New York, NY: Monday, March 30, 1914
Irving Kaufman. Orch. acc.
-1                     I Love the Ladies
                        (Grant Clarke; Jean Schwartz)
                        Edison BA 2328 (released July 1914)
                             The Recording Pioneers Phonograph Record Enterprise 101 (LP)
                             Archeophone 5504 (CD)

From the Blue Amberol slip:
                This is a typical rag-time song, of the kind for which Jean Schwartz is famous. As you perhaps know, he is one of the best-known, popular-song writers of the day. He is a Hungarian by birth but has lived in this country nearly all his life.
                This record is the first that Irving Kaufman has made for Edison owners. Mr. Kaufman, born in Syracuse, N. Y., comes from a very musical family, being one of the famous "Kaufman Bros.," known in vaudeville throughout the United States and Europe. His clear tenor voice as received much careful training under Professor Samoiloff of Carnegie Hall, New York. His first stage appearance was at the tender age of seven, when with the "Jennie [sic] Eddie [sic] Trio" he appeared in vaudeville. He was the leading soloist with Merrick's Band for some time, and has filled many other engagements. His diction, you will notice, is perfect; you can understand every word without the slightest trouble, and he sings with a vim and enthusiasm that is contagious.

New York, NY: Monday, April 6, 1914
Irving Kaufman. Orch. acc.
-1                     While They Were Dancing Around
                        (Joe McCarthy; James V. Monaco)
                        Edison BA 2360 (released August 1914)

From the Blue Amberol slip:
       James V. Monaco is a native of Chicago, where he began writing popular songs some years ago. His first big success was "I'll Sit Right on the Moon, and Keep My Eyes on You." Following that he wrote "Row, Row, Row," the song-hit of the Ziegfield [sic] "Follies," sung by Elizabeth Brice. Some of his later successes will be remembered as "Oh, Mr. Dream Man," "You Made Me Love You," and "I’m Crying Just for You."
                Mr. Monaco's "team-mate" in many of the above songs was Joe McCarthy. The latter, a modest unassuming young man, seems to have the knack of originating novelty lyrics and has made a big success in his line.
                The present selection, one of the best Monaco and McCarthy have written thus far, is intended as a sort of travesty on the modern dance mania. It as a dandy swing throughout both verse and chorus—a characteristic of all of Monaco’s compositions.

New York, NY: Saturday, April 25, 1914
Irving Kaufman. Orch. acc.
-1                     Everybody Loves My Girl
                        (Lew Brown; Nat D. Ayer)
                        Edison BA 2390 (released September 1914)

New York, NY: Thursday, April 29, 1915
Irving Kaufman and chorus: Helen Clark, contralto; Harvey Hindermyer, tenor; Frederick J. Wheeler, baritone; and William F. Hooley, bass. Orch. acc.
3735-A, B, -C  Listen to That Dixie Band
(Accepted)       (Jack Yellen; George L. Cobb)
                         Edison DD 50251-R (released 34th sup.)
                         Edison BA 2633 (released July 1915)
                         Archeophone 5504 (CD)
Take B dubbed to Blue Amberol May 12, 1915 [12508-2].

New York, NY: Tuesday, May 25, 1915
Irving Kaufman and chorus: Elizabeth Spencer, soprano; Helen Clark; contralto; Royal Fish, tenor; Frederick J. Wheeler, baritone; and William F. Hooley, bass. Orch. acc.
3819-A, -B, -C            She Lives Down in Our Alley
                                    (Charles McCarron; Charles Bayha)
                                    Edison DD rejected
Remade July 2, 1915. All takes graphited and plated.

New York, NY: Thursday, June 3, 1915
Irving Kaufman. Orch. acc.
3842-A, -B, -C Some Little Girl Named Mary
(Accepted)       (Fred Godfrey; H. Warton David; Lawrence
                         Wright)
                         Edison DD 50259-R (released 38th sup.)
                         Edison BA 2672 (released August 1915)
                         Edison BA 23387 (British release)
Take C dubbed to Blue Amberol June 25, 1915 [12549-1].

New York, NY: Friday, July 2, 1915
Irving Kaufman and chorus: Charlotte Kirwan, soprano; John Young, tenor; Steve Porter, baritone; and Donald Chalmers, bass. Orch. acc.
3932-A, -B, -C She Lives Down in Our Alley
(Accepted)       (Charles McCarron; Charles Bayha)
                         Edison DD 50270-L (released 40th sup.)
                         Edison BA 2694 (released September 1915)
Take C dubbed to Blue Amberol July 26, 1915 [12581-2]. Originally recorded May 25, 1915.

New York, NY: Thursday, July 8, 1915
Irving Kaufman and chorus: John Young, tenor; Frederick J. Wheeler, baritone; and Donald Chalmers, bass. Orch. acc.
3947-A, -B, -C Sailing on the Good Ship Sunshine
(Accepted)       (David Reed)
                         Edison DD 50284-R
                         Edison BA 2705 (released October 1915)
                         Edison BA 23399 (British release)
                         Droll Yankees DY-101 (7" LP)
Take C dubbed to Blue Amberol August 12, 1915 [12610-3].

New York, NY: Friday, July 9, 1915
Irving Kaufman and chorus: Mary Carson, soprano; John Young, tenor; Steve Porter, baritone; and Donald Chalmers, bass. Orch. acc. Joe Belmont, whistling.
3950-A, -B, -C We'll Build a Little Home in the U.S.A.
(Accepted)       (Howard Wesley; Charles Elbert)
                         Edison DD 80256-L (released 40th sup.)
                         Edison BA 2695 (released September 1915)
Take C dubbed to Blue Amberol August 3, 1915 [12590-3].

New York, NY: Saturday, July 10, 1915
Kaufman Brothers (Phil and Jack). Orch. acc.
3951-A, -B, -C Henry and Hank at the Levee
                        Edison DD 50280-L (unissued)
                        Edison BA 2812 (released February 1916)
Note: Phil and Jack are not listed in the Edison studio cash books for this recording, but they are confirmed by aural evidence.

From the February 1916 Blue Amberol supplement:
                Amusing dialogue, jokes and a rattling good song make this one of the best records of its kind listed in a long time. You'll enjoy hearing the Kaufman Brothers, for they have a spirit of fun and an enthusiasm that is irrepressible.

New York, NY: Thursday, July 22, 1915
Irving Kaufman and chorus: Mary Carson, soprano; John Young, tenor; Steve Porter, baritone; and Donald Chalmers, bass. Orch. acc.
3998-A, -B, -C There's a Little White Church in the Valley
(Accepted)       (Jeff Branen; Arthur Lange)
                         Edison DD 50282-L (released 42nd sup.)
                         Edison BA 2717 (released October 1915)
Take C dubbed to Blue Amberol August 17, 1915 [12616-1].

New York, NY: Thursday, August 26, 1915
Irving Kaufman and chorus: John Young, tenor; Frederick J. Wheeler; baritone; and Donald Chalmers, bass. Orch. acc.
4071-A, -B, -C They All Did the Goose-Step Home
(Accepted)       (A. J. Mills; Bennett Scott; Fred Godfrey)
                         Edison DD 50293-L (released 43rd sup.)
                         Edison BA 2741 (released November 1915)
Take C dubbed to Blue Amberol September 13, 1915 [12663-2].
Same session:
Irving Kaufman and chorus: Elizabeth Spencer, soprano; Helen Clark, contralto; John Young, tenor; and Donald Chalmers, bass. Orch. acc.
4072-A, -B, -C Firefly (My Pretty Firefly)
(Accepted)       (Stanley Murphy; Jack Glogau; Al
                         Piantadosi)
                         Edison DD 50296-R (released 43rd sup.)
                         Edison BA 2724 (released November 1915)

Take C dubbed to Blue Amberol September 11, 1915 [12660-3]. Diamond Disc sleeve:
                JACK GLOGAU and Al Piantadosi are two of New York's best known popular-song writers, and each has been responsible for a score of hits. The present piece, that they composed in collaboration, is a characteristic Indian song of the popular ragtime variety. The song has, in the parlance of Broadway vaudeville, "gone big." It is recorded here in a most interesting elaborate way. Shouts, and the beating of tom-toms, add realism to the verse, and the catchy melody of the refrain is partly carried by bells in a way that is exceptionally dainty and charming. Irving Kaufman has made a big success singing popular songs. His enunciation is perfect, and all his records are worthy of the highest praise.

New York, NY: Friday, August 27, 1915
Gladys Rice and Irving Kaufman. Orch. acc. William Smith, guitar.
4076-A, -B, -C My Hula Maid (from The Passing Show of 1915)
(Accepted)       (Harold Atteridge; Leo Edwards)
                         Edison DD 50297-L (released 47th sup.)
                         Edison BA 2736 (released November 1915)
Take C dubbed to Blue Amberol September 24, 1915 [12679-1, -2, -3] and again October 1, 1915 [12691-2].

New York, NY: Tuesday, October 26, 1915
Irving Kaufman. Orch. acc.
4221-A, -B, -C My Foxtrot Wedding Day (from Hip-Hip Hooray)
(Accepted)       (Benjamin Hapgood Burt)
                         Edison DD 50317-R (released 50th sup.)
                         Edison BA 2781 (released January 1916)
Take C dubbed to Blue Amberol November 18, 1915 [12827-1].

New York, NY: Wednesday, November 3, 1915
Gladys Rice and Irving Kaufman. Orch. acc.
4243-A, -B, -C Mister Silver Moon
(Accepted)       (Arthur H. Weberbauer)
                         Edison DD 50330-R (released 54th sup.)
                         Edison BA 2813 (released February 1916)

Take C dubbed to Blue Amberol December 8, 1915 [12876-3]. Diamond Disc sleeve:
                ARTHUR H. WEBERBAUER wrote both the words and music of this charming song. It is given here in duet form—a dainty love song with a sparkling melody and a fine lyric.
                "Moon Songs" have been popular—well, probably from the first time it was discovered that "moon and" [sic] "spoon" went well together. The refrain of "Mister Silver Moon" is written in the same old "moon song" style—old as it could be, yet always interesting.
                Gladys Rice and Irving Kaufman are heard to fine advantage here. In the refrain, especially, the way they alternate phrases and then sing together, is most artistic.

New York, NY: Friday, November 5, 1915
Irving Kaufman and chorus: Mary Carson, soprano; John Young, tenor; Steve Porter, baritone; and Donald Chalmers, bass. Orch. acc.
4252-A, -B, -C Young America, We're Strong for You
(Accepted)       (William McKenna)
                         Edison DD 50322-R (released 52nd sup.)
                         Edison BA 2806 (released February 1916)
Take C dubbed to Blue Amberol December 2, 1915 [12869-4].

New York, NY: Wednesday, November 17, 1915
Irving Kaufman and chorus: John Young, tenor; Steve Porter, baritone; and Donald Chalmers, bass. Orch. acc.
4280-A, -B, -C            Soldier Boy
                                    (D. A. Esrom; Theodore Morse)
                                    Edison DD rejected/finally rejected
Take C graphited and plated.

 

New York, NY: Friday, November 26, 1915
Avon Comedy Four. Orch. acc.
4295-A, -B, -C            Araby ("An Oriental Fantasy")
                                    (Johns)
                                    Edison DD finally rejected
The Edison studio cash books do not list the participants, but it most likely consisted of Charles Dale, Harry Goodwin, Irving Kaufman, and Joe Smith. Takes B and C graphited and plated.

New York, NY: Tuesday, June 13, 1916
Irving Kaufman. Orch acc.
4784-A, -B, -C The Stormy Sea of Love
(Accepted)       (Ballard MacDonald; Harry Carroll)
                         Edison DD unissued
                         Edison BA 2980 (released October 1916)
Take C dubbed to Blue Amberol July 13, 1916 [13205-3]. From the October 1916 Blue Amberol supplement:
                A popular song with a rattling swing and clever, original words. The refrain refers to "Asleep in the Deep," the music of which is introduced very slyly. The orchestra accompaniment in parts depicts a storm at sea which is most amusing.

New York, NY: Thursday, June 15, 1916
Irving Kaufman and chorus: Marie Kaiser, soprano; Walter Van Brunt, tenor; Steve Porter, baritone; and William F. Hooley, bass. Orch. acc.
4791-A, -B, -C Dublin Mary Brown
(Accepted)       (Marvin Lee; Roger A. Graham; May Hill)
                         Edison DD 50370-L (released 63rd sup.)
                         Edison BA 2970 (released October 1916)
Take C dubbed to Blue Amberol July 6, 1916 [13192-1].

New York, NY: Friday, June 16, 1916
Irving Kaufman. Orch acc.
4797-A, -B, -C There's a Garden in Old Italy
(Accepted)       (Joseph McCarthy; Jack Glogau)
                         Edison DD 50375-L (released 63rd sup.)
                         Edison BA 2990 (released November 1916)

Take C dubbed to Blue Amberol July 15, 1916 [13203-1]. Diamond Disc sleeve:
                JACK GLOGAU, in collaboration with Joe McCarthy, has written a number of big hits, and the present selection is not a bit behind the others in popular favor.
                This is a fascinating tune—the verse in a minor key and an amusingly doleful sort of rhythm. The refrain is a charming waltz theme—as pretty as has been heard of recent seasons. Near the close of the record, when this theme is played by the orchestra alone, you can realize best how intrinsically beautiful it is. The words, telling of an immigrant's homesick thoughts of his sunny Italian garden, are more conventional, but they serve the purpose nicely.

New York, NY: Tuesday, August 29, 1916
Irving Kaufman and chorus: Gladys Rice, soprano; Elizabeth Spencer, soprano; Helen Clark, contralto; John Young, tenor; Steve Porter, baritone; and Donald Chalmers, bass. Orch. acc.
4954-A, -B, -C It's Always Orange Day in California
(Accepted)              (from Canary Cottage)
                         (Earl Carroll)
                         Edison DD 50396-R (released 67th sup.)
                         Edison BA 3040 (released January 1917)
Take A dubbed to Blue Amberol September 23, 1916 [13303-1].

 

New York, NY: Thursday, August 31, 1916
Avon Comedy Four. Orch. acc.
4962-A, -B, -C            Gila Galah Galoo
                                    (Arthur Fields; Walter Donovan)
                                    Edison DD finally rejected
Note: The Edison studio cash books do not list the participants, but it most likely consisted of Charles Dale, Harry Goodwin, Irving Kaufman, and Joe Smith.

 

New York, NY: Friday, October 20, 1916
Irving Kaufman and chorus of girls: Gladys Rice, soprano; Betsy Lane Shepherd, soprano; and Amy Ellerman, contralto. Orch. acc.
5081-A, -B, -C Eyes Have a Language of Their Own
(Accepted)              (from Betty)
                         (Benjamin Hapgood Burt; Silvio Hein)
                         Edison DD unissued
                         Edison BA 3072 (released February 1917)
Take C dubbed to Blue Amberol November 2, 1916 [13353-1].
Same session:
Gladys Rice and Irving Kaufman. Orch. acc.
5082-A, -B, -C Dance with Me (from Betty)
(Accepted)       (Rubens)
                         Edison DD unissued
                         Edison BA 3078 (released February 1917)
Take C dubbed to Blue Amberol November 14, 1916 [13373-1].

New York, NY: Tuesday, November 28, 1916
Gladys Rice and Irving Kaufman. Orch. acc.
5179-A, -B, -C Alice in Wonderland (from The Century Girl)
(Accepted)       (Irving Berlin)
                         Edison DD 50415-L (released "Special" sup.)
                         Edison BA 3094 (released February 1917)
Take C dubbed to Blue Amberol December 7, 1916 [13409-1].

New York, NY: Wednesday, November 29, 1916
Irving Kaufman and chorus: Gladys Rice, soprano; Amy Ellerman, contralto; Billy Murray, tenor; and Donald Chalmers, bass. Orch. acc. Edward Meeker, animal imitations.
5182-A, -B, -C The Chicken Walk (from The Century Girl)
(Accepted)       (Irving Berlin)
                         Edison DD 50415-R (released "Special" sup.)
                         Edison BA 3093 (released February 1917)
Take C dubbed to Blue Amberol December 7, 1916 [13408-2].

New York, NY: Wednesday, February 21, 1917
Kaufman Brothers (Phil and Jack). Orch. acc.
5393-A, -B, -C Henry and Hank in Vaudeville
                        Edison DD 50996-R (released Dec. 1922)
                        Edison BA 3230 (released August 1917)
Note: Phil and Jack are not listed in the Edison studio cash books for this recording, but they are confirmed by aural evidence.

From the August 1917 Blue Amberol supplement:
                Starts with music interrupted by shouts. Then follows a rapid-fire black-face dialogue that you will find exceptionally amusing.

 

New York, NY: Thursday, May 31, 1917
Irving Kaufman and chorus: Gladys Rice, soprano; Helen Clark, contralto; John Young, tenor; Steve Porter, baritone; and William F. Hooley, bass. Orch. acc.
5593-A, -B, -C            Let's All Do Something (Uncle Sammy Wants Us Now)
                                    (Andrew B. Sterling; Arthur Lange)
                                    Edison DD accepted/finally rejected

 

New York, NY: Thursday, June 7, 1917
Irving Kaufman.
                                    "In poor voice and date called off."

New York, NY: Thursday, June 14, 1917
Irving Kaufman. Orch. acc.
5622-A, -B, -C Pull the Cork Out of Erin
(Accepted)       (Let the River Shannon Flow)
                         (Addison Burkhardt; Fred Fisher)
                         Edison DD unissued
                         Edison BA 3342 (released December 1917)

Take C dubbed to Blue Amberol July 23, 1917 [13731-1]. Included in The Golden Treasury of Edison Blue Amberol Records. From the December 1917 Blue Amberol supplement:
                A vivacious Irish song with a clever lyric and a dashing tune that will captivate you at once. This piece has made a tremendous hit; it has never been sung better than the way Mr. Kaufman gives it here.

New York, NY: Friday, June 15, 1917
Irving Kaufman. Orch. acc.
5626-A, -B, -C All the World Will Be Jealous of Me
(Accepted)       (Al Dubin; Ernest R. Ball)
                         Edison DD 50445-R (rel. "Over There" spec.)
                         Edison BA 3290 (released October 1917)

Take C dubbed to Blue Amberol July 11, 1917 [13712-2]. Diamond Disc sleeve:
                ERNEST R. BALL is one of the most successful American ballad-writers of the present day. You all remember his song "Love Me and the World is Mine." That was one of his first big successes. Since then he has brought out a great many other songs, most of which have made a hit.
                "All the World Will be Jealous of Me" is similar in general character to most others of the same composer. It has an unusual verse melody, but a somewhat conventional refrain, that works up to a good climax. Notice the particularly beautiful harp accompaniment.

New York, NY: Tuesday, December 24, 1918
Irving Kaufman. Orch. acc.
6524-A, -B, -C Don't Cry, Little Girl, Don't Cry
(Accepted)       (Maceo Pinkard)
                         Edison DD 50524-L (released "Blues Spec.")
                         Edison BA 3702 (released April 1919)

Take C dubbed to Blue Amberol January 10, 1919 [14297-1]. Diamond Disc sleeve:
            IRVING KAUFMAN possesses a beautiful, rich tenor voice which has received much careful training. His is a clever singer and his RE-CREATIONS are always thoroughly enjoyed by Edison owners. He is thoroughly at home with this interesting little song ballad. This is the style with which he has made his greatest success. This particular piece has made a big hit. It is patterned after "I'm Sorry I Made You Cry" and seems destined to become almost equally popular. –Ray Cummings

New York, NY: Tuesday, January 7, 1919
Irving Kaufman. Orch. acc. George Hamilton Green, xylophone.
6552-A, -B, -C I Found the End of the Rainbow
(Accepted)       (John Mears; Harry Tierney; Joseph
                         McCarthy)
                         Edison DD 50938-R (released Sept. 1922)
                         Edison BA 3714 (released May 1919)

Take C dubbed to Blue Amberol January 28, 1919 [14315-3]. From the May 1919 Blue Amberol supplement:
            That pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, have you been looking for it very long? Most of us have. Here's a song about a chap who found it. You remember "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows!" This is a sort of sequel to it.

New York, NY: Tuesday, March 4, 1919
Irving Kaufman. Orch. acc.
6648-A, -B       After All
(Accepted)       (J. Will Callahan; Lee S. Roberts)
                         Edison DD unissued
                         Edison BA 3750 (released June 1919)

Take B dubbed to Blue Amberol March 18, 1919 [14360-1].

New York, NY: Tuesday, April 8, 1919
Irving Kaufman. Orch. acc. Edward Meeker, animal imitations.
6712-A, -B, -C Me-Ow
                         (Mel B. Kaufman)
                         Edison DD held
                         Edison BA 3808 (released September 1919)
Take C dubbed to Blue Amberol May 8, 1919 [14414-1].

New York, NY: Tuesday, April 15, 1919
Irving and Jack Kaufman. Orch. acc.
6722-A, -B, -C When the Bees Make Honey
(Accepted)       (Down in Sunny Alabam')
                         (Sam M. Lewis; Joe Young; Walter
                         Donaldson)
                         Edison DD 50568-R (released Sept. 1919)
                         Edison BA 3834 (released October 1919)
Take C dubbed to Blue Amberol July 7, 1919 [14469-1]. Takes A and B "approved."