Velvet Tone
Velvet Tone Records was an American record label that was founded by Columbia Records in 1925 and closed in 1932. Tone featured material identical to that of Columbia's two other low price labels, Harmony Records and Diva Records (and after Diva was discontinued, Clarion Records).
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Velvet Tone
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- Velvet Tone Records
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- 1925
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- United States
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• Name — Velvet Tone Records • Parent — Columbia Records • Founded — 1925 • Defunct — 1932 • Genre — Jazz • Country — U.S.
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• In Frank Capra's 1946 film, It's a Wonderful Life, Mary can be seen playing a record with a "Velvet Tone" label on the phonograph. A close examination reveals that it is "Buffalo Gals" performed by "Arthur Black and His Orchestra". However, the label's design is inconsistent with actual Velvet Tone labels. The prop record is a nod towards the film's assistant director, Arthur Black.
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1925
Velvet Tone established.
1925
Velvet Tone is recorded from 1925.
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