Description
A vintage His Master’s Voice 78 rpm shellac record featuring Joe Loss and His Orchestra performing Skyliner and Gotta Be This or That. Both sides are labelled as quick-steps, with Elizabeth Batey credited as vocalist on Gotta Be This or That.
Made in England by The Gramophone Co. Ltd., this record carries catalogue number B.D.5914. Its red-and-gold HMV labels feature the familiar dog-and-gramophone trademark.
- Skyliner – credited to Barnet, arranged by Billy Moore, Junr.; label matrix OEA.10787
- Gotta Be This or That – credited to Skylar; vocalist Elizabeth Batey; label matrix OEA.10786
- Artist: Joe Loss and His Orchestra
- Label: His Master’s Voice
- Speed: 78 rpm
Music for the dance floor
This pairing brings together two quick-steps from Joe Loss’s dance-orchestra repertoire. The instrumental billing of Skyliner contrasts with the vocal credit on Gotta Be This or That, making the record an appealing snapshot of the dance-band tradition. An interesting addition to a collection of vintage ballroom music or HMV shellac records.
Condition
Every record has a story, and this pre-loved copy is ready for its next chapter. It has been play-tested and plays beautifully. Please take a close look at all photographs to assess its condition for your satisfaction before purchasing.
78 rpm Shellac – Joe Loss and His Orchestra – Skyliner / Gotta Be This or That (HMV BD5914)
£7.50
Description
A vintage His Master’s Voice 78 rpm shellac record featuring Joe Loss and His Orchestra performing Skyliner and Gotta Be This or That. Both sides are labelled as quick-steps, with Elizabeth Batey credited as vocalist on Gotta Be This or That.
Made in England by The Gramophone Co. Ltd., this record carries catalogue number B.D.5914. Its red-and-gold HMV labels feature the familiar dog-and-gramophone trademark.
- Skyliner – credited to Barnet, arranged by Billy Moore, Junr.; label matrix OEA.10787
- Gotta Be This or That – credited to Skylar; vocalist Elizabeth Batey; label matrix OEA.10786
- Artist: Joe Loss and His Orchestra
- Label: His Master’s Voice
- Speed: 78 rpm
Music for the dance floor
This pairing brings together two quick-steps from Joe Loss’s dance-orchestra repertoire. The instrumental billing of Skyliner contrasts with the vocal credit on Gotta Be This or That, making the record an appealing snapshot of the dance-band tradition. An interesting addition to a collection of vintage ballroom music or HMV shellac records.
Condition
Every record has a story, and this pre-loved copy is ready for its next chapter. It has been play-tested and plays beautifully. Please take a close look at all photographs to assess its condition for your satisfaction before purchasing.