Paul Whiteman - Rhapsody In Blue 12" 78 RPM 1927 George Gershwin Victor 35822
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Old 12” records / sets are subject to scratches, cracks, chips, or other defects. Refer to the photos for the condition of these records.
This is a historic 12-inch 78 RPM shellac record featuring the legendary 1927 recording of George Gershwin's 'Rhapsody In Blue.' Performed by Paul Whiteman and His Concert Orchestra, this specific version is highly significant as it features George Gershwin himself at the piano. This 'Orthophonic Recording' was a technological milestone for Victor Talking Machine Co., capturing the jazz-influenced classical masterpiece with unprecedented clarity for the era.
The record (Catalog No. 35822) is divided into Part 1 and Part 2 across sides A and B. Arranged by Ferde Grofé, this performance remains one of the most definitive interpretations of the piece, bridging the gap between symphonic music and the Jazz Age. The classic Victor 'Batwing' scroll label and the 'VE' (Victor Electric) stamps indicate an authentic early pressing from the Camden, New Jersey plant. A must-have centerpiece for any serious collector of early 20th-century American music or Gershwin memorabilia.
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