Record labels. Postcards, Series 5.

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Bang and Red Bird were leading independent pop labels in the 60s, both owned by among the most legendary figures in the mid-20th century record biz. Bang Records was started by Bert Berns and Atlantic Records' Ahmet and Neshui Ertegun, and Gerald (Jerry) Wexler; the name came from the first letters of their first name. Today the label's best known for being the first solo home of Van Morrison (Brown Eyed Girl & TB Sheets), Neil Diamond (Cherry, Cherry & Kentucky Woman), and great hits by the McCoys (Hang on Sloopy). Red Bird Records was the short-lived indie formed by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller, and George Goldner and the spiritual home of the girl groups (like The Dixie Cups & The Shangri-Las).

Vocalion Records first showed up in 1920 and is well known for 78s by Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, and most of Robert Johnson's legacy.

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