

LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA
OWNER(s): Richard "Dick" Nelson
TIMESPAN: 1944+
MISC NOTES: Predecessor to and sister label of 4 Star Records
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)
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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:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
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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:
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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:
RECORDING STUDIO:
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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:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
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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:
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A-SIDE COMPOSER:
A-SIDE PUBLISHER:
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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:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
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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)