Golden World Records
| Company type | Record label |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1962 |
| Defunct | 1968 |
| Headquarters | Detroit, Michigan , United States |
Key people | Eddie Wingate, Joanne Bratton |
| Products | Records, music recordings |
Golden World Records was a United States-based record label managed by Eddie Wingate and Joanne Bratton (née Jackson, formerly married to boxing champion Johnny Bratton). Its recording facility was situated in Detroit, Michigan. Among the label's nationally recognized tracks were "Oh How Happy" performed by Shades of Blue and "(Just Like) Romeo and Juliet" by The Reflections. Notably, early recordings of Edwin Starr, prior to his time at Motown, including "Agent Double-O-Soul," were produced at Golden World.
The label was active between 1962 and 1968.
In 1966, Berry Gordy purchased Golden World Records along with its affiliated companies, merging them into the Motown Record Corporation. Subsequently, the Golden World studio was designated as Motown's "Studio B," complementing the original Motown "Studio A" located at Hitsville USA. Before this merger, many of its sessions utilized Motown's session musicians moonlighting under Golden World, such as bassist James Jamerson and percussionist George McGregor.
The distinctive clock from Golden World Records is currently exhibited at Melodies and Memories in Eastpointe, Michigan. Additionally, a restored 1877 Steinway piano originally from Golden World is on display at the Motown Museum.
Singles
| 1 | Willie Kendrick | "Stop This Train" "Fine As Wine" |
Nov 1963 |
| 2 | Sue Perrin | "Candy Store Man" "Recipe Of Love" |
Feb 1964 |
| 3 | No release | Mar 1964 | |
| 4 5 |
Adorables | "Deep Freeze" "Daddy Please" |
Mar 1964 |
| 6 7 |
Patti Gilson | "Pulling Petals (From A Daisy)" "Don't You Tell A Lie" |
Mar 1964 |
| 8/9 | The Reflections | "Can't You Tell By The Look In My Eyes" "(Just Like) Romeo And Juliet" |
Mar 1964 |
| 10 | Adorables | "Be" "School's All Over" |
May 1964 |
| 11 | Elliott Baron | "Man To Man" "The Spare Rib" |
May 1964 |
| 12 | The Reflections | "Like Columbus Did" "Lonely Girl" |
Jun 1964 |
| 13 | No release | Jun 1964 | |
| 14 | Manhattans | "Just A Little Loving" "Beautiful Brown Eyes" |
Jul 1964 |
| 15 | The Reflections | "Talkin' Bout My Girl" "Oowee Now Now" |
Aug 1964 |
| 16 | The Reflections | "(I'm A) Henpecked Guy" "Don't Do That To Me" |
Sep 1964 |
| 17 | Debonaires | "A Little Too Long" "Please Don't Say We're Through" |
Oct 1964 |
| 18 | Juanita Williams | "Baby Boy" "You Knew What You Was Gettin'" |
Sep 1964 |
| 19 | The Reflections | "You're My Baby (And Don't You Forget It)" "Shabby Little Hut" |
Nov 1964 |
| 20 | Reflections | "Poor Man's Son" "Comin' At You" |
Feb 1965 |
Albums
Golden World released only one album under its label:
- (Just Like) Romeo & Juliet—The Reflections—GWLPM-300—1964
See also
External links
- Tribute page for Golden World at Soulful Detroit
- Photo tour: Soulful Detroit – The Golden World Story featuring Golden World Studio