| Type | Music Production and Distribution |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1924 |
| Headquarters | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Products | Records, Posters |
Solomon and Peres was a music and entertainment retailer, distributor and music production house based in Belfast, Northern Ireland and Ireland from 1924–1981, before becoming acquired by Decca Records. It was owned and operated by brothers-in-law Harold Peres and Morris Solomon who ran the business until Harold's death in 1967. It is most notable for discovering Van Morrison.
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The name Solomon and Peres dates back to the courtship of both its founders. Harold Peres married Millie Solomon in June 1923. His sister, Evelyn married Millie's older brother, Morris that following year. From 1924-1967, both families lived at 686 Antrim Road and 688 Antrim Road, respectively.
After the death of Harold Peres in 1967, Morris' sons, Mervyn and Philip took control of the family business. Harold's only child, Maureen, wife of British Businessman, Roy Keith Black was given no control of the family business nor its heavy fortune. She was shut out of the family business for an undisclosed amount.
In May 1981, Decca Records, announced the purchase of Solomon and Peres for $21 Million.