This was recorded on July 24th, 1914 making it the earliest known recording to be labeled (Fox Trot) and also the second blues record.
Catalog # Columbia A5591
It also is labeled with the statement ;
"Under the supervision of G. Hepburn Wilson"
George Hepburn Wilson incidentally two days later on July 26th, 1914 placed the first advertisement for teaching the Fox Trot
See that article and more on The Ragtime Dance History Facebook group
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_191123230936394&ap=1
One week later on July 31st, 1914, "Ballin' the Jack" was recorded and also labeled as a Fox Trot
These recording were obtained via The Library of Congress
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