Salem was a New Zealand record label that lasted from the mid 1960s to the early 1970s.
| Salem | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1960s |
| Genre | Polynesian music, Ethnic Music, Pop Music, Rock and Roll, Country, Jazz |
| Country of origin | New Zealand |
Background
editThe label was owned by Peter Caithness.[1] Both Caithness and co-founder, Dennis Bailey were formerly employees with the Viking label.[2] The label which was headquartered in Wellington had a 75% Polynesian catalogue in 1968.[3] Some of the popular releases included Herma Keil & The Keil Isles with their Keils A-Go-Go! album,[4][5] and the various artists album An Evening At Tommo's Place, which featured Bridgette Allen, Ray Woolf and Martin Kini.[6][7]
Ethnic releases
editCatalogue (selective)
edit| Artist | Title | Release info | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vineula Girls Choir | Welcome to Samoa | Salem XP5018 | ||
| Pepe and the Rarotongans | Memories of Rarotonga | Salem XP5020 | ||
| The Vei Lomai Group | Isa Lei & Other Songs of Fiji | Salem XPS5041 | ||
| Ohau Maori Youth Club | Maori Songs | Salem XPS5042 | ||
| Kabu Kei Rewa Group | Songs of Fiji | Salem XP5044 | [8] | |
| Kabu Kei Vuda Entertainers | Fabulous Fiji | Salem XPS.5049 | 1969 | |
| The Awatea Maori Singers | Discovering New Zealand | Salem XPS.5050 | 1969 | |
| Timoce Gucake And His Burning West Serenaders | Timoce Gucake and his Burning West Serenaders | Salem XPS 5085 | 1975 | [9] |
Popular and Jazz
edit| Artist | Title | Release info | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurie Allen And Bobby Bright | "Belong With You" / "Trouble In Mind" | Salem XS.101 | 1965 | |
| The Henchmen | "Rockin' Robin" / "Baby What's Wrong" | Salem XS.102 | 1965 | |
| "Billy Adams" | "Alone" / "Slow Down Sandy" | Salem XS.103 | 1965 | |
| M.P.D. Limited | " Little Boy Sad" / "Wendy, Don't Go" | Salem XS.104 | 1965 | |
| "Kevin Watson" | "Beehive" / "Carioca" | Salem XS.105 | 1966 | |
| Robin Ruakere | "English Country Garden" / "The Frozen Logger" | Salem XS.106 | 1966 |
References
edit- ^ Ashack.co.nz Kevin Watson
- ^ Audio Culture, 11 May 2013 Viking - Simon Grigg
- ^ Te Ao Hou The Maori Magazine, March–May, 1968, Number 62 60 Records reviewed by Alan Armstrong
- ^ Discogs Herma Keil And The Keil Isles – Keils-A-Go-Go!
- ^ Amplifier.co.nz Pop > Herma Keil & The Keil Isles > Keils A-Go-Go!
- ^ Amplifier.co.nz Viking Sevenseas > Bridgette Allen, Ray Woolf & Martin Kini with The Trinity - An Evening At Tommo's Place
- ^ National Library of New Zealand An evening at Tommo's Place (sound recording) / Bridgette Allen, Ray Woolf, Martin Kini and the Trinity
- ^ Te Ao Hou The Maori Magazine, March–May, 1968, Number 62 60 Records reviewed by Alan Armstrong, SALEM RECORDS—New Releases
- ^ Discogs Salem
- ^ 45cat Salem - Label Discography