Sun Records is an American independent record label founded by producer Sam Phillips in Memphis, Tennessee in February 1952. Sun was the first label to record Elvis Presley, Charlie Rich, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash. Prior to that, Sun had concentrated mainly on African-American musicians because Phillips loved rhythm and blues and wanted to bring it to a white audience. On January 28, 2021, Sun Records was acquired by Primary Wave for $30 million.
| Parent company | Primary Wave |
| Founded | February 1952 |
| Founder | Sam Phillips |
| Genre | Rock and roll, country, blues, rockabilly |
| Country of origin | US |
| Location | Memphis, Tennessee |
About Sun Records
Set during the Civil Rights movement, producer Sam Phillips breaks out acts like Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash in Memphis.
Achievement of Sun Records
Based on Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux's musical, Million Dollar Quartet. The real Sun Records was founded in 1952.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Sun Records
Sun Records Category.. Johnny Cash's Sun recordings - The Johnny Cash Sun Records discography details the music recorded by country music legend Johnny Cash and released on Sun Records. From late 1954 to July, 1958, Cash recorded for Sun Records, a label founded by Sam Phillips and located at Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee.. Roy Orbison's Sun Recordings - Roy Orbison's Sun Recordings were made by Roy Orbison at Sun Studio with producer Sam Phillips.. Culture of Memphis, Tennessee.. Record labels based in Nashville, Tennessee.. History of Memphis, Tennessee.. Companies based in Memphis, Tennessee.. American country music record labels.. Blues record labels.. Rhythm and blues record labels.
Latest information about Sun Records updated on July 28 2021.
