Recordings that can be meaningfully grouped together may be presented as Featured Collections on this website.
Discover 59 recordings from Aderet Records founded by Cantor David Werdyger in 1950. Explore historic Jewish music recordings that preserve the voices, traditions, and musical heritage of the Jewish community during the mid-20th century.
Discover vintage recordings featured in the video game, BioShock. Explore songs and performances that contribute to the game’s distinctive atmosphere while offering a glimpse into the popular music and culture of the early-to-mid 20th century.
Discover vintage artists and recordings that celebrate Black History Music. Explore historic performances spanning genres and eras, highlighting influential voices and musicians whose artistry helped shape American music and the history of recorded sound.
Discover 5 recordings from Busy Bee Records , founded by Sherwin Bisbee in 1904. Explore these rare early recordings and experience a glimpse into the sounds, performers, and recording culture of the early 20th century.
Over 260 Cantorial voices, representing the full range of Jewish liturgical music, in one location. Thousands of playable digitized tracks provide an accessible resource for today’s Cantorial students and historic scholars.
Discover more than 50 Songs of Chanukah Collection originally produced on 78rpm records, LPs, cassettes, and CDs. Explore historic songs, prayers, and performances that celebrate the traditions, music, and spirit of Chanukah across generations.
Discover 4 albums from the Children's Village of Israel founded by Rabbi Weingarten in 1994. Explore recordings that reflect the organization’s mission, community, and connection to Jewish culture, music, and heritage.
Discover 30 LP albums from Collector's Guild , founded by Benedict Stambler and his wife, Helen Stambler Latner, in 1959. Explore this collection of recordings and experience the music preserved by this pioneering record label.
Discover Early Comic Performers from 1900 to 1930 whose humor entertained audiences through vaudeville, theater, radio, and early recordings. Explore comedic voices, characters, and performances that capture the changing sounds of popular entertainment during this era.
Discover the Early Influences of Rock 'N' Roll, explore the artists, sounds, and musical styles that influenced the development of this groundbreaking genre and shaped the future of popular music.
Discover 8 historical Easter Recordings featuring songs, performances, and voices that capture the traditions and spirit of the holiday. Explore recordings that offer a glimpse into how Easter was celebrated and experienced through early recorded sound.
Discover a collection of Edison recordings donated to FAU Libraries by Cleveland mega-collector Jack Saul in 2009. Explore these historic recordings and experience the sounds of early 20th-century music, entertainment, and recorded sound.
Discover recordings featured in the video game Fallout 4 together vintage songs and performances that create its distinctive retro-futuristic atmosphere. Explore the music that helps transport players into the game’s post-apocalyptic world.
Discover 34 LP albums from Famous Records , founded by Saul Karp following a dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Moshe Koussevitsky. Explore recordings that preserve the rich musical traditions and performances represented by this historic label.
Discover more than 20 female singers from the Female Singers of the 1920s - 30s representing voices from the United States and abroad. Explore recordings that showcase the diverse styles, talents, and musical contributions of women during this transformative era of recorded sound.
Discover more than 13 vintage recordings about Florida and places throughout the state. Explore historic voices, songs, stories, and performances that capture Florida’s people, communities, culture, and changing landscape through recorded sound.
Discover 7 recordings from Grenadilla, a label established by Richard Gilbert in 1972. Explore modern classical music and performances that showcase the creativity, artistry, and distinctive sounds of contemporary classical composers and musicians.
The Musicians of the Harlem Renaissance contains a selection of over 35 musicians whose recordings capture the vibrant sounds and cultural legacy of the Harlem Renaissance, originally produced on 78rpm records, LPs, cassettes, and CDs.
Discover more than 40 High Holy Days recordings originally produced on 78rpm records, LPs, cassettes, and CDs. Explore historic prayers, songs, and performances that capture the traditions, voices, and spirit of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Discover more than 180 recordings featuring Hispanic / Latin American Recordings Explore a diverse selection of historic recordings that reflect the rich musical traditions, cultures, and heritage of Latin America and Spanish-speaking communities.
Discover 39 Hit of the Week, produced on innovative cardboard resin discs from 1930 to 1932. Explore this unique format and the music it preserved, offering a fascinating glimpse into early recording technology and popular music.
Discover 6 albums produced during the 1940s and 1950s by Harry Coopersmith, music director for the Jewish Education Committee. Explore recordings that preserve Jewish music, education, and cultural traditions from the mid-20th century.
Discover 13 albums from KTAV Records, which began producing recordings for Jewish children in 1948. Explore songs, stories, and performances created to entertain, educate, and introduce young listeners to Jewish culture and traditions.
Discover musicians and recordings featured during LGBTQ history. Explore artists whose voices, performances, and careers reflect diverse experiences and contributions to the history of American music and recorded sound.
Discover 31 recordings from Little Wonder, a U.S. record label known for producing one-sided records from 1914 to 1923. Explore these unique recordings and experience a fascinating chapter in the history of early sound recording.
Discover 117 albums from Musique Internationale, founded by Barry Serota in 1969. Explore recordings representing musical traditions from around the world and experience the diverse sounds, artists, and cultures preserved within this unique collection.
Opera Musicians Through Time discover more than 50 opera musicians and stars from the early 1900s. Explore historic recordings featuring celebrated voices and performers who helped shape opera and vocal music during the early era of recorded sound.
Discover 43 recordings for your Passover Seder from our Passover Collection has Explore historic songs, prayers, stories, and performances that capture the traditions and spirit of Passover while offering a unique connection to Jewish culture and heritage.
Patriotic Voices on Shellac has more than 10 artists, bands, speeches, and other recordings that capture the sounds of patriotism on shellac. Explore historic voices and performances that reflect American history, culture, and national pride through the era of early recorded sound.
Piano Rolls, a Frustrated Musicians Dream has more than 15 piano rolls that bring early 20th-century music to life. Explore recordings that showcase popular songs, ragtime, jazz, and other musical styles, offering a unique glimpse into the history of mechanical music and piano performance.
Discover 10+ Pioneering Bands of the 1920 featuring ensembles that helped shape early popular music, jazz, dance bands, and recorded sound. Explore performances that capture the energy, innovation, and evolving musical styles of a transformative decade
Discover 15+ Pioneers of Country music whose recordings helped shape the genre in its early years. Explore performances by influential artists who brought traditional songs, storytelling, and distinctive musical styles to audiences through early sound recordings.
Discover Popular Vocalists of the 1920s - 1930s whose voices became part of the golden age of recorded music. Explore recordings by influential singers who brought jazz, pop, traditional songs, and other musical styles to audiences of their era.
Purim Collection has more than 25 recordings to add music, laughter, and tradition to your Purim celebrations. Explore historic songs, stories, readings, and performances that capture the spirit of Purim and offer a unique connection to Jewish culture and heritage.
The Russian recordings collection features over 260 recordings released between 1901 and 1945. Comprised of recordings made by Russian, Soviet, and international labels, this collection serves as a tool for those researching music and history.
Discover Vintage Songs Made Spooky by their use in horror movies and popular culture. Explore more than 15 recordings whose haunting melodies, unusual lyrics, and nostalgic sounds have taken on a darker meaning through their appearances on screen.
Early 20th-century sports legends weren’t just athletes—they made history on record. Explore rare 78rpm recordings, from iconic performances to playful, sports-themed novelty tunes.
Discover The Stars and Voices of Yiddish Theater Explore historic recordings by performers and composers who shaped the vibrant Yiddish theater tradition and contributed to its rich musical legacy during the early 20th century.
The SuperStorm Sandy Restoration Project processed sound and image files for over 700 damaged children’s recordings that were donated by Peter Muldavin (Kiddie Rekord King).
Discover Timeless Love Songs of the 1920s featuring romantic recordings that capture the sounds, sentiments, and musical styles of the decade. Explore these enduring songs and the voices that brought them to life through early recorded sound.
Vintage Childrens' Recordings from the 20th century were donated to FAU Libraries by Cleveland mega-collector, Jack Saul in 2009.
Vintage Christmas & Holiday Music This collection features over 60 Vintage Christmas & Holiday recordings, across our Judaic, Jazz and Vintage collection for you to enjoy.
Vistas of Israel was a radio program produced by the Western Hemisphere Service of the Voice of Israel during the 1960s and 1970s. There are 160 recordings in this online collection.
V- Disc was a morale- boosting initiative involving the production of several series of recordings during the World War II era by special arrangement between the United States government and various private U.S. record companies. There are 20 recordings in this online collection.
Vogue Picture Records, produced by Sav-Way Industries in Detroit during 1946-1947, feature artists' original illustrations embedded in the transparent vinyl on both sides of a 78 rpm record. There are 58 picture record songs in this collection.
Songs of the Second World War, The Second World War changed the course of history in many ways. One of the things that changed was music…what it sounded like, how we listened to it and how intimately it touched our lives. There are 65 recordings in this collection.
Yiddish Theater Comedy is a collection of 14 CDs produced by the Judaica Sound Archives at FAU Libraries in 2010 from 156 original vintage 78 rpm recordings (1901 and 1922).
