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| RAM Records | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1955 |
| Founder | Mira Ann Smith |
| Status | Active |
| Distributor(s) | RCA Records |
| Genre | Rhythm and blues, rockabilly, blues, country music |
| Country of origin | U.S. |
| Location | Shreveport, Louisiana |
Ram Records (Royal Audio Music) was an American, Shreveport, Louisiana, based record label, founded in 1955 by Mira Ann Smith (1924–1989). The label recorded regional rhythm and blues, rockabilly, blues and country music artists. Ram's pressings were made by RCA. Ram also issued recordings on the Clif Records and K Records labels. The label later moved to Nashville, Tennessee.[1] Ram recorded most of its music in the mid-1950s to early 1960s, but due to a tight budget, many of their recordings remained unreleased for decades. In 1994, Ace Records released a CD set of Ram recordings, including many which had never been issued.[2] In 2018, the Academy Award-winning movie, Green Book, featured six songs from the Ram label.[3][4]
- ^ Ram (RCS Label Listing) Archived 2012-07-16 at archive.today from the website of Emory University
- ^ "Various - Red River Blues (Shreveport Blues From Ram Records)". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2019-02-25.
- ^ "Shreveport Music Featured in Oscar Winning 'Green Book'". 710keel.com. 25 February 2019. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ^ "Shreveport singer has music featured in acclaimed movie "Green Book"". Ksla.com. 22 February 2019. Retrieved March 11, 2021.