Bear Family Records is a Germany-based independent record label that specializes in reissues of archival material ranging from country music to 1950s rock and roll to old german movie soundtracks.
The label has been in existence since 1978, founded by collector Richard Weize, started with the double LP Going back to Dixie from Bill Clifton. It has become known for its extravagant (and expensive) box sets. The company describes itself as "a collec...
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Bear Family Records is a Germany-based independent record label that specializes in reissues of archival material ranging from country music to 1950s rock and roll to old german movie soundtracks.
The label has been in existence since 1978, founded by collector Richard Weize, started with the double LP Going back to Dixie from Bill Clifton. It has become known for its extravagant (and expensive) box sets. The company describes itself as "a collector's record label" due to its primary business, which is reissuing rare recordings in CD format in small amounts. Their material has only limited availability in the U.S., mostly through mail order sources.
Among the many artists who have been the subject of extensive box set releases by Bear Family are Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Dean Martin, Bill Haley & His Comets, Louis Jordan, the Everly Brothers, Chet Atkins, Ann-Margret, Pat Boone, Frankie Laine, Petula Clark, Burl Ives, the Carter Family, Fats Domino, Rosemary Clooney, Connie Francis,...
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