Ain't that a shame: Historical Recording and Credits

Ain't that a shame: Catalogue date: 1901-12-06. Original format: Sound recording. Genre: Humorous songs; Ethnic characterizations.

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Catalogue description

Victor 1124. Matrix/Take: [Pre-matrix A-]1124/3.

Male vocal solo

Recording and performance details

Catalogue date: 1901-12-06
Original format: Sound recording
Genre: Humorous songs; Ethnic characterizations
Language: English
Location as catalogued: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania [unconfirmed]
Collection: National Jukebox
Repository: Recorded Sound Section, Library Of Congress
Record label: Victor
Catalogue number: 1124
Matrix number: [Pre-matrix A-]1124 (Matrix ID)
Take number: 3
Disc size: 7-inch
Performance type: Vocal
Catalogue subjects: Humorous songs; Vocal; Ethnic characterizations; Victor
Named contributors: Leachman, Silas F. — Vocalist; Queen, John — Lyricist; Wilson, Walter — Composer

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