This listing is for Johnnie Bomba And His Orchestra – Old Fashioned Polka / Brokenhearted 78RPM 10" Shellac Vinyl Record.
Label: Dana – 3208
Format: Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: 1946
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Polka
Condition: Jacket: None (Paper Sleeve)Vinyl: Very Good
Tracklist:
AOld Fashioned Polka
BBrokenhearted Oberek
Johnnie Bomba was born in Chicago. While in the 4th grade at Sacred Heart School. He started playing clarinet with the school band. In 7th grade he already played with local dance bands, and in 8th grade formed his own group. In De La Salle High School he was the first chair alto clarinetist in the concert band. He formed a 15-piece dance band and played dance halls, ballrooms, and hotels. During World War II, Johnnie was with the 30th Division Special Services where he led the band drum and bugle corps, and helped put on stage and USO shows. He also worked on in counter-intelligence, landed in France on D-Day plus 2, and was in six major battles.
After his discharge he returned to the band, and it was then he became really devoted to polka music. In 1948 his band played live WGES radio broadcasts on Sundays, and later, also on Thursday evenings. It was then that Walter Dana contacted Johnny to record. His band was the first Midwestern band to record, introducing his Chicago style to Polka lovers in the East. In 1951 he was named Midwest Polka King by ballroom proprietors and record distributors. His band played steady weekly engagements at the Aragon and Trianon Ballrooms for two years. With television coming into its own, Johnnie Bomba’s Orchestra was featured on the Howard Moto’s Polka Parade weekly on WGN-TV. Appearances followed on Rudy Orisek’s International Café, the Ron Terry Show, and other television programs. He also had his own radio show on stations WOPA in Oak Park, Illinois.
CONDITION Descriptions:
I base the condition of each of my Records off of's Grading System.
• MINT (M) Looks new and unplayed. Very high vinyl luster and no noticeable label defects. Sounds new. With 45rpm records, this does not always mean there is no surface noise at all.
• NEAR MINT (NM) Looks almost new, but has some minor flaws such as a drill hole; unobtrusive writing on label (e.g., an X on a promo copy); minor scuffing on vinyl; minor color flaking on label, or other insignificant flaws that only slightly detract from visual appeal. May have some minor surface noise, but nothing distracting.
• VERY GOOD (VG) There may be light scuffing and some of the original vinyl luster may be lost. The vinyl and label may appear used, but well cared for. Records may have some more obvious flaws that are not visually degrading such as a sticker on the label; more noticeable writing on the label; scuffing and minor scratches on the vinyl; or minor discoloration of the label. There may be very minor warping of the vinyl. There may be a slight scratch not affecting play.
• GOOD (G) Record has visible signs of handling and playing, such as loss of vinyl luster, minor surface scratches, groove wear, and audible surface noise. Appears well used but not abused. May have a few major flaws, such as scratches, label tears, or stickers, and/or writing.
• FAIR (F) Appears well used and somewhat abused. Audio is not great due to surface noise and scratches. The record may have a stick or a skip. Records in this condition are those you might purchase to fill a hole in your collection until a better copy comes along.
• POOR (P) Well played with little luster and significant surface noise, but still not cracked or broken. Record likely skips and/or sticks. Typically so bad looking that a true “collector” would just toss it out. More useful as a Frisbee. I try not to sell records in this condition.
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