MELTONE RECORDS
Meltone Records was an Atlanta, Georgia black owned label, founded by gospel singer Melvin Couch (one time member of the Golden Wings and also of Melvin Couch and Company). Meltone also recorded soul and r&b records; the gospel releases and soul releases followed on from each other, Earl Gaines album "House Party" is 1517, coming straight after The Choraleers "New Beginning" release 1516. Melvin passed away in December, 2009, in metropolitan, Atlanta, Georgia. Meltone records has now been taken over by Grammercy Records, from Seattle, Washington; many of the Meltone releases have been reissued on CD by Grammercy Records; exposing the releases to a wider audience.
LP'S
1331-: The Golden Wings of Atlanta, Georgia- It's A Needed Time, 1984
1332-: The Dynamic Gospel Flames Of Griffin, Georgia - Mother's Prayer
1333-: The Lowery Brothers of Montgomery, Al- Jesus On My Mind
1334-: Rev Raymond F. William of Washington, D.C.- What's Your Brand?, 1985
1336-: Gospel Unlimited of Detroit, Michigan- Just Praising The Lord
1337-: James Hightower And The Gospel Specials- Stepping Out On Faith, 1986 (on back cover listed as James Hightower And The Gospel Specials Of Atlanta, Georgia, 1985)
1338-: Jaymesetta Wilkerson of Decatur, Alabama- Following The Lord, 1986
1339-: Slim And The Supreme Angels- I'll Rise Again, 1986
1340-: Doc McKenzie And The Gospel Hi-Lites- We Have You Lord, 1986
1341-: Spencer Taylor And The Hi-Way QC'S - My God, 1986
1342-: The Collins Sisters And Compani From Niagara Falls, N.Y.- He Cares, 1986
1343-: Dr. Charles G. Hayes and The Cosmopolitan Church Of Prayer Choir Of Chicago, Ill- I Won't Take It Back,1986
1344-: Rev. C.L. Fairchild and The Voices Of Greater Faith Church- Baptist of Chicago, ILL. - Just Like That
1345-: Rev Richard "Mr Clean" White and the Atlanta Mass Choir- It's Me Again...I Refuse To Bow Down,1988
1347-: The New Righteous Brothers- God Is Always There
1348-: Louella Knighton- I Know Jesus Loves Me, 1988
1349-: The Golden Lambs- Born Again, 1988
1350-: Dr C.J. Johnson- 75th Anniversary, My Father's Work, 1988
1351-: Deidre Stephens - Even Me Lord
1443-: Rev C.L. Fairchild and The Voices of Greater Faith Church-Baptist of Chicago, ILL- Just Like That, 1985
1444-: Dr. Charles G. Hayes and The Cosmopolitan Church Of Prayer Choir Of Chicago, Ill. - I Won't Take It Back, 1986
1445-: The Gospel Starlites- Lord Remember Me, 1990
1500-: Rev. Donzelle Archie - What Will You Be Doing When Jesus Come
1501-: Doc McKenzie- That's Why They Call Me Doc, 1989
1502-: Nappy Brown-Deep Sea Diver (non gospel)
1503-: Pastor Maceo Woods Presents The Christian Tabernacle Choir- Self Titled, 1989
1504-: Sheila Jackson- A Blessing Is On The Way, 1989
1505-: The Original Soul Stirrers- New Direction, 1989
1506-: Rev. Richard "Mr. Clean" White & His Friends Of Atlanta Chorale - House Calls
1508-: Melvin Couch- Learned My Lesson Well, 1989
1509-: Spencer Taylor and The Highway Q.C.'S - Cry No More
1513-: Magnum Force- Hang Out 12' (secular release)
1515-: Rodney Jackson and The Joy Inspirational Ensemble- Wash Me Whiter Than Snow
1515-: J.T. Hatten & The Mighty Genesis - Just Praising God
1516-: The Choraleers- New Beginning
1518-: Melvin Couch - What Would The World Be Like Without Jesus, 1990
1519-: The Gospel Starlites- Lord Remember Me, 1990
1520-: Greg Hoover & The Charlotte Area Community Choir- Self Titled, 1990
1521-: Rev. Raymond F. Williams - Just As I Am, 1990
1522-: Stars Of Joy- Dedication
1523-: Dr C.J. Johnson- In Memory Of..."My Father's Work", 1988
1011-: Dr C.J. Johnson- My Father's Work, 2007
1018-: The Original Five Blind Boys Of Mississippi - I Won't Complain, 2009
45's and 12"
1508-: Melvin Couch- I Learned My Lesson Well/ I Learned My Lesson Well, 1989 (12')
Catalog numbers are still missing for these releases:
Robert Blair & The Fantastic Violinaires - Live In Atlanta
The Original Five Blind Boys Of Mississippi - Talking To Jesus
Doc McKenzie & The Gospel Hi-Lites - Never Quits, I'm Trying So Hard
L. Andre Patterson & The S.H.O.P. Choir - The Lord Is Blessing Me
Dr. Oscar Lane Jr. - My Story
Rev. C.L. Fairchild & The Voices Of Greater Faith Baptist Church Of Chicago, Ill. - Sit At His Feet And Be Blessed
Rev. Richard "Mr. Clean" White & The Gospel Temple Church Of God In Christ Mass Choir - The Old Rugged Cross
Pastor Maceo Woods & The Christian Tabernacle Choir - God Is So Real
LP'S
1331-: The Golden Wings of Atlanta, Georgia- It's A Needed Time, 1984
1332-: The Dynamic Gospel Flames Of Griffin, Georgia - Mother's Prayer
1333-: The Lowery Brothers of Montgomery, Al- Jesus On My Mind
1334-: Rev Raymond F. William of Washington, D.C.- What's Your Brand?, 1985
1336-: Gospel Unlimited of Detroit, Michigan- Just Praising The Lord
1337-: James Hightower And The Gospel Specials- Stepping Out On Faith, 1986 (on back cover listed as James Hightower And The Gospel Specials Of Atlanta, Georgia, 1985)
1338-: Jaymesetta Wilkerson of Decatur, Alabama- Following The Lord, 1986
1339-: Slim And The Supreme Angels- I'll Rise Again, 1986
1340-: Doc McKenzie And The Gospel Hi-Lites- We Have You Lord, 1986
1341-: Spencer Taylor And The Hi-Way QC'S - My God, 1986
1342-: The Collins Sisters And Compani From Niagara Falls, N.Y.- He Cares, 1986
1343-: Dr. Charles G. Hayes and The Cosmopolitan Church Of Prayer Choir Of Chicago, Ill- I Won't Take It Back,1986
1344-: Rev. C.L. Fairchild and The Voices Of Greater Faith Church- Baptist of Chicago, ILL. - Just Like That
1345-: Rev Richard "Mr Clean" White and the Atlanta Mass Choir- It's Me Again...I Refuse To Bow Down,1988
1347-: The New Righteous Brothers- God Is Always There
1348-: Louella Knighton- I Know Jesus Loves Me, 1988
1349-: The Golden Lambs- Born Again, 1988
1350-: Dr C.J. Johnson- 75th Anniversary, My Father's Work, 1988
1351-: Deidre Stephens - Even Me Lord
1443-: Rev C.L. Fairchild and The Voices of Greater Faith Church-Baptist of Chicago, ILL- Just Like That, 1985
1444-: Dr. Charles G. Hayes and The Cosmopolitan Church Of Prayer Choir Of Chicago, Ill. - I Won't Take It Back, 1986
1445-: The Gospel Starlites- Lord Remember Me, 1990
1500-: Rev. Donzelle Archie - What Will You Be Doing When Jesus Come
1501-: Doc McKenzie- That's Why They Call Me Doc, 1989
1502-: Nappy Brown-Deep Sea Diver (non gospel)
1503-: Pastor Maceo Woods Presents The Christian Tabernacle Choir- Self Titled, 1989
1504-: Sheila Jackson- A Blessing Is On The Way, 1989
1505-: The Original Soul Stirrers- New Direction, 1989
1506-: Rev. Richard "Mr. Clean" White & His Friends Of Atlanta Chorale - House Calls
1508-: Melvin Couch- Learned My Lesson Well, 1989
1509-: Spencer Taylor and The Highway Q.C.'S - Cry No More
1513-: Magnum Force- Hang Out 12' (secular release)
1515-: Rodney Jackson and The Joy Inspirational Ensemble- Wash Me Whiter Than Snow
1515-: J.T. Hatten & The Mighty Genesis - Just Praising God
1516-: The Choraleers- New Beginning
1518-: Melvin Couch - What Would The World Be Like Without Jesus, 1990
1519-: The Gospel Starlites- Lord Remember Me, 1990
1520-: Greg Hoover & The Charlotte Area Community Choir- Self Titled, 1990
1521-: Rev. Raymond F. Williams - Just As I Am, 1990
1522-: Stars Of Joy- Dedication
1523-: Dr C.J. Johnson- In Memory Of..."My Father's Work", 1988
1011-: Dr C.J. Johnson- My Father's Work, 2007
1018-: The Original Five Blind Boys Of Mississippi - I Won't Complain, 2009
45's and 12"
1508-: Melvin Couch- I Learned My Lesson Well/ I Learned My Lesson Well, 1989 (12')
Catalog numbers are still missing for these releases:
Robert Blair & The Fantastic Violinaires - Live In Atlanta
The Original Five Blind Boys Of Mississippi - Talking To Jesus
Doc McKenzie & The Gospel Hi-Lites - Never Quits, I'm Trying So Hard
L. Andre Patterson & The S.H.O.P. Choir - The Lord Is Blessing Me
Dr. Oscar Lane Jr. - My Story
Rev. C.L. Fairchild & The Voices Of Greater Faith Baptist Church Of Chicago, Ill. - Sit At His Feet And Be Blessed
Rev. Richard "Mr. Clean" White & The Gospel Temple Church Of God In Christ Mass Choir - The Old Rugged Cross
Pastor Maceo Woods & The Christian Tabernacle Choir - God Is So Real
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