DeLuxe
The DeLuxe Record Company was formed in 1944 by David and Jules Braun in Linden, New Jersey.
** For unofficial releases, see: DeLuxe.
This label recorded popular music, rhythm and blues, jazz, gospel, soul, and country & western. In 1947, Syd Nathan purchased a majority interest in the label, although it continued to be operated out of Linden by the Braun brothers until March, 1949, when the offices were moved to Cincinnati, Ohio. The Brauns evidently left the company at that time to form Regal Records (2). Nathan officially acquired the Braun brothers' interest in the DeLuxe label in February, 1951. Many of the DeLuxe masters were issued on King Records (3) singles and albums. In the early 1950s, Nathan revived the label with new releases. Henry Stone had been active in Miami with his Rockin' and Glory (4) labels and Seminole Distributing Company when Syd Nathan asked him to come and revive this dormant little label he'd picked up. Stone was promised 50% of the label. The big hit he came up with was Otis Williams & The Charms with "Hearts Of Stone." This record was remarkable for breaking pop through white radio airplay. It went #15 on the pop charts and was a million selling record. Note: the Deluxe 78s seem to be a bit noisier then average 78s.
45 RPM Catalog Number, Date and Label Identification:
3300 through 3323 (1949–1952): Black label with "AA"
following the number. Does not have "Hi-Fidelity" on label.
6000 through 6090 (1953–1955): Black label without "AA"
following the number. Does not have "High-Fidelity" on the
label.
6091 through 6190 (1955–1959): Black label, with "High-
Fidelity" on the label.
6191 through 6200 (1960–1963): Yellow label.
Blue plastic exists between 3318 and 3323. Discs before 45 production began are reissues of material first issued on 78 rpms.
** For unofficial releases, see: DeLuxe.
This label recorded popular music, rhythm and blues, jazz, gospel, soul, and country & western. In 1947, Syd Nathan purchased a majority interest in the label, although it continued to be operated out of Linden by the Braun brothers until March, 1949, when the offices were moved to Cincinnati, Ohio. The Brauns evidently left the company at that time to form Regal Records (2). Nathan officially acquired the Braun brothers' interest in the DeLuxe label in February, 1951. Many of the DeLuxe masters were issued on King Records (3) singles and albums. In the early 1950s, Nathan revived the label with new releases. Henry Stone had been active in Miami with his Rockin' and Glory (4) labels and Seminole Distributing Company when Syd Nathan asked him to come and revive this dormant little label he'd picked up. Stone was promised 50% of the label. The big hit he came up with was Otis Williams & The Charms with "Hearts Of Stone." This record was remarkable for breaking pop through white radio airplay. It went #15 on the pop charts and was a million selling record. Note: the Deluxe 78s seem to be a bit noisier then average 78s.
45 RPM Catalog Number, Date and Label Identification:
3300 through 3323 (1949–1952): Black label with "AA"
following the number. Does not have "Hi-Fidelity" on label.
6000 through 6090 (1953–1955): Black label without "AA"
following the number. Does not have "High-Fidelity" on the
label.
6091 through 6190 (1955–1959): Black label, with "High-
Fidelity" on the label.
6191 through 6200 (1960–1963): Yellow label.
Blue plastic exists between 3318 and 3323. Discs before 45 production began are reissues of material first issued on 78 rpms.