Record Labels (Blues)

Record Labels Sites:

Blue Movie Records Blue Movie Records: West coast independent label specializing in blues, soul and rhythm & blues. Featuring John Broadway Tucker, Bill Heid, and Dave Workman. (Record Labels) http://www.bluemovierecords.com/ Verve Interactive Verve Interactive: New releases, catalog, and tour information for Verve artists. (Record Labels) http://www.verveinteractive.com/ Yazoo Records Yazoo Records: An independent record and video company dedicated to making available classic performances of early blues, rural American and ethnic music at the highest standards possible. (Record Labels) http://yazoorecords.com/ Trainwrecords Trainwrecords: Indie blues label. Sound clips, online orders. (Record Labels) http://www.trainwrecords.com/ Mystery Media Inc. Records Mystery Media Inc. Records: Reviews, links, MP3 downloads. (Record Labels) http://www.mysterymediainc.com/ TopCat Records TopCat Records: Texas indie offers some audio samples and links. (Record Labels) http://www.topcatrecords.com/ Dialtone Records Dialtone Records: Texas blues, jazz and gospel featuring The Bells of Joy, The Texas Trumpets, and Ervin Charles. (Record Labels) http://dialtone.home.texas.net/ GSL Music GSL Music: Home of Terry Stamp, Jim Avery, Orchi Velva. Order CDs online. (Record Labels) http://members.aol.com/gslmusic/myhomepage/index.html DWM Music DWM Music: Independently produced releases. (Record Labels) http://www.dwmmusic.com/ Armadillo Music Ltd. Armadillo Music Ltd.: Supporting US and European artists Eugene 'Hideaway' Bridges, Daryl Davis, Larry Johnson, Micky Moody, The Nimmo Brothers, Kevin Thorpe's Out Of The Blue, and Wammajamma with tour dates, photos, and audio samples for some releases. [Adobe Acrobat Reader (Record Labels) http://www.bluearmadillo.com/ Choctaw Creek Records Choctaw Creek Records: Independent Texas label featuring bluesman Texas Johnny Brown. Includes artist bio, tour schedules, and information for ordering CDs. (Record Labels) http://www.choctawcreekrecords.com/ Blind Pig Blind Pig: Many "one-off" recordings by a wide variety of long established artists (Luther Allison, George "Harmonica" Smith), plus a roster of newer artists (Chris Cain, Tommy Castro) Most albums have soundclips and cover art. (Record Labels) http://www.blindpigrecords.com/ Blue Thumb Records Blue Thumb Records: Featuring releases from Lucky Peterson, Robben Ford, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown. (Record Labels) http://www.vervemusicgroup.com/bluethumb/default.asp Moorafa Records Moorafa Records: Owned and operated by Seattle, Washington independent singer/songwriter Michael Guthrie. CD, bio, and audio samples available. (Record Labels) http://www.moorafa.com/ Adelphi Records Adelphi Records: Delta and country styles as well as blues-rock. Roy Bookbinder, Paul Geremiah, Chris Smither, The Nighthawks, Catfish Hodge, and collections of classic artists featuring photos and detailed bios. (Record Labels) http://www.adelphirecords.com/ Continental Record Services Continental Record Services: Rounder Europe, The Netherlands. (Record Labels) http://www.continental.nl/ Havic Records Havic Records: Artist bios, pictures, links, ordering information. (Record Labels) http://www.havic.com/ Delmark Records Delmark Records: Chicago-based label recording blues & jazz since 1953. Includes an online catalog, MP3s and audio reviews, label history and an email newsletter. (Record Labels) http://www.delmark.com/delmark.home.htm Artemis Records Artemis Records: Artist roster includes Jimmy Vaughan and the North Mississippi Allstars. (Record Labels) http://www.artemisrecords.com/ NorthernBlues Music, Inc. NorthernBlues Music, Inc.: Canadian label featuring Otis Taylor, Harry Manx, Rita Chiarelli, and Paul Reddick+The Sidemen. Artist bios, tour dates, reviews, and online ordering. (Record Labels) http://www.northernblues.com/ Antone's Records Antone's Records: Austin label online with artists Snooky Prior, Kim Wilson, Sue Foley, Lou Ann Barton, Gary Primich, and Angela Strehli. Contests, tour dates and online ordering. (Record Labels) http://www.antones.com/ Cool Buzz Cool Buzz: Based in Amsterdam with artists and bands from the Benelux and the USA. Musician and CD information plus audio samples. (Record Labels) http://www.coolbuzz.nl/ Silk City Recording Company Silk City Recording Company: A small indie label specializing in blues and other roots music. (Record Labels) http://www.silkcitycd.com/ Blue Storm Music Blue Storm Music: Sound clips, newsletter, artist bios. (Record Labels) http://www.bluestormmusic.com Cordova Bay Records Cordova Bay Records: CDs available online. (Record Labels) http://www.cordovabay.com Black & Tan Records Black & Tan Records: Netherlands label with European and American distribution. Also Crossroads Blues Agency. (Record Labels) http://www.black-and-tan.com/ Mapleshade Records Mapleshade Records: And studio, plus Wildchild Records. CDs releases by Sunnyland Slim, The Blue Rider Trio, Drink Small, and John Dee & Fris. Also a selection of audio products and an email mailing list. (Record Labels) http://www.mapleshaderecords.com/ Timbreline Records Timbreline Records: Part of Bayou Mountain Music, a BMI publishing company and home of Kahl-Reece Studio. (Record Labels) http://www.bayoumountainmusic.com/ Hottrax Records Hottrax Records: Atlanta, Georgia independent label. (Record Labels) http://www.hottrax.com/ Rykodisc Rykodisc: Artist roster includes Mem Shannon, Robert Cray, Odetta, Kelly Jo Phelps, and Taj Mahal. (Record Labels) http://www.rykodisc.com/ Rooster Blues Rooster Blues: New releases and reissues from a roster of traditional blues artists such as James "Super Chikan" Johnson, Lady Bianca, and Larry Davis. Also tour info, mailing list, and blues links. (Record Labels) http://www.roosterblues.com/ Texas Music Forge Texas Music Forge: Austin based label offers Texas roadhouse R&B, acoustic blues, folk, and country. Mp3 downloads. (Record Labels) http://www.texasmusicforge.com/ Faust Records Faust Records: Independent label in Prague, Czech Republic with its own recording studio and offering video and multimedia production. (Record Labels) http://www.faust.cz/en/ FTRC Records FTRC Records: Home of country blues artist Richard Johnston. Order CD, hear audio samples, see tour schedule, photo gallery, and booking information. (Record Labels) http://www.richardjohnston.com/ Atomic Theory Atomic Theory: Various musical genres, including contemporary urban blues: the excellent Lamont Cranston Blues Band, Hoopsnakes, and James Solberg. (Record Labels) http://www.tt.net/atomic/ Tone-Cool Records Tone-Cool Records: Represents John Brim, Johnny Hoy & The Bluefish, Mark Hummel, Kid Bangham & Amyl Justin, Little Anthony & Sugar Ray, The Love Dogs, Dave Maxwell, "Earring" George Mayweather, The James Montgomery Band, Rod Piazza & The Mighty F (Record Labels) http://www.tonecool.com/ Ace Records Ace Records: UK label specializing in reissues. Searchable database and links to music sites. (Record Labels) http://www.acerecords.co.uk/ Hi Records Hi Records: Home of Al Green, Ann Peebles, and Willie Mitchell. Label history, blues and Memphis links. (Record Labels) http://www.hirecords.com/ Ruf Records Ruf Records: Artist discographies, biographies and tour dates. Releases from Luther Allison, Eric Bibb, Larry Garner, Trudy Lynn, The Nighthawks, and Walter Trout. (Record Labels) http://www.rufrecords.de/ Severn Records Severn Records: East Coast independent label promoting blues and soul. See tour schedules, photos, purchase CDs online. Artist roster includes Louisiana Red, Darrell Nulisch, and Roy Gaines. (Record Labels) http://www.severnrecords.com/ PacificSol PacificSol: Northern California based, featuring new, original blues and R&B artists. Audio samples and online retail store available. (Record Labels) http://www.pacificsol.com/ Hip-O Records Hip-O Records: The compilation label of Universal Music Group, featuring numerous reissues from classic blues and rhythm and blues artists. (Record Labels) http://www.hip-o.com/ Alligator Records Alligator Records: View artist biographies, liner notes, and shop their catalog online. (Record Labels) http://www.alligator.com/ Bluescat Records Bluescat Records: Specialising in blues, jazz and gospel CDs from the 1890s to the present day. (Record Labels) http://www.bluescat.com/ Blue Loon Records Blue Loon Records: Texas Red, R.J. Mischo, Joe T. Cook, Mojo Buford. (Record Labels) http://www.geocities.com/bloonmpls/home.html Stony Plain Recording Stony Plain Recording: Canadian independent featuring Billy Boy Arnold, King Buscuit Boy, Maria Muldaur, Duke Robillard, and Rosco Gordon. (Record Labels) http://www.stonyplainrecords.com/ M.C. Records M.C. Records: American roots music, including Odetta, R.L. Burnside, Big Jack Johnson, Sleepy Labeef, Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson. (Record Labels) http://www.mc-records.com/ King Snake Records King Snake Records: Audio samples, CD on demand for complete catalog. (Record Labels) http://www.kingsnakerecords.com/ Blue Rock'it Records Blue Rock'it Records: Releases by Chris Cain, Andy Just, Charles Ford Band, and Ralph Shine. (Record Labels) http://www.bluerockit.com/home.shtml Biograph Records Biograph Records: Working to preserve old blues, jazz, and ragtime music for over 30 years. Artists include Son House, Skip James and Blind Willie McTell. (Record Labels) http://www.biograph.com/ Random Chance Records Random Chance Records: Independent label specializing in artists whose work is otherwise no longer available, as well as new artists. Roster includes mandolin player Yank Rachell and harmonica man Little Arther Duncan. Online orders and bios. (Record Labels) http://www.randomchancerecords.com/ Blue Collar Music Blue Collar Music: Live recordings with no overdubs. Run by and for musicians. Featuring Kim Wilson and Fred Kaplan. (Record Labels) http://www.bluecollarmusic.com/ Blue Suit Records Blue Suit Records: Includes profile, catalog, and pictures of blues artists. (Record Labels) http://www.blue-suit.com/ Vestige Records Vestige Records: Featuring releases from blues rock guitarist Sean Chambers and delta blues guitarist Rocky Lawrence. (Record Labels) http://www.vestigerecords.com/ Atlas Records Atlas Records: Macon, Georgia label offering guitar-driven blues rock, with artist bios and reviews. (Record Labels) http://members.tripod.com/WHPerkins/atlas.htm Landslide Records Landslide Records: From Atlanta, Georgia, home of Sean Costello. (Record Labels) http://www.landsliderecords.com/ Fedora Records Fedora Records: Information on new releases, catalog, and an email mailing list. (Record Labels) http://www.jazzdepot.com/index.html Razor and Tie Records Razor and Tie Records: "From the Vault" series of reissues features blues and rhythm and blues artists such as Arthur Alexander, Irma Thomas, and John Lee Hooker. (Record Labels) http://www.razorandtie.com Yellow Dog Records Yellow Dog Records: New music from emerging artists deeply rooted in American musical traditions - Blues, Folk, Appalachian, old-time Country, early Jazz. Based in Memphis, TN. (Record Labels) http://yellowdogrecords.com Nightfly Music Nightfly Music: Independent from Hendersonville, Tennessee with bios, audio samples, and tour calendar for artist roster. (Record Labels) http://www.nightflymusic.com/ Shanachie Entertainment Shanachie Entertainment: An independent record and video company with a contemporary blues roster that includes Anders Osborne, Debbie Davies, Duke Robillard, Curtis Salgado, and Mem Shannon as well as reissues from musicians from Scrapper Blackwell to Michael Bloomfield. (Record Labels) http://www.shanachie.com/ Speakeasy CDs Speakeasy CDs: Independent Canadian blues label. (Record Labels) http://www.execulink.com/~speakeasy/ No Cover Productions No Cover Productions: Independent label from Detroit. Releases range from traditional delta and Chicago styles to contemporary "rocking blues" sound. (Record Labels) http://www.nvo.com/nocover Reverential Records Reverential Records: Manchester, UK independent label for acoustic blues. (Record Labels) http://www.reverentialrecords.co.uk Cathouse Records Ltd Cathouse Records Ltd: Representing artists from around the globe plus a catalogue of re-issues. Find artist list, online store, and links. (Record Labels) http://www.cathouse-records.com Roesch Records Roesch Records: Featuring Matt "Guitar" Murphy, Eddie King, Jesse Austin, and the Blues Brothers Horns. (Record Labels) http://www.roeschrecords.com/ Fuel 2000 Records Fuel 2000 Records: Find artist bios, news releases, MP3s, tour information, or register for access to download artist press kits. (Record Labels) http://www.fuel2000.com/ Rhino Records Rhino Records: Specializing in reissues, including collections and box sets of classic Albert King, Elmore James, John Lee Hooker, Buddy Guy & Junior Wells and the "Blues Masters" series of compilations. (Record Labels) http://www.rhino.com/ South Side Records - Strictly Blues South Side Records - Strictly Blues: Los Angeles recording artists Mary Dukes and South Side Slim. Photos, schedules, newsletter, discography, bios, and MP3s. (Record Labels) http://www.southsidela.net Cannonball Records Cannonball Records: Offers artist roster plus tour dates, online store, catalog and mailing list submission form. (Record Labels) http://www.cannonballrecords.com/ World Talent Records World Talent Records: Label based in Atlanta, Georgia USA. Artists: Guitarist/Songwriter Forrest McDonald, Raymond Victor (Record Labels) http://www.wtrhq.com/ Provogue Provogue: Specializing in blues rock from Walter Trout, Dave Hole, Bobby Mack, Omar and the Howlers, and Mason Ruffner. (Record Labels) http://www.provogue.com/ Rounder Records Rounder Records: American roots music in a variety of genres, including blues and rhythm & blues, plus distributor of various small blues labels. Catalog is searchable by artist, genre, or album title and site includes tour information, sound clips, and artist pages. (Record Labels) http://www.rounder.com/ Ecko Records Ecko Records: Memphis R&B Recording Studio. (Record Labels) http://www.eckorecords.com/ Taxim Records Taxim Records: German specialist in roots music; blues, folk, country, roots-rock, and all points in between (Record Labels) http://www.taxim.com/ Smithsonian Folkways Smithsonian Folkways: Archival recordings of early country-blues artists: Rev. Gary Davis, Big Bill Broonzy, Leadbelly, Lightnin' Hopkins, Elizabeth Cotten, and Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry. (Record Labels) http://www.si.edu/folkways/bluz-art.htm Bad Daddy Records Bad Daddy Records: An independent label specializing in blues, jazz, and roots music. (Record Labels) http://www.baddaddy.com/ Red House Records Red House Records: Independent acoustic specialists whose roster includes Guy Davis, Paul Gerimiah, and Koerner/Ray/Glover. Online order form. [Printable catalog requires Adobe Acrobat Reader] (Record Labels) http://www.redhouserecords.com/ Mocombo Records Mocombo Records: John Juke Logan, Doug MacLeod, the Delgado Brothers, ... (Record Labels) http://www.mocomborecords.com/ Tripping Tree Music Tripping Tree Music: Victoria Warne Band, Rick Austin, Ken Serio. Band bios, gig dates. (Record Labels) http://www.trippingtree.com/ Oh Papa Music Oh Papa Music: Audio and video, tour schedule, photos, press kit, and message board for acoustic musician Scott Perry. (Record Labels) http://www.ohpapa.com/ Burnside Records Burnside Records: Portand, Oregon independent label with acoustic & electric releases from North West and National artists. (Record Labels) http://www.burnsiderecords.com/ AudioQuest Music AudioQuest Music: Releases by artists including Terry Evens, Doug MacLeod, Ronnie Earl, and Might Sam McClain. Some CDs available in SACD (Super Audio Compact Disc) format, recorded using the Sony Direct Stream Digital encoding. (Record Labels) http://www.audioquest-music.com/ Doc Blues Records Doc Blues Records: Austin, Texas independent and distributor. Artist links, audio samples, photo gallery, and news on upcoming releases. (Record Labels) http://www.docbluesrecords.com/ Mountain Top Productions Mountain Top Productions: CDs by West Coast artists Gary Smith, Mark Hummel, Clarence "Guitar" Sims, and R.J.Mischo as well as harmonica instruction videos. (Record Labels) http://www.westcoastblues.com/ Messaround Records Messaround Records: San Francisco style blues-Gary Smith, John "Broadway" Tucker, Jerry Miller, and Charlie Musselwhite. (Record Labels) http://www.messaround.com/ Malaco Records Malaco Records: Includes artist biographies, discographies and online store. (Record Labels) http://www.malaco.com/ Boosweet Records Boosweet Records: Independent record label from California, featuring Vernon Neilly and Stan Patterson. (Record Labels) http://www.boosweet.com/ Buttermilk Records Buttermilk Records: Houston, Texas independent featuring blues and jazz. (Record Labels) http://texasretromusic.com/ Document Records Document Records: Large catalog of pre-war blues, jazz, gospel, spirituals, and North American old time music. (Record Labels) http://www.document-records.com/ Great Gull Records Great Gull Records: Independent original blues and folk. (Record Labels) http://bluesandfolk.com/greatgull.htm HighTone Records HighTone Records: MP3s, photos, and tour dates for Geoff Muldaur, James Armstrong, and Chris Smither or shop for CDs. Reissue catalog includes titles from Testament Records and High Water Records. (Record Labels) http://www.hightone.com/ Fat Possum Records Fat Possum Records: Raw and unpolished blues. Artists include R.L. Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, T-Model Ford, Elmo Williams, Hezekiah Early, Hasil Adkins, Neckbones, 20 Miles, Robert Cage, Cedell Davis, Jelly Roll Kings, Robert Palmer, Paul Wine Jones, Johnny Farmer, Frank Ro (Record Labels) http://www.fatpossum.com/ Yazoo Blues Mailorder Yazoo Blues Mailorder: CDs, Videos, and archival prints. Many of the earliest blues recordings ever made, by Charlie Patton, Skip James, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Memphis Minnie, Mississippi John Hurt, and Scrapper Blackwell. (Record Labels) http://www.yazoobluesmailorder.com/ Winner Records Winner Records: Includes CD information, videos, and ordering information. (Record Labels) http://www.bluespower.com/ Twll Du Records Twll Du Records: Wales, UK musicians collective producing music based on punk blues. (Record Labels) http://www.indielabel.co.uk Atlantic Records Atlantic Records: Offers information and links on their artists. (Record Labels) http://www.atlantic-records.com/ Catfish Records Catfish Records: Large online CD catalogue of American roots music. (Record Labels) http://www.catfishrecords.co.uk/ Serapis Records Serapis Records: Official site of Zach Parrish. Includes music samples, images, tour dates, bio and press. (Record Labels) http://www.serapisrecords.com Telarc International Telarc International: Printable catalog, online orders, MP3 downloads. Roster includes Tab Benoit, Lady Bianca, James Cotton, Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson, Robert Jr. Lockwood, and Son Seals. (Record Labels) http://www.telarc.com/ Electro-Fi Records Electro-Fi Records: CD reviews, tour dates, and bios for Mel Brown, Little Mac Simmons, Curly Bridges, and Fathead. (Record Labels) http://www.electrofi.com/ Arcola Records Arcola Records: Online orders of recordings from Furry Lewis, Bukka White, Henry Townsend, Big Al Calhoun, and Babe Stovall. (Record Labels) http://arcolarecords.com/ MW Records MW Records: Netherlands based label available in English. (Record Labels) http://www.musicwords.nl/ Blue Soul Records Blue Soul Records: Home of Timothea, New Orleans singer, songwriter, and producer as well as Cajun bluesman Amedee' Frederick. (Record Labels) http://www.timothea.com/