With last weeks announcement by umg of mca records evolution into geffen records, will the venerable label be consigned to the dustbin of history. History of record labels and the music industry by alex cosper. It goes through a long list of processes including scouting talents from. The label s country division mca nashville is a still an active imprint of universal mu. The company was named after the hit song rocket man. Very compelling read and loaded with interesting stories about the scum behind the labels. A true story of mca, the music business and the mafia first edition by william knoedelseder isbn.
Decca records began as a british record label established in 1929 by edward lewis. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. By using this site, you consent to the use of cookies. Richard palmese was named president of mca records after azoff in 1990. The brief history of the legendary record label, and good rockin tonight. New edition, bell biv devoe sued by mca as bivins moves into ceo seat. Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for records. Shop records with mca records label for sale on cdandlp in vinyl and cd format. Part 1 of the oil record book is required to record machinery space for operations for every ship of 400 tons gross tonnage and above, other than oil tankers, and every oil tanker of. The label s country division mca nashville is a still an active imprint of universal music group nashville. Every record collector needs a good bookshelf, but sometimes it can be difficult to know where to start.
The following is a list of artists who have had recordings with mca records. This label includes many releases branded mca or mca records, regardless of which mca corporate entity, if any, is mentioned as trademark owner, owner, or point of contact. In 1966, mca formed uni records, and in 1967 they purchased us kapp records. Mca, athlete wilson kipsang arrested at night club past. The labels soulfully dynamic recordings seem to reflect the times and lives of the artists, producers and executives who.
Following the sale, geffen records operated as one of mcas leading independently managed labels. From 1983 to 1989, mca records was headed by irving azoff and is credited with saving the company from bankruptcy. A true story of mca, the music business and the mafia. The record label claims that it is still owed six albums from the new edition camp, two from bell biv devoe and four from. The canadian name was adjusted in 1986, and the parent company was bought by the electronics company matsushita of japan in 1990. Mca is a crossword puzzle answer that we have spotted 85 times. Sun records and the birth of rock n roll, all by colin escott and martin hawkins, elvis, a biography by jerry hopkins, and the american. Mca entertainment music group 196296, universal music group 1996present eu label code.
Impulse us label guide mono editions complete set stereo editions complete set impulse uk and europe labels impulse records overview heavily abridged from wiki. When the mca and polygram labels merged in 1999 and created. The labels country division mca nashville is a still an active imprint of universal mu. Find information about mca listen to mca on allmusic. Columbia masterworks 1a5b classical imprint that mirrors the evolution of the main label 1955. Oak ridge boys lp record fancy free mca records fold out.
According to the guinness book of records, it went on to sell 25 million. The great depression hurt record sales until the emergence of jukeboxes in bars and record prices fell. Geffen stepped down as head of the label in 1995 to collaborate with jeffrey katzenberg and steven spielberg to form dreamworks skg, an ambitious multimedia empire dealing in film, television, books and music. Established in 1970 as mca records canada, a division of mca canada ltd, the canadian subsidiary of mca originally, music corp of america inc. Good luck with your bidding and thanks for taking the. Records, petty seized upon the sale of shelter by abc to industry giant mca. May 22, 2003 mca, the storied record label of mary j. The delight of record collecting about the label guide browse alphabetically a c d f. Tom petty defies his record label and files for bankruptcy history.
The rocket record company was a record label founded by elton john, along with bernie taupin, gus dudgeon, steve brown and others, in 1973. Music corporation of america mca was founded in chicago in 1924 as a talent agency by dr. Blige, will be history after universal music folds it into geffen records. Kipsangs arrest came barely months after he was involved in a road accident whose cause was linked to drunk driving a ward rep from elgeyomarakwet and a renowned athlete wilson kipsang are among nearly 20 people who have been arrested by police officers at a club in iten town while drinking past.
Mca records was absorbed by geffen records in 2003. While lists of music books are ten a penny online, very few really deal with the physical records themselves. Yacht training record book trb for yacht ratings and officer in charge of a navigational. This is a company, not a label, and must be used only for company roles. This discography was compiled using our record collections and the following books. Record times is curated by curatorial coordinator and curator of artists books tricia van eck and curator lynne warren. Mar 15, 2007 founded in 1959 by former autoworker and songwriter berry gordy, jr. In australia and new zealand the mca records labels were launched in late 1969. Mcas country division, mca nashville records, is a still active imprint of universal music group nashville. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Ive until now avoided writing more books as i enjoy occasionally leaving the house, he says. Azoff resigned from mca in 1989 to form his own record label, giant records, now defunct. Mca records the reader wiki, reader view of wikipedia.
Kapp was consolidated with mcas other record labels in 1971 and, in 1973, mca records released the last kapp record. Westermann, william kentridge, and andy warhol, among others. The label was originally distributed in the uk by island and in the us by mca records, both of which elton john was also signed to after 1976. But its been as compelling as its been overwhelming, documenting not just a visionary record label, but an entire era, one that can never be seen again. Mercury records is a record label operating as a standalone. The label s country division mca nashville is a still active imprint of universal music group nashville. New edition, bell biv devoe sued by mca as bivins moves. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. But decca had made history by recording broadway musicals, and the.
Yacht training record book trb for yacht ratings and officer in charge of a navigational watch, yachts less than 3000 gt. Big record label, once is a crossword puzzle clue that we have spotted 2 times. This page is dedicated to all past employees of mca records. In a typical recording contract, a record label advances an artist a certain sum of. As american decca owned universal pictures, mca assumed full ownership of universal and made it into the top film studio in town. Mca records from wikipedia, the free encyclopedia jump to navigation jump to search mca recor. A record label is a brand in the music industry that works in the publishing and marketing of music videos and recordings. Early in the labels history, mercury opened two pressing plants, one in. The introduction of 12 lps and 7 45s began to replace 78 rpm records. From 1983 to 1989, mca records was headed by irving azoff, a record executive who receives credit amongst its management and staff for saving the company from bankruptcy.
Dot records was an american record label founded by randy wood that was active between 1950 and 1979. This label includes many releases branded mca or mca records, regardless of which. A true story of mca, the music business, and the mafia. The labels soulfully dynamic recordings seem to reflect the times and lives of the artists, producers and executives who created this timeless reservoir of hit music.
Rate your music is an online community of people who love music. You are bidding on oak ridge boys lp record fancy free mca records fold out cover elvira 1981. Mca records was an american record label owned by mca inc. Based in nashville, tennessee, the label was discontinued in 2017. The most recent period of the mcas history from the mid1990s to today features materials from exhibitions of h. Founded in 1959 by former autoworker and songwriter berry gordy, jr. For more information, please read our cookie policy. However, there are many other mca brands and companies in discogs, and some releases may be found there instead of or in addition to this label. For mca records country music artists, see list of mca nashville artists. In 1971, mca consolidated its labels into mca records. Mca records was an americanbased record company owned by mca inc. See what vinyl lps we have for sale under the the mca records label. The labels country division mca nashville is a still an active imprint of universal music group nashville prehistory.
As mca reissued recordings previously released on other labels, only artists whose recordings were first issued on the mca label are listed here. Records was established in 1960 by producer creed taylor as a subsidiary of abcparamount records, part of the american broadcasting company abc. The label was reactivated in 2014 through a joint venture between big machine label group and the republic records unit of universal music group which owns the original dot records catalog. The labels country division mca nashville is a still active imprint of universal music group nashville. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. The story eventually involves strange upheavals inside mca, a counterfeiting. In britain, the mca label came on the scene in 1967. Kapp was consolidated with mca s other record labels in 1971 and, in 1973, mca records released the last kapp record. After cowriting hits for smokey robinson and jackie wilson, gordy purchased a house at 2648 west grand boulevard and began operating tamla records later motown. A true story of mca, the music business, and the mafia knoedelseder, william on.
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