Sounds of the Office
Various Artists

This mysterious album opens with banging and creaking and could be mistaken for a minimalist sound piece. It is in fact the sounds of an office from 1964. Rustling papers, drawers closing, typing and footsteps are just a few of the sounds heard on this album. While letting the imagination run in identifying the sounds is fun to do while listening to the album, the liner notes include detailed descriptions of each sound for those who have to know. Recorded by Michael Siegel.
Track Listing
101
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Time Clock | n/a | 0:32 | |
102
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Coffee Break | n/a | 2:38 | |
103
|
Dictation and Transcription | n/a | 3:33 | |
104
|
Letter Opening | n/a | 2:01 | |
105
|
Heat Copyer (Thermofax) and Stapling | n/a | 0:48 | |
106
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Coffee Break | n/a | 1:10 | |
107
|
Old Electric Typewriter | n/a | 1:55 | |
108
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Adding Machine | n/a | 2:30 | |
109
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Writing Checks, and Check Protector | n/a | 2:45 | |
110
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Manual Typewriter | n/a | 2:17 | |
201
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Telephone and Intercom | n/a | 0:37 | |
202
|
Pop Bottle Machine | n/a | 1:07 | |
203
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Calculator | n/a | 3:28 | |
204
|
Plastic Laminator | n/a | 1:34 | |
205
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Bookkeeping Machine | n/a | 2:37 | |
206
|
Coffee Break | n/a | 2:08 | |
207
|
Addressograph | n/a | 1:13 | |
208
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Postage Meter and Envelope Sealer | n/a | 1:02 | |
209
|
Time Clock | n/a | 0:29 | |
210
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The Office on a Busy Day | n/a | 1:25 |