Talk:Romeo Records

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I read, with interest, the article about Romeo Records. Although I knew it was a dime store label, I did not know it was put out by S.H. Kress. Collectors of 20's/30's record will note that Romeo exercised a degree of independence that other members of the Cameo/ARC family did not have. Numerous early Romeos were not issued on parent label Cameo or Cameo's other label Lincoln; Lincoln labels were so close in appearance to Cameo that their relationship was obvious, while Romeo never resembled a Cameo. Also, while in the early 30's other labels were discontinued: Lincoln, better-known Cameo, Regal, Domino, Romeo hung in there until 1937 or 1938. Apparently the Kress people were not ones to be pushed around. Comments anyone? (Beware, I have similar questions about other labels, which maybe I'll get around to sending out.)

Interesting observations. Romeos seem to have sold well, as anyone who's hunted for 78s in junk stores or yard sales in the USA has seen. I don't have a date for Romeo's demise, perhaps one could be found with more digging. Other people interested in early recordings are welcome to contribute to the project! Cheers, -- Infrogmation 18:44, 6 Sep 2003 (UTC)