Ampex was the maker of electronic equipment and magnetic tape. They were the maker of the 8- track tape blanks (especially quadraphonic 8-track, later) for many different labels, so there are a lot of 8-tracks with "Ampex" as the listed label when in fact these were issues of albums from other labels.

In 1970, Ampex decided to get into the vinyl record business, and started their own label, distributed by Warner Brothers. They also had an association right from the start with Bearsville Studios in upstate New York, with producer Todd Rundgren. After a number of Bearsville productions on the Ampex label, Albert Grossman started the Bearsville label itself, with the first two Bearsville albums co-numbered with Ampex. The Ampex label was blue with white print, with the Ampex logo at the top. Promotional albums were white with black print, using the same label design.

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 Ampex 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 2004 by Mike Callahan.