A little bit of 78rpm history, budget labels and music hall stars.

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Big thank you to Neil Guthrie for the donation of some of these family records. They belonged to Martha and Geordie Hardie. Lonnie Donegan- Betty, Betty, Betty, Tom Foy- Lizzie, Mimosa 5in record- My Kid, Jutkika Roy- Hindustani song, David McCallum- Scottish melodies, Callendar Cable Works Band- Swallows Serenade, Miss Lydia Russell You're driving me crazy, Bobby Comber- Peg leg Jack, Buddy Prince- Little pal, Florrie Ford- Ta ta be lucky and lets pretend we're having fun. Bing Crosby- Beautiful dreamer.

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