Salem (record label)
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Founded1960s
GenrePolynesian music, Ethnic Music, Pop Music, Rock and Roll, Country, Jazz
Country of originNew Zealand
| Salem | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1960s |
| Genre | Polynesian music, Ethnic Music, Pop Music, Rock and Roll, Country, Jazz |
| Country of origin | New Zealand |
Salem was a New Zealand record label that lasted from the mid 1960s to the early 1970s.
The label was owned by Peter Caithness.[1] Both Caithness and co-founder, Dennis Bailey were formerly employees with the Viking label.[2] The label which was headquartered in Wellington had a 75% Polynesian catalogue in 1968.[3] Some of the popular releases included Herma Keil & The Keil Isles with their Keils A-Go-Go! album,[4][5] and the various artists album An Evening At Tommo's Place, which featured Bridgette Allen, Ray Woolf and Martin Kini.[6][7]