Swingin' Records was a Hollywood based record label that released recordings by artists such as Big Jay McNeely, Rochell & the Candles and The Hollywood Saxons.
| Swingin' Records | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1959 |
| Founder | Hunter Hancock, Roger Davenport |
| Distributor(s) | Allied Record Distributing Company (ARDCO) |
| Genre | R&B, |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | Hollywood, California |
Background edit
The label was formed in 1959 by Roger Davenport and Hunter Hancock. Its first release was "There Is Something on Your Mind" which was a hit for sax player, Big Jay McNeely.[1] The catalogue also included releases by Marvin & Johnny, Rochell & the Candles and the Hollywood Saxons.[2] It was located at 1554 N. Gower Hollywood, CA.[3]
In the mid 1960s, Davenport would later run Consolidated International Record Co. with Al Stewart.[4]
History edit
It was reported in the May 25, 1959 issue of The Billboard that Swingin' was one of the 15 new labels that started up in the last week.[5]
Discography edit
| Act | Title | Catalogue | Year | Notes # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various artists | The Best Of Swingin Records | Relic Records 5060 | LP The Golden Groups Series Volume 36[6][7] | |
| Various artists | The Golden Era of Doo-Wops: Swingin' Records | Relic Record Productions 7140 | 2018 | CD[8] |
References edit
- ^ The Los Angeles Times, August 11, 2004 - Hunter Hancock, 88; Brought R&B; to L.A. Radio Stations in 1940s
- ^ The Washington Post, - Blues, Rock DJ Hunter Hancock, 88
- ^ ARLD: the American Record Label Directory and Dating Guide, 1940-1959, Galen Gart, ISBN 0936433116, 9780936433110 - Page 216
- ^ Billboard, June 4, 1966 - Page 3 Executive Turntable
- ^ The Billboard, May 25, 1959 - Page 8 15 MORE JOIN LABEL PARADE
- ^ Discogs - Various – The Best Of Swingin Records
- ^ Schwann Record & Tape Guide, Volume 39, Issue 2 - Page C-405
- ^ AllMusic - Various Artists, The Golden Era of Doo-Wops: Swingin' Records