I can’t find any specific info on the Nu-Trons. Spot Records came from Johnson City, Tennessee, but recorded groups from locations as far as Knoxville and western Virginia. “I Told You So” (written by B. Frye) is a moody shuffle with a great r&b feel and fine lead vocal. “From Now On” (written D. Bradford, … Continue reading The Nu-Trons and Spot Records Discography→
Birmingham, Alabama was the base of MBM Records, which started about 1961. For more on the Rogues, see the separate post on that band. This is not the same MBM as MBM Productions of Crowley, Louisiana, run by Mike Miller, the son of Jay Miller. Those releases I discuss in another post. MBM Records discography … Continue reading MBM Records discography→
Ed Commons started Chetwyd Records in Lexington, Kentucky in 1966. Ed wrote to me with some info about the label: I had a label and recording service in Pittsburgh PA, (Encore Electrical Recording Company, label Encore Custom) before coming to Kentucky in the summer of 1965. Chetwyd preceded House of Commons. HOC began in in … Continue reading Chetwyd Records Discography→
I’d appreciate any help with this discography. Star-Bright 3051 – The Wilde Knights – “Beaver Patrol” (Dey – Brown) / “Tossin’ and Turnin’” Rich Brown, vocal on both songs. S-1-866/7 Star-Bright 3052 – The Wilde Knights – “Just Like Me” (Dey for Tinadele Pub. Co. BMI) / “I Don’t Care” (Dey-Brown) Rick Dey vocals on … Continue reading Star-Bright Records discography→
After posting about the Sunstrokes “Come On Lets Go” on D’Swan Records, I thought I’d do a discography of the label. This turned out to be a much more complicated task than I expected, many of the listings came from youtube videos. I was also surprised that so many of the releases I could find … Continue reading D’Swan Records discography and Eddie Peregrina→
Golden State Recorders used the Golden State Records label for acts that did not have a deal with another company. The music can range from soul to hard rock to gospel, but Custer & the Survivers, Zorba & the Greeks and the Poor Souls all have good garage sounds. The changing numbering system makes it … Continue reading Golden State Records singles discography→
Charles Fuller owned Boss Records in Tampa, Florida, along with other labels like CFP, Fuller and Tigertown. John Brummage did much of the production work for all of these, at least some of the time at H&H Productions studio. Fuller Music BMI or Fulprod Music Publishing Co. ASCAP published the original songs. Boss only lasted … Continue reading Boss Records of Tampa discography→
Here’s a start at the discography of Carl Edelson’s La Salle and Lauren labels, along with related singles by the Shandels and Eddie T. Burke. Much of the talent came from Long Island including the Shandels of Levittown and Wantaugh, and the Taboos. Cardell Music C-510 – The Shandels – “No Way Out” / “Treat … Continue reading La Salle and Lauren Records discography→
Stark Records in Mount Airy, North Carolina is famous for the single by the Nomads, “Not For Me” / “How Many Times” as well as a good rockabilly 45 by David Southerland and the Southerns. I don’t have the Nomads, but I’ve picked up this oddity, a soulful and very crude single by the Happy … Continue reading The Happy Hoss “Call Me Baby” and Stark Records Discography→
Morgan Records had its base in Montgomery, Alabama. Some artists, like the Rockin’ Gibraltars recorded at Cloverland Studio in Montgomery. Publishing was often with Granny Music BMI. Morgan discography (incomplete – any help with this would be appreciated) Morgan 674H-3947 – Kavaliers – “Get Your Feet Off Me” / “If You Loved Her” (SK4M-3947/8) (November … Continue reading Morgan Records discography→
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