Planet Records

Planet Records
Parent companySony Music Entertainment
Founded1978
FounderRichard Perry
StatusDefunct
DistributorsElektra Records/ Asylum Records (United States and Canada) (1978-1982); WEA Discos (Brazil, South America, Central America, Mexico and Caribbean) (1978-1982); RCA Victor (1982-1985)
GenreVarious
Country of originU.S.

Planet Records was an American record label founded in 1978 by record producer Richard Perry. It was distributed by Elektra/Asylum Records until 1982, when Perry sold it to RCA Records.

Label history

Beginnings

The label was founded in 1978 by Perry as a side vehicle for showcasing new talent he was nurturing while he was still producing existing artists for other record labels. The first act signed to the label was the Pointer Sisters, who became the label's biggest sellers. Other acts on the label included Bill Medley, Greg Phillinganes, the Plimsouls and American Noise.

Logo designed by John Kosh

Acquisition by RCA Records

Perry sold Planet Records to RCA Records in 1982, which operated it as a subsidiary label through late 1985, when it was liquidated. After the demise of the label, records by the Pointer Sisters, Phillinganes and Medley all appeared on the RCA Victor label. The remaining artists on Planet's roster did not have their contracts renewed.

Artists

Discography

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Richard Perry - LEGENDARY MUSIC PRODUCER". Richardperrymusic.com. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Planet Records (5)". Discogs.