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The set was issued first in a 78 album with a Alex Steinweiss cover (above), and then in one of Columbia’s first 10-inch classical LPs in 1948, with the generic “tombstone” cover at top.
A Classical Discography does not list a location for the recording. The quality was somewhat boxy; I have ameliorated this a bit.
These were Jonas’ first records; my two posts comprise three of the six LPs she produced during her lifetime. She died in 1959.
LINK (April 2025 remastering in ambient stereo)
A Classical Discography does not list a location for the recording. The quality was somewhat boxy; I have ameliorated this a bit.
These were Jonas’ first records; my two posts comprise three of the six LPs she produced during her lifetime. She died in 1959.
LINK (April 2025 remastering in ambient stereo)
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| 1948 Musical America ad (click to enlarge) |
13 comments:
The 78s are always prettier than the 10"ers... :(
True enough - the companies used these generic designs to get product into the market quickly following the introduction of LP. (That said, there are plenty of standard 78 album covers - particularly for classical sets.)
Was Steinweiss still around at this point? I'm surprised he allowed that. I don't know the exact timeline of the changes, but it seems like the plain tombstones were followed with some little doodles overprinted in the corner, then later with color stickers applied, then eventually, full color covers. I guess they were hedging their bets.
I think that is probably the sequence of events, but it's muddled for me by the fact that some LPs have more than one cover, so I am never entirely sure what came first. The tombstones, drawings and sticker covers all used generic designs.
Many thanks for sharing this new post with Maryla Jones !! A special musician indeed.
Yet another great discovery (for me). What a masterful, sensitive artist! Thanks so much for making this - and the mazurkas - available.
centuri and Peter - A pleasure!
I second Peter above - such fine fine playing
Jols
Lovely record, Buster, very sensitive piano playing, beautiful Chopin. About those generic covers, they were used by Columbia to put on the new 33 rpm market recordings that were originaly made in the 78 era. Since early in the 40s Columbia starts to made their masters on 16"/33 rpm acetates, that were very quiet, they could easily transfer the previous issued material in the new format.
thank you Buster for opening these rare doors!
Dear Buster Maryla Jonas was first and foremost a poet of the instrument. Her sad existence never diminsihed her huge musical talent. What expression and musicality.Thanks for sharing this treasure.
Hiram
Thanks so much for introducing me to this artist Buster
Hi Phillip - A pleasure!
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