| Class Records | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1951 (1951) |
| Founder | Leon René |
| Defunct | 1965 (1965) |
| Status | Defunct |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | Los Angeles, California |
Class Records was an Americanrecord label established inLos Angeles, California in 1951 by songwriter and record producerLeon René.
Leon René and his brotherOtis had previously established and run the independentrhythm and blues labelsExclusive andExcelsior, and owned their ownrecord pressing plant. However, when the dominant format forsingles changed from78 rpm to 45rpm, they were unable to adjust, and the labels went out of business in 1950. Leon René then set up a new label, Class Records, installing his son, musicianRafael "Googie" René, asA&R Director.[1]
The label's roster included singerBobby Day, who had a hit in 1958 with "Rockin' Robin" and formedBob & Earl with Earl Nelson. Other recording artistes includedEugene Church,Oscar McLollie, and the Googie René Combo which on recordings included many of Los Angeles' topsession musicians. Leon René co-founded another new label,Rendezvous Records, in 1958.[1] Class Records continued to release singles until 1965.[2]
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