Not only did Thomas Edison electrocute stray dogs (bought for 25 cents from locals), he also didn't make the first voice recording. The New York Times reports.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/27/arts/27soun.html?adxnnl=1&ref=todayspaper&adxnnlx=1206619293-7ZZyZGd0rbvZDJJ2KfUjFQ
Defunct pressing plant located in New Jersey. Pressed for labels such as: Elektra, American Recording Society, Music Treasures Of The World, Prestige etc.
Founded 1948.
Abbey Record Manufacturing Co. was a partnership composed of Norman B. and Laura Jacobowitz and two associates, engaged in the business of custom manufacturing of phonograph records. Prior to 1954 the partnership, manufactured primarily 10-inch 78 r.p.m. records on contract for various companies. Early in 1954 the partners agreed to enter the business of manufacturing 12-inch long playing records, known as LPs. A related venture commenced by Jacobowitz, Foxman, and Grenell (Horace Grenell), individually, was represented by Sound Plastics, Inc., a corporation in which each owned one-third of the stock; it was engaged in the business of manufacturing "biscuits" or vinyl forms used in the making of records.More
Founded 1948.
Abbey Record Manufacturing Co. was a partnership composed of Norman B. and Laura Jacobowitz and two associates, engaged in the business of custom manufacturing of phonograph records. Prior to 1954 the partnership, manufactured primarily 10-inch 78 r.p.m. records on contract for various companies. Early in 1954 the partners agreed to enter the business of manufacturing 12-inch long playing records, known as LPs. A related venture commenced by Jacobowitz, Foxman, and Grenell (Horace Grenell), individually, was represented by Sound Plastics, Inc., a corporation in which each owned one-third of the stock; it was engaged in the business of manufacturing "biscuits" or vinyl forms used in the making of records.More
