Star (Label) (I)

Star (Label) (I) A U.K. cylinder record issued from 1904–1907 by the Phonograph Exchange Co., 4 White Lion St., Norwich; and from September 1905 at 73 Farringdon St., London. One of the early issues was of the bells of St. Peter Mancroft Church, in Norwich, recorded in the belfry. An important artist was Maude Dewey, “champion lady whistler of the world,” recording bird songs. The Welsh Bethesda choir was also recorded. Most of the repertoire, however, was of the music hall type. [Andrews…