| Radar Records | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1982 (1982) |
| Founder | Joe Tucci |
| Status | Defunct (merged with Unidisc Music) |
| Genre | Garage house, post-disco |
| Country of origin | U.S. |
| Location | Richmond Hill, Queens, New York |
Radar Records was a small independent New York City-based dance/garage label best known for Gary's Gang, Toney Lee, and various underground acts.
History
Foundation
It was formed and operated by Eric Matthew (real name Joe Tucci) around 1982.
Structure
First record issued by Radar Records was possibly "Knock Me Out" by Gary's Gang, following by the post-disco number "Reach Up" by Toney Lee. Label creation was mentioned on the March 1983 issue of Billboard magazine.
The label includes (sorted by chart success)
- Toney Lee, who recorded "Reach Up" (Club #10, UK Pop #64)
- Gary's Gang, who recorded various dance hits like "Runaway", "Makin' Music" (Club #8) and "Knock Me Out" (Club #25).
- Fast Radio, who recorded "Under My Thumb" (Club #47)
- Status IV, who recorded "You Ain't Really Down" (Club #48)
- Barbara Fowler of Sinnamon, who recorded "Come And Get My Lovin'".
Radar Records was, after a couple of club hits, acquired by a Canada-based record company Unidisc Music. They also bought out other New York independent labels such as Prelude Records.
Selected discography
| Year | Catalog | Composition | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | RDR-12000 | "Knock Me Out" | Gary's Gang | — |
| 1982 | RDR-12001 | "Reach Up" | Toney Lee | — |
| 1982 | RDR-12002 | "Under My Thumb" | Fast Radio | — |
| 1983 | RDR-12003 | "You Ain't Really Down" | Status IV | — |
| 1983 | RDR-12004 | "Love So Deep" | Toney Lee | — |
| 1983 | RDR-12005 | "Makin' Music" | Gary's Gang | — |
| 1983 | RDR-12006 | "The Break"/"Breaker" | Richie Scotti | — |
| 1983 | RDR-12007 | "I'm Out Of Your Life" | Arnie's Love | — |
| 1983 | RDR-12010 | "Lovin' You" | Status IV | — |
| 1983 | RDR-12011 | "Bomb Comes Down" | Serious Word + One | — |
| 1983 | RDR-12016 | "Come And Get My Lovin'" | Barbara Fowler | — |
References
- Frank Broughton, Bill Brewster (2011). The Record Players: DJ Revolutionaries. Black Cat, 2011. p. 121. ISBN 0-8021-7089-7.
- ^ "New Companies)". Billboard. 95: 61. Mar 5, 1983.
- ^ Blues & soul, Issues 412-413; Issue 415; Issues 419-420; Issue 422. Napfield Ltd., 1984, (originally) the University of Virginia. 1984. p. 30. ISBN 0-8021-7089-7.
- "'Reach Up' at The Official Charts Company". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2011-08-22.
- "Gary's Gang - Singles". Allmusic, Billboard. Retrieved 2011-08-22.
- "The Best of Radar Records - VA". Allmusic, Billboard. Retrieved 2011-08-22.