Lute Records (Label)

Lute Records was founded in 1960 by veteran bandleader and music publisher Al Kavelin (1903-1982). During the 1960s, Lute Records had its offices on Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. Its first release was “Alley Oop” b/w “Sho’ Know A Lot About Love” by The Hollywood Argyles. The success of this single led to the signing of various artists and the creation of subsidiary labels including Kammy Records and Marsh Records.

For bootlegs / counterfeits, see Lute Records (3).