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Record labels on the web
Database of record label web sites, searchable by name, location and genre. 5000+ links.
http://www.rlabels.com/
Blues Access: Where to Find 'Em
A huge list of contact information for blues labels. (Label websites are not included) Blues Access Magazine suspended publication in January of 2002, but this archive site is active.
http://www.bluesaccess.com/whr2find.html
Bad Daddy Records
An independent label specializing in blues, jazz, and roots music.
http://www.baddaddy.com/
Fat Possum Records
Raw and unpolished blues. Artists include R.L. Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, T-Model Ford, Elmo Williams, Hezekiah Early, Hasil Adkins, Neckbones, 20 Miles, Robert Cage, Cedell Davis, Jelly Roll Kings, Robert Palmer, Paul Wine Jones, Johnny Farmer, Frank Roach, Super Chikan, Country Teasers, ...
http://www.fatpossum.com/
Messaround Records
San Francisco style blues-Gary Smith, John "Broadway" Tucker, Jerry Miller, and Charlie Musselwhite.
http://www.messaround.com/
Rhino Records
Specializing in reissues, including collections and box sets of classic Albert King, Elmore James, John Lee Hooker, Buddy Guy & Junior Wells and the "Blues Masters" series of compilations.
http://www.rhino.com/
Mocombo Records
John Juke Logan, Doug MacLeod, the Delgado Brothers, ...
http://www.mocomborecords.com/
Dialtone Records
Texas blues, jazz and gospel featuring The Bells of Joy, The Texas Trumpets, and Ervin Charles.
http://dialtone.home.texas.net/
Oh Papa Music
Audio and video, tour schedule, photos, press kit, and message board for acoustic musician Scott Perry.
http://www.ohpapa.com/
FTRC Records
Home of country blues artist Richard Johnston. Order CD, hear audio samples, see tour schedule, photo gallery, and booking information.
http://www.richardjohnston.com/
Moorafa Records
Owned and operated by Seattle, Washington independent singer/songwriter Michael Guthrie. CD, bio, and audio samples available.
http://www.moorafa.com/
Cordova Bay Records
CDs available online.
http://www.cordovabay.com
Texas Music Forge
Austin based label offers Texas roadhouse R&B, acoustic blues, folk, and country. Mp3 downloads.
http://www.texasmusicforge.com/
Choctaw Creek Records
Independent Texas label featuring bluesman Texas Johnny Brown. Includes artist bio, tour schedules, and information for ordering CDs.
http://www.choctawcreekrecords.com/
Atlas Records
Macon, Georgia label offering guitar-driven blues rock, with artist bios and reviews.
http://members.tripod.com/WHPerkins/atlas.htm
PacificSol
Northern California based, featuring new, original blues and R&B artists. Audio samples and online retail store available.
http://www.pacificsol.com/
Reverential Records
Manchester, UK independent label for acoustic blues.
http://www.reverentialrecords.co.uk
Cool Buzz
Based in Amsterdam with artists and bands from the Benelux and the USA. Musician and CD information plus audio samples.
http://www.coolbuzz.nl/
Armadillo Music Ltd.
Supporting US and European artists Eugene 'Hideaway' Bridges, Daryl Davis, Larry Johnson, Micky Moody, The Nimmo Brothers, Kevin Thorpe's Out Of The Blue, and Wammajamma with tour dates, photos, and audio samples for some releases. [Adobe Acrobat Reader required to view artist bios]
http://www.bluearmadillo.com/
AudioQuest Music
Releases by artists including Terry Evens, Doug MacLeod, Ronnie Earl, and Might Sam McClain. Some CDs available in SACD (Super Audio Compact Disc) format, recorded using the Sony Direct Stream Digital encoding.
http://www.audioquest-music.com/
Electro-Fi Records
CD reviews, tour dates, and bios for Mel Brown, Little Mac Simmons, Curly Bridges, and Fathead.
http://www.electrofi.com/
Mountain Top Productions
CDs by West Coast artists Gary Smith, Mark Hummel, Clarence "Guitar" Sims, and R.J.Mischo as well as harmonica instruction videos.
http://www.westcoastblues.com/
Back Bender Records
Harmonica player Dennis Gruenling and Swing Time. CDs and audio samples, performance schedule, photos.
http://www.backbender.net/
Hip-O Records
The compilation label of Universal Music Group, featuring numerous reissues from classic blues and rhythm and blues artists.
http://www.hip-o.com/
Stony Plain Recording
Canadian independent featuring Billy Boy Arnold, King Buscuit Boy, Maria Muldaur, Duke Robillard, and Rosco Gordon.
http://www.stonyplainrecords.com/
Telarc International
Printable catalog, online orders, MP3 downloads. Roster includes Tab Benoit, Lady Bianca, James Cotton, Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson, Robert Jr. Lockwood, and Son Seals.
http://www.telarc.com/
Catfish Records
Large online CD catalogue of American roots music.
http://www.catfishrecords.co.uk/
Blue Thumb Records
Featuring releases from Lucky Peterson, Robben Ford, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown.
http://www.vervemusicgroup.com/bluethumb/default.asp
Red House Records
Independent acoustic specialists whose roster includes Guy Davis, Paul Gerimiah, and Koerner/Ray/Glover. Online order form. [Printable catalog requires Adobe Acrobat Reader]
http://www.redhouserecords.com/
Mapleshade Records
And studio, plus Wildchild Records. CDs releases by Sunnyland Slim, The Blue Rider Trio, Drink Small, and John Dee & Fris. Also a selection of audio products and an email mailing list.
http://www.mapleshaderecords.com/
Landslide Records
From Atlanta, Georgia, home of Sean Costello.
http://www.landsliderecords.com/
Blue Rock'it Records
Releases by Chris Cain, Andy Just, Charles Ford Band, and Ralph Shine.
http://www.bluerockit.com/home.shtml
Blue Soul Records
Home of Timothea, New Orleans singer, songwriter, and producer as well as Cajun bluesman Amedee' Frederick.
http://www.timothea.com/
Ruf Records
Artist discographies, biographies and tour dates. Releases from Luther Allison, Eric Bibb, Larry Garner, Trudy Lynn, The Nighthawks, and Walter Trout.
http://www.rufrecords.de/
Adelphi Records
Delta and country styles as well as blues-rock. Roy Bookbinder, Paul Geremiah, Chris Smither, The Nighthawks, Catfish Hodge, and collections of classic artists featuring photos and detailed bios.
http://www.adelphirecords.com/
DWM Music
Independently produced releases.
http://www.dwmmusic.com/
Nightfly Music
Independent from Hendersonville, Tennessee with bios, audio samples, and tour calendar for artist roster.
http://www.nightflymusic.com/
Doc Blues Records
Austin, Texas independent and distributor. Artist links, audio samples, photo gallery, and news on upcoming releases.
http://www.docbluesrecords.com/
Serapis Records
Official site of Zach Parrish. Includes music samples, images, tour dates, bio and press.
http://www.serapisrecords.com
South Side Records - Strictly Blues
Los Angeles recording artists Mary Dukes and South Side Slim. Photos, schedules, newsletter, discography, bios, and MP3s.
http://www.southsidela.net
King Snake Records
Audio samples, CD on demand for complete catalog.
http://www.kingsnakerecords.com/
Cathouse Records Ltd
Representing artists from around the globe plus a catalogue of re-issues. Find artist list, online store, and links.
http://www.cathouse-records.com
TopCat Records
Texas indie offers some audio samples and links.
http://www.topcatrecords.com/
Dallas Blues Society Records
Dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Texas music. Releases from Denny Freeman, Henry Qualls, Johnny Moeller, and Big Al Dupree.
http://www.dallasbluessociety.com/
Rooster Blues
New releases and reissues from a roster of traditional blues artists such as James "Super Chikan" Johnson, Lady Bianca, and Larry Davis. Also tour info, mailing list, and blues links.
http://www.roosterblues.com/
Fuel 2000 Records
Find artist bios, news releases, MP3s, tour information, or register for access to download artist press kits.
http://www.fuel2000.com/
Fedora Records
Information on new releases, catalog, and an email mailing list.
http://www.jazzdepot.com/index.html
Blue Storm Music
Sound clips, newsletter, artist bios.
http://www.bluestormmusic.com
Yellow Dog Records
New music from emerging artists deeply rooted in American musical traditions - Blues, Folk, Appalachian, old-time Country, early Jazz. Based in Memphis, TN.
http://yellowdogrecords.com
Blue Loon Records
Texas Red, R.J. Mischo, Joe T. Cook, Mojo Buford.
http://www.geocities.com/bloonmpls/home.html
GSL Music
Home of Terry Stamp, Jim Avery, Orchi Velva. Order CDs online.
http://members.aol.com/gslmusic/myhomepage/index.html
Arcola Records
Online orders of recordings from Furry Lewis, Bukka White, Henry Townsend, Big Al Calhoun, and Babe Stovall.
http://arcolarecords.com/
Biograph Records
Working to preserve old blues, jazz, and ragtime music for over 30 years. Artists include Son House, Skip James and Blind Willie McTell.
http://www.biograph.com/
Alligator Records
View artist biographies, liner notes, and shop their catalog online.
http://www.alligator.com/
Antone's Records
Austin label online with artists Snooky Prior, Kim Wilson, Sue Foley, Lou Ann Barton, Gary Primich, and Angela Strehli. Contests, tour dates and online ordering.
http://www.antones.com/
Arhoolie
Large catalog of mostly traditional country blues recordings such as Mississippi Fred McDowell, Elizabeth Cotton, Lightnin' Hopkins, Katie Webster, and Mance Lipscom as well as numerous compilations.
http://www.arhoolie.com/
Atomic Theory
Various musical genres, including contemporary urban blues: the excellent Lamont Cranston Blues Band, Hoopsnakes, and James Solberg.
http://www.tt.net/atomic/
Blue Suit Records
Includes profile, catalog, and pictures of blues artists.
http://www.blue-suit.com/
Black & Tan Records
Netherlands label with European and American distribution. Also Crossroads Blues Agency.
http://www.black-and-tan.com/
Blues Planet Records
Online orders and tour dates for Hubert Sumlin and former Muddy Waters sideman Paul Oscher.
http://bluesplanet.com/
Blue Collar Music
Live recordings with no overdubs. Run by and for musicians. Featuring Kim Wilson and Fred Kaplan.
http://www.bluecollarmusic.com/
Ecko Records
Memphis R&B Recording Studio.
http://www.eckorecords.com/
Delmark Records
Chicago-based label recording blues & jazz since 1953. Includes an online catalog, MP3s and audio reviews, label history and an email newsletter.
http://www.delmark.com/delmark.home.htm
Malaco Records
Includes artist biographies, discographies and online store.
http://www.malaco.com/
Rounder Records
American roots music in a variety of genres, including blues and rhythm & blues, plus distributor of various small blues labels. Catalog is searchable by artist, genre, or album title and site includes tour information, sound clips, and artist pages.
http://www.rounder.com/
MW Records
Netherlands based label available in English.
http://www.musicwords.nl/
HighTone Records
MP3s, photos, and tour dates for Geoff Muldaur, James Armstrong, and Chris Smither or shop for CDs. Reissue catalog includes titles from Testament Records and High Water Records.
http://www.hightone.com/
Provogue
Specializing in blues rock from Walter Trout, Dave Hole, Bobby Mack, Omar and the Howlers, and Mason Ruffner.
http://www.provogue.com/
Speakeasy CDs
Independent Canadian blues label.
http://www.execulink.com/~speakeasy/
Verve Interactive
New releases, catalog, and tour information for Verve artists.
http://www.verveinteractive.com/
Blind Pig
Many "one-off" recordings by a wide variety of long established artists (Luther Allison, George "Harmonica" Smith), plus a roster of newer artists (Chris Cain, Tommy Castro) Most albums have soundclips and cover art.
http://www.blindpigrecords.com/
Winner Records
Includes CD information, videos, and ordering information.
http://www.bluespower.com/
Faust Records
Independent label in Prague, Czech Republic with its own recording studio and offering video and multimedia production.
http://www.faust.cz/en/
No Cover Productions
Independent label from Detroit. Releases range from traditional delta and Chicago styles to contemporary "rocking blues" sound.
http://www.nvo.com/nocover
Tone-Cool Records
Represents John Brim, Johnny Hoy & The Bluefish, Mark Hummel, Kid Bangham & Amyl Justin, Little Anthony & Sugar Ray, The Love Dogs, Dave Maxwell, "Earring" George Mayweather, The James Montgomery Band, Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers, Paul Rishell & Annie Raines, Terrance Simien, Susan Tedeschi, Toni Lynn Washington, Monster Mike Welch, and Tony Z.
http://www.tonecool.com/
World Talent Records
Label based in Atlanta, Georgia USA. Artists: Guitarist/Songwriter Forrest McDonald, Raymond Victor
http://www.wtrhq.com/
Buttermilk Records
Houston, Texas independent featuring blues and jazz.
http://texasretromusic.com/
Smithsonian Folkways
Archival recordings of early country-blues artists: Rev. Gary Davis, Big Bill Broonzy, Leadbelly, Lightnin' Hopkins, Elizabeth Cotten, and Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry.
http://www.si.edu/folkways/bluz-art.htm
Yazoo Blues Mailorder
CDs, Videos, and archival prints. Many of the earliest blues recordings ever made, by Charlie Patton, Skip James, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Memphis Minnie, Mississippi John Hurt, and Scrapper Blackwell.
http://www.yazoobluesmailorder.com/
Trainwrecords
Indie blues label. Sound clips, online orders.
http://www.trainwrecords.com/
Hottrax Records
Atlanta, Georgia independent label.
http://www.hottrax.com/
Taxim Records
German specialist in roots music; blues, folk, country, roots-rock, and all points in between
http://www.taxim.com/
Document Records
Large catalog of pre-war blues, jazz, gospel, spirituals, and North American old time music.
http://www.document-records.com/
Atlantic Records
Offers information and links on their artists.
http://www.atlantic-records.com/
M.C. Records
American roots music, including Odetta, R.L. Burnside, Big Jack Johnson, Sleepy Labeef, Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson.
http://www.mc-records.com/
Continental Record Services
Rounder Europe, The Netherlands.
http://www.continental.nl/
Ace Records
UK label specializing in reissues. Searchable database and links to music sites.
http://www.acerecords.co.uk/
Rykodisc
Artist roster includes Mem Shannon, Robert Cray, Odetta, Kelly Jo Phelps, and Taj Mahal.
http://www.rykodisc.com/
Bluescat Records
Specialising in blues, jazz and gospel CDs from the 1890s to the present day.
http://www.bluescat.com/
Havic Records
Artist bios, pictures, links, ordering information.
http://www.havic.com/
Silk City Recording Company
A small indie label specializing in blues and other roots music.
http://www.silkcitycd.com/
Tripping Tree Music
Victoria Warne Band, Rick Austin, Ken Serio. Band bios, gig dates.
http://www.trippingtree.com/
Boosweet Records
Independent record label from California, featuring Vernon Neilly and Stan Patterson.
http://www.boosweet.com/
Lazy River Records
Independent record label specialising in guitar blues and rock music
http://www.lazyriver.co.uk
Twll Du Records
Wales, UK musicians collective producing music based on punk blues.
http://www.indielabel.co.uk
Blue Movie Records
West coast independent label specializing in blues, soul and rhythm & blues. Featuring John Broadway Tucker, Bill Heid, and Dave Workman.
http://www.bluemovierecords.com/
Vestige Records
Featuring releases from blues rock guitarist Sean Chambers and delta blues guitarist Rocky Lawrence.
http://www.vestigerecords.com/
Random Chance Records
Independent label specializing in artists whose work is otherwise no longer available, as well as new artists. Roster includes mandolin player Yank Rachell and harmonica man Little Arther Duncan. Online orders and bios.
http://www.randomchancerecords.com/
Great Gull Records
Independent original blues and folk.
http://bluesandfolk.com/greatgull.htm
Timbreline Records
Part of Bayou Mountain Music, a BMI publishing company and home of Kahl-Reece Studio.
http://www.bayoumountainmusic.com/
Roesch Records
Featuring Matt "Guitar" Murphy, Eddie King, Jesse Austin, and the Blues Brothers Horns.
http://www.roeschrecords.com/
Mystery Media Inc. Records
Reviews, links, MP3 downloads.
http://www.mysterymediainc.com/
Cannonball Records
Offers artist roster plus tour dates, online store, catalog and mailing list submission form.
http://www.cannonballrecords.com/
Razor and Tie Records
"From the Vault" series of reissues features blues and rhythm and blues artists such as Arthur Alexander, Irma Thomas, and John Lee Hooker.
http://www.razorandtie.com
Artemis Records
Artist roster includes Jimmy Vaughan and the North Mississippi Allstars.
http://www.artemisrecords.com/
Burnside Records
Portand, Oregon independent label with acoustic & electric releases from North West and National artists.
http://www.burnsiderecords.com/
Severn Records
East Coast independent label promoting blues and soul. See tour schedules, photos, purchase CDs online. Artist roster includes Louisiana Red, Darrell Nulisch, and Roy Gaines.
http://www.severnrecords.com/
Yazoo Records
An independent record and video company dedicated to making available classic performances of early blues, rural American and ethnic music at the highest standards possible.
http://yazoorecords.com/
Shanachie Entertainment
An independent record and video company with a contemporary blues roster that includes Anders Osborne, Debbie Davies, Duke Robillard, Curtis Salgado, and Mem Shannon as well as reissues from musicians from Scrapper Blackwell to Michael Bloomfield.
http://www.shanachie.com/
NorthernBlues Music, Inc.
Canadian label featuring Otis Taylor, Harry Manx, Rita Chiarelli, and Paul Reddick+The Sidemen. Artist bios, tour dates, reviews, and online ordering.
http://www.northernblues.com/
Hi Records
Home of Al Green, Ann Peebles, and Willie Mitchell. Label history, blues and Memphis links.
http://www.hirecords.com/
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