Discover whats missing in your discography and shop for sun records curated by record store day releases. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Sun records is a registered trademark by moon records s. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Sings the songs that made him famous was released through the club in october, 1966. The original albums by david edwards and mike callahan last update. Sun records changed the world of music in the 1950s. Sun was the first label to record elvis presley, charlie rich, roy orbison, jerry lee lewis, carl perkins, and johnny cash. The discography of aha, a norwegian synthpoprock band, consists of ten studio albums, ten compilation albums, five extended plays ep, and thirtynine singles. Aug 02, 2009 billy lee riley discography and songs. Complete listing of all vinyl records published by sun.
Elvis presley recorded at least 24 songs at sun studio in memphis, tennessee, between 1953 and 1955. Their name is taken from the celtic frost demo under apollyons sun. Additional members included kym yancey, chris jones, gary king, john wagner, hollis melson, and shawn sandridge. The tiny sun studio at 706 union avenue in memphis, tennessee may not have loo. He named it sun records as a sign of his perpetual optimism. The sun singles collection volume three deluxe 4 cd. Weezers selftitled debut studio album, often referred to as the blue album, was released in may 1994 through dgc records. Find all 12 songs featured in sun records soundtrack, listed by episode with scene descriptions. Sun 189 prisonaires my god is real softly and tenderly august 1953 recorded august 3, 1953, sun studio, 706 union, memphis tennessee. Sun records artist album reissues third man records. Rate your music is an online community of people who love music. Sun records greatest hits features 16 classic tracks recorded at sam phillips legendary sun studios in. Sun records discography collection full album youtube.
Each record has the catalogue number, production year and a value to indicate the current price. For the 60th anniversary of elvis presley leaving sun for rca, heres a playlist of his best songs on sun records. Sam finds another hit with johnny bragg and the prisonaires. Explore releases from the sun records curated by record store day label. Sun records greatest hits features 16 classic tracks recorded at sam phillips legendary sun studios in memphis, tn, including elvis presleys thats all right and blue moon of kentucky,johnny cashs i walk the line, jerry lee lewis great balls of fire, and.
A few red font coloured records plays fools like me on both sides by mistake. Sun 316 johnny cash and the tennessee two thanks a lot luther played the boogie february 1959 sun 317 jerry lee lewis lovin up a storm big blon. Guided by sam phillips, young musicians like johnny cash, elvis presley, carl perkins and jerry lee lewis combined the styles of hillbilly country with the. Pages in category sun records artists the following 56 pages are in this category, out of 56 total. Making great records is two parts science to eight parts fun. The birthplace of rock n roll and home to the million dollar quartet elvis presley, johnny cash, jerry lee lewis, b. The group was unofficially dissolved in 2001 when fischer invited erol unala to contribute to the reformation of celtic frost. Sun records discography antique and vintage hall of fame. Guided by sam phillips, young musicians like johnny cash, elvis presley, carl perkins and jerry lee lewis combined the styles of hillbilly. Byrons first bands were over night low and the ohio majestics, which gigged around the area and as. Sun records recordings on cds rereleased by bear family sun records editions by bear family records sam phillips sensed that memphis was a special place and he knew about the spiritual power of music. Sun record company a discography records recorded at sun before the label started sun 78 and 45 rpm singles sun 45 rpm singles with picture sleeves sun 45 rpm extended play albums sun 33 rpm long play albums flip 78 and 45 rpm singles phillips international 78 and 45 rpm singles phillips international long play albums the elvis presley.
July 18, 1999 the sun label was yellow with brown printing. The fun is in the music, and sundazed was built on the foundation of sharing that fun with you. This list does not include solo material or other projects recorded by aha band members. Rufus thomas didnt record again until 1956, then on meteor records. The recordings reflect the wide variety of music that could be heard in memphis at the time. Visit tunefind for music from your favorite tv shows and movies. July 18, 1999 with a label that has been so extensively reissued as sun, it is difficult to track down every reissue on every small label.
Sun records is an american independent record label founded in memphis, tennessee, starting operations on march 27, 1952. Jan 08, 2015 best early elvis presley songs on sun records. Set in memphis during the tumultuous early days of the civil rights movement, sun records tells the untold story of nothing less than the birth of rock n roll. Sun records greatest hits various artists releases. Sam rented a small space at 706 union avenue for his own allpurpose studio. Sun recordsgreatest hits 180 gram vinyl wdigital download. Sun records is the iconic 50s label in the top 10, according to variety which launched the careers of the million dollar quartet artists elvis, johnny cash, jerry lee lewis mick jagger spotted in memphis. Goldenrod 300 from mayjune 1957, then do what i do sun 256, a superb rockabilly in 1956 vocal sandy brooks. Vinyl reissues from sun records legendary roster, including carl perkins, roy orbison, johnny cash, and more. Johnny powers be mine, all mine 1959 rockabilly sun. Blues collector and longtime rare records dealer john tefteller won a recent ebay auction which featured a previously unknown and potentially one of a kind blues 45 rpm record produced. Elvis enlists sam to help him record a song for his mother. The johnny cash sun records discography details the music recorded by country music legend johnny cash and released on sun records.
September 5, 2009 the original incarnation of sun records issued a total of twelve albums, seven of which were by johnny cash. Sun 230 the miller sisters theres no right way to do me wrong you can tell me january 1956 recorded july 1, 1955, sun studio, 706 union, memphis tennessee. Sun records is the iconic 50s label in the top 10, according to variety which launched the careers of the million dollar quartet artists elvis, johnny. Sun records soundtrack complete song list tunefind. Sun records is an american drama television miniseries based on the musical million dollar quartet written by colin escott and floyd mutrux.
Presented here is the very best of sun records from the studios heyday. From late 1954 to july, 1958, cash recorded for sun records, a label founded by sam phillips and located at sun studio in memphis, tennessee. Thus our commitment to producing perfect phonograph phodder at popular prices. List of songs recorded by elvis presley on the sun label. See also the reissue label sun golden treasure series. Sun above the center hole with alternating yellow and light brown rays coming from the center hole and fanning out to the top of the label behind it. John boijas comprehensive site offers photos of every 45, 78, and lp recorded at sun records from those recorded when the studio was called the memphis recording service, to the five 45s and 78s that captured the first efforts of elvis presley, to tunes by johnny cash, roy orbison, and jerry lee lewis. The discography of sunn o consists of nine studio albums, three collaborative albums, six eps, four demos, one remix album, eight official live albums plus dozens of collected bootleg live recordings, one box set compilation, one standalone single and three compilation contributions.
The discography of weezer, an american rock band, consists of studio albums, two compilation albums, one video album, six extended plays, 37 singles and 40 music videos. Apollyon sun were an industrial metal band formed by singerguitarist tom gabriel fischer and guitarist erol unala in early 1995, after the termination of celtic frost, fischers prior group. Watch sun records online full episodes of season 1 yidio. Sun records curated by record store day label releases. From the studio at 706 union avenue, memphis, phillips produced unique talents whose groundbreaking music would influence generations to come. Because of the recordings historical significance in the foundation of rock and roll music, they were inducted into. Jan 27, 2014 sun ra jazz discography mp3 flac bittorent. Discover whats missing in your discography and shop for sun records 2 releases.
This album truly covers the birth of rock and roll. In 1952, sam phillips founded the legendary sun record company and throughout the 50s changed the course of popular music with artists like elvis, johnny cash, and jerry lee lewis. As has been noted previously, peter guralnicks biography, sam phillips. Sun records is an american independent record label founded by producer sam phillips in memphis, tennessee in february 1952. In fall, 1966, sun records contracted with the capitol record club to release certain albums by johnny cash through the record club. Sun records greatest hits sun recordsgreatest hits. It must have been a good seller, as the guitar solo was taken notefornote on harold shutters bunny honey. Sun records is an american independent record label founded by producer sam phillips in. The label was launched amid a growing number of independent labels. The johnny cash sun records discography details the music recorded by country music. Sun label album discography by david edwards and mike callahan last update. Sun records was a very influential label and these 3 3cd compilations of sun records singles are a very cost effective way of getting them into your collection. Sun records season 1 dvd box set a recreation from one of the worlds greatest jam sessions.
This label was created in 1994 to differentiate the main productions of ricardo vazquez llanes moon records producer with the others artist productions almost all of them with the finishing touch of ricardo. During the 1950s1960s it defined the rockabilly genre with artists like johnny cash, carl perkins, jerry lee lewis, and of course elvis presley. The series stars drake milligan, trevor donovan, kevin fonteyne, christian lees, dustin ingram, billy gardell, jonah lees, chad michael murray and jennifer holland. Sun 281 was one of three sun singles with picture sleeve. This band was from denmark and the music is very much jazz rock with some outstanding guitar and bass but the singers voice for me is a required taste. Find album release information for sun records greatest hits various artists on allmusic. The group signed to elektra records in 1966 and released its first album. Sun related records discography by david edwards and mike callahan last update. Recorded october 68 1957, 706 union, memphis, tennessee.
Sixtyone years later, third man records, in a similarlybustling tennessee town and believing in many of the same ideas mentioned above, has entered into partnership with the legendary sun records to reissue titles from their catalog on the format they were best known. The home of elvis presley, johnny cash, jerry lee lewis, roy orbison, carl perkins, billy lee riley, sam phillips, jack clement. Stream tracks and playlists from the sun records on your desktop or mobile device. The sun sound began when sam phillips launched his record company in february of 1952. John boijas comprehensive site offers photos of every 45, 78, and lp recorded at sun recordsfrom those recorded when the studio was called the memphis recording service, to the five 45s and 78s that captured the first efforts of elvis presley, to tunes by johnny cash, roy orbison, and jerry lee lewis. Sun was a brainstorm of byron byrd, a young ohioan given to stargazing and eventual pursuits of aerospace engineering and research science, developing the use of wireless microphones and guitars for the stage. Midnight sun formerly called rainbow band released this album in 1971, a rerecording of their debut with a different singer. Founded by sam phillips, sun records was notable for discovering and first recording such influential musicians as elvis presley, carl perkins, roy orbison, jerry lee lewis and johnny cash. Daydreams was an answer song to a hit cantrell and claunch had produced for meteor records. Sun on sun records, full discography of their vinyl. Recorded april 2023, 1958, 706 union, memphis, tennessee. Sun records 50th anniversary box various artists songs.
Music profile for billy lee riley, born 5 october 1933. Sun on sun records, full discography of their vinyl record releases. New to the scene, jerry lee lewis is brought in to work on a new song with perkins. Some fans might want to spring for the full threecd the sun records collection box set, from which this disc distills the best moments, but on its own, sun records. Record label started by sam phillips on march 27, 1952. Flying saucer rock and roll 1956 rockabilly sun 260 by. Sam phillips moves his family to memphis to open a recording studio to look for his first hit musical act, but instead rekindles a steamy affair. The band was founded by byron byrd in dayton, ohio, in 1976.
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