...but Hitler and Tojo didn't give me much of a choice. LOL.
SAAAY IT AIN'T SOO OOH OHWOWOWO
>>131502621those red label Columbia 78s had notably horrible sound quality, they're some of the worst-sounding 78s of the electric recording era
>>131502621That's actually what the song is saying if you listen to it.>I want to be with you my dear>I don't want to set the world on fire (ie. don't wanna get my ass shot off in some fucking war)
>>131503619is that true? I have a couple of 78s circa 1947 that sound alright to me
>>131503619The classical ones aren't bad, it's mainly the pop records. These things weren't shellac, they used laminated cork due to shortages caused by the war and that's why they sound so bad. On the other hand, Columbia radio transcription discs from the period did use shellac and sound way better.