I don't blame you for saying, 'Wow' a lot, I would just be speechless at all the incredible things there! An excellent video and I can't wait for the next part!
I'm guessing that autograph stamper 17:45 is some sort of souvenir disk. I noticed they're all Decca artists, so that might be a place to start investigating. I've been buying records from Kurt for almost 20 years now and I will admit the records he sells are absolutely top quality. Almost new condition. I hope to meet him someday. 😊
@@naucksvintagerecords Given that it's a 16" disc, was there perhaps a radio show in which these artists participated (maybe a holiday show or something?)? Also, were the two copies absolutely identical (as in reproduced mechanically) or were there two blanks that everyone signed one after the other?
This is fabulous! The metal disc on the wall? The one thing I noticed that all thise artists have in common (I saw Jimmy Lunceford and Walter Huston signatures) was that they all recorded for Decca. Perhaps there was some kind of event where they all got together, like an end-of-the-year thank you dinner?
Many years ago I went to a car parts swap meet with some friends that had a table there and setting things up early in the morning someone had an old Edison cylinder player and was playing some recordings. Outside in the very quiet morning it sounded really cool.
What I have found is that about the number one coolest record recording ever was not one of music or sound but rather video information. In the early days of experimenting with mechanical television some local radio stations would have special late night broadcasts of mechanical television signal for the television hobbyists. One such program the station decided to do a broadcast originating from a nearby Burlesque Theater. A hobbyist that owned a personal record cutting machine hooked it up to record the broadcast signal in hopes of tuning into it at later time. The recording was on aluminum disc and was impossible to decipher until the age of computers. It can be seen on some antique mechanical television sites. Dancing girls on a stage A video recording done in 1920s
One thing about that metal disc is all of the artists were Decca artists. Perhaps it was a disc sent to Decca dealers or people connected to the Decca company.
Maybe that metal disc was going to be some sort of back plate but was never put into production? For promotion. So only transcript broadcasters would see them... but can you imagine akin to the victor art backplates receiving a single side transcription with these autographs embedded in the back. How neat that would be.
the metal disc with autographs was done in the studio used for the Vdisc and other armed forces recordings there was a wax master there and the artists signed it just as they came in or left like one of those books you find in hotels later it was copied into metal. A there are more of this one out there and B there might be more with other autographs on them.
Interesting ideas, but this wasn't signed on a wax master. It was likely signed on a metal blank which was then processed to create a stamper for this disc. I have only seen one other example. You suggest there are more out there - have you seen any?
I counted and you said wow 29000 times not 26000 times lol and so did I.. I remember Kurt's place on West Alabama in Houston,, in fact about 35 years ago I installed his alarm system and sign lighting in trade for a Victrola Credenza which I'm looking at right now.. :)
Sad thing is I have never bought anything from him so far. Because when I have the word “auction” in my head I imagine it being like EBay and people getting into bidding wars or getting Sniped at the last second.(the reason I avoid non buy it now on eBay) 😂but my mind has changed thanks to these videos.
I wouldn't have that wow! reaction, I have been in the hobby for more than 30 years and I have a lot of friends all over the globe with similar and bigger collections than you see here I have pretty much seen it all I think I would rather have a nice lunch or dinner with Kurt and talk shop and hobby and maybe little drinkypoo than the tour because I could just open a certain door in my house and see much of the same.
About time you gave the 78 community some love.
It’s much appreciated.
Mr. Recordology awesome video.
I don't blame you for saying, 'Wow' a lot, I would just be speechless at all the incredible things there! An excellent video and I can't wait for the next part!
I'm guessing that autograph stamper 17:45 is some sort of souvenir disk. I noticed they're all Decca artists, so that might be a place to start investigating.
I've been buying records from Kurt for almost 20 years now and I will admit the records he sells are absolutely top quality. Almost new condition. I hope to meet him someday. 😊
Yes, I should have mentioned that. These are all Decca artists, and even Jack Kapp, founder of Decca signed it (as well as his brother Dave).
@@naucksvintagerecords Given that it's a 16" disc, was there perhaps a radio show in which these artists participated (maybe a holiday show or something?)? Also, were the two copies absolutely identical (as in reproduced mechanically) or were there two blanks that everyone signed one after the other?
Brilliant collection loved it!
That’s Awesome! Hope you thought of me when you were there!
This is fabulous! The metal disc on the wall? The one thing I noticed that all thise artists have in common (I saw Jimmy Lunceford and Walter Huston signatures) was that they all recorded for Decca. Perhaps there was some kind of event where they all got together, like an end-of-the-year thank you dinner?
I wonder if Will Osborne signed it? Depends on the year, thinking 37 - 39?
Absolutely amazing!
One of the most amazing videos on Early audio that i have ever seen. Very cool Indeed. Thanks for posting!!
that big nipper framed picture/painting looks so beautiful
That's the dream
What an awesome collection, Kurt sounds like a great guy
He truly is!
Wow, das ist ja unglaublich, unfaßbar, fantastisch! Danke, daß du das gezeigt hast!
Its such an honor that you got to meet Kurt Nauk someday I wish to meet him too!
Really interesting. I have never heard an old cylinder sound as good as that before!
Same!
Many years ago I went to a car parts swap meet with some friends that had a table there and setting things up early in the morning someone had an old Edison cylinder player and was playing some recordings.
Outside in the very quiet morning it sounded really cool.
Incredible place 😮 78rpm fans dream
What I have found is that about the number one coolest record recording ever was not one of music or sound but rather video information.
In the early days of experimenting with mechanical television some local radio stations would have special late night broadcasts of mechanical television signal for the television hobbyists.
One such program the station decided to do a broadcast originating from a nearby Burlesque Theater. A hobbyist that owned a personal record cutting machine hooked it up to record the broadcast signal in hopes of tuning into it at later time. The recording was on aluminum disc and was impossible to decipher until the age of computers.
It can be seen on some antique mechanical television sites.
Dancing girls on a stage
A video recording done in 1920s
yes ....WOOOWWWW
Absolutely fascinating. All the different machines and they all sound great. So many records.
One thing about that metal disc is all of the artists were Decca artists. Perhaps it was a disc sent to Decca dealers or people connected to the Decca company.
Good eye!
Maybe that metal disc was going to be some sort of back plate but was never put into production? For promotion. So only transcript broadcasters would see them... but can you imagine akin to the victor art backplates receiving a single side transcription with these autographs embedded in the back. How neat that would be.
the metal disc with autographs was done in the studio used for the Vdisc and other armed forces recordings there was a wax master there and the artists signed it just as they came in or left like one of those books you find in hotels later it was copied into metal.
A there are more of this one out there and B there might be more with other autographs on them.
Interesting ideas, but this wasn't signed on a wax master. It was likely signed on a metal blank which was then processed to create a stamper for this disc. I have only seen one other example. You suggest there are more out there - have you seen any?
INCREDIBLE video ❤❤❤❤
THANK YOU!
I counted and you said wow 29000 times not 26000 times lol and so did I..
I remember Kurt's place on West Alabama in Houston,, in fact about 35 years ago I installed his alarm system and sign lighting in trade for a Victrola Credenza which I'm looking at right now.. :)
Awesome!
I'll add another wow to that!
You come to New York, and I’ll show you all kinds of cool rekkid places, such as the NYPL collection! Peace.
How’d you enjoy your trip to Houston?
It was great as always! We will be back again!
@@Recordology at least the weather wasn’t egg frying on concrete hot like over the summer…it even took me out…
I love typewriters
Be sure to watch Part 2. It's better than part 1!
wow, crazy
Sad thing is I have never bought anything from him so far. Because when I have the word “auction” in my head I imagine it being like EBay and people getting into bidding wars or getting Sniped at the last second.(the reason I avoid non buy it now on eBay) 😂but my mind has changed thanks to these videos.
I haven't participated in the auctions either, but he sells fantastic record sleeves.
An anniversary edition?
I wouldn't have that wow! reaction, I have been in the hobby for more than 30 years and I have a lot of friends all over the globe with similar and bigger collections than you see here I have pretty much seen it all I think I would rather have a nice lunch or dinner with Kurt and talk shop and hobby and maybe little drinkypoo than the tour because I could just open a certain door in my house and see much of the same.