Old Town Records
New York R&B and doo-wop label founded by Hy Weiss.
Old Town Records was a New York City label founded by Hy Weiss in 1953, operating until 1966. It released R&B and doo-wop hits, including "We Belong Together" by Robert & Johnny and "There's a Moon Out Tonight" by the Capris. The label also recorded blues musicians such as Sonny Terry and album artist Arthur Prysock.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1953
- Founder
- Hy Weiss
- Location
- New York City
- Years active
- 1953–1966
- First hit
- "We Belong Together" (1958) by Robert & Johnny
- Notable artists
- Billy Bland
- the Solitaires
- the Fiestas
- the Capris
- the Earls
- Arthur Prysock
- Sonny Terry
- Catalog sold to
- Atlantic Records (1970)
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