When the How the West Was Won soundtrack album was reissued in Spain in 1972, the packaging was different than that in most other countries…
The Glenn Miller Story – Soundtrack (Brazil)
The cover of the Brazilian Glenn Miller Story soundtrack album carries the same Stewart-Allyson photos used on most of the releases around the world. The background of the jacket itself is a very colorful one, making it a unique addition to any collection…
The Glenn Miller Story – Soundtrack (Spain)
Eight songs from the soundtrack of the film were issued in Spain on two 7-inch, 45 RPM EP’s. Columbia CGE 60.024 The first track on the a-side is Little Brown Jug and on the b-side is Moonlight Serenade. Columbia CGE 60.025 The a-side songs are In the Mood and String of Pearls. On the b-side…
The Jack Benny Show – New Sources
Two new sources for The Jack Benny Show have recently become available. Both are in the .mp3 format. The first, The Best of Jack Benny, contains 763 shows and was issued by Historical Media. The second, The Jack Benny Show Anthology, issued by ADV Plans, includes an incredible 869 programs. Jimmy Stewart was a guest…
Dorothy Lamour Hosts The Sealtest Variety Theater
All 41 of the known Sealtest Variety Theater programs are included on this ,mp3 disc issued by Historical Media. Jimmy Stewart was the guest star on the show broadcast on May 26, 1949, which is included on this set. The show was directed by Glenhall Taylor. Hal Gibney was the announcer and Frank Nelson served…
How the West Was Won – Soundtrack – UK
The How the West Was Won soundtrack album was issued twice in the UK. The original album was released in 1962 on MGM (MGM-CS-6061). The reissue, while still on MGM (2353029), had a completely different cover and label design. …
Ziegfeld Girl – Soundtrack CD
This is one of three Stewart films, along with The Glenn Miller Story and Rose Marie, which were issued as part of a series of 100 soundtracks released by Spain’s Vintage Music. This one is number 060 in the series. The CD was issued in a cardboard holder, made to look like a miniature album…
The Magic of Lassie Radio Spots
Just came into possession of the 7-inch, 45 RPM record containing four radio spots for The Magic of Lassie, the 1978 film starring Jimmy Stewart, Mickey Rooney, Pernell Roberts, Stephanie Zimbalist, Michael Sharrett, Alice Faye and many others. The three 30-second spots all mention Stewart by name, but his voice is not heard on any…
The Glenn Miller Story – Soundtrack – Some UK Releases
The soundtrack was originally issued in the UK as it was in the U.S., as a 10-inch album (Brunswick LA 8647). Many UK issues look similar to their U.S. counterparts, but some are quite different. The album was later reissued on the Ace of Hearts label (AH 12). In 1985, the album was reissued once…
Love Theme from The Glenn Miller Story – Victor Young & Wally Stott
The U.S. releases of this song by both artists were chronicled in the blog “The Glenn Miller Story – Part 2. Since then we have uncovered the fact that records by them were also issued in other countries. We have located 10-inch 78 RPM discs from both England – and New Zealand for Victor Young…