The DeLuxe Record Company was formed in 1944 by David and Jules Braun in Linden, New Jersey.
** For unofficial releases, see: DeLuxe (13).
This label recorded popular music, rhythm and blues, jazz, gospel, soul, and country & western. In 1947, Otis Williams & The Charms with "Hearts Of Stone." This record was remarkable for breaking pop through white radio airplay. It went #15 on the pop charts and was a million selling record. Note: the Deluxe 78s seem to be a bit noisier then average 78s.
45 RPM Catalog Number, Date and Label Identification:
3300 through 3323 (1949–1952): Black label with "AA"
following the number. Does not have "Hi-Fidelity" on label.
6000 through 6090 (1953–1955): Black label without "AA"
following the number. Does not have "High-Fidelity" on the
label.
6091 through 6190 (1955–1959): Black label, with "High-
Fidelity" on the label.
6191 through 6200 (1960–1963): Yellow label.
Blue plastic exists between 3318 and 3323. Discs before 45 production began are reissues of material first issued on 78 rpms.
