Tommy Dorsey And His Orchestra - 78 RPM / On The Sunny Side Of The Street & There`s No You (1940er) / N-/E+

This original 78 RPM shellac record by Tommy Dorsey And His Orchestra features “On The Sunny Side Of The Street” and “There’s No You,” two refined performances from the late swing and early post-war period. Both sides reflect the orchestra’s mature and polished sound, characterized by lyrical phrasing, smooth brass sections, and restrained dynamics. “On The Sunny Side Of The Street” delivers an elegant and flowing interpretation of a jazz standard, while “There’s No You” presents a more intimate ballad performance with a warm orchestral backdrop. The recording is dated to approximately 1945, placing it in the final phase of the big band era. The UK release on His Master’s Voice, catalogue number B.D.5909, is typically placed in the mid-1940s. The “B” series refers to the standard swing issues and is generally associated with the period ca. 1936–1941. The “X” series usually denotes later special or export releases, mainly issued throughout the 1940s into the 1950s. The “B.D.” series is linked to an extended or revised HMV numbering system and is used approximately from 1944–1947 (in some cases extending into the late 1940s). It therefore represents a transitional phase within the HMV catalogue structure between the pre-war classification system and post-war organisational changes in record production and distribution.