Plaza matrix 6867. Half a moon (Is better than no moon) / House band [Plaza/ARC] ; Irving Kaufman

TitleSource
Half a moon (Is better than no moon) (Primary title)Plaza/ARC
Fox trot (Title descriptor)Plaza/ARC
Half a moon (Alternate title)Plaza/ARC (Regal, Oriole)
Parenthetical phrase omitted (Regal 8185) (Alternate title)Plaza/ARC
Honeymoon Lane (Work title)Plaza/ARC
Unverified composer information: Reynolds; Dowling; Hanley
Composer information source: Plaza/ARC.
PersonnelNotes
House band [Plaza/ARC] (Musical group)
Irving Kaufman (vocalist : tenor vocal)
Additional Information
  • Description: Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo
  • Category: Instrumental with vocal refrain
  • Language: English
  • Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Data originally compiled by the Record Research Associates through inspection of issued discs. Verified as indicated in sources. Data provided by Mainspring Press.
Source(s): Inspection by Record Research Group and Bryant/Record Research Group (General source data); Disc label (Performers); Company file (Recording date source).
Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNote
approximately 10/8/1926 New York, New York. Independent Recording Laboratories [16th St.] [1] Unknown
approximately 10/8/1926 New York, New York. Independent Recording Laboratories [16th St.] 2 Master Banner 1867 10-in.
approximately 10/8/1926 New York, New York. Independent Recording Laboratories [16th St.] 2 Master Domino 3842 10-in.
approximately 10/8/1926 New York, New York. Independent Recording Laboratories [16th St.] 2 Master Regal 8185 10-in.
approximately 10/8/1926 New York, New York. Independent Recording Laboratories [16th St.] 3 Master Oriole 781 10-in. Assigned Plaza/ARC control number 587.
approximately 10/8/1926 New York, New York. Independent Recording Laboratories [16th St.] Unknown Master National Music Lovers 1185 10-in.

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Plaza matrix 6867. Half a moon (Is better than no moon) / House band [Plaza/ARC] ; Irving Kaufman," accessed December 12, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/2000489930/6867-Half_a_moon_Is_better_than_no_moon.

Plaza matrix 6867. Half a moon (Is better than no moon) / House band [Plaza/ARC] ; Irving Kaufman. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 12, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/2000489930/6867-Half_a_moon_Is_better_than_no_moon.

"Plaza matrix 6867. Half a moon (Is better than no moon) / House band [Plaza/ARC] ; Irving Kaufman." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 12 December 2025.

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