Class Records

Leon René and his brother Otis had previously established and run the independent rhythm and blues labels Exclusive and Excelsior, and owned their own record pressing plant.

However, when the dominant format for singles changed from 78 rpm to 45rpm, they were unable to adjust, and the labels went out of business in 1950.

Other recording artistes included Eugene Church, Oscar McLollie, and the Googie René Combo which on recordings included many of Los Angeles' top session musicians.

Leon René co-founded another new label, Rendezvous Records, in 1958.

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