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| 22nd Oct 2013, 6:34 PM | #1 REPORT | |
 | Jock_Girl A girl who looks good in vinyl Member since Dec 2012 1544 Points Moderator | I'm a bit curious as to how accurate using the matrix number is dating MGM UK 78s. From about 1949 on, they seem to be in the for of xx-x-xxxx as in 49-S-1234, with the first bit being real close to the year of issue. However if you look at: MGM 10401 USA and MGM 269 UK The US release says 1949, but the UK says 1950, even though the matrix number is 1949. So, it looks like the matrix number MAY get you close to the date, but further research is always needed. Look at MGM 553 UK This is from 1952, but has 1949 and 1950 numbers! |
| 22nd Oct 2013, 10:33 PM | #2 REPORT | |
 | scrough No picture 'cos I'm not into 45rpm :( Member since Jan 2013 3469 Points Moderator | The matrix (as opposed to the catalogue number) relates to the recording date? |
| 22nd Oct 2013, 11:35 PM | #3 REPORT | |
| davie gordon Member since Dec 2012 6058 Points Moderator | "The matrix (as opposed to the catalogue number) relates to the recording date?" Yes, normally assigned soon after the recording session - it's not always a reliable indication of the release year, e.g. tracks recorded in December are usually issued in the following year. When you're dealing with UK issues that show US matrix numbers it's even less reliable... the best way to estimate the year of release is to check adjacent catalogue numbers .. you won't go too far wrong that way. Edited by davie gordon on 22nd Oct 2013, 11:38 PM |
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