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Cambodian Khmer Recording – Odeon 157.533

♫ Historical recording from Pnom Penh, circa 1929 ♫

A French-manufactured 78 rpm record preserving Khmer-language repertoire recorded in Cambodia during the French Indochina period.

◆ Details

Artist: Khmer performer or ensemble named on the original labels

Title: Khmer titles printed on the original labels

Label: Odeon

Catalogue number: 157.533

Matrices: Tub 291 / Tub 292

Format: 25 cm shellac, 78 rpm, double-sided

Country: Cambodia, then part of French Indochina

Recorded: Pnom Penh, circa 1929

Manufactured: France

Distributor: INDO CHINE FILMS & CINEMAS DISTRIBUTEURS

Language: Khmer

Genre: Cambodian traditional music

Historical context: French Protectorate of Cambodia / French Indochina

♫ Tracklist

• Side A: Khmer title as printed on the label – matrix Tub 291
• Side B: Khmer title as printed on the label – matrix Tub 292

An early commercial recording of Cambodian repertoire, made in Pnom Penh during Odeon’s late-1920s recording activity in Southeast Asia. The record documents the circulation of Khmer music through a European recording company and an Indochinese distribution network.

◆ Personnel

• Khmer performer or ensemble – name printed in Khmer script on both labels

No reliable contemporary catalogue transliteration has been located for Odeon 157.533. The neighbouring Odeon issue 157.534, matrices Tub 293–294, is associated with the Cambodian performer Mr. Salat, but the available evidence does not establish that he also performs on this record. No speculative attribution has therefore been added.

◇ Technical details

Speed: 78 rpm

Record size: 25 cm / 10 inches

Material: Shellac

Configuration: Double-sided

Side A matrix: Tub 291

Side B matrix: Tub 292

Catalogue number: 157.533 A / 157.533 B

Company: ODEON

Distributor: INDO CHINE FILMS & CINEMAS DISTRIBUTEURS

Recorded: Pnom Penh, Cambodia

Manufactured: FABRIQUÉ EN FRANCE

◆ Condition

Record condition: EX− — Ultra-slight surface marks. Plays very well.

The extremely light surface marks have been taken into account in the EX− grade. Playback remains very satisfying for a historical shellac record of this period.

◆ Buy with confidence

• Carefully inspected, play-graded and accurately described
• Catalogue and matrix numbers checked directly against the original labels
• Historical Khmer recording made in Pnom Penh during the French Indochina period
• Carefully handled and securely packed with particular attention to fragile shellac

◇ Shipping

• Secure and robust packaging specifically suitable for fragile shellac records.
• Combined shipping available for multiple purchases.
• Airmail priority, insured, and tracking number provided.

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