TODD Records

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Todd Records Company Summary

Todd Records was a record label active in the late 1950s and early 1960s, known primarily for releasing rock, rhythm and blues, and early soul music. Though not as prolific as larger labels of the time, Todd Records managed to cultivate a reputation for working with unique and influential artists, including Johnny Winter, an iconic blues and rock guitarist. The label's catalog included a mix of original songs and covers, with releases that attracted DJs and collectors for their distinctive sound and musicality.

White Label DJ Copy Records

Todd Records often issued promotional "white label" DJ copies, which were not available for public sale. These white label copies were distributed exclusively to radio stations and DJs to promote the records before commercial release, a common practice in the music industry during the era. The white labels typically featured minimalistic designs and essential information, such as the artist name, song title, producer, and duration, with text indicating they were "Not For Sale." These copies were usually pressed in limited numbers, making them valuable collector's items today. Johnny Winter’s singles, such as Road Runner and The Guy You Left Behind, were released in this DJ copy format on Todd Records, and are now sought after by music collectors due to their rarity and historical significance in early rock and blues music promotion.

JOHNNY WINTER: Road Runner b/w The Guy You Left Behind 7" Vinyl Record
Road Runner (E. McDaniel)

record label of Road Runner by Johnny Winter released by Todd Records as a DJ copy not for sale
Johnny Winter's DJ promo record label for Road Runner, produced by Ken Ritter on Todd Records.

Music Genre:

Rock & Roll, Doo-Wop, 1960s Texas Pop

Band-Name/Performers:

JOHNNY WINTER

Record Label Information

TODD 45-1084 (FR 1008)

ROAD RUNNER
(E. McDaniel)

TODD
D.J. COPY
NOT FOR SALE
RECORD NO.
45-1084
(FR 1008)
Time: 2:04
Vocal with Inst. Accomp.
Arc Music
BMI

JOHNNY WINTER
Produced by Ken Ritter

The Guy You Left Behind (Johnny Winter)

record label of The Guy You Left Behind by Johnny Winter released by Todd Records as a DJ copy not for sale
Johnny Winter's DJ promo record label for The Guy You Left Behind, produced by Ken Ritter on Todd Records.

Music Genre:

Rock & Roll, Doo-Wop, 1960s Texas Pop

Band-Name/Performers:

JOHNNY WINTER

Record Label Information

TODD 45-1084 (FR 1009)

THE GUY YOU
LEFT BEHIND
(Johnny Winter)

TODD
D.J. COPY
NOT FOR SALE
RECORD NO.
45-1084
(FR 1009)
Time: 2:30
Vocal with Inst. Accomp.
Beau-Tex Music / Cape Ann Music
BMI

JOHNNY WINTER
Produced by Ken Ritter

JOHNNY WINTER: Road Runner b/w The Guy You Left Behind 7" Vinyl Record
Road Runner (E. McDaniel)

record label of Road Runner by Johnny Winter released by Todd Records
Johnny Winter's record label for Road Runner, produced by Ken Ritter on Todd Records.

Music Genre:

Rock & Roll, Doo-Wop, 1960s Texas Pop

Band-Name/Performers:

JOHNNY WINTER

Record Label Information

TODD 45-1084 (FR 1008)

ROAD RUNNER
(E. McDaniel)

TODD
RECORD NO.
45-1084
(FR 1008)
Time: 2:04
Vocal with Inst. Accomp.
Arc Music
BMI

JOHNNY WINTER
Produced by Ken Ritter

The Guy You Left Behind (Johnny Winter)

record label of The Guy You Left Behind by Johnny Winter released by Todd Records
Johnny Winter's record label for The Guy You Left Behind, produced by Ken Ritter on Todd Records.

Music Genre:

Rock & Roll, Doo-Wop, 1960s Texas Pop

Band-Name/Performers:

JOHNNY WINTER

Record Label Information

TODD 45-1084 (FR 1009)

THE GUY YOU
LEFT BEHIND
(Johnny Winter)

TODD
RECORD NO.
45-1084
(FR 1009)
Time: 2:30
Vocal with Inst. Accomp.
Beau-Tex Music / Cape Ann Music
BMI

JOHNNY WINTER
Produced by Ken Ritter