The Memphis BluesVictor Military Band
The Memphis Blues
1914
Handy sold the rights and complained bitterly ever after; this July 1914 recording entered the National Recording Registry.
★ 2.9
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Maple Leaf RagScott Joplin
Maple Leaf Rag
1916
Stark's first run of 400 copies took a year to sell; Joplin was cutting it to piano roll in 1916.
★ 7.8