Bradley's Records

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Bradley's Records
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Parent company ATV Music
Founded1973
Genre Pop, rock, novelty
Country of origin United Kingdom

Bradley's Records was a UK record label in the mid-1970s. It was founded by ATV Music publishers in 1973 and run by Derek Johns. The label was active for four years with moderate success, but was discontinued in early 1977. [1]

Three acts were chosen to launch the label in February 1973: Prog-rock band Kala [2] (an offshoot of Quintessence), Paul Brett [3] and Hunter Muskett.

Lack of commercial success caused a re-think and in late 1973 all three original acts departed (Kala were dropped after they refused to change their musical direction and wear glitter and make-up). [4] Stuart Slater, who by now had replaced Johns, began to concentrate on releasing singles by pop artists; a policy that was to provide a number of chart hits.

Among its roster of artists were television comedy trio The Goodies and Stephanie de Sykes (Slater's partner) who both had top 20 hits in the UK. [5] [6] [7] Other hits released by the label included Sweet Dreams' "Honey, Honey" - a top 10 hit in 1974. [8]

Other acts signed by Bradley's Records included:

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References

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