Marathon (16)

A short-lived label which was active for only a few months in 1928. All releases were 7" shellac 78s which were advertised as having a playing time equivalent to 10" records. This was achieved by using a finer than usual thread in the cutting of the grooves which ensured about two and half minutes playing time each side. However, the fine groove cut also mean that there was a tendency to over-modulate which distorted the sound. Consequently, the label did not sell well and the last releases appeared in November 1928.