Prann Records
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| Prann Records | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1963 |
| Founder | Ike Turner |
| Status | Defunct |
| Distributor(s) | CIRCA distributing firm |
| Genre | R&B |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | Los Angeles, California |
Prann Records was a record label founded by musician Ike Turner in 1963.[1] Turner used this label to release singles by artist he was producing outside of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue.[2] Records on Prann were distributed by CIRCA distributing firm. CIRCA (Consolidated International Record Company of America) was formed in 1962 to operate as a releasing company for independent labels by working with various distributors around the US.[3]
Singer-songwriter George Jackson released his first single on Prann Jackson started writing songs while in his teens, and in 1963 introduced himself to Ike Turner at a concert. Turner took him to Cosimo Matassa's studios in New Orleans to record for Prann.[1] Singer Fontella Bass recorded for Prann early in her career when she was a member of Oliver Sain's band.[4] Turner also recorded for Prann under his alias Little Bones.
