Overture to a Career by Sound 9418

First recording and first release by Glenn Miller and His Orch. (April 28, 1940 / June 1940)

First recording and first release by Sousa's Band (October 16, 1900 / 1901)

First recording and first release by Prince's Band (December 18, 1915 / February 1916)

First theatrical release by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra with Tex Benteke and the Modernaires and Dorothy Dandridge and the Nicholas Brothers (August 21, 1941)

First release by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra - Vocal Refrain by Tex Beneke and The Four Modernaires (July 25, 1941)