Offered here is an original UK His Master’s Voice (HMV) 78 rpm shellac record, issued by The Gramophone Co. Ltd., England, dating from the 1920s.

The recording features Maria Jeritza, one of the most important dramatic sopranos of the early 20th century, celebrated for her performances at the Vienna State Opera and the Metropolitan Opera, New York.

Repertoire:

Carl Maria von Weber – Der Freischütz

“Wie nahe mir der Schlummer” (Prayer)

German art song / operatic excerpt

“Alles pflegt schon längst der Ruh”

This is a classic red HMV label pressing with the iconic “His Master’s Voice” dog-and-gramophone design, a highly recognizable and desirable format among collectors of early vocal recordings.

Record Details

Label: His Master’s Voice (HMV), UK

Format: 78 rpm shellac record

Performer: Maria Jeritza (soprano)

Language: German

Catalogue No.: D.B. 932

Date: circa 1920s

Condition (please read carefully)

Record shows visible surface wear and fine scratches consistent with age and use

No visible cracks or breaks

Labels are intact and legible, with strong colour

Sold as-is, uncleaned, unrestored

This is a genuine historical recording, not a modern reproduction.

Important Notes

78 rpm record – NOT playable on standard LP turntables

Intended for collectors, historians, or owners of appropriate playback equipment

Due to the nature of antique shellac records, returns are not accepted for sound quality reasons

Why This Record Matters

Maria Jeritza is regarded as one of the defining operatic voices of her era.

Early HMV recordings of her work are increasingly scarce, particularly in original UK pressings, and remain highly sought after by collectors of historic opera recordings.