ARC matrix 8953. How am I to know? / Fred Rich Orchestra ; Irving Kaufman

TitleSource
How am I to know? (Primary title)Plaza/ARC
Dynamite (Work title)Plaza/ARC
Unverified composer information: Parker; King
Composer information source: Plaza/ARC.
PersonnelNotes
Irving Kaufman (vocalist : tenor vocal)
Fred Rich Orchestra (Musical group)
Additional Information
  • Description: Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo
  • Category: Instrumental with vocal refrain
  • Language: English
  • Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Equivalent to Cameo matrix 4168. Cameo matrix 4268 and Pathe matrix 108952 were assigned in October 1929.
No take number visible (Broadway 1316).
Data originally compiled by the Record Research Associates through inspection of issued discs. Verified as indicated in sources. Data provided by Mainspring Press.
Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNote
8/20/1929 New York, New York [1] Unknown
8/20/1929 New York, New York 2 Master Perfect 15218 10-in.

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How am I to know? / Fred Rich Orchestra ; Irving Kaufman - Perfect 15218 - Take 2 - 8/20/1929
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8/20/1929 New York, New York 2 Master Banner 6504 10-in. Assigned Plaza/ARC control number 2462.
8/20/1929 New York, New York 2 Master Broadway 1316 10-in. Assigned NYRL control number 1413.

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How am I to know? / Fred Rich Orchestra ; Irving Kaufman - Broadway 1316 - Take 2 - 8/20/1929
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8/20/1929 New York, New York 2 Master Cameo 9320 10-in.
8/20/1929 New York, New York 2 Master Domino 4404 10-in.
8/20/1929 New York, New York 2 Master Jewel 5701 10-in. Assigned Plaza/ARC control number 2462.
8/20/1929 New York, New York 2 Master Lincoln 3347 10-in.
8/20/1929 New York, New York 2 Master Oriole 1688 10-in. Assigned Plaza/ARC control number 2462.
8/20/1929 New York, New York 2 Master Regal 8850 10-in.
8/20/1929 New York, New York 2 Master Romeo 1108 10-in.
8/20/1929 New York, New York Unknown Unknown Conqueror 7413 10-in.

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How am I to know? / Fred Rich Orchestra ; Irving Kaufman - Conqueror 7413 - Take Unknown - 8/20/1929
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8/20/1929 New York, New York Unknown Master Oriole 1697 10-in.

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "ARC matrix 8953. How am I to know? / Fred Rich Orchestra ; Irving Kaufman," accessed December 15, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/2000492015/8953-How_am_I_to_know.

ARC matrix 8953. How am I to know? / Fred Rich Orchestra ; Irving Kaufman. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 15, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/2000492015/8953-How_am_I_to_know.

"ARC matrix 8953. How am I to know? / Fred Rich Orchestra ; Irving Kaufman." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 15 December 2025.

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