Record Labels - Grey Gull Records

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Grey Gull

Grey Gull Records was founded in 1919 by Theodore Lyman Shaw. The company initially offered high quality vertically cut records, but they were soon replaced by a line of equally high priced lateral cut records that eventually became the low priced, low quality type of record that Grey Gull became known for. Grey Gull recordings often employed a studio band to play popular dance tunes, and often used various pseudonyms for the studio band and others, such as the "Frisco Players", as seen on the Madison label shown here.

Grey Gull produced a number of different labels throughout their run, many of which are not shown here. Grey Gull labels used many different styles of labels throughout their runs, most of which are not shown here.

Another style of Grey Gull label, also dating to 1928.

An example of the Grey Gull 'flagship' label. This is a late-1920s example dating to 1928.

Radiex Records

Radiex was one of Grey Gull's more significant, and apparently more popular, sub-labels. The somewhat unusual name might have been inspired by the rising format of radio.

A style of Radiex label used in the mid-1920s. This example dates to 1925.

A later, more elaborate style of label used by Radiex. This example dates to 1929.

Other Grey Gull Labels

Madison Records were produced by Grey Gull from 1926 to 1931, after Grey Gull issues had stopped. Unlike others, Madison did not note 'Recorded by Grey Gull' on their label. This example dates to 1930.

This Supreme record, made by Grey Gull, was made around 1927

Sleeves

A slightly tattered original Grey Gull sleeve.

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