The familiar blue REGAL ZONOPHONE - SALVATION ARMY RECORD label first appeared in May 1935. Previously, recordings of various headquarters and corps musical sections had appeared on the maroon REGAL label (1927) and the green and red REGAL ZONOPHONE label (1932). These earlier records were incorporated into the REGAL ZONOPHONE - SALVATION ARMY RECORD catalogue with series numbers, starting at MF200. A total of 220 78 rpm records were issued between 1927 and 1957. The label was also used by EMI Ltd for Salvation Army 33 and 45 rpm discs until August 1969 when it was discontinued. 

Early Norwegian S.A. records appeared on Columbia Record Company’s Odeon label. When this label was discontinued in the late 1940’s a new Columbia label with a Frelsarmeens’s crest was introduced. Several records issued on this label feature songs by the Oslo 1 Corps String Band, which are performed with a distinctive “Scandinavian” lilt.

Triumph or Triumphonic were brand names used for Salvation Army manufactured or traded goods ranging from tea to brass instruments, including 78 rpm records. This record, produced by the USA Eastern Territory and dating from the mid 1950s, is one of a boxed set featuring the New York Staff Band in a programme of Christmas music and carols. Note the American crest, with an eagle replacing the crown.

During the 1950’s a series of private recordings were made by the Cadets at the Canadian Training College in Toronto, each session recording their sessional song. This particular record, made in 1954, features the Shepherds accompanied by Earlscourt Citadel Band. 

The Festival label was owned by the Swedish Territory‘s Publishing and Supplies Department. During the 1950’s a series of 78 rpm records were produced featuring bands, vocal soloists and singing groups from around the territory. This particular record is of Tranas band playing two of Erik Leidzen’s hymn tune arrangements, conducted by the composer. British Salvationists could obtain these records from the import/export department of S. P. & S. London.

The unusual circumstances of this recording of Winnipeg Citadel Band are detailed on the label.
 
“On Sept. 3, 1933 after forty hours without sleep - travelling 500 miles by bus to Bismark N. D. - After fulfilling eleven engagements - This renowned band broadcast a program over the N.B.C. chain of 42 stations. In New York, 1800 miles distant “Victor” picked up the program and recorded these two numbers.” 

Unfortunately The Canadian was slightly too long even for a 12 inch record and the last eight or nine bars are missing.