Like the very first electrical recordings, these performances were made with a single microphone.
This was also the first electrical recording of any Mahler symphony.
One, however, qualified for the distinction of making the first electrical recording to be sold to the public.
The horn was no longer required once electrical recording was developed.
For several years, this little-noted disc remained the only issued electrical recording.
The introduction of electrical recording, with its greater fidelity, in 1925 changed his mind.
Battistini's last recording session took place during February 1924 so he made no electrical recordings.
It was the first symphony orchestra to make electrical recordings (in 1925).
This is the first issue in a series which will include all of Elgar's electrical recordings.
The 74000 series ceased production with the advent of electrical recording in about 1925.