Tip Top

Tip Top Records was founded in 1947 in New York City by entrepreneur and musician Dave Miller. Initially focused on jazz and rhythm and blues, the label gained prominence in the 1950s by signing influential artists such as The Five Satins and The Clovers, contributing to the doo-wop and early rock and roll movements. Throughout the 1960s, Tip Top expanded its catalog to include soul and pop, featuring artists like The Shirelles and The Drifters. The label experienced a decline in the 1970s as musical tastes shifted, leading to its eventual closure. Despite its relatively short lifespan, Tip Top Records left a lasting impact on American music, particularly in shaping the sound of early rock and R&B. Its legacy endures through the continued popularity of its artists and the influence of its recordings on subsequent generations of musicians.