Today in Music (1908): Double-Sided Discs Introduced

September 10, 1908 Double-Sided Discs Introduced

“The Columbia Phonograph Company introduces double-sided discs (“two records at a single price”) with a blaze of publicity in dozens of national magazines for its initial 120-page catalog containing more than 700 double-faced disks. The bold move comes at a time of crisis, as Columbia’s parent company was virtually bankrupt, forcing it to draw substantial funds from its European business to stay afloat. The gambit proves a triumph, and a stunned Victor is forced to follow suit within weeks.” CP/sup> For more important days in music history, check out the Dave’s Music Database history page. Resources and Related Links: Dave’s Music Database: “History Index” CP Classic Pop Facebook group (9/10/2023). “Sept. 10, 1908…” by Steve Sullivan First posted 9/15/2023.