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- Origins of the Red Hot Mama, 1910-1922 nominated for 2 GRAMMY awards
- Sophie Tucker: Origins of the Red Hot Mama, 1910-1922 has received GRAMMY nominations for Best Historical Album and Best Album Notes. Congratulations to all nominated! [12/2/09]
- Origins of the Red Hot Mama, 1910-1922 reviewed in October 15 Wall Street Journal
- Will Friedwald reviewed Sophie Tucker: Origins of the Red Hot Mama, 1910-1922 for the Thursday, October 15 edition of the Wall Street Journal. Read the review online. [10/15/09]
- Origins of the Red Hot Mama, 1910-1922 reviewed in August 30 New York Times
- Jody Rosen reviewed Sophie Tucker: Origins of the Red Hot Mama, 1910-1922 for the Sunday, August 30 edition of the New York Times. The review appears on the front page of the Arts section; you can also read it online. [8/29/09]
- Just Released: Sophie Tucker, Origins of the Red Hot Mama, 1910-1922
- Sophie Tucker: Origins of the Red Hot Mama, 1910-1922 is now available and shipping immediately. The set features Sophie's 24 earliest recordings, including all 10 of her Edison wax cylinders, and is packaged in a 72-page, CD-sized, full color hardback book. The book features biographical notes by documentarians Susan and Lloyd Ecker, a forward by singer Michael Feinstein, and a personal remembrance by Broadway legend Carol Channing. Origins of the Red Hot Mama regularly sells for 23.99, but is available at a new release discount for $20.99 until September 15. [8/25/09]
- Selection from The Great War featured on NPR's All Things Considered
- James Reese Europe's "On Patrol in No Man's Land," a selection on The Great War: An American Musical Fantasy, was a musical interlude on today's All Things Considered. In honor of the passing of the last British veterans of World War I, we've selected this CD to be our August special. [7/30/09]
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Three new releases
- 1906: "When Things Was Lookin' Bright", Elsie Janis, Sweetheart of the AEF, and Guido Deiro, Complete Recorded Works Volume 2 are now available and shipping immediately. [5/8/09]
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Virtual catalogue launched
- We've launched an online tool that allows you to create your own customized print-friendly catalogue in 2 easy steps. Create yours today! [1/11/09]
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Will Oakland, Jubilee released
- In 1954, countertenor Will Oakland made a souvenir LP commemorating his 50th year in show business. Never available commercially—Oakland only distributed to friends—the LP has long been a collectors' item. Will Oakland, Jubilee makes this recording available on CD for the first time, packaging the original recording with a 12-page booklet by Oakland's friend, Allen Debus, describing the circumstances surrounding the making of the LP. Jubilee is in stock and ships immediately. [12/14/08]
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Debate '08 nominated for 2 GRAMMY Awards
- Debate '08: Taft and Bryan Campaign on the Edison Phonograph has been nominated for Best Historical Album and Best Album notes. Congratulations to our collaborators David Giovannoni and Patrick Feaster! [12/03/08]
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Debate '08 featured on All Things Considered
- Debate '08: Taft and Bryan Campaign on the Edison Phonograph was featured on the November 1 edition of All Things Considered. Read more and listen to the story » [11/01/08]
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Debate '08 reviewed in the Wall Street Journal
- Debate '08: Taft and Bryan Campaign on the Edison Phonograph was reviewed in the October 11 Wall Street Journal. Read Terry Teachout's review » [10/11/08]
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Debate '08 Released
- Debate '08: Taft and Bryan Campaign on the Edison Phonograph is now available and ships immediately. The first collection to feature all 22 recordings the 1908 presidential candidates made for Edison, Debate '08 includes an 80 page full-color booklet with original research, rare art, and transcripts of all the speeches. Read the press release, listen to samples, and look inside the 80 page booklet that comes with the CD. [9/9/08]
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New newsletter launched
- We've just launched a new newsletter system. The new software offers additional protection against spam and lets you change your subscription preferences at any time. This software replaces our previous advance-notice system, so please visit the subscription center to sign up today. [9/6/08]
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Sound samples online for 1906: "When Things Was Lookin' Bright"
- Sound samples are online for the next volume of our Phonographic Yearbook, 1906: "When Things Was Lookin' Bright." 1906, due this fall, will include 27 tracks and feature a 24 page full-color booklet. [7/4/08]
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"Ain't Gonna Settle Down" now available
- "Ain't Gonna Settle Down": The Pioneering Blues of Mary Stafford & Edith Wilson is now available and ships immediately. The 2 CD set features 46 tracks and a 32-page booklet. [5/16/08]
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Archeophone's next release announced
- Archeophone's next release will be "Ain't Gonna Settle Down": The Pioneering Blues of Mary Stafford & Edith Wilson. Sound samples have been posted online and the CD will be available in early May. [4/9/08]
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Archeophone principals part of team to play world's oldest sounds
- Archeophone principals Richard Martin and Meagan Hennessey were part of the team that debuted the world's earliest sounds in Palo Alto on March 28. You can read Jody Rosen's coverage of the project at the New York Times (free registration required) and listen to the sounds at FirstSounds.org. [3/27/08]
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Second edition of Before Radio now available
- Before Radio: Comedy, Drama & Sound Sketches, 1897-1923 is now available in a second edition. The new edition includes completely remastered sound and expanded notes and additional illustrations. Customers who have the original CD and would like the new edition can visit our upgrades center to learn how to obtain their discounted copy. [3/5/2008]
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Actionable Offenses Nominated for 2 GRAMMYs
- Actionable Offenses: Indecent Phonograph Recordings from the 1890s has been nominated for 2 GRAMMY Awards: Best Historical Album and Best Album Notes. Congratulations to David Giovannoni and Patrick Feaster! [12/6/2007]
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King Oliver, Off the Record Nominated for GRAMMY
- King Oliver, Off the Record: The Complete 1923 Jazz Band Recordings has received a GRAMMY nomination for Best Album Notes. Congratulations to David Sager! [12/6/2007]
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Hit of the Week Volume 3 is now available
- The Complete Hit of the Week Recordings, Volume 3 is now released and will ship immediately. [10/25/2007]
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Sound samples online for Hit of the Week Volume 3
- Sound samples are online for our next release, The Complete Hit of the Week Recordings, Volume 3. [8/30/2007]
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King Oliver reviewed in Chicago Sun Times
- King Oliver, Off the Record: The Complete 1923 Jazz Recordings was reviewed in the Sunday, August 26 Chicago Sun Times. Read the article online, then listen to samples and read more about the CD. King Oliver, Off the Record is in stock and ships within 24 hours. [8/26/2007]
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King Oliver Featured in July 25 Wall Street Journal
- King Oliver, Off the Record: The Complete 1923 Jazz Recordings was featured in the Wednesday, July 25 Wall Street Journal. Read the article online » [7/25/2007]
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Actionable Offenses Featured in July 8 New York Times
- Actionable Offenses was featured on the Sunday, July 8 New York Times. Read the article online (free registration required) » [7/8/2007]
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Archeophone Records featured on NPR's All Things Considered
- Archeophone was featured on the June 25 edition of All Things Considered. Learn more and listen to the interview » [6/25/2007]
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Actionable Offenses featured on NPR's Morning Edition
- Archeophone's newest CD, Actionable Offenses, was featured on the June 16 edition of Morning Edition, where authors David Giovannoni and Patrick Feaster were interviewed. Listen to the interview » [6/16/2007]
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Lost Sounds featured in Dallas Morning News
- Archeophone's Grammy-winning CD, Lost Sounds: Blacks and the Birth of the Recording Industry, 1891-1922 was featured in the Saturday June 2 edition of the Dallas Morning News. The article can be read online at their website. [6/2/2007]
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Three New CDs Released
- Archeophone's three spring releases are officially released and available for purchase. The new titles are Nat
M. Wills: The Famous Tramp Comedian, Guido
Deiro: Complete Recorded Works, Volume 1, and Actionable Offenses: Indecent Phonograph Recordings from the 1890s. [5/17/2007]
- Sound Samples Posted
- Sound samples
have been posted for two of our next three CDs: Nat
M. Wills: The Famous Tramp Comedian and Guido
Deiro: Complete Recorded Works, Volume 1. [3/25/2007]
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Lost Sounds wins Best Historical Album Grammy
- Lost Sounds: Blacks and the Birth of the Recording Industry, 1891-1922 has won the Grammy award for Best Historical Album. The award was presented during the pre-telecast ceremonies at the 49th annual Grammy Awards on Feburary 11. Read more » [2/13/2007]
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Lost Sounds nominated for 2 Grammys
- Lost Sounds: Blacks and the Birth of the Recording Industry, 1891-1922 has received Grammy nominations for Best Historical Album and Best Album Notes. Congratulations to our collaborators Tim Brooks and David Giovannoni! Winners will be announced at the Grammy ceremonies on February 11, 2007. [12/7/2006; revised 1/21/2007]
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King Oliver, Off the Record now available
- King Oliver, Off the Record: The Complete 1923 Jazz Band Recordings is now on sale. The 2-CD set features 37 tracks, all freshly remastered from the original recordings, as well as a 32 page booklet. The CD is on sale as a new release for $28.99 and ships immediately. [11/01/2006]
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Archeophone to distribute King Oliver set
- Archeophone is proud to be the exclusive distributor for a new label, Off the Record. Off the Record's inaugural release is a 2-CD compilation of King Oliver's legendary 1923 jazz band recordings, transferred fresh from the original sources for the first time in 40 years—including the ultra-rare "Zulu's Ball." The CD will be on sale November 1. [10/28/2006]
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March to War launched
- The March to War, a subsite dedicated to our upcoming Great War CD is now online. New features will be added each week leading up to the release; check back every Monday. [10/15/2006]
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1915 Now Available
- 1915: "They'd Sooner Sleep on Thistles" is now available for purchase and ships immediately. The 11th volume in our popular Phonographic Yearbook series, 1915 features 25 tracks and a 24 page full-color booklet. [10/11/2006]
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Sound Samples Online for The Great War
- Complete sound samples are online for our November release, The Great War: An American Musical Fantasy. [9/21/2006]
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"Requests for Help" section launched
- Archeophone launches a "Requests for Help" section of the website. To begin with, can you help us locate some very rare recordings by Guido Deiro? [9/12/2006]
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Sound samples online for 1915: "They'd Sooner Sleep on Thistles"
- Sound samples are online for all tracks featured on our upcoming Phonographic Yearbook, 1915: "They'd Sooner Sleep on Thistles." . [7/29/2006]
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Archeophone featured in the Chicago Reader
- Archeophone is featured in the July 7 Chicago Reader. You can read the article online and learn more about some of the CDs discussed: Monarchs of Minstrelsy, Real Ragtime, Stomp and Swerve, Lost Sounds, and The Complete Bert Williams. [7/7/2006]
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Complete sound samples online for Genres series releases
- Complete sound samples are online for all titles in our Genres series. These titles include Real Ragtime, Stomp and Swerve, Lost Sounds, Before Radio and our newest, Monarchs of Minstrelsy. [7/3/2006]
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Monarchs of Minstrelsy released
- Monarchs of Minstrelsy is now available for purchase. [6/5/2006]
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Archeophone has moved
- We've moved, so please make note of our new contact information. The new address is 4106 Rayburn Ct., Champaign, IL 61822 and the number for phone and fax is (217) 355-9883. The toll-free number, (800) 728-5009, remains the same, as do all email addresses. [6/3/2006]
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Sound samples online for Monarchs of Minstrelsy
- Complete sound samples are online for Monarchs of Minstrelsy: Historic Recordings by the Stars of the Minstrel Stage. Monarchs features a beautiful 24-page full color booklet with notes by scholar Allen Debus and will be available for sale June 5. [5/6/2006]
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Echoes From Asbury Park released
- Arthur
Pryor and His Band: Echoes From Asbury Park is
now available for purchase. [4/8/2006]
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Archeophone featured in March 19 New York Times
- Archeophone figures prominently in Jody Rosen's article on early pop music in the March 19 New York Times. The article can be read online at the Times' website; free registration is required. [3/18/2006]
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Complete sound samples online for Echoes From Asbury Park
- Sound samples are now online for all of the tracks on Arthur Pryor and His Band: Echoes From Asbury Park.[3/18/2006]
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Complete sound samples online for Bert Williams: The Early Years
- Samples are now online for all of the tracks on Bert Williams: The Early Years.[2/19/2006]
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Complete sound samples online for 1912
- Sound samples are now online for all of the tracks on 1912: "Waitin' on the Levee".[1/30/2006]
- Lost Sounds featured on Slate.com
- Lost Sounds was named on Jody Rosen's list of the top ten overlooked albums of 2005. His list can be viewed at Slate.com. [1/6/2006]
- Lost Sounds featured in New York Times
- Lost Sounds is the topic of Margo Jefferson's Critic's Notebook in the January 3 New York Times. You can read the article online at the Times' website (free registration required). [1/2/06]
- Hit of the Week, Volume 2 now available
- The Complete
Hit of the Week Recordings, Volume 2 is
now available for purchase. The CD is on sale for $27.99
as a new release and ships immediately. [12/14/05]
- Irving Kaufman, Anthology now available
- Irving Kaufman, Anthology is now available for
purchase. The CD is on sale for $13.99 as a new release
and ships immediately. [12/3/05]
- Holiday shop now open
- Archeophone's holiday shop is now open! Save extra when
you buy sets of our most popular titles, such as the Art
Hickman Collection, the 1920s
Yearbook Extravaganza, the
Billy Murray
special and the Jazz,
Dance & Blues special.
We also have a few new packages: a Roots
& Ragtime collection,
featuring Lost
Sounds, Real
Ragtime, and Stomp
and Swerve,
and a Vaudeville
special, which includes recordings by
early vaudeville stars Bayes
and Norworth and Eddie
Morton.
Add in The Complete
Bert Williams and your holiday shopping
will be complete. [11/26/05]
- Hit of the Week: Volume 2 coming soon
- We're pleased to announce that Volume
2 of The Complete Hit of the Week will be released this
December. The collection includes 48 tracks, including the
extraordinarily rare Durium Junior of "De Trouble I've
Seen" by Eva Taylor. [11/12/05]
- Kaufman samples online
- Sound samples for Irving
Kaufman, Anthology: The Last Recording Pioneer are
now online. The CD spans 60 years of recording, ending with
his recording of "God Bless America" from 1974.
The CD will be released in November 2005. [10/25/05]
- More Sounds
- Starting with our fall releases we'll be posting audio
samples of every song on each CD. Samples are online for Lost
Sounds, Real
Ragtime and Art
Hickman's Orchestra Vol. 2; we'll be retrofitting the
pages for our back catalogue as the months progress. [10/01/05]
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