Planet Records (5)

The Planet Records (5) albums, compilations, and singles and EPs catalog with cataloged releases, editions, and label credits

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For the label, see Planet (15). Record company created by producer Richard Perry in 1978 as a side vehicle for showcasing new talent he was nurturing while he was still producing existing artists for other labels. By far, Planet Records' biggest selling act was the Pointer Sisters, whom Perry lured away from Blue Thumb/ABC Records. Their releases kept the label alive - the sales of 1983's "Break Out" topped five million and 1985's "Contact" topped two million, and the two made more money for Perry than all the other Planet releases combined. Other acts included Bill Medley, Greg Phillinganes, the Plimsouls and American Noise. Perry sold the label to RCA in 1982, which kept the label alive as a subdivision through late 1985, after which the Pointer Sisters, Phillinganes and Medley were signed to RCA proper. The remaining artists on Planet's roster did not have their contracts renewed and the label was ultimately liquidated by the end of the 80's. Planet Records had also operations in Germany, named Planet Records as well and managed by Richard Perry in a fashion similar to its American counterpart but with additional staff and physical space in Germany. Like the original US imprint, the German offshoot had two separate distributors. It was distributed by WEA Musik GmbH concurrent to Planet being distributed by Elektra in the US. The relationship with WEA Musik GmbH ended in late 1982, at which time RCA Schallplatten GmbH took over distribution responsibilities for the German and European markets outside of the UK (a few exceptions were handled by RCA's U.K. division). This followed in the footsteps of the American offices switching from Elektra to RCA for distribution in the US, Canada and most North and South American markets. Name appearances as found on this profile: - Planet Records - Planet Records (USA)

Discography

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The Beatles

The Beatles · 1968

Studio Album

The Nightfly

Donald Fagen · 1982

Studio Album

We Are The World

USA For Africa · 1985

Studio Album

Break Out

Pointer Sisters · 1983

Studio Album

Black & White

Pointer Sisters · 1981

Studio Album

Energy

Pointer Sisters · 1978

Studio Album

So Excited!

Pointer Sisters · 1982

Studio Album

Priority

Pointer Sisters · 1979

Studio Album

Special Things

The Pointer Sisters · 1980

Studio Album

Night

Night · 1979

Studio Album

Low Ride

Earl Klugh · 1983

Studio Album

Sue Saad And The Next

Sue Saad And The Next · 1980

Studio Album

Long Distance

Night · 1980

Studio Album

The Plimsouls

The Plimsouls · 1981

Studio Album

The Champ (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Dave Grusin · 1979

Studio Album

Thin Red Line

The Cretones · 1980

Studio Album

Pulse

Greg Phillinganes · 1984

Studio Album

The Good Times Are Back

Full Swing · 1981

Studio Album

Baby Sister

June Pointer · 1983

Studio Album

Significant Gains

Greg Phillinganes · 1981

Studio Album

American Noise

American Noise · 1980

Studio Album

Right Here And Now

Bill Medley · 1982

Studio Album

Snap! Snap!

The Cretones · 1981

Studio Album

Feels Right

Marva King · 1981

Studio Album

Mark Saffan And The Keepers

Mark Saffan And The Keepers · 1981

Studio Album

Peking Partaj '88

Max Rogers · 1988

Studio Album

Throw The Dice

Check Shirt Floyd

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