Henry Stone Music

Top 10 Sunnyview Records

Morris Levy and Henry Stone teamed up for this early to mid 80s electronic dance label with independent worldwide distribution, and over a hundred of Levy’s own Strawberry Records retail stores pushing the product too. The label pretty closely precedes Levy’s indictment and probably represents his absolute height of power. The beats are strong and […]

Henry Stone and Morris Levy Team In New Distributorship – Billboard (1983)

Stone, Levy Team In New Distributorship LOS ANGELES – As rumored, longtime Florida wholesaler Henry Stone has re-entered independent label distribution, partnered with veteran label chief Morris Levy (Billboard, Oct. 22). Stone says he will concentrate on 12-inch dance and r&b labels at the start . Independent Record Distributing starts Monday ( 14) at 4-01 […]

Henry Stone’s 78rpm Record Distribution Business In Photos

Article ©Jacob Katel Henry Stone began distributing 78rpm records out of the trunk of his car in Los Angeles after he got out of the Army after WWII. He founded a ratings chart called The Indie Index, and worked with labels like Aladdin, and Modern Records to push their sounds throughout greater L.A. and anywhere […]

Joe Stone Interviewed on Between The Liner Notes

For Joe Stone, growing up in a house full of wild parties and non-stop music was one of a kind journey; And just like Henry Stone, Joe created his own pioneering role in the music business. After sneaking and fighting his way into the studio as a teenager, Joe became a producer, engineer, art director, artist, and promoter. […]