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Van Dyke Records Quiz
Unlocking the Vintage Vibes: The Van Dyke Records Trivia Challenge
Updated: May 31, 2023
Step back in time and test your knowledge of the short-lived but iconic Van Dyke Records! Spin through 1929-1930 and uncover the hidden gems of this Grey Gull subsidiary.
Think you're a Van Dyke Records expert? Put your knowledge to the test with this challenging quiz! With 20 questions covering a wide range of topics, this is not for the faint of heart. Are you up for the challenge? So what are you waiting for?
In which years did Van Dyke Records operate?
1929-1930
1933-1934
1927-1928
1931-1932
Which company was Van Dyke Records a subsidiary of?
Grey Gull Records
Columbia Records
RCA Victor
Decca Records
What type of music did Van Dyke Records mainly release?
Country
Jazz And Dance Band
Rock
Classical
What was the slogan on Van Dyke's 78 discs?
"Each Record A Masterpiece"
"The Sound Of Excellence"
"Quality In Every Groove"
"Music For The Masses"
What was an unusual feature of the Van Dyke label?
Hidden Messages
Colorful Artwork
Interactive Elements
Split Matrix Number
Which musician was known for composing many songs for Grey Gull labels, including Van Dyke Records?
Louis Armstrong
Benny Goodman
Duke Ellington
Mike Mosiello
When did Grey Gull Records cease operations?
1932
1934
1930
1928
What was the initial relationship between Van Dyke's catalog numbers and Grey Gull's?
Mirrored With Added "7" Or "8"
Random
No Relation
Sequential
What was the main marketing strategy for Van Dyke Records?
High-quality Materials
Limited Edition Releases
Celebrity Endorsements
Budget Records With High Profit Margins
To which country were substantial quantities of Van Dyke records exported after Grey Gull ceased operations?
Australia
Germany
England
France
What was the purpose of Van Dyke Records?
To Focus On International Music
To Compete With Major Labels
To Provide Budget Records
To Promote Classical Music
Which musicians were part of Grey Gull's house band?
Mike Mosiello, Andy Sannella, Charles Magnante
Bix Beiderbecke, Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw
Fats Waller, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey
Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman
How were Van Dyke's catalog numbers initially related to Grey Gull's?
By Adding "7" Or "8"
By Using A Different Numbering System
By Using The Same Numbers
By Reversing The Numbers
What type of surface did Van Dyke Records have?
Grooved
Noisy
Smooth And Quiet
Textured
Which jazz musicians had their music released on Van Dyke Records?
Ella Fitzgerald And Louis Armstrong
Duke Ellington And Count Basie
Benny Goodman And Glenn Miller
Clarence Williams And Cliff Jackson
What happened to Van Dyke Records when Grey Gull ceased operations?
They Continued Independently
They Also Ceased Operations
They Merged With Another Label
They Were Sold To A Different Company
What was the main reason for the high profit margin for dealers selling Van Dyke Records?
Low Production Costs
Limited Edition Releases
Expensive Retail Prices
High Demand For The Music
How did Van Dyke Records try to obscure their origins?
By Using Pseudonyms
By Changing The Music Style
By Altering The Catalog Numbers
By Not Crediting Musicians
What type of music was not commonly found on Van Dyke Records?
Jazz
Classical Music
Popular Songs
Dance Band Numbers
What happened to the remaining Van Dyke Records after the label ceased operations?
They Were Donated To Museums
They Were Destroyed
They Were Exported To England
They Were Sold At Discounted Prices
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