Stellar Record Co. [NY]
LOCATION: 200 West 57 Street, NY, 19, NY
OWNER(s): Don Sanders; Joe Gottfried
TIMESPAN: 1961...
MISC NOTES: The Cash Box Magazine 1961: "NEW YORK — Don Sanders and Joe Gottfried jointly announced last week the formation of the Stellar Record Co., with headquarters at 200 W. 57th St. First release for the new label couples “Don’t Cry Linda” and “Yours Or Mine” by Richie Ito. Sanders was formerly national sales manager for Cadence Records; Gottfried previously held the post of A&R chief for Adonis Records." Stellar would also appear to be associated with the publishing company, Willow Music Corp. (ASCAP) as they were both doing business from the same address. Before long, Stellar would be "Distributed by Smash Records - A Division of Mercury Record Corp."
MISC NOTES: It is believed that RICHIE ITO's name was later changed to DEL RICHARDSON for marketing purposes.
ALSO SEE:
1.) Stelllar Records' release of "Don't Cry Linda" credited to DEL RICHARDSON.
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Richie Ito (vocals); "Arranged and conducted by Herb Buchanan."
RECORDING STUDIO:
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES:
Known Label Designs:
1.) A - B promo label. White background. Black numerals and lettering. Promotional Copy
2.) A - B retail label Blue background. Silver numerals and lettering.
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1,) ST - 711 - A
2.) ST - 711 - A
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) ST 711 A (etched)
2.) ST 711 A (etched)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Buchanan-Gottfried
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Willow Music (ASCAP)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) ST - 711 - B
2.) ST - 711 - B
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) ST 711 B - 1B (etched)
2.) ST 711B - 1B (etched)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Nader - Adams
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Sea Lark Music (BMI)
MISC NOTES:
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES:
A-SIDE MATRIX: 1010-A
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE: 45 1010A - 1 (stamped)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: A. Marcus - A.
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Peer International Corp. (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX: 1010-B
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE: 45 1010B - 1 (stamped)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: S. Skyler - A. Frisch
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: R.F.D. Music Pub. Co., Inc (AS)
MISC NOTES:See Stellar Records' earlier release of "Don't Cry Linda" credited to RICHIE ITO. It is believed that ITO's name was changed to DEL RICHARDSON for marketing purposes. By this point in time Stellar was associated with bigger labels: "Distributed by Smash Records - A Division of Mercury Record Corp."
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Del Richardson (vocals);
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER: Arranged and conducted by Herb Buchanan
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES: Serial Number = S-1729
A-SIDE MATRIX: YW23195
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE: YW 23195 1 (stamped)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Buchanan-Gottfried
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Marlene Music (ASCAP)
B-SIDE MATRIX: YW23196
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE: YW 23196 1 (stamped )
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Buchanan - Gottfried
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Arch Music Co., Inc. / Willow Music Corp. (ASCAP)