Moxy Just dug out a few albums from way back, another mint series to enjoy. King Records was a label founded in 1943 by Syd Nathan in Cincinnati, Ohio. The label owned several divisions, including Federal Records, which launched the career of James Brown. It released original material until 1975.
The label hired Ralph Bass and recorded R&B musicians such as Hank Ballard & The Midnighters, Roy Brown, Valerie Carr, Champion Jack Dupree, Ivory Joe Hunter, Joe Tex, Johnny "Guitar" Watson, and Otis Williams and the Charms. King had a long legal suit against James Brown after he repeatedly violated his contract with the company. King bought De Luxe Records (in 1952) and Bethlehem Records (in 1962). In 1951, Federal Records made the crossover of an R&B record into the white pop music charts with Billy Ward and the Dominoes' "Sixty Minute Man" (Federal 12022). It reached number 17 on the Billboard pop chart and number 1 in the R&B chart.King mixed the country and R&B sides of the label.Collectables Records has been reissuing the King Records catalogue.The former King Records headquarters, at 1540 Brewster Avenue in Cincinnati, is still standing. A historical marker was placed by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008 Now owned by the city of Cincinnati, it approved the formation of the King Records Legacy Committee which is working on revitalizing the historic site and explaining its history.
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Review Courtesy Of Moxysoulandjazz
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17 comments:
This is a real good one, I once had it too, a while ago, that's how I know 🤓 ;) Thx x 1000 to Moxysoulandjazz & AMM ✌🏻☀️☮️
Looks like an interesting compilation. Thanks for review, P.
Thanks Moxysoulandjazz - hopefully more reviews from this series to come.
many thanks moxy lad for a cracking review
Great multi-lp compilation. I've had it for a few years, but still listen to it regularly. On of the many labels that somehow got lost in the shuffle despite the many great cuts they released. Thanjs for giving light to this AMM, and grab these guys!
An equally important new series. To see the cover there are 10!!!
Yves
Had all ten of these back in my younger day. Alas we parted at some point and it would be excellent to renew our relationship!
I always wanted to collect this series. I will look forward to listening to some old gold. Thanks Moxysoulandjazz and of course my friend AMM.
having vol 3 7 & 10 always wanted to complete someday! hope more to come thanks a lot Moxy and AMM
Thank You AMM & Moxysoulandjazz,Much Appreciated
Thanks AMM and Moxysoulandjazz for the review
Thanks Moxy and AMM for a fine looking compilation
Reb
Thanks, a great review
As the title says it deep and gritty love these tracks Thanks to Moxysoulandjazz for bringing this us all Thanks AMM
Cheers Pedro
A fine set of tunes. Thanks Moxy.
Hope Moxysoulandjazz & yourself can dig out the rest of this series, i do have but very low quality. Many thanks for vol 1 guys.
cheers,ELtel
thanks for a great review .
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