Blue note is the most collectible of all the jazz labels. Those labels are the ones that go on to define certain scenes, or even the generations during which they put out their best music. Its important for both record label executives and radio station personnel to be aware of the current trends in music, keep track of an artists success and keep up with changing radio formats. The story of columbia records gary marmorstein books. If you just have the idea for the label and need some music to get going, now is the time. Here is the list of record labels in the united states, canada and the united kingdom, including both major and top independent companies. Record label meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. But what of the other labels that made musical history. An encyclopedia of political record labels popmatters.
Biggest record deals of all time, ranked business insider. Set against the backdrop of the punk explosion and the subsequent evolution of electronic dance music, the book deals honestly with the unlikely rise and fall of the label, its fractious relationships with some of its more memorable alumni, and recounts the. Columbia records is an american record label owned by sony music entertainment, a subsidiary of sony corporation of america, the north american division of japanese conglomerate sony. Death row chronicles details the unprecedented rise, fall and redemption of death row with compelling interviews featuring death row insiders including cofounder, marion suge knight. May, 2017 a record label is a brand that involves in the marketing of music videos and recordings. Below is a quick and simple blue note labelography for the serious and casual collector alike. New york, ny january 15, 2018 bet networks is bringing audiences the definitive story of the most infamous record label in history. Xl recordings, the record label thats tearing up the rule. The 60s and 70s brought with them the rise of a new kind of record label, with new independents such as richard bransons virgin and chris blackwells island able to offer the sort of kinship.
Apr 24, 2017 mariah careys history as a record label owner. Okeh records is an american record label founded by the otto heinemann phonograph corporation, a phonograph supplier established in 1916, which branched out into phonograph records in 1918. Bracken, a husbandandwife team who used their initials for the labels. Oct 11, 2011 this is the first book to see the label whole. The label was founded in gary, indiana in 1953 by vivian carter and james c. Lists of record labels cover record labels, brands or trademarks associated with marketing of music recordings and music videos. The importance of radio how record labels work howstuffworks. Oct 28, 2019 many musicians place scoring a major label record deal at the tops of their todo lists. The lists are organized alphabetically, by genre, by company and by location.
The delight of record collecting is a reference site for lp record collectors. Focusing on vinyl records and the labels that released them, an. Past, present and future, book i is the ninth studio album by american singer michael jackson, released on june 20, 1995. Often, radio stations and labels will work together to promote artists, like when a radio station hosts a concert or instore record signing. These three steps are leading up to one massive leap finding a record label. History begins, a greatest hits compilation, and history continues, comprising new material written and produced by jackson and. Record labels that rocked our world the independent. The great depression hurt record sales until the emergence of jukeboxes in bars and record prices fell. Collectable records presents the famous british collectable. Hip hop industry secrets revealed 1introduction putting out your own records and starting your own record label sounds very scary and overwhelming.
The books in the famous british collectable record labels series give you a chance to know much more about original uk pressings. In addition to its function as a record label reference guide, an encyclopedia of political record labels operates as an historical. If thats the case for you, fantasticmove on to the next step. June 11 was the official first commercial use of horizon logo script style. A history of the wisconsin chair company and its recording activities. Youre even thinking about hiring someone to manage the band. The christian record label known as word records was founded in 1951 by jarrell mccracken. A thoroughly enjoyable romp through the potted and eccentric history of the factory label told with verve, wit and nostalgic warmth. The introduction of 12 lps and 7 45s began to replace 78 rpm records. Also known as record company, its primary focus is to produce, manage, publish, distribute and promote the. No matter how big your plans or what kind of goals you have, no one is going to start a record label and become as big as artista records overnight. The lists are organized alphabetically, by genre, by. Critically acclaimed on its original publication in 1996, this book tells the complete story of factory records spectacular history, from the labels birth in 1970s manchester, through its 80s heyday and 90s demise.
This is a straightahead chronological history of the record businessthe performers and record men in america and the ukfrom early innovations in sound technology to the present. Sutton and nauck provide detailed histories of virtually every american record label prior to 1943 from acme to zonophone, giving dates of manufature, the companies that marketed them, and offering all sorts of interesting trivia along the way about the early years of the recording. Since 1926, okeh has been a subsidiary of columbia. Certainly, xls history does not read like that of your average ftse 100. Mccracken was a sportscaster for a local waco, texas radio station and his original intent wasnt to start a radio station, but rather share a single broadcast that he put together. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. In order to balance his books, phillips sold the recording contract of the young elvis. Veejay records is an american record label founded in the 1950s, located in chicago and specializing in blues, jazz, rhythm and blues and rock and roll.
Mariah carey delighted her fans by announcing a new album was in the works and that it would be released at some point in 2017. If youre a history fan and want to find out all about the background of a certain record label or you are interested in how the industry evolved then this is the book. Xl recordings, the record label thats tearing up the rule book. The book is more than an index of famous names and iconic record labels. Folklib index historical record label addresses intro. Feb 16, 2011 xl recordings, the record label thats tearing up the rule book. A history of the supreme record company from doorknobs to nessun dorma, decca records story is one of innovation. Books about two such labels 4ad and stax have come out recently, and theyre both superb. Writing a history of columbia records must have seemed a piquant idea, and the label, by gary marmorstein, indeed tells an epic tale, full of.
Blue note label guide the jazz record explorations into. As popular black musical genres were adopted by white teenage audiences in the 1950s, black music reverted to more authentic, basic styles. If you are a dealer or record collector you need to know what records you have in your collection. Prestige records is a legendary independent record label deeply rooted in jazz history, featuring the likes of miles davis, john coltrane, sonny rollins and eric dolphy, to name a few. Your band is getting gigs, and youve managed to record a threesong demo at a local studio. A modern history of records discussed as a social and cultural phenomenon, vinyl goes to great lengths to root its theories in the real world, consulting with djs, labels, record. Mariah carey delighted her fans by announcing a new album was in the works and. It was the fifth jackson album released through epic records, and the first on his label mjj productions. Record labels record companies record label directory. Why megaforces cofounder wrote a book about the record. A subsidiary of capitol records, tower often released music by artists who were relatively low profile in comparison to those released on the parent label, including a number of artistssuch as the standells and the chocolate watchbandlater recognized as garage bands.
The name was spelled okeh from the initials of otto k. History of record labels and the music industry by alex cosper. Having one of the large labels working on behalf of your music can be your ticket to the big time. One of the primary questions for a collector is do i have an original. A truly great record label has a distinct sound, and in most cases a look, that makes it stand out from the rest of the pack. They have a rich and long history, and as such there have been many label variations over the years, each with its own distinct characteristics. However, there are downsides to signing with a major label. This information comes from industry sources and was cited in galen garts book american record label directory and dating guide, 19401959.
Certainly, xls history does not read like that of your average ftse 100 company. In addition to its function as a record label reference guide, an encyclopedia of political record labels operates as an historical exploration of the. The coming of age of one of the uks most important record labels. An encyclopedia of political record labels book presentation. History of record labels and the music industry by alex cosper introduction 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s the beginning of the recording industry is often thought of as thomas edisons patent on phonograph technology in the late 19th century. Mercury records is an american record label owned by universal music group. Its the only way you can get your music really out there. Tower records was an american record label from 1964 to 1970. When youre trying to decide whether your ideal home is with an independent label or a major label. Nov 20, 2019 for most people starting record labels, the idea to get a label going in the first place came from hearing some great music that no one else was putting out. It was founded in 15 january 1889, evolving from the american graphophone company, the successor to the volta graphophone company. Since the separation of island records, motown, mercury records, and def jam recordings combining the island def jam music group.