H & L Records

H&L Records (1976–1979) was a record label founded by Hugo Peretti and Luigi Creatore after they left Avco Records. They took The Stylistics with them.[1]

History

Releases

The dual artist record, "That Old Black Magic" by The Softones backed with "Love is the Answer" by Van McCoy was released on a single.[2][3] By October 1978, the backing band for The Manhattans, 98.6 were signed to the H & L label.[4]

Later years

In 1984, the H&L masters and those from Avco were acquired by Amherst Records.[5]

See also

References
  1. Stephen Thomas Erlewine. "The Stylistics: Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2015-10-23.
  2. The Disco Files 1973-78: New York's Underground, Week by Week by Vince Aletti (2009) - Page 229
  3. Bull Trax Records - The Softones / Van McCoy - That Old Black Magic / Love Is The Answer - H & L Records - HLS-2001 - 12", Single, Ltd 1492355656
  4. Billboard, October 7, 1978 - Page 46 Signings
  5. Both Sides Now Publications - Amherst Label Discography


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