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3 unusual facts about Uni Records


Abnak Records

Their final album was distributed by Uni Records and was by Michael Rabon & Chocktaw, released in 1971, which featured members of The Five Americans.

Cracklin' Rosie

The single version released by Uni Records in 1970 was in mono, while the album version from Tap Root Manuscript was in stereo.

Nigel Olsson

In 1971, Olsson produced and released his debut solo album Nigel Olsson's Drum Orchestra and Chorus on Uni Records; featuring Murray and Hookfoot guitarist Caleb Quaye, who had played on John's early albums.


Radio Recorders

For many years, Lawrence Welk pre-recorded the music for his popular television show, becoming the most important client; in addition, in the 1960s and 1970s Annex mastered for such labels as Uni Records, Dot Records and Ranwood Records, as well as cutting early pressings of Barbra Streisand's hit single "The Way We Were." The Annex's location now houses The Record Plant Studios.

The Knickerbockers

(Both of the White Whale and Uni Records singles were produced or co-produced by George Tobin, who later went on to produce and manage 1980s teenage singer, Tiffany).


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