Carnival Records was the name given to at least two record labels.

Carnival Records (1961–1962)

In 1961,

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and

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started a short-lived label that was the precursor to

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. They released two singles. "Tell It to the Birds"/"Fallout Shelter" by Dore Alpert was distributed by

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outside California.

Carnival Records (1962–1983)

Jazz saxophonist

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set up Carnival Records label in the early 60s and based it in New York and relocated in Newark, New Jersey, in 1963. Releasing 63 singles and two albums, the label focus was

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and soul music. Joe Evans ran the label with a small staff that included his wife. The final record was released in 1983.Joe Evans Biography

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Retrieved 21 April 2013. Carnival's biggest success was

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, a band signed in August 1964.The Manhattans' Group History: Part 1
Retrieved 21 April 2013. Carnival Records is exclusively represented by Westwood Music Group.

Carnival Records (1961–1962)

Carnival Records (1962–1983)

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