This is the very rare Brunswick version of
the American Decca "Cast Album" of songs from the film, recorded
at the Decca studios. This is the same as the Amercican version,
with the main difference being that the record numbers are
different.
The album of songs from The Wizard of Oz was the
first of Decca's original movie "cast albums". Although
these songs were done
at the Decca studios, and differ immensely from those heard in
the film, this album was nonetheless very popular and lucrative
for Decca. The company would re-release the "album" in
various formats over the years.
CLICK HERE to see the American
78 version. CLICK HERE to see the 1951
10" version. CLICK HERE to see the
1951 45rpm version. CLICK HERE to see the 1953
7" 45rpm version. CLICK HERE to see
the 1956 12" 33 1/3 version. . CLICK HERE to see the
1970's picture disc.
All images on this page from the collection of Eric
Hemphill.
TRACK
LISTING Note:
Only "Over The Rainbow" and "The Jitterbug" are
Garland vocals.
The "vocal trio" who accompany Judy on "The Jitterbug"
are none other than Harold Arlen as The Scarecrow
with
Bud Lyon
as The Tin Man, & Garney Bell as The Lion.
The remaining songs are performed by the
Ken Darby Singers.
Song
Title
Date
Recorded
Master
#
Record
#
Over
The Rainbow
07-28-1939
DLA
1840-A
02886
A
The
Jitterbug
07-28-1939
DLA
1841-A
02886
B
Munchkinland
Part I (includes "Ding! Dong! The Witch Is Dead")
07-29-1939
DLA
1846
02887
A
Munchkinland
Part II
07-29-1939
DLA
1847
02887
B
If
I Only Had A Brain
07-29-1939
DLA
1845-A
02888
A
If
I Only Had A Heart
07-29-1939
DLA
1844-A
02888
B
The
Merry Old Land Of Oz
07-29-1939
DLA
1848
02889
A
We're
Off To See The Wizard
07-29-1939
DLA
1849
02889
B
CREDITS
The Victor Young Orchestra under the direction
of Victor
Young
Vocals by The Ken Darby Singers under the direction
of Ken Darby