1933, Without That Certain Thing, Jack Jackson Orch. Hi Def, 78RPM

[MrWhalesman]

Clever job,like the inner sleeve

[PeteLindup]

Sam Costa later became a popular radio broadcaster and record presenter, as did Jack Jackson

[HarborGuy]

Not only a great recording - but so true lol......Oh!-if dancing would come back along with real music like this....

[lionelatwill]

This title was alwasy a favorite of mine, I really like this version and the transfer you did is amazing. Great job, can't wait to hear more.

[merrihew]

Either this is an extreme rarity (an HMV disc without crackle) or you have performed a miracle.

[Prozoot]

It was just a small miracle.

[DeLorean4]

@merrihew May I direct your attention to articles 2 and 3 of the record sleeve?

[merrihew]

@DeLorean4 They started out that way but there was something about the composition of the HMV record material that resulted in pock marks on the record surfaces due to a combination of moisture (when stored in a damp environment) and the material of the paper record sleeves. This has been well documented. American pressings of English HMV material do not have this problem.

[DeLorean4]

@merrihew That would explain quite a lot. My finest recordings from that era are on british label HMVs. Not quite sure whether mine were pressed in the UK or in Montréal. On my channel I have "Round the world Medley" and "Hear my Prayer" from this HMV series.

[merrihew]

@DeLorean4  If properly stored over the years, these HMV pressings can sound really great. I probably have a couple of thousand HMV discs and a majority suffer from the infamous crackle despite often looking like they've never been played. You can see the pits in the shellac with a magnifying glass.

[phredl]

Love this song, Have the Vallee would like to have this also.

[roybo1930]

I Love Your Super Wonderful Postings. Love How You Show a Add & Record & Record Sleeve. Not To Mention Posting In H.D. Many Thanks.

[bill3murr]

very nice version of a delightful tune...thanks so much.