Legendary Track Records

Track Records, arguably the most successful and significant of the 60’s Independent record labels, brainchild of feted aristocratic hothead, Kit Lambert and his street wise partner, Chris (brother of actor, Terence) Stamp, is alive once more.

It is now run by former Stranglers, Cult, Big Country, manager - Ian Grant. Originally the home of Jimi Hendrix, The Who, The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown & Thunderclap Newman in the 60’s. Grant who was given the right to reform the label by former co-founder and original owner Chris Stamp, initially re-introduced Track with Theatrical Impressario Bill Kenwright in 1999 says “We will be releasing music by artists that have existing catalogue, still tour or have an active fan base and record new material, particularly from the late 60s ‘psychedelic’ through ‘punk rock’ period”. Too often artists are told they are “past their sell by date” or a “one hit wonder”. This wouldn’t be said of bluesmen or rock and rollers of the 30’s - 50’s but is often said by so called trend setters, music critics and the executives at major record labels if the artist is no longer selling to the mass market. If its good music its good music no matter the artists age or genre.

“I also hope to be re-releasing some of the recordings that were originally on Track Records”.

Check out the catalogue thus far by going to “Catalogue” section and click on the artist you are interested in. Then click on a song title and you will be able to hear a 30 second clip.