Tico Records

Also appears as "Tico" only. Label run the company Tico Recording Company. American label specialized in Latin music, responsible for introducing artists such as Ray Barretto and Tito Puente. Founded 1948 in New York City by George Goldner. In late 1955 Goldner sold half of his interest in Tico Records (along with his labels Rama and Gee) to the partnership of Joe Kolsky and Morris Levy. In January 1957 they formed Roulette Records with Levy as president but, by April, Goldner sold out his interest in the four labels. Tico Records was sold to Fania Records in 1974 and made its last release in 1981. Tico Records back catalog was managed by Roulette from January 1957 and by Fania from 1974. LP-#### releases are mono, SLP-#### are stereo.