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From 1911 through 1950, Al Jolson amassed a body of over 200 recordings on four labels. Here is your chance to listen to old favorites and discover new gems.
Beginning with a George M. Cohan song in 1911, and ending with a set of Steven Foster melodies in 1950, the span of Al Jolson's studio recordings is enormous. It includes the first "million seller" recording, "Sonny Boy," as well as songs regarded as standards even today. The World's Greatest Entertainer left us quite a legacy in his recorded works, recording for four companies over forty years. Here are complete discographies for those recordings, on each label.
Victor
Columbia
Brunswick
Decca
Al Jolson's recording career started in the month of December, back in 1911. Through the years he recorded on all labels, with lots of songs of all styles. Every week this month, another group of Jolson songs, for your enjoyment. And at the end of the month, some very special New Year's treats.
December Recording Page.

A Baker's Dozen recordings laid down during November, on three labels. A group a week this month, with an extra goodie at the end, just to give Thanksgiving!
November Recording Page.
The Permanent Collection
Permanent Collection
If you love the voice of Al Jolson, if you've never really heard the voice of Al Jolson, or if you are somewhere in between, there are those songs that you've just got to hear. Assembled here are more than two dozen songs that comprise the "essential" Al Jolson. Spanning his career from youth to senior singer, songs from recordings, film, and radio are represented. Some of them are standards, some of them are special, all of them are testimony to the talent that was Al Jolson. Listen to them in the Permanent Collection.
While the Permanent Collection represents the fan's picks of Jolson's songs, Al had his say, too. In June, 1948, Jolson featured his favorites in Song Hits magazine. Have a look, and don't be too surprised at the selection! Al Jolson's Picks!
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Updated 01 Dec 24