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US label; also appears as "Savoy" only; previously part of the [l102261]. Label Code: LC 37345 For unofficial releases, see [l=Savoy Records (4)]. Savoy Records is an American record label founded in 1942 by [a=Herman Lubinsky], specializing in Jazz, R&B and Gospel. Savoy played an important role in popularizing bebop. After Lubinsky's death, [l264254] purchased the Savoy catalog in December 1975 from the Herman Lubinsky Estate. The first reissue released was [r7426266] in the Spring of 1976. A decade later, the gospel music division's masters and contracts were sold to southern R&B/blues/gospel label [l=Malaco] Records in 1986. In 1991, the Savoy catalogue was acquired from [a258367] by [l65996] from Japan. Denon's parent, [l=Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd.], established the [l=Savoy Label Group] in 2002. The Savoy Label Group managed the Savoy catalogue until September 2017, when it was acquired by Concord Music. For the companies, see: -[l=Savoy Record Co.] -[l=Savoy Record Co., Inc.] -[l=Savoy Records, Inc.] Note that many of the Savoy 12" LPs were reissued in the 1960s & 1970s. LPs released between 1950-1962 have "blood red" labels. The first release to solely sport "maroon" labels is MG-12169 (Sun Ra ‎– The Futuristic Sounds Of Sun Ra). However, due to the inconsistency of pressing plants, a few later releases have been found with "blood red" labels as well (most notably MG-12193, "The Marzette Watts Ensemble"). 1960s reissues of older titles will have "maroon" labels, 1970s "oxblood". All releases prior to [a=Valdo Williams] - [r=2819928] do not include a zip code or P.O. Box on the rear cover. When Arista acquired Savoy, they used new labels for their Jazz reissues and Gospel releases/reissues: 1) The jazz label began with large lettered "Savoy" across the top with some instruments below (see [r7426266]). 2) The Gospel label had similar letters across the top, but with a music note below it (see [r19406986]). The label changed again in 1977 with this release [r5418484]. ------------- Savoy in France: A good example to understand variants is MG 12046 [m352905] released five times for each "period". - since mid-50's : Savoy red labels [r10843805] - mid-60's : [l114826] red labels [r3176458] - 1969 to early 70's : [l13232] black or orange labels [r2731730] - mid-70's [l10584] grey labels [r2981863] - 1978 : Savoy/Arista red labels [r9025804]