Relic (2)

USA Relic was one of the first labels exclusively devoted to R&B reissues. Inspired by Irv 'Slim' Rose's fabled Times Square Records, Relic was started in 1963 as a strictly 45 label specializing in R&B vocal group harmony. (It wasn't called 'doo-wop' until the early 1970s.) Relic's first album, 'Best of Acappella, Volume One' (Relic LP 101, now reissued as Relic CD 7052), was released in February, 1965, and the 5000 LP series was launched with 'The Harptones' in 1971. For company credits, see: -Relic Rack, Inc. -Relic Record Productions/Relic Record Productions Inc.