George Panos was an American record company executive and record label founder and owner. He was based in Hollywood, California. Prior to starting his own label and co-founding another, he worked for the Bihari Brothers in various positions with their record labels.
George Panos | |
|---|---|
| Occupation(s) | Record executive |
| Years active | 1960s - ? |
| Labels | Crown Records, Custom Records, Audiomasters, Cherry Red Records |
Background edit
Panos, a former navy veteran[1] was sales manager for Crown Records for a period of seven years, and in 1967, he was the general manager sales chief.[2][3] In 1968, Panos was promoted to the position of vice-president-general manager of the pressing division for the Crown and Custom labels, the subsidiaries of Kent / Modern Records in Los Angeles.[4]
Audiomasters edit
Panos was owner and president of Audiomasters,[5][6] which was located at 7053 1⁄2 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood, California 91605.[7] The catalogue of Audiomasters was mainly on pre-recorded tape cassettes and eight tracks of the budget variety.[8] Some of the releases included the Exploito type of budget albums such as Linda Richards Sings "Donna Summer" Favorites, and The Neil Diamond Sound "Sung By Johnny Richards".[9][10] In addition to pre-recorded and blank cassettes, the company sold accessories such as revolving cassette racks and record stands.[11] In 1974, he was at Majestic Hotel in Cannes, Italy, appearing at the MIDEM convention.[12][13]
Cherry Red Records edit
Panos also co-owned Cherry Red Records with Morey Alexander.[14] After leaving his position as National Sales Manager at Crown Records, Panos and Alexander formed Cherry Red Records. Their first release was The Dirty Dozens by Rudy Ray Moore.[15] The headquarters for Cherry Red were located at the same address as the Audiomasters label.[16]
References edit
- ^ Military.com Veteran Career Network George, Panos
- ^ Billboard June 8, 1968 Page 6 executive Turntable
- ^ Billboard March 18, 1967 Page 8 Baharis Aim
- ^ Billboard June 8, 1968 Page 6 executive Turntable
- ^ Billboard May 1, 1971 Page 12 Tape CARtridge, Cherry Red In 2 Deals
- ^ Billboard April 8, 1972 TR-4 Tape Supplies
- ^ Billboard October 2, 1971 Page 16 Tape Cartridge
- ^ Billboard July 8, 1972 Page 30 Tape/Audio/Video, Panos Business
- ^ Discogs Linda Richards (2) – Linda Richards Sings "Donna Summer" Favorites
- ^ Discogs Unknown Artist – The Neil Diamond Sound "Sung By Johnny Richards"
- ^ Billboard January 20, 1979 Page 6
- ^ Billboard January 19, 1974 Page 70 Midem 1974
- ^ Billboard, Volume 86 Page cli
- ^ Billboard May 1, 1971 Page 12 Tape CARtridge, Cherry Red In 2 Deals
- ^ Billboard July 3, 1971 Page 39 Talent, Alexander, Panos Form Record Co.
- ^ StanleyAndBianca.com History Behind the Label, Label: Cherry Red