Gilt-Edge [CA]

LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA
OWNER(s): Richard "Dick" Nelson
TIMESPAN: 1944+
MISC NOTES: Predecessor to and sister label of 4 Star Records

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MISC NOTES:  Promotional EP featuring four artists: The Stewart Family; Frank Miller and the Drifting Texans; Jolly Jerry Gilbertson and his Farm hands; and Arkie Shibley and The Mountain Dew Boys.

LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Arkie Shibley (vocals)
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:

FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 10"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
DISC NOTES: Light-tan colored label.

B-SIDE MATRIX: ET 102 B
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Shibley
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales Co. (BMI)

MISC NOTES: Four artist, eight-song promo sampler album

LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL: A-Side: Arkie Shibley (vocals); B-Side: Grover Jackson (guitar).
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:

FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 10"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
DISC NOTES:

A-SIDE:
COMPOSER: Stevenson
PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales Co. (BMI)

B-SIDE :
COMPOSER: Jackson
PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales Co. (BMI)

MISC NOTES:

LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Arkie Shibley (vocal on B-side)
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:

FORMAT: Disc
SIZE: 10" / 7"
SPEED: 78 rpm / 45 rpm
DISC NOTES: *

Known Label Designs
1. ) A - B (78 rpm) promo labrl . Red background. Silver/BWhite numerals and letters.
Disc (Stylized) GILT-EDGE Jockey
Salesman Sample  NOT FOR SALE
Performer names and instruments played listed on both sides of label.

2.) 45 rpm*

A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 3860
2.)
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
2.)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Leon Kelley
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales (BMI)

B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 3998
2.)
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
2.)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Arkie Shibley
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales (BMI)

MISC NOTES: Also Issued in 78 rpm format (5021).

LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Leon Kelly (vocal) on the A-side / Arkie Shibley (vocal) on the B-side.
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:

FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES:* Serial Number = 45-MD-101

Known Label Variations:
1. 45. Black background with silver numerals and lettering. Straight line (GILT-EDGE) label  name.
2. 78. Red background with silver/white numerals and lettering. Stylized label name.

A-SIDE MATRIX: 3856
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
A-SIDE COMPOSER: G. Wilson
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Music Clearance (BMI)

B-SIDE MATRIX: 3857
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
B-SIDE COMPOSER: G. Wilson
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Music Clearance (BMI)

MISC NOTES:

Issued in 78 rpm (5030) and 45 rpm (45-GE-5030) formats.

LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
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FORMAT: Disc
SIZE: 10"/ 7"
SPEED: 78 rpm / 45 rpm
DISC NOTES: *

Vocal by Arkie Shibley / Vocal by Arkie Shibley

Note:
a.) Initial printing of the 45 rpm labels may not have featured G. Wilson as one of the composers on "I Wish I Was Somebody's Rose".

b.) Some labels (78 and/or 45 rpm) reportedly featured back-up band name in all caps.

Known Label Designs:
1.) A - B (78 rpm) retail label.  Red background. Silver numerals and lettering. *

2.)  45. Black background. Silver numerals and letters. Straight line (GILT-EDGE)  label lettering.*

A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 3985
2.) 3985
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
2.)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Shibley - Kraber - G. Wilson
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales (BMI)

B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 3986
2.) 3986
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
2.)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Shibley - Kelley - Hays
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales (BMI)

MISC NOTES:

Released in 78 rpm (5036)  and 45 rpm (45 - 5036) formats.

"Uncle Sam Has Called My Number"
Referring to the U.S. military draft, written by Spokane's Leon Kelly and recorded during the Korean War/Conflict, "Uncle Sam Has Called My Number" was reworked  in 1966 (Vietnam  War/Conflict)  by another Spokanite, Robert Wayne "Bobby Wayne" Snyder,  as "Uncle Sam's Got My Number". (Jerden #786).

LOCATION:
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FORMAT: Disc
SIZE: 10" / 7"
SPEED: 78 rpm / 45 rpm
DISC NOTES: *

Vocaly by Leon Kelley ' Vocal by Arkie Shibley

Known Label Variations:
1.)  A - B (78 rpm)  promo label. Tan background. Black numerals and letters. Disc (stylized) GILT-EDGE Jockey.  Salesman Sample. NOT FOR SALE. Artist name = ARKIE SHIBLEY.  Record # = GE - 5036. 3987 contains following dialogue: "Arkie Shibley's "HOT ROD RACE" records have demonstrated the vast interest in hot rods. The race between the Ford, Mercury and the hopped up Model A seems to have had some repercussions which Arkie now tells about." *

2.) A - B (78 rpm) retail label . Red background. Silver/white numerals and lettering. Stylized label name. *

3.) A - B (45 rpm) retail label. Black background. Silver numerals and lettering.*

A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 3859
2.) 3859
3.) 3859
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
2.)
3.)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Kelley
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Music (BMI)

B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 3987
2.) 3987
3.) 3987
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
2.)
3.)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Shibley - Kelley
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Music (BMI)

MISC NOTES:

LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:Leon Kelley (vocals on A-side); Arkie Shibley (vocals on B-side)
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:

FORMAT: Disc
SIZE: 10"
SPEED: 78 rpm
DISC NOTES:*

Vocal by Arkie Shibley / Vocal by Arkie Shibley

Known Label Designs: 
1.) A - B retail label.  Red background. Silver/White numerals and lettering. Stylized label name.*

A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 3862
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Shibley - Kelley
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales (BMI)

B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.)3996
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Wilson
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales (BMI)

MISC NOTES:

LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Arkie Shibley (vocal on A-side); Arkie Shibley (talking vocal on B-side).
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:

FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 10"
SPEED: 78 rpm
DISC NOTES: *

A-SIDE MATRIX: 3864
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Shibley
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales (BMI)

B-SIDE MATRIX: 3993
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Shibley
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales (BMI)

MISC NOTES: Also issued in 78 rpm format (5059).

LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Arkie Shibley (A-side vocals);
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:

FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES: *45-5059

Known Label Variations:
1. 45 = Maroon Background with Silver Numerals and Lettering. Stylized Label Name.
2. 78 = Red Background with Silver/White Numerals and Lettering. Stylized label.

A-SIDE MATRIX: 6087
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Stevenson
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales Co. (BMI)

B-SIDE MATRIX: 6089
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Jackson
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales Co. (BMI)

MISC NOTES:

LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
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FORMAT: Disc
SIZE: 10"
SPEED: 78 rpm
DISC NOTES: *

Instrumental / Talking Blues Vocal Arkie Shibley

A-SIDE MATRIX: 3856 - A
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Hays
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales (BMI)

B-SIDE MATRIX: 3994
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Shibley
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales (BMI)

MISC NOTES:

LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Arkie Shibley (talking vocal on A-side); Grover Jackson (guitar);
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:

FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 10"
SPEED: 78 rpm
DISC NOTES: *

Known Label Variations:
1. 78. Red background. Silver/white numerals and letters. Stylized label name.

A-SIDE MATRIX: 6084
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Jackson
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales (BMI)

B-SIDE MATRIX: 6090
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Stevenson
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales (BMI

MISC NOTES:

LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Arkie Shibley (talking vocal on B-side).
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:

FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 10"
SPEED: 78 rpm
DISC NOTES: *l

Known Label Variations:
1. 78. Red background. Silver/While numerals and letters. Stylized label name.

A-SIDE MATRIX: 3860
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Kelly
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales (BMI)

B-SIDE MATRIX: 3988
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Shibley
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales (BMI)

MISC NOTES:

Artist name as printed on disc labels: BIG JIM DE NOONE

"The Giant Of Western Swing"
and His Rhythm Rustlers

LOCATION:
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FORMAT: Disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES: *

Vocal by Johnny Jobe / Vocal  by Martha Lou Gaches

Disc # as printed on labels: 45 - 5081

A-SIDE MATRIX:
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
A-SIDE COMPOSER:
A-SIDE PUBLISHER:

B-SIDE MATRIX:
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MISC NOTES:

Artist name as printed on disc labels: BIG JIM DE NOONE

"The Giant Of Western Swing"
and His Rhythm Rustlers

Disc # as printed on label: 45-5083.  Both songs likely also issued in 78 rpm format.

LOCATION:
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FORMAT: Disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES:

Vocal by Martha Lou Gaches / Vocal by Johnny Jobes

Known Label Designs:
1.) A - B retail label. Reddish background.  Silver numerals and lettering. *

"The Death Of Hank Williams" Album Reissues:
1953?. As "Death Of Hank Williams" Side B, track #1 on untitled 78 rpm disc  featuring  four songs  by four different Gilt-Edge artists. (Blue Ribbon Records S2 - 16)

A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 6214
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: De Noone - Gaches
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales (BMI)

B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 6234
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
B-SIDE COMPOSER:
1.) Cardwell
B-SIDE PUBLISHER:
1.) Lonat (BMI)

MISC NOTES:

LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Arkie Shibley (vocal on th B-side).
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:

FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES: *

Instrumental / Vocal by Arkie Shibley

Disc # as printed on labels: 45-5089

Known Label Designs:
1. A - B retail label . Dark red background. Silver numerals and letters. Stylized Gilt-Edge. *

A-SIDE MATRIX: 6083
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Jackson
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales (BMI)

B-SIDE MATRIX: 6199
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Shibley
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales (BMI)

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