HOAGY CARMICHAEL Star Dust / Hong Kong Blues 78 RPM Decca 23797 Piano Vocal VG-
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HOAGY CARMICHAEL STAR DUST / HONG KONG BLUES 78 RPM Decca 23797 Personality Piano Solo

78 RPM Record: Hoagy Carmichael - Piano and Vocal

🎶 Item Details

  • Artist: Hoagy Carmichael (At The Piano)

    • Accompaniement: Vocal with Rhythm Accompaniment (Vocal and Whistling on B-Side)

  • Record Label: Decca ("Personality Series" - Black/Gold Label)

  • Catalog Number: 23797

  • Matrix / Take Number (if visible): DLA 2984 (A-Side: Hong Kong Blues) / DLA 2982 (B-Side: Star Dust)

  • Songs:

    • A-Side: Hong Kong Blues (Hoagy Carmichael)

    • B-Side: Star Dust (Hoagy Carmichael-Mitchell Parish)

  • Approx. Year: 1946

  • Genre: Traditional Pop / Jazz Vocal / American Songbook

✨ Artist Spotlight

Hoagy Carmichael was one of the greatest composers in American history, and his self-performed recording of "Star Dust" is a crucial historical artifact, capturing the tune as intended by its creator. This Decca disc, from his "Personality Series," is highly desirable for collectors of American Songbook composers.

💿 Condition & Disclosure

Record Grade (Visual): VG- (Very Good Minus)

Feature Description Notes The shellac is glossy with light surface scuffs and scattered minor superficial scratches across both sides. The label on the A-side shows slight damage/fraying near the spindle hole. Labels The Decca black and gold labels are clean and fully legible. CRITICAL FLAW No chips or cracks are visible on the edge.

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