Talk:Romeo Records

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I read, with interest, the article about Romeo Records. Although I knew it was a dime store label, I did not know it was put out by S.H. Kress. Collectors of 20's/30's record will note that Romeo exercised a degree of independence that other members of the Cameo/ARC family did not have. Numerous early Romeos were not issued on parent label Cameo or Cameo's other label Lincoln; Lincoln labels were so close in appearance to Cameo that their relationship was obvious, while Romeo never resembled a Cameo. Also, while in the early 30's other labels were discontinued: Lincoln, better-known Cameo, Regal, Domino, Romeo hung in there until 1937 or 1938. Apparently the Kress people were not ones to be pushed around. Comments anyone? (Beware, I have similar questions about other labels, which maybe I'll get around to sending out.)


 * Interesting observations. Romeos seem to have sold well, as anyone who's hunted for 78s in junk stores or yard sales in the USA has seen. I don't have a date for Romeo's demise, perhaps one could be found with more digging. Other people interested in early recordings are welcome to contribute to the project! Cheers, -- Infrogmation 18:44, 6 Sep 2003 (UTC)