Discography of American Historical Recordings

The Discography of American Historical Recordings (DAHR) is an open-access database that has information on over 314,000 matrixes or master recordings from the early period of recording with recordings that date back to the late nineteenth century. The recordings come from a variety of companies and are composed of a large variety of styles and genres. The database not only includes information on recordings that were published but also on all known takes. The information provided comes from a variety of sources, including primary sources, all of which are verified if possible. The website is uncomplicated and easy to understand. DAHR is a comprehensive tool for researching recording artists of the time, recording practices, and the recordings themselves.