ABSTRACT
A German-made record issued in Germany from 1907, and available in Britain from 1910 to 1912. At least 250 titles were on sale by September 1910, including 40 British recordings. The repertoire was mainly popular, with some opera. William Andrew Barraud was the British agent for the firm, setting up the headquarters at No. 1 New Inn Yard, Great Eastern Street, London EC, in November 1911. On 12 Jan 1912 the company name was changed to W.A. Barraud, Ltd. A price war in late 1912 in Britain forced the Dacapo import to reduce its price to 1s 6d, but it was unable to sustain competition; there was no Dacapo advertising after September 1912. Barraud left the organization when there was a new incorporation on 2 Oct 1912. The firm was renamed Dacapo Record Co., Ltd., and directed by E.F.G. Hale. [Andrews 1990.]
See also Da Capo (Label)
