Federal gospel discography (1950-67)
- Federal was a subsidiary label of King. It was founded by Syd Nathan in 1950.
- The daughter of Thelma Hawkins (Federal 12009) was Victoria Hawkins who had a gospel recording career of her own (Peacock). #12009 was probably first issued on Staff 648, released as by Thelma Hawkins and daughter Victoria.
- The Interne Quartet (Federal 12052) is a female vocal group featuring Thelma Bumpess (Blind Mary) and Shirley Caesar (Baby Shirley). There’s no connection with the Four Internes.
- All Federal tracks by the Four Internes were also issued on King LP 574 (1958) and on King LP 945 (1966).
- All Federal tracks by the Patterson Singers are also on King LP 763 (1962).
- All Kelly Brothers singles on Federal, except #12472, were also issued on King LP 810 (1962).
- Click here to see a phograph of the Kelly Brothers (with names given).
- This page lists all known Federal gospel singles.
78 & 45rpm releases:
| release | artist | artist as shown | songs | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal 12002 | L and N Gospel Singers | L. and N. Gospel Singers | Get Away Jordan b/w Jesus Knows About My Trouble | 1950 |
| Federal 12004 | Anderson, Robert | King Jesus b/w My Friend Jesus | 1950 | |
| Federal 12009 | Thelma Hawkins and Daughter | He Knows How Much I Can Bear b/w Over The Hill | 1950 | |
| Federal 12011 | L and N Gospel Singers | L. and N. Gospel Singers | Going To Move b/w Lord, You Been So Good To Me | 1951 |
| Federal 12013 | Anderson, Robert | My Home Over There b/w Eternal Home | 1951 | |
| Federal 12026 | Anderson, Robert | He Lives In Me b/w God Answers Prayers | 1951 | |
| Federal 12032 | Robinson, Rev. Cleophus | Now Lord b/w I Love The Name Of Jesus | 1951 | |
| Federal 12040 | Florida Soul Stirrers | I Heard The Voice b/w Get Right With God | 1951 | |
| Federal 12047 | Florida Soul Stirrers | Father Alone b/w Holy Father | 1951 | |
| Federal 12050 | Golden Eagles | Jezebel b/w Lay Down Your Soul | 1951 | |
| Federal 12051 | Bumpess, Thelma | Blind Mary and Baby Shirley | Every Hour Every Day b/w Sweeping Through The City | 1951 |
| Federal 12052 | Interne Quartet | In The Great Reunion b/w I Want To See Jesus | 1951 | |
| Federal 12071 | Four Internes | In That Great Gettin' Up Mornin' b/w Living In The Glory Land | 1952 | |
| Federal 12074 | Baby Shirley | I'd Rather Serve Jesus b/w I Know Jesus Will Serve | 1952 | |
| Federal 12086 | Four Internes | In That Great Reunion b/w One Of These Mornings | 1952 | |
| Federal 12091 | Golden Eagles | Anywhere Anytime b/w My God Called Me This Morning | 1952 | |
| Federal 12094 | Bumpess, Thelma | Thelma Bumpess and the Royalettes | God's Soldier b/w Precious Father | 1952 |
| Federal 12097 | Four Internes | Count Your Blessings b/w Going Back To Jesus | 1952 | |
| Federal 12104 | Four Internes | Newborn Again b/w Home Again | 1952 | |
| Federal 12116 | Golden Eagles | The Lord Will Make A Way Somehow b/w Throw Out The Life Line | 1953 | |
| Federal 12124 | Four Internes | Do Unto Others b/w I'm Using My Bible For A Road Map | 1953 | |
| Federal 12146 | Four Internes | Holy Father b/w Stepped In The Water | 1953 | |
| Federal 12154 | Four Internes | I Just Rose To Tell You b/w You'd Better Mind | 1953 | |
| Federal 12167 | Bradford, Sister Bonnie | He Stopped Me From Straying b/w Glorify His Name | 1954 | |
| Federal 12170 | Four Internes | Who Will Your Captain Be b/w Do You Know Him | 1954 | |
| Federal 12187 | Bradford, Sister Bonnie | Choose Your God b/w Jesus Made A Change | 1954 | |
| Federal 12239 | Four Internes | It's All Right Now b/w I'm Troubled | 1955 | |
| Federal 12247 | Four Internes | See The Sign Of Judgment b/w Let's Go To Jesus | 1955 | |
| Federal 12373 | Kelly Brothers | I've Been Striving For So Long b/w I've Made It Over At Last | 1960 | |
| Federal 12386 | Revelation Baptist Church Adult Choir | Revelation Baptist Church Adult Choir b/w Truzella McClain and the Revelation Baptist Church Choir | Hold On b/w I'm Trying My Best To Get Home To See Jesus | 1960 |
| Federal 12388 | Patterson Singers | When Jesus Comes b/w Jesus Is Mine | 1960 | |
| Federal 12389 | Joy Rite Singers | You Better Mind b/w What About You | 1960 | |
| Federal 12390 | Candlelight Singers | The Altar b/w In The Boat | 1960 | |
| Federal 12391 | Patterson Singers | Plenty Good Room b/w I Need Jesus | 1960 | |
| Federal 12392 | Kelly Brothers | Waiting For Jesus b/w Jesus Knows The Reason Why | 1960 | |
| Federal 12394 | Candlelight Singers | Never Alone b/w Sinner | 1960 | |
| Federal 12404 | Kelly Brothers | He's The Same Today b/w He's All Right | 1961 | |
| Federal 12419 | Patterson Singers | Patterson Singers of Brooklyn, NY | Thy Way b/w Jesus Knows | 1961 |
| Federal 12427 | Patterson Singers | Patterson Singers of Brooklyn, NY | Try Jesus b/w Oh What A Time We'll Have Up There | 1961 |
| Federal 12438 | Ambassadors of Philadelphia, PA | He Watches Over Me b/w I'm Traveling Through This Land | 1961 | |
| Federal 12442 | Kelly Brothers | Come On Jesus (Give Me A Helping Hand) b/w When Satan Blocked My Way | 1962 | |
| Federal 12458 | Kelly Brothers | I'll Be A Witness There Too b/w I'm So Glad Today | 1962 | |
| Federal 12459 | Kingdom Bound Singers | A Few Words About Jesus b/w I'll Wait On Jesus | 1962 | |
| Federal 12465 | Kelly Brothers | Kelley Brothers | I Still Remember b/w I'll Be Standing At The Station When Jesus Comes | 1962 |
| Federal 12467 | Patterson Singers | I'm On My Way b/w God Of Our Fathers | 1962 | |
| Federal 12469 | Ambassadors of Philadelphia, PA | Just Another Day b/w I Have To Cry Sometime | 1962 | |
| Federal 12472 | Kelly Brothers | (I Was Way Down Yonder And) I Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray b/w Lord, Remember Me | 1962 | |
| Federal 12481 | Kingdom Bound Singers | It's Praying Time b/w Take The Lord Along With You | 1963 | |
| Federal 12492 | Parker Brothers Choir | Unreleased, titles unknown | ||
| Federal 12494 | Kingdom Bound Singers | Wonder What The Lord Will Say b/w I Want To Be Just Like Him | 1963 | |
| Federal 12542 | Willingham and his Swanees, Rev. | That's The Spirit b/w Try Me Father | 1966 | |
| Federal 12550 | Robinson, Kay | In The Bosom Of Jesus b/w This Old World | 1967 | |
| Federal 12553 | Robinson, Kay | Lord I'm Yours b/w This Old World | 1967 |