Obscure Italian tenor on rare Australian label of the 1920s. Similar vintage Australian labels include Arcadia, Beeda, Bon Marché, Clifford, Golden Tongue, Kismet and Regent.

English Winner record relabelled for sale in Australia, just after WW1.

The first commercial recordings made in New Zealand in 1927, then pressed in Australia. Most were released with Maori themed-labels like this, or showing either a Maori chief or maiden (on Parlophone). Even better if it has its original illustrated sleeve.

An Elvis classic!

The Paul Whiteman “potato-head” label. His band featured some famous soloists, including Bix Beiderbecke.

A local lacquer disc with advertisements for Cadbury chocolate, intended for radio play. A slice of local history.

The Herald (and a similar deep red Minstrel) label were the first records produced especially for New Zealand. Imported into Christchurch just prior to WW1. Let me know if you find one of these!

Before Nipper became the logo for The Gramophone Co in 1909, their labels looked like this. They are usually black, but red is even better.

A 5½” kiddie’s record, with a very collectible label.

A late period 78 record – many skiffle items appeared on vinyl 78s, not shellac.

An early period, low volume, US recording.

Made in Britain for export to Australia, like Beta, this is a relabelled Winner.

Many rare and collectible classical vocalists appeared on the Fonotipia label. They often have interesting copyright stamps too.

Early etched-label records are usually very interesting, and this early Pathé from France is no exception.

A classic slice of early Rock & Roll.

…and another.

In the 1950’s Australia had a thriving local Jazz scene, with quite a few boutique labels, like Bill Miller’s Ampersand.

And Wiliam Holyoak’s Memphis. Others worth finding are XX, JazzArt and Swaggie.