American International Records

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American International Records was a record label which was a subsidiary of American International Pictures that was used to release music from their films. It also released recordings from individual artists.

Background[]

AIP started their own record label, American International Records, in 1959.[1] The manager was Don Leon. That year he announced that Al Simms replaced Jimmy Madden as the head of A&R.[2]

As a division of American International Pictures, it was used to release recorded music soundtracks from the film companies B grade film productions.[3] One such film was Bucktown which featured a score that was written by Johnny Pate, and having the main theme sung by Luther Rabb. The soundtrack was released on American International Records AIR 4477 in 1975.[4]

References[]

  1. ^ The Billboard, June 8, 1959 - Page 9 MUSIC NEWS, 14 MORE JOIN LABEL P:ARADE
  2. ^ Cashbox, October 3, 1959 - Page 34 Record Ramblings
  3. ^ Both Sides Now Publications - Together/American International Records/L&R Album Discography By Peter Preuss, Mike Callahan and David Edwards
  4. ^ Discogs - Johnny Pate – Bucktown (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

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