Oriental Phonograph Co. History & Discography.pdf

Research Background

In recent years, interest in sound materials has increased in various fields of research. However, the overall picture of SP records released in Japan is not clear. At the same time, there has been no significant progress in record history research. To provide sound materials for various research, it is clear that the foundation of data is lacking.

Research Purpose

The purpose of this research is to investigate the history of Oriental Phonograph Company (Orient Records) and create a discography. The research aims to achieve the following three points:

1. To compile a history of Oriental Phonograph Company from its founding to its merger with Japan Phonograph Company.
2. To create a discography of Orient Records, including regular and copied records.
3. To analyze the components of SP records, including those produced by Orient Records, and trace the technical production process.

Research Method

1. History of Oriental Phonograph Company

To compile the history of Oriental Phonograph Company, the researcher collected information from various sources, including newspapers, magazines, and company records. The researcher also analyzed the company's records, including its catalog, monthly reports, and advertisements.

2. Discography of Orient Records

The researcher created a discography of Orient Records, including regular and copied records. The discography includes information on the release date, title, and artist of each record.

3. Analysis of SP Record Components

The researcher analyzed the components of SP records, including those produced by Orient Records. The analysis involved X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF) of the material of the 78 rpm records. The researcher found that the components of SP records varied depending on the manufacturer and the production period.

Research Results

1. History of Oriental Phonograph Company

The researcher compiled a history of Oriental Phonograph Company from its founding to its merger with Japan Phonograph Company. The history includes information on the company's founding, its early years, and its merger with Japan Phonograph Company.

2. Discography of Orient Records

The researcher created a discography of Orient Records, including regular and copied records. The discography includes information on the release date, title, and artist of each record.

3. Analysis of SP Record Components

The researcher analyzed the components of SP records, including those produced by Orient Records. The analysis involved XRF of the material of the 78 rpm records. The researcher found that the components of SP records varied depending on the manufacturer and the production period.

Key Findings

1. The history of Oriental Phonograph Company is complex and has been unclear for a long time. The researcher found that the company was founded in 1900 and was involved in the production of SP records.

2. The discography of Orient Records includes information on the release date, title, and artist of each record. The researcher found that the discography includes regular and copied records.

3. The analysis of SP record components involved XRF of the material of the 78 rpm records. The researcher found that the components of SP records varied depending on the manufacturer and the production period.

Future Research Directions

1. The researcher suggests that further research is needed to clarify the history of Oriental Phonograph Company and its role in the production of SP records.

2. The researcher suggests that further research is needed to create a comprehensive discography of Orient Records.

3. The researcher suggests that further research is needed to analyze the components of SP records and their relationship to the production process.

Conclusion

The researcher concludes that the history of Oriental Phonograph Company and its role in the production of SP records is complex and has been unclear for a long time. The researcher also concludes that the discography of Orient Records is an important resource for understanding the history of SP records. Finally, the researcher concludes that further research is needed to analyze the components of SP records and their relationship to the production process.