Mead & Field's Record

Mead and Field were manufacturers of novelties for Christmas and parties (hence the reference to Christmas crackers on the label). The company was founded in 1910 and the promotional records bearing their name were made for them by Duophone c.1929. The Mead & Field's labels had black printing but the background colour varies; also sometimes the label was just pasted over an existing Duophone, other times they are properly pressed in labels. They had no catalogue numbers, though a registration number is sometimes shown. The performers are often anonymous.