Music recorded in October 1926

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Music recorded in October 1926

October 1926 was a month marked by events that would be referenced for years to come in the fields of aviation, labor, literature, politics, religion, and popular entertainment. On the 1st, Alan John Cobham (1894–1973) returned to London after completing a round-trip flight to Australia, strongly demonstrating the practicality of long-distance civil aviation. In the World Series, which continued until the 10th, the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the New York Yankees 4-3 to win their first championship. On the 14th, Alan Alexander Milne's (1882–1956) "Winnie-the-Pooh" was published, solidifying its place in the history of children's literature as a book. In October, the Soviet Union's internal power struggle intensified, leading to the removal of Lev Davidovich Trotsky (1879–1940) and Lev Borisovich Kamenev (1883–1936) from the core of the leadership. On the 28th, Pope Pius XI (1857–1939) ordained six Chinese bishops, marking a landmark event for the localization of the Catholic Church. On the 31st, Harry Houdini (1874–1926) died in Detroit, bringing to a close one of the eras that symbolized popular entertainment in the early 20th century.

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Summary of information regarding the recording from October 1926

Columbia Phonograph Co., Inc. acquired the Okeh-Odeon record division of General Phonograph Corp. in October 1926. This confirms that, at that time, Columbia was simultaneously expanding its sales of its own Viva-tonal line and incorporating distribution networks that included other brands.

OK

Okeh Records, acquired in October 1926, moved from being a division of General Phonograph Corp. to being part of a restructuring effort. Shortly thereafter, Okeh Phonograph Corp. was established, and distribution and sales began under its name. Therefore, October 1926 can be seen as a turning point for Okeh, as it transitioned from an independent, influential brand to part of a major restructuring.

Brunswick

In an October 1926 advertisement in a trade magazine, Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. strongly urged customers to listen to the Brunswick Panatrope before purchasing musical instruments or radios. The document suggests that the advertisement assumed that customers would be more inclined to buy after actually listening to the Panatrope, indicating that the company had placed live demonstrations of its electric regenerators at the center of its sales strategy that month.

Thomas A. Edison Company

Thomas A. Edison, Inc. introduced long-playback discs on October 26, 1926, and simultaneously began offering attachments that could play lateral amplitude discs from competitors. This confirms that in October 1926, the company was not only protecting its existing Diamond Discs but also seeking to extend the life of its business through two approaches: long-playback and compatibility with other formats.

Victor

The Victor Talking Machine Company's 1926 comprehensive catalog included "all Victor recordings released up to October 1, 1926," confirming that the company was systematically reorganizing its releases after the introduction of electro-recording. The catalog text explains that this was the first complete catalog after the introduction of the new orthophonic recording technology, indicating that the company considered organizing its product lineup a key priority in the autumn of 1926.

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