Both Diva & Harmony were subsidiaries of Columbia, which indeed had upgraded its recording equipment in early 1925-just before the Western Electric electrical recording system was offered to both Columbia & Victor. Which is to say that Columbia's latest gear was acoustic. Making the best of the situation, they continued to issue acoustic records on Diva & Harmony right up through 1930 using this new equipment. Oddly, I have many Divas in this period that are electrically recorded as well.
@bsgs98 I think in case of Harmony they had just built a new improved recording studio. Since they were a "off brand" they kept using it due to expense.
Both Diva & Harmony were subsidiaries of Columbia, which indeed had upgraded its recording equipment in early 1925-just before the Western Electric electrical recording system was offered to both Columbia & Victor. Which is to say that Columbia's latest gear was acoustic. Making the best of the situation, they continued to issue acoustic records on Diva & Harmony right up through 1930 using this new equipment. Oddly, I have many Divas in this period that are electrically recorded as well.
dennman6 1 year ago
@dennman6 Thanks! This recording was released on both the Diva and Harmony labels, which seems to be quite common.
bsgs98 1 year ago
A Good ole "Diva" recording.........It's make a great Screen Saver lol.....fun recording too.
HarborGuy 1 year ago
@HarborGuy I didn't realize they were still making acoustics in 1928, but apparently they and Harmony were some of the last hold-outs.
bsgs98 1 year ago
@bsgs98 I think in case of Harmony they had just built a new improved recording studio. Since they were a "off brand" they kept using it due to expense.
HarborGuy 1 year ago
Had to watch twice Bill.... good stuff, fun song and quite lil' the dish at 1:10
UkesterBrown 1 year ago
@UkesterBrown Well, if that image made you watch twice, it was worth it!
bsgs98 1 year ago