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Re: [ARSCLIST] Question on matrix take numbers
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From: "Larry Friedman" <disquod@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> While we're on the subject, was the 'W' an indication
> of 12", while the 'C' of 10"?
>
No! The "W" (which is included on UK labels but not on North American
ones other than some reissues) is an indication that the disc was
electrically recorded using a system patented by Western Electric in
the US...to whom royalties were paid. The "C" indicates a slightly
later electric system was used, for which Columbia (presumably EMI?)
owned the patents and no royalties were due.
Steven C. Barr