[1] Claridge Records was started in 1965 by Frank Slay and Dennis Ganim as a division of River Bottom Enterprises.
The Rockin' Ramrods were the first band that signed a recording contract with the new company in 1965.
"Don't Fool with Fu Manchu" was issued in October, 1965, but was unsuccessful.
[2] Claridge Records released 19 singles but, due to lack of success, closed down in 1967.
Other artists were Bo Kirkland and Ruth Davis.