DeLuxe gospel discography (1945-54)

 

DeLuxe Gospel

  • DeLuxe was formed in 1944 by brothers Dave and Jules Braun. They recorded everything from gospel, jazz and blues to pop and polka. Blues man Roy Brown was their biggest star.
  • DeLuxe officially became a subsidiary label of King in February 1951. Many of the DeLuxe masters were issued on King singles and albums. After the take over, gospel was released in DeLuxe’s 6000 series (1953-54).
  • In the pre King years it seems that DeLuxe sometimes felt insecure about where to file under gospel records, so at least some of the gospel issues were released both in the 1000 series (pop) and the 3000 series (rhythm & blues).
  • DeLuxe 6001 by the Gospel Twins was also released on Glory 4017. DeLuxe 6005 by the Spiritual Harmonizers was also released on Glory 4004. All of Rev. A. Johnson’s releases were also issued on the Glory label, except for #6010. See the Glory label discography.
  • All of Prof. James Earle Hines’ releases were also issued on Sacred and all of them except #3182 were also issued on Gotham. #3182 was also released on Rex and Esquire. The DeLuxe issues all seem to have been released as by (Prof.) James E. Hines and his Good Will Singers.
  • The Spiritual Consolers (#6026) are better known as the Consolers; see the Nashboro discography. They recorded as the Miami Soul Stirrers for Glory.
  • The Four Blues is the same group as the Golden Echo Quartet; #1005 was released both as by the Four Blues and as by the Golden Echo Quartet.
  • The Memphis Gospel Singers (#3221) are better known as the Spirit of Memphis; see the King and Peacock discographies.
  • The Gospel Tones and the Veteran Singers also recorded for DeLuxe, but these sides were not issued. There are also several unissued sides by the Spiritual Consolers.
  • This page lists all known DeLuxe gospel 78’s. Some of the later issues may also exist in the 45rpm format.

 

78rpm releases:

releaseartistartist as shownsongsyear
DeLuxe 1003Four BluesI Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray (a-side by Billy Eckstine; secular)1945
DeLuxe 1005Four BluesStudy War No Mo' b/w Noah And The Ark1945
DeLuxe 1005Golden Echo QuartetStudy War No Mo' b/w Noah And The Ark1945
DeLuxe 1042/3042Southern Jubilee QuartetteSouthern Jubilee Quartette of Charlotte, North CarolinaWake Up, Nicodemus! b/w I'll Be Satisfied1946
DeLuxe 3045Southern Jubilee QuartetteMy Jesus Prayed b/w I'll Never Turn Back1946
DeLuxe 1047/3047Southern Jubilee QuartetteLow Down The Chariot b/w I'm Singin' Hallelujia1946
DeLuxe 1055/3055Southern Jubilee QuartetteSouthern Jubilee Quartette of Charlotte, North CarolinaTroubles Of This World b/w It's Gonna Rain1946
DeLuxe 3056Southern Jubilee QuartetteYou Man Run On b/w Give Away Jordan1946
DeLuxe 1129/3129 WMA Singers of Houston, TexasGuide Me Lord, I'm Going Through b/w Look For Me In Heaven, I'll Be There1947
DeLuxe 3153WMA Singers of Houston, TexasThe Lord Is My Shephard b/w He's A Friend Of Mine1948
DeLuxe 1157/3157Soul Comforters Working On The Building b/w Does Jesus Care?1948
DeLuxe 3158WMA Singers of Houston, TexasWMA Singers of Houstan, TexasI've Got To Tell It b/w There's Not A Friend Like The Lowly Jesus1948
DeLuxe 3179Hines, Prof. James Earl(Prof.) James E. HinesYes! God Is Real b/w Look For Me In Heaven1948
DeLuxe 3180Hines, Prof. James Earl(Prof.) James E. Hines and his Good Will SingersDoes Jesus Care b/w I Want To Rest1948
DeLuxe 3181Hines, Prof. James Earl(Prof.) James E. Hines and his Good Will SingersWell Done b/w I Want Wings1948
DeLuxe 3182Hines, Prof. James Earl(Prof.) James E. Hines and his Good Will SingersDown On My Knees b/w I'll Never Turn Back1948
DeLuxe 3183Hines, Prof. James Earl(Prof.) James E. Hines and his Good Will SingersJesus b/w Have A Talk With Jesus1948
DeLuxe 3184Hines, Prof. James Earl(Prof.) James E. Hines and his Good Will SingersDidn't It Rain b/w Thank You Jesus 1948
DeLuxe 3185Hines, Prof. James Earl(Prof.) James E. Hines and his Good Will SingersKing Jesus b/w Canaan Land1948
DeLuxe 3191Southern Silvertone SingersThe Little Wooden Church b/w Good Morning To Heaven1948
DeLuxe 3201Hines, Prof. James Earl(Prof.) James E. Hines and his Good Will SingersCanaan Land b/w King Jesus (a reissue of #3185)1948-49
DeLuxe 3205Hines, Prof. James Earl(Prof.) James E. Hines and his Good Will SingersOnly A Look b/w Every Day Will Be Sunday1948-49
DeLuxe 3207Hines, Prof. James Earl(Prof.) James E. Hines and his Good Will SingersWhat Manner Of Man Is This b/w I Cried Holy1948-49
DeLuxe 3221Memphis Gospel SingersI'm Happy In The Service Of The Lord b/w My Life Is In His Hands1948-49
DeLuxe 3222Cooke, Edna GallmonOld Ship Of Zion b/w Angels, Angels, Angels 1948-49
DeLuxe 3310Hines, Prof. James Earl(Prof.) James E. Hines and his Good Will SingersAfter Awhile b/w Precious Memories1950
DeLuxe 6001Gospel TwinsThis Way b/w One Word1953
DeLuxe 6003Johnson, Reverend A.God Don't Like It b/w If I Could Hear My Mother Pray Again1953
DeLuxe 6005Spiritual HarmonizersDo You know Him b/w God Leads His Children1953
DeLuxe 6008Cumberland River SingersI Wonder Who Cares b/w Jesus Is The Rock1954?
DeLuxe 6010Johnson, Reverend A.The Lord Will Make A Way Somehow b/w Run, Children, Run1954?
DeLuxe 6012Meditation SingersWe're Marching To Zion b/w Jesus Is With Me1954?
DeLuxe 6015Golden CloudsWork Until My Day Is Done b/w Upon The Cross Of Calvary1954?
DeLuxe 6016Johnson, Reverend A.I Don't Know How To Get Along Without The Lord b/w Death In The Morning1954?
DeLuxe 6017Johnson, Reverend A.Let That Liar Pass On By b/w Jesus Loves Us All1954?
DeLuxe 6020Cumberland River SingersToo Close To Heaven b/w Jesus Is All The World1954?
DeLuxe 6026ConsolersSpiritual ConsolersWade In The Water b/w How Long Has It Been Since You've Been Home1954?
DeLuxe 6027Sons of DanielNearing My Heavenly Home b/w I Want To Go1954?
DeLuxe 6033Sons of CalvaryLead The Light b/w My Blessed Saviour1954?
DeLuxe 6039Detroit HarmonettesI Gave Up Everything b/w I Need Thee1954
DeLuxe 6042Johnson, Reverend A.I'm Gonna Do My Best b/w Do You Call That Religion1954