Steve, thanks for this link. I went to the first page and read the article from Ted Wallerstein of Columbia Records about the first LP they did in 1948 (I have a few of those old blue and white albums.) Nothing about Wally Heider, but very interesting and a different, but quite similar, perspective that what I have been researching for the book on Decca Records I am doing with Winston Ma. Decca was perceptive enough to follow Columbia's lead in releasing the 33RPM LP, while Columbia's arch rival RCA was still fighting to release 45's and Decca's rival EMI was staying with the 78's. Cost both RCA and EMI big money for delaying their move to 33's.
Larry
