Record [Hei Hinano]

Object detail

Accession number

2005.28

Maker

Tahiti Records

Production period

1960s

Description

A 45rpm vinyl record with red paper label and hollow centre. Called "Hei Hinano", it has 2 tracks per side. Side one: 'Hei Hinano' and 'Pitate Here Hia'. Side two: 'Maraamu E' and 'E Reo Tai Maru'. Etched in vinyl just beside the label is "H.H. 162-A 165-4 Side 1" and "H.H. 166-A - 164 B Side 2" on their respective sides. The cardboard case is sealed on 3 sides. On the front is an image of a Polynesian woman with flowers and leaves in her hair. The reverse side has a story (in English and French) about George Tumahai and his warmth and feelings for his hometown. (Georges Tamahai avec l'Orchestre Eddie Lund) and record company information. (Tahiti Records P.O. Box 478, Papeete Tahiti, c 1960 by Tahiti Records). "Cover photo: Sylvain".

Marks

TAHITI / P.O. Box 478 / Papeete, Tahiti / Recorded in Tahiti Printed
GEORGES TUMAHAI avex ;'Orchestre Eddie Lund / Hei Hinano Printed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Synthetic/Vinyl
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic
Processed Material/Paper/Emery Paper
Processed Material/Paper/Cardboard

Credit Line

Tahiti Records. 1960. Record [Hei Hinano], 2005.28. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Cover, Record Sleeve, Record Tools & Equipment for Communication Sound Communication T&E Sound Communication Accessories

Production place

Papeete Tahiti French Polynesia Polynesia

Collection type

Sound Technology Communications Technology

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