Category: Vintage Record Labels

Viking Records, an independent record label, was a significant name in the music industry, particularly in the South Pacific region. Viking Records was founded in 1957 by Ron Dalton and Murdoch Riley and quickly became the largest locally owned record label in the South Pacific during the 1960s. Murdoch Riley…

Clarion Records was a subsidiary record label in the early 1930s. It was an American budget label owned by the ARC (American Record Corporation), and they pressed low-priced records during the early years of the Great Depression, when the need for low-priced entertainment was at an all time high. Clarion…

Think back. Think way, way back, to a time before recorded music. It’s difficult for us, today, with all the world’s music available to us on our phones. But there was such a time when music was only ever listened to live; it was played by family members and during…

In the annals of music history, Elite der Künstler Austroton, also known as Deutsche Austrophone, holds a unique position. Operating in the mid-20th century, the label became a beacon for German-speaking musicians and music lovers alike, forging a rich and compelling legacy that continues to resonate today. Deutsche Austroton was…

Think back. Think way, way back, to a time before recorded music. It’s difficult for us, today, with all the world’s music available to us on our phones. But there was such a time when music was only ever listened to live; it was played by family members and during…