Pseudonyms on Obscure Labels

Pseudonyms on Obscure Labels

This is an issue that has fascinated collectors forever. Long time LP collectors often come across obscure labels that were once sold by alternative methods, such as in department stores, supermarkets, or through subscription etc. For contractural and other reasons, the real name of the orchestras and conductors were often changed to almost funny names, caricatures with intent. Even larger "second-labels" such as Everest did this kind of thing.

These LPs were also notable for their covert "art". Many are so campy that they are great! I like the one pictured.

The ReDiscovery Label
While researching the violinist Janine Andrade I came across this small "label" that sells CD-R's at reasonable price (one man's work of love). It has put out a huge series of worthwhile perfromances (some of which I have) and identified the real musicians. That's a real service to collectors!

Here is the Discovery Catalogue (Musical Mysteries series). Please note the "thumbs up, thumbs down" icons contain reviews that offer much more information. Here's a review of the pictured Can Can in Stereo album. The orchestra were certainly not "The French Orchestra" and the conductor not "Suzanne Auber". The real performers were the Hamburg Radio Orchestra directed by Hans-Jurgen Walther.

Make sure you play the ReDiscovery Gallery (wonderful LP covers).