Vintage 1948–1949 Recorded Music Catalogue Gramophone HMV Decca Columbia 🦩OT11

Original vintage Catalogue of Recorded Music 1948–1949, published by The Gramophone Company Ltd and Columbia Graphophone (Australia), documenting commercially available recordings from the immediate post-war era. This substantial reference book lists thousands of 78rpm shellac records across major labels including Columbia, His Master’s Voice (HMV), Decca, Parlophone, Odeon and Regal Zonophone, with detailed entries for composers, artists, orchestras and catalogue numbers. A fascinating piece of music industry ephemera from the final years of the gramophone era, once used by record shops, libraries and broadcasters as a master lookup guide. Well-worn and authentically used, with heavy patina, spine wear, cracking and old tape repairs, all consistent with age and original working life, making it a brilliant display or research piece for collectors of vintage music, vinyl history, DJ culture or mid-century reference material.

Dimensions:
Approx. 21 cm x 14 cm x 2.5 cm (8.3″ x 5.5″ x 1″)

⚙️ Condition:
Vintage – used. Heavy surface wear, creasing, cracking to cover, tape repairs and general ageing throughout. All pages appear present and readable. Please see photos for full condition details.

📋 Item Specifics:
• Title: Catalogue of Recorded Music
• Date: 1948–1949
• Publisher: The Gramophone Company Ltd / Columbia Graphophone (Australia)
• Country: Australia
• Format: Softcover reference book
• Subject: Music history / recording industry
• Era: Post-war / mid-century

📸 Please see all photos for full details and condition.
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