5 Key Facts About Curtis Mayfield’s Curtom Records
- Curtom Records was founded by Curtis Mayfield in 1968, giving him full creative control over his music.
- The label’s first release was Mayfield’s debut solo album, Curtis, in 1970.
- Curtom also released albums by other artists, including The Impressions and Leroy Hutson.
- The label was distributed by major companies like Buddah and Warner Bros. at different times.
- Curtom ceased operations in the early 1980s, but its catalog remains influential in soul and funk.