EMI America

EMI America on vinyl: eighties pop, soul and funk

In short: EMI America was founded in 1978 as EMI’s US label and in the eighties was the American home of many big names – including David Bowie. The range went from synth-pop and rock to soul, funk and smooth jazz. The Vinyl Room currently has 6 records on EMI America.

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→ David Bowie · Melba Moore · Synth-pop · Soul & funk on vinyl

What makes EMI America special?

Eighties pop in all its breadth: David Bowie released several albums in the US on EMI America, in our stock “Never Let Me Down” (1987). Talk Talk are represented with the maxi-single “Such A Shame”, and Scotland’s Sheena Easton with her first US album.

Plus soul and funk: Melba Moore with “What A Woman Needs”, the Memphis band Kwick with their debut and saxophonist Najee with “Najee’s Theme”, an album between jazz and soul.

FAQ

What was EMI America? EMI’s US label, founded in 1978 and active mainly in the eighties.

Which Bowie record do you have? “Never Let Me Down” from 1987.

Who is Najee? A saxophonist from New York who combines jazz with soul and R&B.

What do you have on EMI America? Records from the eighties – 6 records in all.