Cadet Records was an American

record label "Big Three" music labels A record label or record company is a brand or trademark of Sound recording and reproduction, music recordings and music videos, or the company that owns it. Sometimes, a record label is also a Music publisher, ...

that began as

Argo Records Argo Records was a record label in Chicago that was established in 1955 in music, 1955 as a division of Chess Records. Originally the label was called Marterry, but bandleader Ralph Marterie objected, and within a couple of months the imprint w ...

in 1955 as the

jazz Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its roots are in blues, ragtime, European harmony, African rhythmic rituals, spirituals, h ...

subsidiary of

Chess Records Chess Records was an American record company established in 1950 in Chicago, specializing in blues and rhythm and blues. It was the successor to Aristocrat Records, founded in 1947. It expanded into soul music, gospel music, early rock an ...

. Argo changed its name in 1965 to Cadet to avoid confusion with the similarly named label in the UK. Cadet stopped releasing records around 1974, when its artists were moved to Chess. There was also Cadet Concept Records, for rock and more adventurous music, such as the

Rotary Connection Rotary Connection was an American psychedelic soul band, formed in Chicago in 1966. In addition to their own recordings, including their 1967 debut album '' Rotary Connection'', the band backed Muddy Waters on his 1968 psychedelic blues album ...

, and the experimental psychedelic ''

Electric Mud ''Electric Mud'' is the fifth studio album by Muddy Waters, with members of Rotary Connection playing as his backing band. Released in 1968, it presents Muddy Waters as a psychedelic music, psychedelic musician. Producer Marshall Chess suggested ...

'' album by

Muddy Waters McKinley Morganfield (April 4, 1913April 30, 1983), better known as Muddy Waters, was an American blues singer-songwriter and musician who was an important figure in the post-World War II blues scene, and is often cited as the "father of moder ...

. The label had a Top 20 hit in 1968 with the single "Pictures of Matchstick Men" by the British band

Status Quo is a Latin phrase meaning the existing state of affairs, particularly with regard to social, economic, legal, environmental, political, religious, scientific or military issues. In the sociological sense, the ''status quo'' refers to the curren ...

through a licensing arrangement with

Pye Records PYE or Pye Records is an independent British record label. It was first established in 1955 and played a major role in shaping rock 'n' roll and pop music history. The Pye name was dropped in 1980 due to trademark issues, after which it produced ...

in London. A St. Louis band known as The Truth a.k.a. The Acid Sette were signed and recorded for this label under the guidance of Abner Spector. The masters are now owned by

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Discography (1965–1975)

Continuation of the Argo 600 Jazz Series

Cadet was established in 1965 following a name change of the

Argo In Greek mythology, the ''Argo'' ( ; ) was the ship of Jason and the Argonauts. The ship was built with divine aid, and some ancient sources describe her as the first ship to sail the seas. The ''Argo'' carried the Argonauts on their quest fo ...

label. When the name was changed, a new logo of a chessman's horse was introduced to replace the previous chess piece logo. Cadet continued the Argo 600 Jazz series and the 4000 Blues series.Both Sides Now: Cadet Album Discography (1965-1971)
accessed September 18, 2019

Continuation of the Argo 4000 Blues Series

Cadet Concept

Cadet Concept was established by Marshall Chess in 1967 with the first album by

and issued five albums by the group out of the 18 albums released on the label up until 1970 as well as featuring British band

, saxophonist

John Klemmer John T. Klemmer (born July 3, 1946) is an American saxophonist, composer, songwriter, and arranger. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States, and began playing guitar at the age of five and alto saxophone at the age of 11. His other earl ...

and blues legends

and

Howlin' Wolf Chester Arthur Burnett (June 10, 1910January 10, 1976), better known by his stage name Howlin' Wolf, was an American blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player. He was at the forefront of transforming acoustic Delta blues into electric Chica ...

.Both Sides Now: Cadet Concept Album Discography
accessed September 18, 2019

GRT consolidated Chess/Cadet album discography (1971–1975)

Following the death of Leonard Chess in 1971,

was purchased by General Recorded Tape, GRT Records, which consolidated both the Chess and Cadet labels into a single labeling number sequence and used the artists and labels until 1975.Callahn, M. and Edwards, D
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Message to the Young ''Message to the Young'' is the eighth album by blues musician Howlin' Wolf released by Chess Records in 1971. Reception Cash McCall stated "I did an album on Howlin’ Wolf that didn't work out too well, I didn't know the man couldn't read and ...

'' ,

, - , Cadet CA-50004 , ''Freedom Means'' , , - , Cadet CH-50005 , ''Great Female Soul Vocalists'' , Various Artists , - , Cadet Concept CC-50006 , ''Hey Love'' , The New Rotary Connection , - , Cadet CA-50007 , ''Occasional Rain'' , , - , Chess CH-50008 , '' San Francisco Dues'' , , - , Cadet CA-50009 , '' Mystical Lady'' , , - , Cadet Concept CC-50010 , ''Oh What a Lovely War'' , , - , Cadet CA-50011 , ''Swahili Strut'' , Sextet , - , Chess CH-50012 , '' Live at Mr. Kelly's'' ,

, - , Chess CH-50013 , ''Greatest Hits'' ,

Little Milton James Milton Campbell Jr. (September 7, 1934 – August 4, 2005), better known as Little Milton, was an American blues singer and guitarist, best known for his List of number-one R&B singles of 1965 (U.S.), number-one R&B single "We're Gonna Ma ...

, - , Chess CH-50014 , ''Power and Light'' , Power & Light , - , Chess CH-50015 , ''

Live and Cookin' ''Live and Cookin, subtitled ''at Alice's Revisited'', is a live album by blues musician Howlin' Wolf, released by Chess Records in 1972.Where it All Began'' , , - , Cadet CA-50017 , ''The Dells Sing Dionne Warwick's Greatest Hits'' , , - , Chess CH-50018 , ''Basic Soul'' , , - , Cadet CA-50019 , ''What Color Is Love'' , , - , Cadet CA-50020 , '' The Groover'' , , - , Cadet CA-50021 , ''Sweet as Funk Can Be'' , , - , Cadet 2CA-50022 , ''The Best of the Soulful Strings'' , , - , Chess CH-50023 , '' Can't Get No Grindin''' , Muddy Waters , - , Cadet CA-50024 , '' Check This Out'' , , - , Cadet CA-50025 , '' Lean on Me'' , , - , Cadet CA-50026 , '' Mr. Bojangles'' , , - , Chess 2CH-50027 , ''This Is My Story'' , , - , Chess CH-50029 , ''

The London Bo Diddley Sessions ''The London Bo Diddley Sessions'' is the 17th studio album by musician Bo Diddley recorded in 1973 and released on the Chess label.Fathers and Sons'' , Muddy Waters , - , Cadet CA-50034 , ''Teardrops in the Rain'' , , - , Cadet 2CA-50035 , ''Inspiration'' , , - , Cadet CA-50036 , ''

Superstition A superstition is any belief or practice considered by non-practitioners to be irrational or supernatural, attributed to fate or magic (supernatural), magic, perceived supernatural influence, or fear of that which is unknown. It is commonly app ...

'' , , - , Cadet CA-50037 , ''Give Your Baby a Standing Ovation'' , , - , Cadet 2CA-50038 , ''It Was a Very Good Year'' , , - , Cadet 2CA-50039 , ''I Cover the Waterfront'' , , - , Chess CH-50040 , ''Come and Get Me'' , , - , Cadet CA-50041 , ''I Just Can't Help Myself'' , , - , Chess CH-50042 , ''

Etta James Jamesetta Hawkins (January 25, 1938 – January 20, 2012), known professionally as Etta James, was an American singer and songwriter. Starting her career in 1954, James frequently performed in Nashville's R&B clubs, collectively known as the Ch ...

'' a.k.a. ''Only a Fool'' , , - , Chess CH-50043 , '' Bio'' , , - , Cadet CA-50044 , '' Songs for Ageing Children'' , , - , Chess CH-50045 , ''

The Back Door Wolf ''The Back Door Wolf'' is the final studio album by blues musician Howlin' Wolf, released by Chess Records in 1973. Reception In a retrospective AllMusic review, critic Cub Koda wrote: "This, Wolf's last hurrah, is his final studio album. Cut wi ...

'' , Howlin' Wolf , - , Cadet CA-50046 , ''The Dells'' , , - , Chess CH-50047 , ''

Big Bad Bo ''Big Bad Bo'' is the 18th studio album by musician Bo Diddley released by the Chess label in 1974.Bo Diddley Dis ...

'' , , - , Cadet CA-50048 , ''While My Guitar Gently Weeps'' , , - , Cadet CA-50049 , ''Atlantis'' , , - , Cadet CA-50051 , '' The Fourth Dimension'' , , - , Cadet CA-50052 , ''In the Cut'' , , - , Chess CH-50053 , ''You Can All Join In'' , , - , Cadet 2CA-50058 , ''Solid Ivory'' , , - , Cadet CH-50059 , ''Cross My Heart'' , , - , Cadet CA-50060 , ''

Satan Satan, also known as the Devil, is a devilish entity in Abrahamic religions who seduces humans into sin (or falsehood). In Judaism, Satan is seen as an agent subservient to God, typically regarded as a metaphor for the '' yetzer hara'', or ' ...

'' , , - , Chess 2CH-60000 , ''Laugh Time'' , and

Pigmeat Markham Dewey "Pigmeat" Markham (April 18, 1904 – December 13, 1981) was an African American entertainer. Though best known as a comedian, Markham was also a singer, dancer, and actor. His nickname came from a stage routine, in which he declared himse ...

, - , Cadet CA-60001 , '' Back to the Roots'' , , - , Cadet 2CA-60002 , ''Charlie Parker Memorial Concert'' , Various Artists , - , Cadet 2CA-60003 , ''Rock Bottom'' , Various Artists , - , Chess 2CH-60004 , ''Peaches'' , , - , Chess 2CH-60005 , ''Got My Own Bag of Tricks'' , , - , Chess 2CH-60006 , '' McKinley Morganfield A.K.A. Muddy Waters'' , Muddy Waters , - , Cadet 2CA-60007 , ''Ha' Mercy'' , , - , Chess CH-60008 , ''

The London Howlin' Wolf Sessions ''The London Howlin' Wolf Sessions'' is an album by blues musician Howlin' Wolf released in 1971 on Chess Records, and on Rolling Stones Records in Britain. It was one of the first super session blues albums, setting a blues master among famous ...

'' , Howlin' Wolf , - , Chess 2CH-60009 , ''Moms and Pigmeat'' , and Pigmeat Markham , - , Cadet 2CA-60010 , ''Everything 'Bout Sax and Flute'' , , - , Chess 2CH-60011 , ''Mad Man's Blues'' , , - , Chess 2CH-60012 , ''Chicago Blues Anthology'' , Various Artists , - , Chess CH-60013 , '' The London Muddy Waters Sessions'' , Muddy Waters , - , Chess 2CH-60014 , ''Boss Blues Harmonica'' ,

Little Walter Marion Walter Jacobs (May 1, 1930 – February 15, 1968), known as Little Walter, was an American blues musician, singer, and songwriter, whose revolutionary approach to the harmonica had a strong impact on succeeding generations, earning him ...

, - , Chess 2CH-60015 , ''Blues Avalanche (Recorded Live at the Montreux Jazz Festival)'' , Various Artists , - , Chess 2CH-60016 , ''Chester Burnett A.K.A. Howlin' Wolf'' , Howlin' Wolf , - , Cadet 2CA-60017 , '' The Heatin' System'' , , - , Cadet 2CA-60018 , ''Inside'' , , - , Cadet 2CA-60019 , ''Cool Cookin' '' , , - , Chess CH-60020 , '' The London Chuck Berry Sessions'' , , - , Cadet CA-60021 , ''12 X 6 The Hard Way'' , Various Artists , - , Cadet CA-60022 , ''12 X 6 The Easy Way'' , Various Artists , - , Chess 2CH-60023 , ''Chuck Berry's Golden Decade, Volume 2'' , {{sortname, Chuck Berry , - , Cadet CA-60024 , ''12 X 6 Volume 3'' , Various Artists , - , Cadet CA-60025 , ''12 X 6 Volume 4'' , Various Artists , - , Chess 2CH-60026 , '' London Revisited'' , Howlin' Wolf / Muddy Waters , - , Cadet CA-60027 , ''The Dells vs. The Dramatics'' , {{sortname, The, Dells, nolink=1 /

The Dramatics The Dramatics are an American soul music vocal group, formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1964. They are best known for their 1970s hit songs " In the Rain" and " Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get", both of which were Top 10 Pop hits, as well as their lat ...

, - , Chess 2CH-60028 , ''Chuck Berry's Golden Decade, Volume 3'' , {{sortname, Chuck, Berry, nolink=1 , - , Chess CH-60029 , '' Come a Little Closer'' , {{sortname, Etta, James, nolink=1 , - , Cadet CA-60030 , ''The Mighty, Mighty Dells'' , {{sortname, The, Dells, nolink=1 , - , Chess CH-60031 , '' "Unk" in Funk'' , Muddy Waters , - , Chess CH-60032 , ''

Chuck Berry Charles Edward Anderson Berry (October 18, 1926 – March 18, 2017) was an American singer, guitarist and songwriter who pioneered rock and roll. Nicknamed the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Father of Rock and Roll", he refined and de ...

'' , {{sortname, Chuck, Berry, nolink=1 , - , Cadet CA-60033 , ''Got to Get Your Own'' , {{sortname, Reuben, Wilson , - , Chess CH-60034 , '' American Gypsy'' , American Gypsy , - , Chess CH-60035 , '' The Muddy Waters Woodstock Album'' , Muddy Waters , - , Chess CH-60036 , ''The Dells Greatest Hits, Volume 2'' , {{sortname, The, Dells, nolink=1 , - , Chess CH-60037 , ''Black Caucus Concert'' , Various Artists , - , Cadet 2CA-60038 , ''Early Visions'' , {{sortname, Gene, Ammons , - , Cadet CA-60039 , '' Magnetic Feel'' , {{sortname, Jack, McDuff, nolink=1 , - , Cadet CA-60040 , ''

Never Can Say Goodbye "Never Can Say Goodbye" is a song written by Clifton Davis and originally recorded by the Jackson 5. The song was originally written and intended for the Supremes; however, Motown decided it would be better for the Jackson 5. It was the first ...

'' , {{sortname, Sonny Stitt , - , Chess CH-60042 , ''Music to Make Love By'' , {{sortname, Solomon, Burke , - , Cadet CA-60044 , ''We Got to Get Our Thing Together'' , {{sortname, The, Dells, nolink=1

References

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