Radar Records was a small independent New York City-based dance/garage label best known for Gary's Gang, Toney Lee, and various underground acts.

History

Foundation

It was formed and operated by

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(real name Joe Tucci) around 1982.

Structure

First record issued by Radar Records was possibly "Knock Me Out" by Gary's Gang, following by the

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number "Reach Up" by Toney Lee. Label creation was mentioned on the March 1983 issue of ''

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'' magazine. The label includes (sorted by chart success) * Toney Lee, who recorded "Reach Up" (

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#10, UK Pop #64) * Gary's Gang, who recorded various dance hits like "Runaway", "Makin' Music" (Club #8) and "Knock Me Out" (Club #25). *Fast Radio, who recorded "Under My Thumb" (Club #47) *Status IV, who recorded "You Ain't Really Down" (Club #48) *

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of Sinnamon, who recorded "Come And Get My Lovin'". Radar Records was, after a couple of club hits, acquired by a

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-based record company

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. They also bought out other New York independent labels such as

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Selected discography

References

{{Authority control Companies based in Queens, New York American independent record labels Defunct record labels of the United States Post-disco record labels Record labels established in 1982 1982 establishments in New York City