Record label
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)[1] around 1982.[2][3]
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.[2]
The label includes (sorted by chart success)[3][4][5][6]
- 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