Kama Sutra Records was started in 1964 as Kama Sutra Productions, a production house. It was founded by Arthur "Artie" Ripp, Hy Mizrahi and Phil Steinberg.
In 1965, the company was joined by Art Kass and the record label itself was started. A distribution deal with MGM Records was later signed. Kama Sutra's biggest act was The Lovin' Spoonful.
The record company ceased in mid-1975 but restarted in 1982 as Sutra Records.
meaden said that he represented new wave records ltd., 17-19 stratford place, london, which firm was sponsoring the group's visit to the united kingdom, in conjunction with the group's american recording company, kamasutra / buddha records ltd., new york.
pye came into the picture because the president of kamasutrarecords, mr artie ripp, an american, was with the company negotiating some form of takeover bid by pye for his company.
ripp that his association with kamasutra ceased forthwith and he was a dejected man as he departed, muttering under his breath.
A distribution deal with MGM Records was later signed, which lasted from 1965 until 1969.
KamaSutra's biggest act was The Lovin' Spoonful, but they also had some great acts with Brewer and Shipley, NRBQ, Stories, Exuma, The Flamin' Groovies, Charlie Daniels and Sha Na Na.
The KamaSutra catalogue is now owned by Sony BMG Music Entertainment and managed by Legacy Recordings.
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