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Sunday, 24 February 2013

RAYMOND PARRISH - LIGHTNING RECORDS



I have been led to believe that the LIGHTNING label was owned by Blues singer Lightnin' Hopkins. Whether this is true or not I cannot say, if anyone can confirm this please let us know.


GOLD STAR CUSTOM PRESSING GS 1058





GOLD STAR CUSTOM PRESSING GS 1059




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3 comments:

  1. Apesville25 February 2013 at 10:17

    Is This same artist as Raymond Parish (One R) on High Line (TX) 45 - 102 "I'm Packin' Up & Moving Out / Painter's Blues? I've no idea of date of issue But sounds mid 1950's

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  2. howstean1 March 2013 at 16:15

    Lightnin' Hopkins had one 45 release on Lightning 104, released 1955. Both tracks were from Gold Star sessions 1947-51, and were reissued on Dart 123 in 1960. A Dart LP was also issued from Gold Star masters. I don't think Hopkins was involved in the Lightnin' label, it wasn't his style to get involved in business.

    It's much more likely that Bill Quinn of the Gold Star studios (and the former Gold Star label) or his associate Pappy Daily had the Lightning label for local distribution.

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  3. Texas Label 78s25 June 2013 at 16:12

    Lightning 104 also was issued as a 78. 105 was by Paul Golden (It's No Fun/It's Gonna be Alright) was also issued as a 78. Those are the only two I've seen.

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