Al Jolson Souvenir Album, Volume 4 (also spelled as "Volume Four"The album's covers) is an album of phonograph records by Al Jolson, released by Decca in 1949 (catalog no. 712).
According to Billboard, the album compiled four single records "of varying vintage".
Release As of December 1949. the album was available as a set of four 10-inch 78-rpm phonograph records (cat. no. A-712) and as a long-play record (one 10-inch LP, cat. no. DL 5031). In 1951, it was made available on 45 rpm (a set of four 7-inch records, cat. no. 9-159).
Critical reception
Billboard reviewed the album in its issue from December 10, 1949, rating it 78 on a scale of 100 ("good") and writing: "Four single records of varying vintage are packed here. All are good Jolson songs, some, like "Avalon" and "Anniversary," are closely identified with him. While this album won't enjoy the promotional benefits of the picture albums, it should do some business among Jolson's admirers."
Track listing Set of four 10-inch 78-rpm records (Decca A-712)
10-inch LP (Decca DL 5031)
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