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Music history heavyweights Peter Guralnick and Colin Escott explore Sun Records legacy in a new book, which marks the labels 70th anniversary.

Music history heavyweights Peter Guralnick and Colin Escott explore Sun Records legacy in a new book, which marks the labels 70th anniversary.

Legendary Memphis music label Sun Records has sold to New York-based music company Primary Wave for a reported $30 million.

Sun Records, Storied Early Rock Label, Sells Its High-Wattage Catalog The independent company Primary Wave Music acquired recordings by Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and other pioneers — but not the music of one of Sun’s biggest stars, Elvis Presley. Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues” and “I Walk the Line” are included in the sale of Sun Records’ catalog to Primary Wave Music.Credit...Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Jan. 28, 2021 In the 1950s, Sun Records in Memphis became on...

Music Business Worldwide January 28, 2021 Primary Wave Music has acquired legendary recording company Sun Records. Described by Primary Wave as a “multi-million deal”, the transaction encompasses master recordings for legendary artists including Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, The Dixie Cups, and more. The buyout also includes all of the music publishing owned by Sun, as well as the iconic Sun Records logo and all other trademarks owned by Sun, including that of Nas...