Velvet Tone Records
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Velvet Tone Records was an American record label that was founded by Columbia Records in 1925 and closed in 1932.<ref name="New Grove">Template:Cite book</ref> Velvet Tone featured material identical to that of Columbia's two other low price labels, Harmony Records and Diva Records (and after Diva was discontinued, Clarion Records).<ref>Allan Sutton: Directory of American Disc Record Brands and Manufacturers, 1891–1943 (Westport & London, 1994)</ref>
Popular cultureEdit
- In Frank Capra's 1946 film, It's a Wonderful Life, Mary can be seen playing a record with a "Velvet Tone" label on the phonograph. A close examination reveals that it is "Buffalo Gals" performed by "Arthur Black and His Orchestra". However, the label's design is inconsistent with actual Velvet Tone labels. The prop record is a nod towards the film's assistant director, Arthur Black.<ref name="as_split">Template:Cite book</ref>
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- Velvet Tone Records on the Internet Archive's Great 78 Project