings, there were also changes in corporate activities, such as the expansion of budget records, broadening of distribution channels, and the introduction of new phonograph models. This list includes only companies whose discographies confirm recordings or releases in August, as well as companies whose activities in August can be confirmed in industry magazines from that month or in later compilation documents. Also in the same month, new radio regulations were issued restricting record broadcasting by commercial broadcasters, bringing about changes in the environment surrounding the recording industry.

Victor

Victor Talking Machine Co. recorded several songs, including "Romany Love" on August 1st, "Polka Cherry" and "Peasant's Polka" on August 9th, and "Zenda" on August 30th. In August 1922, the company continued to produce a wide repertoire that included not only popular songs but also folk music and dance music.

Columbia

Columbia Graphophone Co. recorded "Call me back, pal o' mine" on August 1st, "You remind me of my mother" and "Coal black mammy" on August 7th, and "The rose shall bloom again" and "Eileen Alannah" on August 30th. Looking at the recordings from August, it is clear that they were working on popular songs, dance music, and vocal music simultaneously.

Edison

At Thomas A. Edison, Inc., we can confirm the release of "Are you playing fair" and "Susie" on August 1st, and "Wistful waltz" on August 7th. At least as far as we can confirm, the company continued to make new recordings in August 1922, maintaining its supply of dance music and popular songs.

Brunswick

At Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co., we can identify two releases from around August 1922: Brunswick 2318, containing "Dixie Highway" and "Brother'n-law Dan," and Brunswick 2722, containing "Day by day the manna fell" and "Eternal Mind the Potter is." The identifiable subjects span both popular and religious songs, indicating that production aimed at multiple markets continued throughout that month.

OK

At OKeh Records, a label under General Phonograph Corp., we can find OKeh 8037 "Wicked Blues" and "He May Be Your Man, But He Comes to See Me Sometimes" and OKeh 9063 "Dichiaramento" and "Si é guappo o no" from around August 1922. The presence of blues titles and foreign-language records in the same month clearly indicates that the company was targeting multiple customer segments.

cameo

Cameo Record Corporation underwent changes in management and internal structure in August 1922, and it has been reported that they were simultaneously recording at two locations to cope with the increase in production volume. It is reasonable to assume that the company was in an expansion phase as a budget record company in August 1922.

Black Swan

Pace Phonograph Corp.'s Black Swan Records reported in August 1922 that "The New York Age" was being shipped to Central America, the West Indies, and the Philippines. At least by this point, the company was expanding its distribution channels beyond the United States.

Sonora

In the August 15th issue of "The Talking Machine World," we can see a sales pitch from Sonora Phonograph Company, Inc. encouraging customers to upgrade to larger Sonora products after purchasing a $50 portable phonograph. In August 1922, the company clearly adopted a sales strategy that emphasized portable phonographs.

star

The August 15th issue of "The Talking Machine World" also reported on the introduction and success of a new console model from Starr Piano Co. By August 1922, not only record companies but also phonograph manufacturers were updating their product lineups.

July 1922
1922 TOP
September 1922
Sponsored Links