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What'd I Say Part I / What'd I Say Part II

African American Museum

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    Object Details

    Published by

    Atlantic Records, American, founded 1947

    Recorded by

    Ray Charles, American, 1930 - 2004

    Description

    A 45 rpm record of What'd I Say Part 1 and What'd I Say Part 2 by Ray Charles. The record has a black and red label with the Atlantic Records logo across the top.

    Credit Line

    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

    Date

    1959

    Object number

    2010.34.11ab

    Restrictions & Rights

    © Atlantic Records
    Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

    Type

    45 rpm records

    Medium

    (2010.34.11a): vinyl;
    (2010.34.11b): ink on paper

    Dimensions

    H x W (sleeve): 7 1/16 x 7 3/16 in. (17.9 x 18.3 cm)
    Diameter (record): 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)

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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

    Classification

    Record Albums

    Data Source

    National Museum of African American History and Culture

    Topic

    African American
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Soul (Music)

    Metadata Usage

    CC0

    Link to Original Record

    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd502ef1596-0107-4326-b0c0-73982e209759

    Record ID

    nmaahc_2010.34.11ab
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