Kama Sutra Records was started in 1964 by Artie Ripp, Hy Mizrahi, and Phil Steinberg as Kama Sutra Productions, a production house.
[3] In 1965, the company was joined by Art Kass and the record label itself was started.
[4][5] A distribution deal with MGM Records was later signed, which lasted from 1965 until 1969.
The 1965–1976 Kama Sutra catalogue is now owned by Sony Music Entertainment and managed by Legacy Recordings.
The 1981–1993 Sutra catalogue, with the exception of the Fat Boys, is controlled by Unidisc Music.