| Radar Records (U.S. label) | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1982 |
| Founder | Eric Matthew |
| Status | defunct (merged with Unidisc Music) |
| Distributor(s) | self-distributed |
| Genre | garage house, post-disco |
| Country of origin | U.S. |
| Location | Richmond Hill, Queens, N.Y. |
Radar Records was a small independent New York-based dance/garage label best known for artists Gary's Gang, Toney Lee and various underground acts.
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It was formed and operated by Eric Matthew (real name Joe Tucci) around 1982.[1][2][3]
Eric Matthew, who previously worked with the SAM act called Gary's Gang, is married and has two daughters, Gina and Patty Matthew.[4]
First record issued by Radar Records was possibly "Knock Me Out" by Gary's Gang, following by dub boogie number "Reach Up" by Toney Lee. Label creation was mentioned on the March 1983 issue of Billboard magazine.[2]
The label includes (sorted by chart success)[5][6][7][3]
Radar Records was, after a couple of club hits, bought by a Canadian record company Unidisc Music. They also bought a similar dance label, Prelude Records.
| Year | Catalog | Composition | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | RDR-12000 | "Knock Me Out" | Gary's Gang | — |
| 1982 | RDR-12001 | "Reach Up" | Toney Lee | — |
| 1982 | RDR-12002 | "Under My Thumb" | Fast Radio | — |
| 1983 | RDR-12003 | "You Ain't Really Down" | Status IV | — |
| 1983 | RDR-12004 | "Love So Deep" | Toney Lee | — |
| 1983 | RDR-12005 | "Makin' Music" | Gary's Gang | — |
| 1983 | RDR-12006 | "The Break"/"Breaker" | Richie Scotti | — |
| 1983 | RDR-12007 | "I'm Out Of Your Life" | Arnie's Love | — |
| 1983 | RDR-12010 | "Lovin' You" | Status IV | — |
| 1983 | RDR-12011 | "Bomb Comes Down" | Serious Word + One | — |
| 1983 | RDR-12016 | "Come And Get My Lovin'" | Barbara Fowler | — |