The Waldorf Music Hall label was started in 1953 or 1954 in Harrison, New Jersey, by Enoch Light. While Light served as General Manager, his business partners Casper Pinsker and Dick Davemos were also involved. Waldorf Music Hall released popular, jazz, rhythm and blues and gospel music. The Waldorf Music Hall Label was a budget record label. The 10 inch albums sold for 99 cents, and the 12 inch albums sold for $1.98. Waldorf Music Hall records were sold exclusively in Woolworth stores. When Am- Par Records purchased all of the labels owned by Enoch Light in October 1959, they also acquired the Waldorf Music Hall catalog, although the label had probably stopped issuing albums prior to the purchase.

There are a few interesting albums on Waldorf Music Hall for collectors. The two albums by the Deep River Boys 33-108 and 33-120 are sought out by gospel and R&B collectors. The most valuable album on the label is 33-136 New Orleans Blues which contains eight songs, six by the Royal Playboys.

We would appreciate any additions or corrections to this discography. Just send them to us via e-mail. Both Sides Now Publications is an information web page. We are not a catalog, nor can we provide the records listed below. We have no association with Waldorf Music Hall Records. Should you be interested in acquiring albums listed in this discography (all of which are out of print), we suggest you see our Frequently Asked Questions page and follow the instructions found there. This story and discography are copyright 2002 by Mike Callahan.