NBC’s Chamber Music Society of Lower Basin Street – Volume II

NBC’s Chamber Music Society of Lower Basin Street – Vol. II

Vintage RCA Victor 78 RPM Album Book Set (Complete)

Step back into the golden age of radio and early jazz with this beautifully presented vintage album set from NBC’s famed Chamber Music Society of Lower Basin Street. Originally broadcast nationwide, this unique series blended jazz, Dixieland, and light classical music for a wide audience—making “serious music” fun and accessible.

Released by RCA Victor, this Volume II set features performances from notable artists of the era, including guest vocalist Dinah Shore, along with Paul Laval and Henry Levine’s Dixieland ensemble.

What Makes This Special:

• Original 78 RPM album book format (pre-LP era collectible)

• Multiple shellac records housed in a bound folio-style album

• Classic Art Deco-style cover design—fantastic display piece

• Tied to historic NBC radio programming

👉 A unique and increasingly hard-to-find piece of early American music history

Musical Highlights:

• Jazz and Dixieland standards

• Early vocal performances by Dinah Shore

• Lively big band and chamber-style arrangements

• Commentary by Dr. Gino Hamilton

Condition:

• Records: Very Good (VG) – typical light wear for vintage 78s; visually clean overall

• Album Binder/Cover: Very Good (VG) – edge wear, aging, and surface wear consistent with age, but intact and displays well

• Completeness: Includes multiple original discs housed in the album (see photos for exact contents)

(Please review all photos carefully for condition details.)