Stash Records

For the label, see Stash Records Inc. & Stash for earliest releases. US record company founded by Bernie Brightman. A struggling real estate agent who was also a longtime jazz aficionado and record collector, Brightman produced his first record, "Reefer Songs", a landmark compilation of marijuana-themed compositions, in 1976. Thanks to Bernie's promotional and business skills the record nearly sold out in six months and Brightman suddenly found himself part of the recording industry. The label lasted until the early '90s, although by that point it had evolved from its novelty status to release respectable blues and jazz from more contemporary artists. (Jason Gelt, LA Vinyl Records Examiner).