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This is a vintage 10-inch 78 RPM shellac gramophone record from the early 1930s, featuring the song 'You Will Remember Vienna' (Side B), performed by Mark Fisher’s Orchestra with a vocal chorus. The track is notable for being composed by the legendary duo Hammerstein 2nd and Romberg for the film 'Viennese Nights'. The record features a vibrant cobalt blue 'Panachord' label with gold-tone Art Deco style typography and horizontal borders. A key distinguishing element is the green 'Chappell & Co. Ltd.' copyright/royalty stamp adhered to the left of the spindle hole, which was common in certain Commonwealth markets. The bottom of the label explicitly states 'Made by Brunswick (Australia) Ltd', indicating its origin from the Australian branch of the Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company. The physical condition shows significant signs of age and use; the black shellac surface exhibits moderate to heavy surface scuffing, visible scratches, and a layer of dust and grime typical of historical playback on heavy steel needles. There is also visible wear around the spindle hole. These records are brittle and require careful handling. Overall, it represents a classic example of Australian-pressed popular music media from the interwar period.

This appraisal covers a 10-inch 78 RPM shellac record of 'You Will Remember Vienna' by Mark Fisher’s Orchestra, pressed by Brunswick (Australia) Ltd on the Panachord label. The label exhibits a high-quality Art Deco aesthetic, and the presence of the green Chappell & Co. Ltd. royalty stamp confirms its distribution in the Australian/Commonwealth market during the early 1930s. Based on visual examination, the record is in 'Good' to 'Very Good' (G/VG) condition. Significant surface scuffing, visible scratches, and heavy spindle wear suggest frequent playback with heavy steel needles, which likely results in audible background hiss and surface noise. While the cobalt blue label remains vibrant, the shellac's physical degradation is consistent with its age and material composition. Market demand for early 1930s dance band records is generally niche, primarily driven by collectors of Australian pressings or completists of the Hammerstein/Romberg catalog. Most Panachord releases of this era are common and do not command high prices unless in 'Near Mint' condition or featuring rare jazz performances. The visual condition of this specific disc limits its value to the lower end of the collector market. Note that a definitive assessment of playability and internal structural integrity (such as hairline stress fractures) cannot be confirmed via imagery alone. A physical inspection under a direct light source and a test play with a modern weighted stylus would be required to verify audio fidelity. Provenance records regarding storage conditions would further clarify the risk of 'shellac rot' or progressive brittleness not visible in photos.