[ARSCLIST] Soviet Recordings

[Natalie Zelensky <nzelensky@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello, 

I am trying to gather information on the early distribution of Soviet recordings in the US.

1.  What was the first recording of Soviet songs that was released in the US? (year?; label? contents?) 

2.  I also am trying to find more information regarding subsequent distribution of recordings of Soviet songs in the US.  (Labels?; History?; Would the companies simply copy from eachother and resell under their respective labels?).  Based on my research in American and Russian-American papers, it appears that Stinson and the "Am-Rus Music Corporation" were the first distributors of these records - is this true?  Does anyone know anything else about this "Am-Rus" company?  

3.  Could anyone tell me more about the "World's Fair" recording.  (Year?; Contents?; Performers?).  

4.  Does anyone have any suggestions for sources about early Soviet recordigs in the US?

Thank you very much.

N. Zelensky
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