Cameo Records
| Company type | Record label |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1921 |
| Defunct | 1930 |
| Fate | Merged with Pathé Records; later became part of American Record Corporation |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
| Products | Records, including dance music and blues |
Cameo Records was a United States-based record label that operated during the 1920s, owned by the Cameo Record Corporation headquartered in New York City.
From 1921 through 1926, the label frequently issued recordings by Lucille Hegamin and gained recognition for its dance music catalog, which included acts such as the Original Memphis Five and the Varsity Eight. Esteemed artists like Red Nichols, Miff Mole, Adrian Rollini, and Frank Signorelli made recordings at Cameo’s studios. In 1926, the company transitioned to the microphone-electrical recording technique. Among its significant releases was the blues number "Crazy Blues" performed by Salt & Pepper.
The company broadened its reach by establishing subsidiary labels, including Lincoln Records in 1924 and Romeo Records in 1926. Additionally, its Cameo-Kid series catered specifically to children, employing professional musicians and issuing double-sided 7-inch gramophone records, setting itself apart from rivals who used anonymous performers.
In 1928, Cameo merged with Pathé Records and later became incorporated into the American Record Corporation. The Cameo label ceased operations during the 1930s.
This entity should not be confused with Cameo-Parkway Records, which was active in the mid-20th century during the 1950s and 1960s.
See also
External links
- Cameo Records on the Internet Archive's Great 78 Project