Sony Records

Sony Records was a record label founded by R&B duo Ike & Tina Turner in 1963.[1][2] Ike Turner released singles by members of the Kings of Rhythm and The Ikettes on this label.[3]

Records on Sony were distributed by CIRCA distributing firm.[2] CIRCA (Consolidated International Record Company of America) was formed in 1962 to operate as a release company for independent labels working with various distributors in the US.[4]

Discography

Catalog No. Release

date

Single (A-side, B-side) Writer Artist
111[1][5] Feb 1963 A: "Lonely Soldier" Curtis Mayfield Bobby John
B: "The Bad Man" Ike Turner
112[6] Apr 1963 A: "You're Still My Baby" Chuck Willis Venetta Fields
B: "I'm Leaving You" Ike Turner
113 1963 A: "Remove My Doubts" Ike Turner Stacy Johnson
B: "Don't Believe 'Em"
114 1963 A: "What's That You've Got" Ike Turner Ernest Lane
B: "Need My Help"

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 CIRCA Handling I&T Turner's label. Cash Box (February 16, 1963). p. 35.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Music As Written: New York. Billboard (February 16, 1963). p. 14.
  3. ↑ Turner, Ike. Takin' Back My Name: The Confessions of Ike Turner (1999). London: Virgin. ISBN 1852278501. OCLC 43321298.
  4. ↑ Forming CIRCA Label for Canada. Billboard (March 24, 1962). p. 34.
  5. ↑ Singles Reviews. Billboard (March 2, 1963). p. 28.
  6. ↑ Singles Reviews. Billboard (May 4, 1963). p. 40.