Cypress Records was an American record label, founded in 1986 by Craig Sussman and Ted Cohen. Initially distributed in the United States by PolyGram, Cypress changed distribution to A&M Records in 1988. After A&M was sold PolyGram in January 1990, Cypress Records was distributed by Bertelsmann Music Group until the label was closed in 1991.[1]
| Cypress Records | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1986 |
| Founder | Craig Sussman Ted Cohen |
| Defunct | 1991 |
| Distributor(s) | A&M Records |
The label's roster included Tower of Power, David Knopfler, Jennifer Warnes, Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers. and Michael Damian (whose song Rock On became Cypress Records' sole #1 hit).
References
edit- ^ "A&M Records History (go to 1980s)". On A&M Records.com. 2003.
External links
edit- Cypress Records Label history, artist roster, Billboard performance.
- Cypress Records photo gallery
See also
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