The story
Founded by Bruce Bromberg and Larry Sloven in 1983, in Oakland.1
Private company
HighTone Records
American independent record label
HighTone Records was an American independent record label based in Oakland, California, United States. HighTone specialized in American roots music including, country, rockabilly, western swing, blues and gospel. The label was created by Larry Sloven and Bruce Bromberg in 1983.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1983Founded1
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HighTone Records was an American independent record label based in Oakland, California, United States. HighTone specialized in American roots music including, country, rockabilly, western swing, blues and gospel. The label was created by Larry Sloven and Bruce Bromberg in 1983. The label's first release that year was Bad Influence by bluesman Robert Cray. In 1984, the label released Frankie Lee's debut album, The Ladies and the Babies. Some of the label's releases in the late 1980s featured Joe Louis Walker including Cold is the Night and The Gift.2
Leadership
Who has led HighTone Records, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderBruce Bromberg1
- FounderLarry Sloven1
Timeline
- 1983Founded Founded in Oakland1
Links
- WikipediaHighTone Records
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- WikidataQ5754809
Sources
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- 1WikidataHighTone Records on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaHighTone Records on Wikipedia