This lot contains two Victor 10-inch 78 RPM records by Ray Noble and his Orchestra, with vocals by Al Bowlly on only one side of each one, so please listen carefully as I untangle the mess. Both showed up for the first two pictures, then they are shown individually, front and back, in the following order:

Victor # 24865 -- "Sonny's Little Lullaby" (vocals by Sally Schermerhorn) and "Clouds" (vocals by Al Bowlly). According to Brian Rust's "American Dance Band Discography", both sides were recorded on February 9, 1935.

Victor # 24657 -- "The Very Thought of You" (vocals by Al Bowlly) and "I'll Be Good Because of You" (vocals by Jack Plant). Although the vocalists are not named on the labels, Al Bowlly is identified in Brian Rust's "Complete Entertainment Discography" as the singer on the A side, which was recorded on April 21, 1934. Discogs, meanwhile, identifies Jack Plant as the singer on the B side, with a recording date of March 9, 1931.

The records both look to be in about VG to VG+ condition, still nice and shiny, but with a few surface scuffs and scratches and dull spots. The first one (Victor 24865) has a slightly warped or uneven surface, causing a couple of forward skips on the first few grooves of the Al Bowlly side ("Clouds"), and a rhythmic swishing on both sides. Otherwise, they play through without jumping or repeating on my Audio-Technica turntable, but with some constant light background noise, including a few scattered pops and clicks or light ticking. Because of variations in tracking ability, filtering technology and needle weights, I can offer no guarantees as to how well it will play on your equipment. Please also check the pictures for label damage, including stickers and inscriptions.

Also included are the Victor sleeves shown in the pictures, but they are torn and creased and chipped and do not add to the overall value.

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