MTA Records (American record label)
For the British record label see MTA Records. MTA Records was an American record label operating in New York City between 1966 and 1970. Establishment MTA Records was established in New York City in April 1966 as a subsidiary of talent management firm MTA Productions, Ltd. Vice-president Bob Thompson and general manager Bob Mack headed up the label, and Dick Behrke was named music director. The initials were said to stand for Music Talent Artistry. The label was targeted for broad music appeal. Its first two 45 rpm singles were “Milord,” by King Richard’s Fluegel Knights, and “Call Him Back,” by vocalist Brenda Byers. MTA’s first LP release was “Sign of the Times,” by King Richard’s Fluegel Knights. Artist Roster In its first seven months, MTA Records released thirteen disks. By March 1967, the Fluegel Knights had become well established and had released the group’s second album. The group became the label’s best-selling artist, and released six MTA LPs. Dick Behrke was the group's founder--King Richard. Other acts signed by the label included Bobby Arvon, the Forsaken, the Powers of Blue, Warren Baker, Vi Velasco, jazz trombonist Bill Watrous, British folk singer Peter Sayers, the Collins-Shepley Galaxy, and contemporary rock