Victor matrix B-2869. Nigger loves his 'possum / Collins and Harlan
| Title | Source |
|---|---|
| Nigger loves his 'possum (Primary title) | Disc label |
| Deed he do, do, do (Subtitle) | Victor ledgers |
| Authors and Composers | Notes |
| Paul Dresser (composer) | |
| Composer information source: Disc label. | |
| Personnel | Notes |
| Collins and Harlan (Vocal group) | |
| Arthur Collins (vocalist : baritone vocal) | |
| Byron G. Harlan (vocalist : tenor vocal) | |
| Rosario Bourdon (conductor) | Takes 5-7. |
Additional Information
- Description: Male vocal duet, with orchestra
- Category: Vocal
- Language: English
- Master Size: 10-in.
| Notes |
|---|
| EDVR vol. 2 shows take 1 as issued as 4560 and 17256, both believed now to be an error. |
| The Discography of American Historical Recordings aims to comprehensively document the history of early commercial sound recordings. Objectionable and racist content does not reflect the values of the University or its staff. Further information is available here. |
| Source(s): Allan Sutton blog (take place); Rigler-Deutsch Index; Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers; disc. |
| Take Date and Place | Take | Status | Label Name/Number | Note | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/1905 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 1 | Destroy | ||||
| 11/7/1905 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 2 | Destroy | ||||
| 11/7/1905 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 3 | Unknown | "Camden" | |||
| 11/7/1905 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 4 | Master | Victor 4560 | |||
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| 11/7/1905 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 4 | Master | Victor 17256 | |||
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| 1/27/1922 Camden, New Jersey | 5 | Master | Victor 17256 | |||
| 1/27/1922 Camden, New Jersey | 6 | Destroy | ||||
| 1/27/1922 Camden, New Jersey | 7 | Destroy | ||||
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Victor matrix B-2869. Nigger loves his 'possum / Collins and Harlan," accessed December 11, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/200004349/B-2869-Nigger_loves_his_possum.
Victor matrix B-2869. Nigger loves his 'possum / Collins and Harlan. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 11, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/200004349/B-2869-Nigger_loves_his_possum.
"Victor matrix B-2869. Nigger loves his 'possum / Collins and Harlan." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 11 December 2025.
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