Eastern Records Explained

Eastern Records
Founded:1964
Founder:Juggy Murray
Defunct:1966
Location:New York, New York, U.S.
Status:Defunct
Distributor:Sue Records

Eastern Records was a subsidiary label of Sue Records, founded by Juggy Murray.[1] In 1965, the label released the singles "The Real Thing" by Tina Britt which reached #20 on the Billboard R&B chart,[2] and "Time Waits For No One" by Eddie & Ernie which reached #34 on the R&B chart in 1965.[3]

Partial discography

!Catalog No.!Releasedate!US!US R&B!Single (A-side, B-side)!Artist!Notes
6001964A: "Baby I'm Leaving You"

B: "When You Get Tired Of Me"

Geraldine Jones
60-002Jun 1964A: "Don't Hold Back"

B: "The Swingin' Organ"

Duke DanielsCash Box review (Jun 13, 1964)[4]
602Dec 196434A: "That's The Way It Is"

B: "Time Waits For No One"

Eddie & ErnieB-side charted
604Apr 196520A: "The Real Thing"B: "Teardrops Fell (Every Step Of The Way)"Tina BrittBillboard review (May 1, 1964)[5]
609Feb 1966A: "I Can't Do It (I Just Can't Leave You)"B: "Lost Friends"Eddie & ErnieCash Box review (Feb 12, 1966)[6]
610Jun 1966A: "If You've Ever Loved Somebody"B: "Hello Baby, Goodbye Too"Jean Wells
6111966A: "She's Called A Woman"B: "Since You've Been Gone So Long"Magnificent 7

Notes and References

  1. Book: McGrath, Bob. The R & B Indies: An Encyclopedic Exploration of African American Music and Independent Record Labels from 1940 to 1980. Eyeball Productions. 2007. 9780968644546. 2. West Vancouver. 11. 82368180.
  2. Book: Whitburn, Joel. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-1995. Record Research. 1996. 46. Joel Whitburn.
  3. February 27, 1965. Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles. Billboard. 45.
  4. June 13, 1964. Record Reviews - Newcomer Picks. Cash Box. 14.
  5. May 1, 1965. Singles Reviews. Billboard. 47.
  6. February 12, 1966. Record Reviews. Cash Box. 24.