Vocalion 78 RPM Record - The Mikado (Aeolian Symphony Dance)
The Aeolian Company • Vocalion Records
Toy Category
Antique Phonograph Record and Ephemera
Year Released
1921
Condition
Good - Shows expected surface wear, minor scratches, and dust consistent with age and acoustic-era shellac records.
Estimated Market Value
$10 - $25
Description
A vintage 10-inch shellac 78 RPM record by Vocalion (Catalog No. A 14415) featuring 'The Mikado (Aeolian Symphony Dance)', arranged by Adrian Schubert and played by Yerkes's S.S. Flotilla Orchestra. It is housed inside an antique printed paper record sleeve or bag from the Victor Talking Machine Company.
Market Value
Estimated Market Value
$10 - $25
Auction Estimate
$5 - $15
Toy Identity
Edition Details
First Edition, United States
Model Number
A 14415
Toy Type
10-inch shellac 78 RPM acoustic record with paper inner sleeve
Toy Condition
Good - Shows expected surface wear, minor scratches, and dust consistent with age and acoustic-era shellac records.
Packaging Condition
Poor - The vintage Victor paper sleeve/bag is heavily torn, brittle, and split at the top, showing significant age-related deterioration.
Rarity & Significance
Moderate rarity for 1920s dance orchestra recordings, highly valued for historical ephemera and early recorded music history rather than massive monetary value.
Special Features
Includes a vintage period advertising inner sleeve featuring information for Victor Tungs-tone Stylus.
Notable Variations
Standard US release with 75c US and 85c Canada pricing printed on the label.