Del-Fi Records

Del-Fi Records

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Appears mostly as "Del-Fi" only.
Label created by Bob Keene in late 1957, best known for recording Ritchie Valens from 1958 until his death in the February 1959 plane crash that also killed Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper. For the original record company, see DEL-FI Records, Inc..

Del-Fi continued on, recording and licensing surf, pop, novelty and doo wop masters. In 1966, Barry White was hired as an A&R man/producer for Keane's Bronco imprint. Keane also released Ron Holden, Bobby Fuller Four, pre-The Fifth Dimension The Versatiles, and Frank Zappa recordings, until the label—then called Stereo-Fi—closed down in 1967. He also partnered the Keen label.

Keane relaunched the Del-Fi label in 1987 and reissued the back catalog as well as signing new artists to the label.

In 2003, Keane sold Del-Fi to Warner Music Group whose Rhino Entertainment Company administers its catalog.

Bob Keane died on November 28, 2009 of renal failure after a long battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
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Del-Fi Records
PO Box 69188
Los Angeles, CA 90069

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Status Catalog Number  Image Artist Title ( Format) Label Catalog Number  Country Year Actions
1CD 70174 The Bobby Fuller Four - The Bobby Fuller Four The Bobby Fuller Four The Bobby Fuller Four(CD, Comp, Club) Del-Fi Records 1CD 70174 US 1994 Sell This Version
7 MAG-710 Ritchie Valens - La Bamba 87' Ritchie Valens La Bamba 87'(7") Image Records (4) 7 MAG-710 Canada 1987 Sell This Version
008C Various - The Heart 'N' Soul Of Rock 'N' Roll Various The Heart 'N' Soul Of Rock 'N' Roll(4xCD, Comp, RE) Reader's Digest Music 008C US 1995 Sell This Version
18SP 3183 Various - Seagram's Coolers Various Seagram's Coolers(Cass, Comp, Dol) Seagram's 18SP 3183 Canada 1987 Sell This Version
20EL5043 The Paul Moer Trio - The Contemporary Jazz Classics Of The Paul Moer Trio The Paul Moer Trio The Contemporary Jazz Classics Of The Paul Moer Trio(LP, RE) Del-Fi Records 20EL5043 Japan 1988 Sell This Version
45 HL 1484 The Roller Coasters - Spanish Twist / Wild Twist The Roller Coasters Spanish Twist / Wild Twist(7") London Records 45 HL 1484 Italy 1963 Sell This Version
45-HL.7068 Ritchie Valens - Donna / La Bamba Ritchie Valens Donna / La Bamba(7", Single) London Records 45-HL.7068 Europe 1959 Sell This Version
45-HL 8803 Ritchie Valens - Donna Ritchie Valens Donna (Single) 45-HL 8803 UK 1959 Sell This Version
45-HL 9494 Ritchie Valens - La Bamba Ritchie Valens La Bamba 45-HL 9494 UK 1962 Sell This Version
45-HL 9669 Johnny Crawford - Proud / Lonesome Town Johnny Crawford Proud / Lonesome Town(7") London Records 45-HL 9669 Italy 1963 Sell This Version
1203-S Voices Of Africa - Masque D'Afrique Voices Of Africa Masque D'Afrique(LP) Del-Fi Records 1203-S US 1959 Sell This Version
1204-S The Balladeers - Alive-O! The Balladeers Alive-O!(LP, Album) Del-Fi Records, Del-Fi Records 1204-S US 1959 Sell This Version
1208 Elisa Nilsson, Ned Romero, Del-Fi Chorus - To Dad With Love Elisa Nilsson, Ned Romero, Del-Fi Chorus To Dad With Love(LP) Del-Fi Records 1208 US Unknown Sell This Version
1247 Ritchie Valens - His Greatest Hits Vol #2 Featuring La Bamba! Ritchie Valens His Greatest Hits Vol #2 Featuring La Bamba! (Album, Comp) 1247 US 1964 Sell This Version
2051 Viola Wills - I Got Love / Lost Without The Love Of My Guy Viola Wills I Got Love / Lost Without The Love Of My Guy (Single) 2051 US 1966 Sell This Version
2053 Viola Wills - Don't Kiss Me Hello And Mean Goodbye / Together Forever Viola Wills Don't Kiss Me Hello And Mean Goodbye / Together Forever 2053 US 1967 Sell This Version
2054 Johnny Wyatt - Everybody's Goin' Mod Johnny Wyatt Everybody's Goin' Mod 2054 US 1967 Sell This Version
4101 Henri Rose - Caravan Henri Rose Caravan(7", Single) Del-Fi Records 4101 US 1957 Sell This Version
4102 Jackie Burns (2) - Hey Then, There Now Jackie Burns (2) Hey Then, There Now (Single) 4102 US 1958 Sell This Version
4103 Jericho Brown - Lonesome Drifter / I Need You Jericho Brown Lonesome Drifter / I Need You 4103 US 1958 Sell This Version
4105 Jericho Brown - One And Only Love / Don't You Know, Little Darlin' Jericho Brown One And Only Love / Don't You Know, Little Darlin'(7", Single) Del-Fi Records 4105 US 1958 Sell This Version
4106 Ritchie Valens - Come On, Let's Go / Framed Ritchie Valens Come On, Let's Go / Framed (Single) 4106 US 1958 Sell This Version
4107 Little Joe Mosley And The Sequins - Lookin' For A Job / Wedding Bells Little Joe Mosley And The Sequins Lookin' For A Job / Wedding Bells(7", Single) Del-Fi Records 4107 US 1958 Sell This Version
4108 The Hawks (7) - A Little More Wine, My Dear? / Fussy The Hawks (7) A Little More Wine, My Dear? / Fussy(7", Single) Del-Fi Records 4108 US 1958 Sell This Version
4109 The Shadows (6) - Jungle Fever / Under Stars Of Love The Shadows (6) Jungle Fever / Under Stars Of Love (Single) 4109 US 1958 Sell This Version
4109 The Carlos Brothers - Under Stars Of Love / Jungle Fever The Carlos Brothers Under Stars Of Love / Jungle Fever(7", Single, Mon) Del-Fi Records 4109 US 1958 Sell This Version
4110 Ritchie Valens - Donna / La Bamba Ritchie Valens Donna / La Bamba (Single) 4110 US 1958 Sell This Version
4111 Arvee Allens - Fast Freight Arvee Allens Fast Freight (Single) 4111 US 1959 Sell This Version
4112 The Carlos Brothers - Come On, Let's Dance / Tonight The Carlos Brothers Come On, Let's Dance / Tonight (Single) 4112 US 1959 Sell This Version
4113 Jerry Langford* - Tell Me / The Still Of The Night Jerry Langford* Tell Me / The Still Of The Night(7", Single) Del-Fi Records 4113 US 1959 Sell This Version
4114 Ritchie Valens - That's My Little Suzie / In A Turkish Town Ritchie Valens That's My Little Suzie / In A Turkish Town (Single) 4114 US 1959 Sell This Version
4115 Robby John & The Seven-Teens - Teenage Bill Of Rights Robby John & The Seven-Teens Teenage Bill Of Rights(7", Single, Styrene) Del-Fi Records 4115 US 1959 Sell This Version
4116 The Addrisi Brothers* - Cherrystone / Lilies Grow High The Addrisi Brothers* Cherrystone / Lilies Grow High (Single) 4116 US 1959 Sell This Version
4117 Ritchie Valens - Little Girl / We Belong Together Ritchie Valens Little Girl / We Belong Together(7", Single, RE) Del-Fi Records 4117 US 1959 Sell This Version
4118 The Carlos Brothers It's Time To Go / Little Cupid(7", Single) Del-Fi Records 4118 US 1959 Sell This Version
4119 Chan Romero - The Hippy Hippy Shake / If I Had A Way Chan Romero The Hippy Hippy Shake / If I Had A Way (Single) 4119 US 1959 Sell This Version
4120 The Addrisi Brothers* - Saving My Kisses / Un Jarro The Addrisi Brothers* Saving My Kisses / Un Jarro (Single) 4120 US 1959 Sell This Version
4121 Wayne Hollers - Dance In The Sand / Why Wayne Hollers Dance In The Sand / Why (Single) 4121 US 1959 Sell This Version
4122 The Nite Hawks* - Chicken Grabber / Big Top The Nite Hawks* Chicken Grabber / Big Top (Single) 4122 US 1959 Sell This Version
4123 The Balladeers - Morning Star / Tom Gets The Last Laugh The Balladeers Morning Star / Tom Gets The Last Laugh 4123 US 1959 Sell This Version
4124 Bill Tracy - You're My Girl / Taps To Summer Bill Tracy You're My Girl / Taps To Summer (Single) 4124 US 1959 Sell This Version
4125 Addrisi Brothers - It's Love / Back To The Old Salt Mine Addrisi Brothers It's Love / Back To The Old Salt Mine (Single) 4125 US 1959 Sell This Version
4126 Chan Romero - I Don't Care Now / My Little Ruby Chan Romero I Don't Care Now / My Little Ruby (Single) 4126 US 1959 Sell This Version
4127 The Balladeers - Turtle Dove / Durant Jail The Balladeers Turtle Dove / Durant Jail 4127 US 1960 Sell This Version
4129 Earl Davis (2) - In The Middle Of The Night  Earl Davis (2) In The Middle Of The Night (Single) 4129 US 1960 Sell This Version
4130 The Addrisi Brothers* - Gonna See My Baby / Venn Ami The Addrisi Brothers* Gonna See My Baby / Venn Ami (Single) 4130 US 1960 Sell This Version
4131 Eden Ahbez - Tobago / The Old Boat Eden Ahbez Tobago / The Old Boat (Single) 4131 US 1960 Sell This Version
4132 Bill Tracy - January Love / I'm So Happy Bill Tracy January Love / I'm So Happy (Single) 4132 US 1959 Sell This Version
4133 Ritchie Valens - Cry, Cry, Cry / Paddiwack Song Ritchie Valens Cry, Cry, Cry / Paddiwack Song(7", Ltd) Del-Fi Records 4133 US 1960 Sell This Version
4134 Charles Trent (3) - Old Man Mose / Cool And Windy Charles Trent (3) Old Man Mose / Cool And Windy(7", Single, Promo) Del-Fi Records 4134 US 1960 Sell This Version
4135 Rene Hall Orchestra* - La Cubalibra / The Untouchables Rene Hall Orchestra* La Cubalibra / The Untouchables (Single) 4135 US 1960 Sell This Version
4136 Renee And Ray* Small Small Record Label(7") Del-Fi Records 4136 Belgium 1960 Sell This Version
4137 The Gallahads - Lonely Guy / Jo Jo The Big Wheel The Gallahads Lonely Guy / Jo Jo The Big Wheel 4137 US 1960 Sell This Version
4138 The Balladeers - Roll Call Company The Balladeers Roll Call Company "J" New Version (Single) 4138 US 1960 Sell This Version
4139 The Carollins The Gang All Knows / Ike Hammer(7") Del-Fi Records 4139 US 1960 Sell This Version
4140 Fred Darian - All My Life / You Must Believe Fred Darian All My Life / You Must Believe(7") Del-Fi Records 4140 US 1960 Sell This Version
4141 Jim O'Neill (2) - Face On The Penny / Happy Town Jim O'Neill (2) Face On The Penny / Happy Town(7") Del-Fi Records 4141 US 1960 Sell This Version
4142 Bonnie Owens - Just For The Children's Sake / This Other Bonnie Owens Just For The Children's Sake / This Other (7") Del-Fi Records 4142 US 1961 Sell This Version
4143 The Swags - Rockin' Matilda / Blowing The Blues The Swags Rockin' Matilda / Blowing The Blues(7", Single, Styrene) Del-Fi Records 4143 US 1960 Sell This Version
4144 Bob Keene Orchestra - Teen Talk Bob Keene Orchestra Teen Talk (Single) 4144 US Unknown Sell This Version
4145 The Carlos Brothers - La Bamba The Carlos Brothers La Bamba (Single) 4145 US 1959 Sell This Version
4146 Hal Davis - You're Playing With Me / Read The Book Of Love Hal Davis You're Playing With Me / Read The Book Of Love(7") Del-Fi Records 4146 US 1960 Sell This Version
4147 Len & Jim - Don't Be That Way / Round And Round Len & Jim Don't Be That Way / Round And Round(7") Del-Fi Records 4147 US 1961 Sell This Version
4148 The Gallahads - I'm Without A Girl Friend / Be Fair The Gallahads I'm Without A Girl Friend / Be Fair 4148 US 1960 Sell This Version
4149 Vickie Diaz - Your Momma Said No / For Eternity Vickie Diaz Your Momma Said No / For Eternity(7", Single) Del-Fi Records 4149 US 1960 Sell This Version
4150 Millard Woods - (I'm Just A) Country Boy Millard Woods (I'm Just A) Country Boy (Single) 4150 US 1960 Sell This Version
4152 Redd Dogg - Who's Lonesome Tonight Redd Dogg Who's Lonesome Tonight(7") Del-Fi Records 4152 1960 Sell This Version
4152 Redd Dogg - Who's Lonesome Tonight Act III Redd Dogg Who's Lonesome Tonight Act III(7", Single) Del-Fi Records 4152 US Unknown Sell This Version
4153 Chuckie Chandler & The Chandeliers - Rockin' Moondog Chuckie Chandler & The Chandeliers Rockin' Moondog (Single) 4153 US 1960 Sell This Version
4154 Bob Ridgley* - The Way Out Mummy / She Was A Mau-Mau Bob Ridgley* The Way Out Mummy / She Was A Mau-Mau(7", Single) Del-Fi Records 4154 US 1961 Sell This Version
4156 Eddie Quinteros - At Last You've Come Back Eddie Quinteros At Last You've Come Back(7", Single) Del-Fi Records 4156 US 1961 Sell This Version
4157 Slick Slavin - Albert The Astronaut / Theme From Albert The Astronaut Slick Slavin Albert The Astronaut / Theme From Albert The Astronaut(7", Promo) Del-Fi Records 4157 US 1961 Sell This Version
4158 Little Caesar And The Romans* - Those Oldies But Goodies (Remind Me Of You) / She Don't Wanna Dance (No More) Little Caesar And The Romans* Those Oldies But Goodies (Remind Me Of You) / She Don't Wanna Dance (No More)(7", Single) Del-Fi Records 4158 US 1961 Sell This Version
4160 The Philharmonics (3) - Warsaw Concerto / Ray's Tune The Philharmonics (3) Warsaw Concerto / Ray's Tune (Single) 4160 US 1961 Sell This Version
4161 Paul Moer - I Love Paris Paul Moer I Love Paris (Single) 4161 US 1961 Sell This Version
4162 Johnny Crawford - Daydreams Johnny Crawford Daydreams 4162 US 1961 Sell This Version
4164 Little Caesar And The Romans* - Hully Gully Again Little Caesar And The Romans* Hully Gully Again (Single) 4164 US 1961 Sell This Version
4165 Johnny Crawford - Your Love Is Growing Cold / Treasure Johnny Crawford Your Love Is Growing Cold / Treasure 4165 US 1961 Sell This Version
4166 Little Caesar And The Romans* - Memories Of Those Oldies But Goodies Little Caesar And The Romans* Memories Of Those Oldies But Goodies (Single) 4166 US 1961 Sell This Version
4167 Paul Moer - Cute / Yazz Per Favore Paul Moer Cute / Yazz Per Favore(7", Single) DEL-FI Records 4167 US 1961 Sell This Version
4168 Danny Welton - Ilissos Danny Welton Ilissos(7", Single, Promo) Del-Fi Records 4168 US 1961 Sell This Version
4169 Roy Gaines - Lizzie / What Is This Thing Called Love Roy Gaines Lizzie / What Is This Thing Called Love(7", Single, Mono) Del-Fi Records 4169 US 1961 Sell This Version
4170 Little Caesar & The Romans Ten Commandments Of Love / C C Rider(7", Single, Promo) Del-Fi Records 4170 US 1961 Sell This Version
4171 Orlie Trujillo - Don't Mess Around With My Guitar / Let's Dance The Corrido Orlie Trujillo Don't Mess Around With My Guitar / Let's Dance The Corrido(7") Del-Fi Records 4171 US Unknown Sell This Version
4172 Johnny Crawford - Patti Ann Johnny Crawford Patti Ann (Single) 4172 US 1962 Sell This Version
4173 The Countrymen (8) - Oh Ellie Lou The Countrymen (8) Oh Ellie Lou(7", Mono) Del-Fi Records 4173 US Unknown Sell This Version
4174 Desda (2) - Splish Splash Twist / Sittin' In The Corner Desda (2) Splish Splash Twist / Sittin' In The Corner (Single) 4174 US 1962 Sell This Version
4175 The Bob Keene Big Band - Twist And Freeze / Mack The Knife The Bob Keene Big Band Twist And Freeze / Mack The Knife(7", Single) Del-Fi Records 4175 US 1962 Sell This Version
4176 Little Caesar And The Romans* - Yoyo Yo Yoyo / Popeye One More Time Little Caesar And The Romans* Yoyo Yo Yoyo / Popeye One More Time(7", Single) Del-Fi Records 4176 US 1961 Sell This Version
4177 Bobby Curtola - Fortuneteller / Johnny Take Your Time Bobby Curtola Fortuneteller / Johnny Take Your Time (Single) 4177 US 1962 Sell This Version
4178 Johnny Crawford - Cindy's Birthday Johnny Crawford Cindy's Birthday (Single) 4178 US 1962 Sell This Version
4179 Pippy Shannon - My Love (For Thee) / He Is Pippy Shannon My Love (For Thee) / He Is(7", Single) Del-Fi Records 4179 US 1962 Sell This Version
4180 Myron Lee - Town Girl / School's Out Myron Lee Town Girl / School's Out 4180 US 1962 Sell This Version
4181 Johnny Crawford - Your Nose Is Gonna Grow / Mr. Blue Johnny Crawford Your Nose Is Gonna Grow / Mr. Blue (Single) 4181 US 1962 Sell This Version
4182 Bobby Curtola - I Cry And Cry / Big Time Spender Bobby Curtola I Cry And Cry / Big Time Spender(7", Single) Del-Fi Records 4182 US 1962 Sell This Version
4184 The Lively Ones - Crying Guitar / Guitarget The Lively Ones Crying Guitar / Guitarget(7", Single) Del-Fi Records 4184 US 1962 Sell This Version
4185 Bobby Curtola - Aladdin Bobby Curtola Aladdin (Single) 4185 US 1962 Sell This Version
4187 Shalimar And Friends* - Voodoo Mash Shalimar And Friends* Voodoo Mash (Single) 4187 US 1962 Sell This Version
4188 Johnny Crawford - Rumors / No One Really Loves A Clown Johnny Crawford Rumors / No One Really Loves A Clown (Single) 4188 US 1962 Sell This Version
4189 The Lively Ones - Miserlou / Livin' The Lively Ones Miserlou / Livin' 4189 US 1963 Sell This Version