She sells sea shells: Historical Recording and Credits

She sells sea shells: Catalogue date: 1909-10-28. Original format: Sound recording. Genre: Humorous songs; Musical theater.

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Catalogue description

Male vocal solo, with orchestra

Victor 16429. Matrix/Take: B-8326/1.

Recording and performance details

Catalogue date: 1909-10-28
Original format: Sound recording
Genre: Humorous songs; Musical theater
Language: English
Location as catalogued: Camden, New Jersey [unconfirmed]
Collection: National Jukebox
Repository: Recorded Sound Section, Library Of Congress
Record label: Victor
Catalogue number: 16429
Matrix number: B-8326 (Matrix ID)
Take number: 1
Disc size: 10-inch
Performance type: Vocal
Catalogue subjects: Humorous songs; Vocal; Musical theater; Victor
Named contributors: Murray, Billy — Vocalist -- Tenor Vocal; Sullivan, Terry — Lyricist; Gifford, Harry — Lyricist

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