Kapp Records StoryKapp Records was an independent record label started in 1953 by David Kapp in New York
City. David Kapp was the brother of Jack Kapp (who had set up American Decca Records in
1934). David Kapp founded his own label after stints with Decca Records and RCA Victor
Records. Kapp licensed its records to London Records (British Decca) for release in the
UK. The sales manager for Kapp was Randall Wood, A & R was by David Hill and Dick Wolfe.
The label recorded pop, classical, jazz, country and western, children's and folk music.
In December, 1967, David Kapp sold his label to MCA Inc. and the label was placed under UNI Records
management but stayed independent for most purposes. Kapp was consolidated with MCA's other
record labels in February, 1973, when MCA Records discontinued Kapp, Uni, Decca, and Vocalion, and
made Coral a budget imprint..
This discography does not cover the Kapp 6000 or 9000 series of classical records.
Kapp records purchased the Trend label in 1956, the Trend discography is included, but Kapp never
issued any albums after the purchase.
Kapp records purchased the Congress label in 1963.
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 Kapp 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 2013 by Mike Callahan.
On to the Kapp Discography, Part 1
Kapp KL 100 (10" LPs) & KL 1000-1099 Main Series (1954-1958)
On to the Kapp Discography, Part 2
Kapp KL 1100-1199/KS 3000-3199 Main Series (1958-1960)
On to the Kapp Discography, Part 3
Kapp KL 1200-1299/KS 3200-3299 Main Series (1958-1960)
On to the Kapp Discography, Part 4
Kapp KL 1300-1399/KS 3300-3399 Main Series (1963-1964)
On to the Kapp Discography, Part 5
Kapp KL 1400-1499/KS 3400-3499 Main Series (1964-1966)
On to the Kapp Discography, Part 6
Kapp KL 1500-1564/KS 3500-3599 Main Series (1966-1969)
On to the Kapp Discography, Part 7
Kapp KS 3600-3673 Main Series (1969-1973)
On to the Kapp Discography, Part 8 Kapp KL 3000-3061 Early
Stereo Issues by Stereo Numbers (1959)
On to the Kapp Discography, Part 9
Kapp Miscellaneous Series: 4050, 4500/5500, 5000, 7000, 8500
On to the Kapp Discography, Part 10 Kapp Demo/Promo Discs
(1956-59), Columbia Record Club Issues, Misc. Issues, Gift Box Sets (1964), & Mini LPs/Little
LPs/Stereo 33s
On to the Kapp Discography, Part 11 Kapp Medallion ML/MS-
7500 Series (1960-1962)
On to the Congress label
On to the 4 Corners of the World label
On to the Trend label
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