It was formed and operated by Eric Matthew (real name Joe Tucci)[1] around 1982.[2][3]
First record issued by Radar Records was possibly "Knock Me Out" by Gary's Gang, following by the post-disco number "Reach Up" by Toney Lee. Label creation was mentioned on the March 1983 issue of Billboard magazine.[2]
The label includes (sorted by chart success)[3][4][5][6]
- Toney Lee, who recorded "Reach Up" (Club #10, UK Pop #64)
- Gary's Gang, who recorded various dance hits like "Runaway", "Makin' Music" (Club #8) and "Knock Me Out" (Club #25).
- Fast Radio, who recorded "Under My Thumb" (Club #47)
- Status IV, who recorded "You Ain't Really Down" (Club #48)
- Barbara Fowler of Sinnamon, who recorded "Come And Get My Lovin'".
Radar Records was, after a couple of club hits, acquired by a Canada-based record company Unidisc Music. They also bought out other New York independent labels such as Prelude Records.