Sony Records was a record label founded by R&B duo Ike & Tina Turner in 1963.[1][2] Ike Turner released singles by members of the Kings of Rhythm and The Ikettes on this label.[3]
Records on Sony were distributed by CIRCA distributing firm.[2] CIRCA (Consolidated International Record Company of America) was formed in 1962 to operate as a release company for independent labels working with various distributors in the US.[4]
- ↑ "CIRCA Handling I&T Turner's label" (PDF). Cash Box: 35. February 16, 1963.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Music As Written: New York" (PDF). Billboard: 14. February 16, 1963.
- ↑ Turner, Ike (1999). Takin' Back My Name: The Confessions of Ike Turner. Cawthorne, Nigel, 1951-. London: Virgin. ISBN 1852278501. OCLC 43321298.
- ↑ "Forming CIRCA Label for Canada" (PDF). Billboard: 34. March 24, 1962.