Step back in time with this original Emerson Record featuring "A Perfect Day," a classic Baritone Solo with Orchestral Accompaniment. This vintage 78 RPM shellac single, catalog number 689, captures the essence of early 20th-century vocal recordings. The label's iconic design, showcasing the Statue of Liberty and a bustling harbor, evokes the era's spirit and Emerson's American roots, making it a distinctive piece for collectors of historical recordings.
This single is a fascinating example of early phonograph technology, produced under U.S. Patent No. 1,206,682, associated with Victor H. Emerson's innovations in disc record manufacturing from 1916. Such details are highly valued by collectors seeking authentic pressings from the formative years of recorded music. As a 10-inch shellac record, it represents the standard format for popular music of its time, offering a glimpse into the soundscape of the 1910s. This collectible item is ideal for enthusiasts of antique records, historical vocal performances, and early American labels.