Victor matrix E0FB-4073. Ladna Helcia / Silver Bell Orchestra ; Bernie Witkowski
| Title | Source |
|---|---|
| Ladna Helcia (Primary title) | Disc label |
| Polka (Title descriptor) | Disc label |
| Pretty Helen (Parallel (translated) title) | Disc label |
| Authors and Composers | Notes |
| Bernie Witkowski (composer) | |
| Composer information source: Disc label. | |
| Personnel | Notes |
| Silver Bell Orchestra (Musical group) | |
| Bernie Witkowski (director) | |
| Mr. A. Bard (A & R representative) | |
| H. Kiwacz (instrumentalist : saxophone) | |
| W. Latinski (instrumentalist : trumpet) | |
| Charles Magnante (instrumentalist : accordion) | |
| E. Michaelson (instrumentalist : saxophone) | |
| E. Mroczek (instrumentalist : string bass) | |
| V. Ocharsky (instrumentalist : drums) | |
| A. Regal (instrumentalist : piano) | |
| M. Rothstein (instrumentalist : trumpet) | |
| B. Sperling (instrumentalist : saxophone) | |
| Bernie Wyte (instrumentalist : saxophone) | Alternate listing for Bernie Witkowski. Also listed in ledgers as leader. |
- Description: Instrumental ensemble, with vocal
- Instrumentation: 4 saxophones, 2 trumpets, piano, accordion, string bass, and drums
- Category: Vocal
- Marketing Genre: Polish
- Language: Polish
- Master Size: 10-in.
| Notes |
|---|
| Victor ledgers: "Union musicians used." |
| It is not confirmed whether take 1 or 1A is the issued take. |
| Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers; disc. |
| Take Date and Place | Take | Status | Label Name/Number | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13/1950 New York, New York. Studio 2 | 1 | Master | Victor 25-9226 | |
| 4/13/1950 New York, New York. Studio 2 | 1 | Master | RCA Victor 53-4508 | |
| 4/13/1950 New York, New York. Studio 2 | 1A | Unknown |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Victor matrix E0FB-4073. Ladna Helcia / Silver Bell Orchestra ; Bernie Witkowski," accessed December 12, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/300017581/E0FB-4073-Ladna_Helcia.
Victor matrix E0FB-4073. Ladna Helcia / Silver Bell Orchestra ; Bernie Witkowski. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 12, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/300017581/E0FB-4073-Ladna_Helcia.
"Victor matrix E0FB-4073. Ladna Helcia / Silver Bell Orchestra ; Bernie Witkowski." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 12 December 2025.
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