The Mine label started in 1970, distributed by MGM. Apparently it was run by Steve Clark, a Los- Angeles-based ex-Vee Jay Records executive from a few years earlier. The material issued on the label was predominately reissues of the old Vee-Jay/Tollie recordings of Mac Davis, Ray Whitley, Orville Couch, Nancy Love, Ray Smith, Gladys Knight, Jimmy Hughes, and the like. Other songs that found their way onto the albums came from other small labels like Saber, where the three sides from country singer Bobby Lewis were issued in 1963, and NRC, where Ray Stevens' "Sgt. Preston" originated in 1960.

After one album issued by MGM, the label switched to Avenue of America Record Corporation for distribution. Avenue of America was a US-Canada company, with offices at 8467 Beverly Blvd. In Los Angeles and at 1179 Finch Ave. West, Downsview, Ontario.

The MGM Mine label was yellow with black printing with "MINE RECORDS" on two lines above the center hole. The later label was yellow with black print, with "MINE" in block letters at the top of the label.

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 Mine Records. Should you be interested in acquiring albums listed in this discography (which are all out of print), we suggest you see our Frequently Asked Questions page and follow the instructions found there. This story and discography are copyright 2000 by Mike Callahan.