Record #0448: In the Mood / By the Light of the Silvery Moon – JOHNNY MADDOX AND THE RHYTHMASTERS

Dot 15045 (original) USA, Jan. 1953
Music by:  Side A – Joe Garland; Side B – Edward Madden, Gus Edwards
Musicians: Johnny Maddox (piano), others unknown
Recording sessions: Produced by Randy Wood in Gallatin (?), TN, 1952
Highest chart positions:  US #16

Here's a lesser-known cover of the Glen Miller original.

Maddox was the first "star" of the Dot Records, which was founded by his friend, Randy Wood.
The flip is an old song from 1909. In addition to Maddox, it has been covered by other artists such as Little Richard, Gene Vincent and Doris Day.

List price:  Very Good+ is $7.50, Near Mint is $15