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Mama Didn't Know / The Monkey Time

Object Details

Description
A 45 rpm record of Mama Didn't Know and The Monkey Time by Major Lance. The record has a purple label with the Okeh logo in silver across the top.
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Published by
Okeh Records, American, 1916 - 2000
Recorded by
Major Lance, American, 1939 - 1994
Date
1963
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Medium
(2010.34.9a): vinyl;
(20120.34.9b): ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W (sleeve): 6 7/8 x 7 1/16 in. (17.5 x 17.9 cm)
Diameter (record): 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)
Type
45 rpm records

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