Presenter:Thomas Fine, (sole proprietor of private studio) - Brewster, NY, USA
A review of the roots and developments that led from 2-channel telephony in France and England in the late 1800s to the stereo LP in 1958. Reviewed will be key developments from Bell Labs, EMI/Blumlein, Magnetophone/German radio, Magnecord, Emory Cook and the beginnings of stereo recording by the major record labels. A brief examination of the related "aside" topic of "accidental stereo" recordings from the 78 era will also take place.