Artistic Records

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Artistic Records was a Chicago record label owned by Eli Toscana and Howard Bedno and run almost entirely by Willie Dixon and was a subidiary label to Cobra Records. It began in 1958 and closed in early 1959 due to Toscanas death which was associated with his gambling debts.

[edit] Releases

There were only ever five releases put out on Artistic:

  • Charles Clark and Willie Dixon Band - Row Your Boat/Hidden Charms (1958)
  • Buddy Guy - Sit And Cry (The Blues)/Try To Quit You Baby (1958)
  • Shakey Jake and Willie Dixon Band - Roll Your Money Maker/Call Me If You Need Me (1958)
  • Buddy Guy - You Sure Can't Do/This Is The End (1958)
  • Ike Turner's Kings of Rhythm - (I Know) You Don't Love Me/Down And Out (1959)
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