Early recording industry
P. Ramlee doing a recording at the EMI studios in the mid-1900s.
The 78-rpm gramophone era began in Malaya in the early 20th century with the emergence of the recording industry and recording artists. Since then, recorded popular music in Malaysia has expanded to encompass a string of local record companies, a vibrant consumer market and recording artists of international standing.
- Information in the full article includes
- Early industry
- Recording process
- Major labels in Malaya
- Artists and repertoire