Black-owned Record Labels, part 1
We are delving into the history of Black-owned record labels tonight, starting with the early 1920s (Black Swan Records) and going up to the 1970s with Curtom Records, Curtis Mayfield’s label. For some history, check out this story. Next week, we’ll move into the hip-hop era, starting with Sugar Hill Records!
Show archive
Playlist
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Kid Ory's Sunshine Band, “Ory's Creole Trombone”
from New Orleans Jazz of the 1920s
Kid Ory's Sunshine Orchestra
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Pace Jubilee Singers, “Steal Away and Pray”
from Pace Jubilee Singers Vol. 2 (1928-1929)
Black Patti
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Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, “Mary Is Fine (Digitally Remastered)”
from Mary Is Fine (Digitally Remastered) - Single
Peacock
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Linda Hayes, “Atomic Baby”
from On with the Jive! 1950s R&B from Dolphin's of Hollywood Vol. 1
Recorded In Hollywood
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Scatman Crothers, “Beale Street on Saturday Night”
from On with the Jive! 1950s R&B from Dolphin's of Hollywood Vol. 1
Recorded In Hollywood
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Herman Griffin & The Rayber Voices, “I'm So Glad I Learned to Do the Cha-Cha (feat. The Rayber Voices)”
from Popping Popcorn 9 (Classics from the Popcorn Era)
House of Beauty
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Barrett Strong, “Oh I Apologize (Single)”
from 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Barrett Strong
Anna Records
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Marv Johnson, “Come to Me (Single Version)”
from The Complete Motown Singles, Vol. 1: 1959-1961
Tamla
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Little Richard, “I Don't Know What You Got”
from The Vee-Jay Story: Celebrating 40 Years of Classic Hits
Vee-Jay
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The Dixie Hummingbirds, “Jesus Children of America”
from 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of the Dixie Hummingbirds
Peacock
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Bobby Byrd, “Hot Pants - I'm Coming, Coming, I'm Coming”
from James Brown's Funky People, Pt. 2
People
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James Brown, “Talkin' Loud and Saying Nothin' (Original Rock Version)”
from James Brown's Funky People, Pt. 3
People
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Soul Devalents, “Grasshopper”
from Conquer the World: The Lost Soul of Philadelphia International Records
Philadelphia International
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Ruby & The Party Gang, Ruby & The Party Gang, “Ruby's Surprise Party”
from Conquer the World: The Lost Soul of Philadelphia International Records
Philadelphia International
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Baby Huey & The Baby Sitters, “Mama Get Yourself Together”
from The Baby Huey Story - The Living Legend
Curtom