American International Records
American International Records was a record label which was a subsidiary of American International Pictures that was used to release music from their films. It also released recordings from individual artists.
Background
[edit]AIP started their own record label, American International Records, in 1959.[1] The manager was Don Leon. That year he announced that Al Simms replaced Jimmy Madden as the head of A&R.[2]
As a division of American International Pictures, it was used to release recorded music soundtracks from the film companies B grade film productions.[3] One such film was Bucktown which featured a score that was written by Johnny Pate, and having the main theme sung by Luther Rabb. The soundtrack was released on American International Records AIR 4477 in 1975.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ The Billboard, June 8, 1959 - Page 9 MUSIC NEWS, 14 MORE JOIN LABEL P:ARADE
- ^ Cashbox, October 3, 1959 - Page 34 Record Ramblings
- ^ Both Sides Now Publications - Together/American International Records/L&R Album Discography By Peter Preuss, Mike Callahan and David Edwards
- ^ Discogs - Johnny Pate – Bucktown (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)