Swingin' Records was a Hollywood based record label that released recordings by artists such as Big Jay McNeely, Rochell & the Candles and The Hollywood Saxons.
Background The label was formed in 1959 by Roger Davenport and Hunter Hancock. Its first release was "There Is Something on Your Mind" which was a hit for sax player, Big Jay McNeely.The Los Angeles Times, August 11, 2004 - Hunter Hancock, 88; Brought R&B; to L.A. Radio Stations in 1940s The catalogue also included releases by Marvin & Johnny, Rochell & the Candles and the Hollywood Saxons.The Washington Post, - Blues, Rock DJ Hunter Hancock, 88 It was located at 1554 N. Gower Hollywood, CA.ARLD: the American Record Label Directory and Dating Guide, 1940-1959, Galen Gart, , 9780936433110 - Page 216
In the mid 1960s, Davenport would later run Consolidated International Record Co. with Al Stewart.Billboard, June 4, 1966 - Page 3 Executive Turntable
History It was reported in the May 25, 1959 issue of The Billboard that Swingin' was one of the 15 new labels that started up in the last week.The Billboard, May 25, 1959 - Page 8 15 MORE JOIN LABEL PARADE
Discography
+ Compilations featuring recordings from the Swingin' Records catalogue Act Title Catalogue Year Notes #Various artists The Best Of Swingin Records Relic Records 5060 LP The Golden Groups Series Volume 36Discogs - Various – The Best Of Swingin RecordsSchwann Record & Tape Guide, Volume 39, Issue 2 - Page C-405 Various artists The Golden Era of Doo-Wops: Swingin' Records Relic Record Productions 7140 2018 CDAllMusic - Various Artists, The Golden Era of Doo-Wops: Swingin' Records
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