Guest posstot Posted June 10, 2008 Posted June 10, 2008 Sort of a follow on to the post about major labels, as it got me thinking about what label/stable put out the most stuff that i like. I think, looking through my collection, that i do like my major labels. Decca Liberty Abc Imperial and i'd have to put those four forward as MY preferences. I will add tunes to back this favouritism up tomorrow.( i'm up at 5.45 asnd i should now be fast a boboes, so I'll edit this post with titles and scans "tomozz our kid" awwrright or what?? ooooh here's one then,
Guest Awake 502 Posted June 10, 2008 Posted June 10, 2008 In no order of preference...... Okeh, RCA, Motown.....
El Corol Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 In addition to the above I'd like to add.......... Brunswick
steve Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 (edited) Uk Stateside Uk Bell (the blue & silver) Uk Action Edited June 11, 2008 by steve
Dylan Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 Stax, Goldwax, Fame, Hi, Motown. Sean all the above minus motown. And a "fame production" on any label is usually a thing i'd look out for. and for the rare stuff tuska is the label for me.
Albert Petit Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 Sort of a follow on to the post about major labels, as it got me thinking about what label/stable put out the most stuff that i like. I think, looking through my collection, that i do like my major labels. Decca Liberty Abc Imperial and i'd have to put those four forward as MY preferences. I will add tunes to back this favouritism up tomorrow.( i'm up at 5.45 asnd i should now be fast a boboes, so I'll edit this post with titles and scans "tomozz our kid" awwrright or what?? ooooh here's one then, BRUNSWICK and MOTOWN and Kent & Grapevine of course..............
Bazza Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 (edited) If the label is yellow,its always worth a go,cos you just never know,strange but true Bazza Edited June 11, 2008 by bazza
Harrogatesoul Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 Atlantic (Esp. Leased in Southern Productions) Fame Alston & Miami Related Stax Chess/Checker/Cadet - (From Gospel to Modern This group has everything For Me) Goldwax Hi Pretty much straight down the line but then they aren't considered great labels for nothing! Rich
Guest Matt Male Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 The Port label for me everytime, there is so much good stuff on there. Also Ronn and Curtom and Mayfield. Can't get on with Golden World for some reason.
Kjw Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 Some nice stuff put out by Epic and Buddah in the 70's - lots of great B sides Mel Williams, Bill Coday, Ujima, Heywood Cash etc
Spacehopper Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 mirwood ,modern , scepter ,chess/chekker ,duke ,original kent ...off top of mi ed
Harry Crosby Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 RIC-TIC, GOLDEN WORLD, MOTOWN, LA BEAT needless to say i love detroit music
Guest bradcam Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 Tough one but I think Motown (and asscoc.), Loma, Fame, ABC...
Guest posstot Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 Stax, Goldwax, Fame, Hi, Motown. Sean ooh, you like that southern feel then??
Guest posstot Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 Uk Stateside Uk Bell (the blue & silver) Uk Action A british collector more than u.s then i take it?
Guest posstot Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 If the label is yellow,its always worth a go,cos you just never know,strange but true Bazza HA I like the pink labels!! er cough cough...i mean not that i'm...well erm. Anyone for a pint..and a chaser!!!
Guest posstot Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 mirwood ,modern , scepter ,chess/chekker ,duke ,original kent ...off top of mi ed yes some lovely stuff on the kent/modern i like a lot of the duke, back beat, peacock. A real earthy soulful sound...now considerd RnB mostly..which rather vexes one. what oh!
steve Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 A british collector more than u.s then i take it? In the 70s when I was a mere teenager, I couldn't really be sure if the U.S. were original or boots So I started collecting british as a safer bet, but I do collect U.S. lables, so If I had to pick a couple I would go for Okeh, Golden world.
Guest posstot Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 In the 70s when I was a mere teenager, I couldn't really be sure if the U.S. were original or boots So I started collecting british as a safer bet, but I do collect U.S. lables, so If I had to pick a couple I would go for Okeh, Golden world. Now i'm the opposite...I always thought the british were either a pressing or a re issue...but it fealt,for me personally, that i had to collect the u.s issue as it was u.s music, and like everyone else who collects the odd disc, you just have your own preferances, for what ever reason. Yet i find myself with a few of the european issues, which more than half the time have a crackin picture sleeve. For me though the u.s labels just look the part..yeh knooooow snazzy like, "in it"
Wilxy Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 Like Harry previously, I have a soft spot for most labels out of Detroit......
BrianB Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 Apart from the odd track, and they were generally brilliant, Stax never did it for me. Agree with most of the others, Motown, RCA, Mirwood, Brunswick, OKEH, MGM and so on. The yellow label point is a good one (apart from UK Stax!). Brian B
Guest Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 If the label is yellow,its always worth a go,cos you just never know,strange but true Bazza weird but very true!.. Nothing beats Okeh though!. Jayne.x.
Dylan Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 have king / federal / hollywood labels had a mention yet ? all great. some of the king are even yellow to keep the yellow vibe alive.
Guest posstot Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 one or two goodies on diamond very true....and i've yet to delve properly in there and have a peoper mooch.
Kev Connellan Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 have king / federal / hollywood labels had a mention yet ? all great. and Bethlehem too
Md Records Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 A label nobody's mentioned that has such a diverse range of styles, genres and eras in it's output is........................COLUMBIA. Des Parker
Guest posstot Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 weird but very true!.. Nothing beats Okeh though!. Jayne.x. hi jayne, yes would have to agree, okeh has some cracking stuff!!! long time since we "typed" last time...hope you're well.
Blake H Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 US Epic & Polydor (70s) for me, as said before some tough stock issues and stuff still turning up. BH
Guest posstot Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 A label nobody's mentioned that has such a diverse range of styles, genres and eras in it's output is........................COLUMBIA. Des Parker Very True...I have a couple of the earlier columbia releases....mainly Junior lewis..i like him a lot!! Susan rewis, Arethas' Are you sure, is one that i want...on columbia. Also has anyone mentioned Capitol??? lou rawls..eddie armen...jay miller...benny gordon...teddy greene
Guest posstot Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 and Bethlehem too first you get some apples, put 'em in a can, kind a cook 'em slow till the soldier expands....you cool it off baby, then you sugar it down, you bury for six weeks in coool ground...............apart from the unatainable "ain't got no bread" "apple cider" rockons up there as a top draw bethlehem release...... do you have any to put me onto???
Guest posstot Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 US Epic & Polydor (70s) for me, as said before some tough stock issues and stuff still turning up. BH I'd have to take your word for it 'blake h', not a lover of the 7t's things really...i can appreciate a tune but not a lover personally....As for stuff turning up all the time...after 40 and 50 years from there release peeps still finding good strong releases from all of the above labels..a wierd and wonderful scene we are in!!
Soul-slider Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 I Love the 'USA' label and am collecting their output. The design is great and even better with the sleeves (not easy to get!). Product is a mixture of great Northern Soul & Garage group stuff.
Guest Posted June 16, 2008 Posted June 16, 2008 hi jayne, yes would have to agree, okeh has some cracking stuff!!! long time since we "typed" last time...hope you're well. Hiya, Super thanks!. Be better for a few more lovely tunes being thrown my way, (Prefereably on a purple label) but nothing unusual there. Jayne.x.
Guest Goldwax Posted June 16, 2008 Posted June 16, 2008 Mmmm, tough one. If I tried to use a formular something like output x size of operation x quality of material / artisits it would prob be the Murco label.
steve Posted June 16, 2008 Posted June 16, 2008 one or two goodies on diamond Hello Jules Yes, Ruby Winters, Just like a yo-yo, I seem to remember, how are you keeping mate? Steve
Guest in town Mikey Posted June 17, 2008 Posted June 17, 2008 (edited) My top 5 would be Romark RCA Romark Modern Romark Not necessarily in that order, sometimes RCA and Modern can slip down a bit. Best name for a lable is Poopan. Edited June 17, 2008 by in town Mikey
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