Cadet Records was an American

record label A record label, or record company, is a brand or trademark of music recordings and music videos, or the company that owns it. Sometimes, a record label is also a publishing company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the produ ...

that began as

Argo Records Argo Records was a record label in Chicago that was established in 1955 as a division of Chess Records. Originally the label was called Marterry, but bandleader Ralph Marterie objected, and within a couple of months the imprint was renamed Arg ...

in 1955 as the

jazz Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with its roots in blues and ragtime. Since the 1920s Jazz Age, it has been recognized as a m ...

subsidiary of Chess Records. Argo changed its name in 1965 to Cadet to avoid confusion with the similarly named label in the UK. Cadet stopped releasing records around 1974, when its artists were moved to Chess. There was also Cadet Concept Records, for rock and more adventurous music, such as the

Rotary Connection Rotary Connection was an American psychedelic soul band, formed in Chicago in 1966. In addition to their own recordings, including their 1967 debut album '' Rotary Connection'', the band is notable as the backing band for Muddy Waters on his 196 ...

, and the experimental psychedelic ''

Electric Mud ''Electric Mud'' is the fifth studio album by Muddy Waters, with members of Rotary Connection playing as his backing band. Released in 1968, it imagines Muddy Waters as a psychedelic musician. Producer Marshall Chess suggested that Muddy Waters re ...

'' album by

Muddy Waters McKinley Morganfield (April 4, 1913 April 30, 1983), known professionally as Muddy Waters, was an American blues singer and musician who was an important figure in the post-war blues scene, and is often cited as the "father of modern Chicago ...

. The label had a Top 20 hit in 1968 with the single "Pictures of Matchstick Men" by the British band Status Quo through a licensing arrangent with

Pye Records Pye Records was a British record label. Its best known artists were Lonnie Donegan (1956–1969), Petula Clark (1957–1971), the Searchers (1963–1967), the Kinks (1964–1971), Sandie Shaw (1964–1971), Status Quo (1968–1971) and Brotherho ...

in London. A St. Louis band known as The Truth a.k.a. The Acid Sette were signed and recorded for this label under the guidance of Abner Spector. The masters are now owned by

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Discography (1965-1975)

Continuation of the Argo 600 Jazz Series

Cadet was established in 1965 following a name change of the Argo label and continued their 600 Jazz series and the 4000 Blues series.Both Sides Now: Cadet Album Discography (1965-1971)
accessed September 18, 2019

Continuation of the Argo 4000 Blues Series

Cadet Concept

Cadet Concept was established by Marshall Chess in 1967 with the first album by

and issued five albums by the group out of the 18 albums released on the label up until 1970 as well as featuring British band Status Quo, saxophonist

John Klemmer John T. Klemmer (born July 3, 1946) is an American saxophonist, composer, songwriter, and arranger. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States, and began playing guitar at the age of five and alto saxophone at the age of 11. His other ear ...

and blues legends

and

Howlin' Wolf Chester Arthur Burnett (June 10, 1910January 10, 1976), better known by his stage name Howlin' Wolf, was an American blues singer and guitarist. He is regarded as one of the most influential blues musicians of all time. Over a four-decade care ...

.Both Sides Now: Cadet Concept Album Discography
accessed September 18, 2019

GRT consolidated Chess/Cadet album discography (1971-1975)

In 1971 Chess Records was purchased by General Recorded Tape, a.k.a. GRT Corporation, which consolidated both the Chess and Cadet labels into a single labeling number sequence.Callahn, M. and Edwards, D
''GRT Consolidated Chess/Cadet Album Discography (1971-1975)'', Both Sides Now Publications
accessed October 19, 2012 {, align="center" , class="wikitable sortable" , bgcolor="#CCCCCC" ! Catalog number !! Title !! Artist , - , Chess CH-50001 , '' Another Dimension'' , , - , Chess CH-50002 , '' Message to the Young'' ,

, - , Cadet CA-50004 , ''Freedom Means'' , , - , Cadet CH-50005 , ''Great Female Soul Vocalists'' , Various Artists , - , Cadet Concept CC-50006 , ''Hey Love'' , The New Rotary Connection , - , Cadet CA-50007 , ''Occasional Rain'' , , - , Chess CH-50008 , '' San Francisco Dues'' , , - , Cadet CA-50009 , '' Mystical Lady'' , , - , Cadet Concept CC-50010 , ''Oh What a Lovely War'' , , - , Cadet CA-50011 , ''Swahili Strut'' , Sextet , - , Chess CH-50012 , ''

Live at Mr. Kelly's ''Live at Mister Kelly's'', often stylized as ''"Live" (At Mr. Kelly's)'', is a live album by blues musician Muddy Waters released by the Chess label in 1971.Muddy Waters McKinley Morganfield (April 4, 1913 April 30, 1983), known professionally as Muddy Waters, was an American blues singer and musician who was an important figure in the post-war blues scene, and is often cited as the "father of modern Chicago ...

, - , Chess CH-50013 , ''Greatest Hits'' ,

Little Milton James Milton Campbell Jr. (September 7, 1934 – August 4, 2005), better known as Little Milton, was an American blues singer and guitarist, best known for his number-one R&B single " We're Gonna Make It". His other hits include " Baby, I Love ...

, - , Chess CH-50014 , ''Power and Light'' , Power & Light , - , Chess CH-50015 , '' Live and Cookin''' , Howlin' Wolf , - , Chess CH-50016 , '' Where it All Began'' , , - , Cadet CA-50017 , ''The Dells Sing Dionne Warwick's Greatest Hits'' , , - , Chess CH-50018 , ''Basic Soul'' , , - , Cadet CA-50019 , ''What Color Is Love'' , , - , Cadet CA-50020 , '' The Groover'' , , - , Cadet CA-50021 , ''Sweet as Funk Can Be'' , , - , Cadet 2CA-50022 , ''The Best of the Soulful Strings'' , , - , Chess CH-50023 , ''

Can't Get No Grindin' ''Can't Get No Grindin is an album by blues musician Muddy Waters released by the Chess label in 1973.Check This Out'' , , - , Cadet CA-50025 , '' Lean on Me'' , , - , Cadet CA-50026 , '' Mr. Bojangles'' , , - , Chess 2CH-50027 , ''This Is My Story'' , , - , Chess CH-50029 , '' The London Bo Diddley Sessions'' , , - , Chess 2CH-50030 , ''The Golden Age of Rhythm and Blues'' , Various Artists , - , Chess CH-50031 , ''Love More Than Pride'' , , - , Chess CH-50032 , ''Ghettos of the Mind'' , Bama the Village Poet , - , Chess 2CH-50033 , '' Fathers and Sons'' , Muddy Waters , - , Cadet CA-50034 , ''Teardrops in the Rain'' , , - , Cadet 2CA-50035 , ''Inspiration'' , , - , Cadet CA-50036 , '' Superstition'' , , - , Cadet CA-50037 , ''Give Your Baby a Standing Ovation'' , , - , Cadet 2CA-50038 , ''It Was a Very Good Year'' , , - , Cadet 2CA-50039 , ''I Cover the Waterfront'' , , - , Chess CH-50040 , ''Come and Get Me'' , , - , Cadet CA-50041 , ''I Just Can't Help Myself'' , , - , Chess CH-50042 , '' Etta James'' a.k.a. ''Only a Fool'' , , - , Chess CH-50043 , '' Bio'' , , - , Cadet CA-50044 , '' Songs for Ageing Children'' , , - , Chess CH-50045 , '' The Back Door Wolf'' , Howlin' Wolf , - , Cadet CA-50046 , ''The Dells'' , , - , Chess CH-50047 , '' Big Bad Bo'' , , - , Cadet CA-50048 , ''While My Guitar Gently Weeps'' , , - , Cadet CA-50049 , ''Atlantis'' , , - , Cadet CA-50051 , '' The Fourth Dimension'' , , - , Cadet CA-50052 , ''In the Cut'' , , - , Chess CH-50053 , ''You Can All Join In'' , , - , Cadet 2CA-50058 , ''Solid Ivory'' , , - , Cadet CH-50059 , ''Cross My Heart'' , , - , Cadet CA-50060 , '' Satan'' , , - , Chess 2CH-60000 , ''Laugh Time'' , and

Pigmeat Markham Dewey "Pigmeat" Markham (April 18, 1904 – December 13, 1981) was an American entertainer. Though best known as a comedian, Markham was also a singer, dancer, and actor. His nickname came from a stage routine, in which he declared himself to be ...

, - , Cadet CA-60001 , '' Back to the Roots'' , , - , Cadet 2CA-60002 , ''Charlie Parker Memorial Concert'' , Various Artists , - , Cadet 2CA-60003 , ''Rock Bottom'' , Various Artists , - , Chess 2CH-60004 , ''Peaches'' , , - , Chess 2CH-60005 , ''Got My Own Bag of Tricks'' , , - , Chess 2CH-60006 , '' McKinley Morganfield A.K.A. Muddy Waters'' , Muddy Waters , - , Cadet 2CA-60007 , ''Ha' Mercy'' , , - , Chess CH-60008 , ''

The London Howlin' Wolf Sessions ''The London Howlin' Wolf Sessions'' is an album by blues musician Howlin' Wolf released in 1971 on Chess Records, and on Rolling Stones Records in Britain. It was one of the first super session blues albums, setting a blues master among famous mu ...

'' , Howlin' Wolf , - , Chess 2CH-60009 , ''Moms and Pigmeat'' , and Pigmeat Markham , - , Cadet 2CA-60010 , ''Everything 'Bout Sax and Flute'' , , - , Chess 2CH-60011 , ''Mad Man's Blues'' , , - , Chess 2CH-60012 , ''Chicago Blues Anthology'' , Various Artists , - , Chess CH-60013 , ''

The London Muddy Waters Sessions ''The London Muddy Waters Sessions'' is a studio album by Muddy Waters, released in 1972 on Chess Records. A follow-up to 1971's ''The London Howlin' Wolf Sessions,'' the concept was to combine American bluesmen with British blues/rock stars. The ...

'' , Muddy Waters , - , Chess 2CH-60014 , ''Boss Blues Harmonica'' ,

Little Walter Marion Walter Jacobs (May 1, 1930 – February 15, 1968), known as Little Walter, was an American blues musician, singer, and songwriter, whose revolutionary approach to the harmonica had a strong impact on succeeding generations, earning hi ...

, - , Chess 2CH-60015 , ''Blues Rock Cookbook: Montreux Festival'' , Various Artists , - , Chess 2CH-60016 , ''Chester Burnette A.K.A. Howlin' Wolf'' , Howlin' Wolf , - , Cadet 2CA-60017 , '' The Heatin' System'' , , - , Cadet 2CA-60018 , ''Inside'' , , - , Cadet 2CA-60019 , ''Cool Cookin' '' , , - , Chess CH-60020 , '' The London Chuck Berry Sessions'' , , - , Cadet CA-60021 , ''12 X 6 The Hard Way'' , Various Artists , - , Cadet CA-60022 , ''12 X 6 The Easy Way'' , Various Artists , - , Chess 2CH-60023 , ''Chuck Berry's Golden Decade Volume 2'' , {{sortname, Chuck Berry , - , Cadet CA-60024 , ''12 X 6 Volume 3'' , Various Artists , - , Cadet CA-60025 , ''12 X 6 Volume 4'' , Various Artists , - , Chess 2CH-60026 , '' London Revisited'' , Howlin' Wolf / Muddy Waters , - , Cadet CA-60027 , ''The Dells vs. The Dramatics'' , {{sortname, The, Dells, nolink=1 /

The Dramatics The Dramatics are an American soul music vocal group, formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1964. They are best known for their 1970s hit songs " In the Rain" and "Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get", both of which were Top 10 Pop hits, as well as their late ...

, - , Chess 2CH-60028 , ''Chuck Berry's Golden Decade, Volume 3'' , {{sortname, Chuck, Berry, nolink=1 , - , Chess CH-60029 , '' Come a Little Closer'' , {{sortname, Etta, James, nolink=1 , - , Cadet CA-60030 , ''The Mighty, Mighty Dells'' , {{sortname, The, Dells, nolink=1 , - , Chess CH-60031 , '' "Unk" in Funk'' , Muddy Waters , - , Chess CH-60032 , ''

Chuck Berry Charles Edward Anderson Berry (October 18, 1926 – March 18, 2017) was an American singer, songwriter and guitarist who pioneered rock and roll. Nicknamed the " Father of Rock and Roll", he refined and developed rhythm and blues into th ...

'' , {{sortname, Chuck, Berry, nolink=1 , - , Cadet CA-60033 , ''Got to Get Your Own'' , {{sortname, Reuben, Wilson , - , Chess CH-60034 , '' American Gypsy'' , American Gypsy , - , Chess CH-60035 , '' The Muddy Waters Woodstock Album'' , Muddy Waters , - , Chess CH-60036 , ''The Dells Greatest Hits, Volume 2'' , {{sortname, The, Dells, nolink=1 , - , Chess CH-60037 , ''Black Caucus Concert'' , Various Artists , - , Cadet 2CA-60038 , ''Early Visions'' , {{sortname, Gene, Ammons , - , Cadet CA-60039 , '' Magnetic Feel'' , {{sortname, Jack, McDuff, nolink=1 , - , Cadet CA-60040 , ''

Never Can Say Goodbye "Never Can Say Goodbye" is a song written by Clifton Davis and originally recorded by The Jackson 5. The song was originally written and intended for the Supremes; however, Motown decided it would be better for the Jackson 5. It was the first ...

'' , {{sortname, Sonny Stitt , - , Chess CH-60042 , ''Music to Make Love By'' , {{sortname, Solomon, Burke , - , Cadet CA-60044 , ''We Got to Get Our Thing Together'' , {{sortname, The, Dells, nolink=1

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