Collection of early rock and roll 78 RPM records, 1948-1953
Scope and Contents
The 78 RPM records in this collection are of unknown provenance and were selected for addition to the Archives for their rarity. They highlight early hits in rock and roll music, such as "Sixty Minute Man" by the Dominoes and "Rocket 88" by Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats, both of which are considered contenders for the first rock and roll record ever recorded. Each record has a four-digit number attached. These are catalog numbers, which were used both to track sales through distributors and for in-house accounting.
Dates
- Creation: 1948-1953
Creator
- Dominoes (Musical group : U.S.) (Organization)
- Harris, Wynonie, 1915-1969 (Person)
- Brenston, Jackie, 1930-1979 (Person)
- Brown, Roy, 1925-1981 (Person)
- Thornton, Big Mama (Person)
- Delta Cats (Musical Group) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is restricted due to material fragility. Access requires permission from the Berklee Archives Associate Director.
Extent
5 sound_discs (5 78 RPM discs)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Collection of five early rock and roll 78 rpm records, highlighting the early years of rock and roll and R&B music in the United States.
Arrangement
The 78s in this collection are arranged chronologically.
- Title
- Collection of early rock and roll 78 RPM records, 1948-1953
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Amanda Axel
- Date
- 2017/04/03
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Berklee Archives Repository
Berklee College of Music
1140 Boylston St
Boston MA 02215 USA
617-747-8001
archives@berklee.edu