Die Alte Zahnradbahn / Aber Greb'lt Muaß Er Sein / I Hab' Halt A Faible Für Ober-St. Veit / Ottakringer-Marsch

Released by Columbia Records under the catalog number C 48018, this 78-rpm record captures the quintessential spirit of Viennese Schrammelmusik during the mid-20th century. The tracks feature the collaborative efforts of Hansl Schmid, Walter Steibl, and the ensemble Die Faltl-Kemmeter-Schrammeln, a group deeply rooted in the traditional folk music of Vienna. These recordings were designed to preserve the local atmosphere of specific Viennese neighborhoods and transit icons, blending nostalgic lyrics with the distinctive acoustic instrumentation—typically including violin, accordion, and the Schrammel guitar—that defined the city’s tavern and café culture.

The compositions, such as 'Die Alte Zahnradbahn' and 'Ottakringer-Marsch,' serve as musical postcards of urban life, celebrating local landmarks and the idiosyncratic character of districts like Ober-St. Veit and Ottakring. The production reflects a post-war era interest in regional pride and the romanticization of historical Viennese infrastructure. While these recordings were primarily aimed at a local audience seeking to preserve their cultural identity through song, they remain significant today as ethnographic artifacts of a fading musical tradition that once served as the popular soundtrack for the city's social gatherings.