Sussex Records

Sussex Records, Inc. was a record label founded by Clarence Avant. It was founded December 18, 1969 by Clarence Avant. Initially, it was located first at 6430 W Sunset Blvd at the corner of Sunset and Cahuenga Blvds. In 1972, it moved to 6255 W Sunset Blvd Suite 1902 both in Hollywood. From 1969 to 1974, all records were distributed by Buddah Records & from 1974 to 1975, it went into independent distribution. The company folded in July 1975 with the Internal Revenue Service padlocking the offices and auctioning off all the assets due to unpaid federal and state taxes amounting to $62,000. Many of the label's master tapes are missing and presumed destroyed. Sussex Records was the home of Bill Withers, Rodriguez, Gallery, The Presidents,...