At least BS-2501 did "not fade away" ;-) . I was happy to come across a big load of 78s, from a deceased collector who cared well for his records. Almost all of them in their original company sleeves. I am glad to bring them on here!
I've seen some 78s on Brunswick, made in Australia, and you can just barely make out the brand-name. As for reading anything else on the labels - FORGET IT! the print's faded away to near blank label!