Swingin' Records

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Swingin' Records
Founded1959 (1959)
FounderHunter Hancock, Roger Davenport
Distributor(s)Allied Record Distributing Company (ARDCO)
GenreR&B,
Country of originUnited States
LocationHollywood, California

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.

Background[]

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[]

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 (USA)[]

Compilations featuring recordings from the Swingin' Records catalogue
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[]

  1. ^ The Los Angeles Times, August 11, 2004 - Hunter Hancock, 88; Brought R&B; to L.A. Radio Stations in 1940s
  2. ^ The Washington Post, - Blues, Rock DJ Hunter Hancock, 88
  3. ^ ARLD: the American Record Label Directory and Dating Guide, 1940-1959, Galen Gart, ISBN 0936433116, 9780936433110 - Page 216
  4. ^ Billboard, June 4, 1966 - Page 3 Executive Turntable
  5. ^ The Billboard, May 25, 1959 - Page 8 15 MORE JOIN LABEL PARADE
  6. ^ Discogs - Various – The Best Of Swingin Records
  7. ^ Schwann Record & Tape Guide, Volume 39, Issue 2 - Page C-405
  8. ^ AllMusic - Various Artists, The Golden Era of Doo-Wops: Swingin' Records
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