78 rpm Record Labels

As my hobby in phonographs grew so did my collection of 78 rpm records that went along with it. I then became fascinated by the number of record companies and labels that sprang up to meet the need for recorded music as well as the history of the labels. The links below will show you the labels I have in my collection in alphabetical order. These are primarily U.S. labels with a few international ones mixed in as they end up in my collection. None of these records are for sale. They are simply there for your viewing pleasure. However, if you are looking for something in particular please ask as I do have quite a few duplicates and others that do not suit my musical tastes. I have started to write information about each label. If you have any questions, general comments, find errors or have records for sale please feel free to write to me at info@majesticrecord.com

Note: For children's record labels I typically only include one for each style even though, in some cases, every record will have a different picture or color scheme. For Vogue picture records I have posted both sides of whatever I have as these records are great. All others I post one example of every different label design in my collection, even some with very subtle differences in wording or design.

There are numerous books on the subject of records and record labels. Many are out of print but not all. The list below are the references I've used for my site, beyond my own research and some internet searching.

References:

Sutton, Alan & Kurt Nauck. American Record Labels and Companies An Encyclopedia (1891-1943). Denver, CO: Mainspring Press, 2000.

Sherman, Mike & Kurt Nauck. Note the Notes An Illustrated History of the Columbia Record Label 1901-1958. New Orleans, LA: Monarch Record Enterprises, 1998.

Sherman, Michael W. The Paper Dog An Illustrated Guide to 78 R.P.M. Victor Record Labels 1900-1958. A.P.M. Press, 1987.

Gart, Galen. The American Record Label Directory and Dating Guide, 1940-1959. Milford, NH: Big Nickel Productions, 1991.

Muldavin, Peter. The Complete Guide to Vintage Children's Records. Paducah, KY: Collector Books, 2007. Note: A big thank you to Peter for his generosity in supplying a number of childrens record labels that are on this site.

Docks, Les. American Premium Record Guide 1900-1965. Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2001.

Wile, Raymond. Edison Diamond Disc Re-Creations Records & Artists 1910-1929. New York, APM Press, 1985.

Barr, Steven C. The Almost Complete 78 RPM Record Dating Guide (II). 1992.

Frow, George L. The Edison Disc Phonographs and the Diamond Discs. Kent, Great Britain. Flo-Print, 1982.