RSO

RSO on vinyl: Bee Gees, disco and soul

In short: RSO stands for Robert Stigwood Organisation – the label of manager and producer Robert Stigwood, founded in 1973. With the Bee Gees and the soundtracks to “Saturday Night Fever” and “Grease” it is regarded as one of the most successful labels of the late seventies. The Vinyl Room currently has 8 records on RSO.

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First pressings

Disco & soul

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→ Bee Gees · Curtis Mayfield · Curtom · Disco

What makes RSO special?

The Bee Gees defined the sound of the disco years; “Spirits Having Flown” (1979) came straight after “Saturday Night Fever”. Through a partnership with Curtom that began at the end of the seventies, Curtis Mayfield’s “Something To Believe In” (1980) and Linda Clifford’s “Let Me Be Your Woman” and “I’m Yours” also came out on RSO.

Plus the Sweet Inspirations, formerly backing singers for Aretha Franklin and Elvis Presley, with “Hot Butterfly”, Ava Cherry and the rock band Player with “Danger Zone”.

FAQ

What does RSO stand for? Robert Stigwood Organisation.

What were RSO’s big successes? The Bee Gees and the soundtracks to “Saturday Night Fever” and “Grease”.

Why is Curtis Mayfield on RSO? His label Curtom worked with RSO from the end of the seventies.

What do you have on RSO? Records from the late seventies and early eighties – 8 records in all.