Sun Records

Sun Records is an American independent record label founded by producer Sam Phillips in Memphis, Tennessee on February 1, 1952. Sun was the first label to record Elvis Presley, Charlie Rich, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash. Prior to that, Sun had concentrated mainly on African-American musicians because Phillips loved rhythm and blues and wanted to bring it to a white audience.

For the jazz rock label established by Frank Wright, see Sun Records (jazz). For the TV series based on the label, see Sun Records (TV series). For all other Sun Records, see Sun Records (other companies).
Sun Records
Parent companyPrimary Wave
FoundedFebruary 1952 (February 1952)
FounderSam Phillips
Distributor(s)Virgin Music
GenreRock and roll, country, blues, rockabilly
Country of originUnited States
LocationMemphis, Tennessee
Official websitesunrecords.com

On January 28, 2021, Sun Records was acquired by Primary Wave for $30 million.

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