ABKCO Music & Records

ABKCO Music & Records ABKCO Music & Records, Inc. is one of the world's leading independent entertainment companies. Releases on ABKCO’s SAR Records include albums by L.C.

ABKCO is one of the world’s leading independent entertainment companies. It is home to iconic music catalogs that include compositions and recordings by Sam Cooke, The Rolling Stones, Bobby Womack, Eric Burdon, The Animals, Herman’s Hermits, Marianne Faithfull, The Kinks, as well as the Cameo Parkway masters by such artists as Chubby Checker, Bobby Rydell, Clint Eastwood, The Dovells, ? & The Myst

erians, The Orlons, Dee Dee Sharp, Charlie Gracie, Bob Seger, and The Tymes. Cooke, The Soul Stirrers, Billy Preston, Johnnie Taylor, The Valentinos and more. ABKCO Films has a long history of being involved with many successful movies including La Grande Bouffe, winner of the International Critics prize at the 1973 Cannes Film Festival, The Greek Tycoon starring Anthony Quinn and Jacqueline Bisset, and The Concert for Bangladesh featuring George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan and Ringo Starr. In 2003, ABKCO won a Grammy® for the documentary Sam Cooke – Legend, and the following year released the DVD of The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus to critical acclaim. In 2012, ABKCO released The Rolling Stones Charlie Is My Darling- Ireland 1965 whose soundtrack won a Grammy®. ABKCO Films is currently co-producing One Night In Miami…, a Major Motion Picture adapted from the Olivier® nominated play of the same title. The film is in post-production and is directed by Oscar® winning actress Regina King. ABKCO Films’ relationship with renowned cult director Alejandro Jodorowsky dates back to 1970, when John Lennon and Yoko Ono brought El Topo to the attention of Allen Klein, the company’s late founder. Jodorowsky’s classics El Topo and The Holy Mountain were shown at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival (Classics section) and the prestigious 44th New York Film Festival. ABKCO and Jodorowsky continue their relationship through his three latest films Dance Of Reality, Endless Poetry and now Psychomagic, A Healing Art.

Today in 1962, Dee Dee Sharp's dance hit “Gravy (For My Mashed Potatoes)” peaked at number 9 on the Billboard 100.
07/14/2025

Today in 1962, Dee Dee Sharp's dance hit “Gravy (For My Mashed Potatoes)” peaked at number 9 on the Billboard 100.

The official soundtrack to Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme, featuring original score by Oscar-winning composer Alex...
07/11/2025

The official soundtrack to Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme, featuring original score by Oscar-winning composer Alexandre Desplat and a curated mix of classical and jazz recordings, is out today on sea foam color vinyl. https://abkco.lnk.to/pspFP

07/10/2025

Today in 1965, The Rolling Stones landed their first #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with the single “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction.”

07/06/2025

Today in 1968, The Rolling Stones reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 with their single “Jumpin’ Jack Flash.” They’ve played it live on every tour since its release.

07/06/2025

The estate of Sam Cooke is proud to announce the publication of a picture book adaptation of Sam’s iconic song, “A Change Is Gonna Come,” illustrated by acclaimed artist Nikkolas Smith.

The book is now available for pre-order at https://linktr.ee/samcooke

We recognized the importance of introducing this song to younger generations in a format that speaks to them directly. Through colorful illustrations, the book distills the essence of Sam’s powerful message into a language children can understand and embrace.

Our hope is that this book will not only be a source of inspiration but also a spark for important conversations—about social justice, empathy, and the collective power we all have to shape a better future.

We are committed to continuing Sam’s mission of using music as a catalyst for positive change, and we are thrilled that his message will live on in the hearts of future generations.

With love and intention,

Nicole Cooke-Johnson, estate of Sam Cooke

07/04/2025

Today in 1969, The Rolling Stones released their hit “You Can’t Always Get What You Want.” It was the first song they recorded for Let It Bleed.

A special 15th anniversary edition of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) will be released ...
06/20/2025

A special 15th anniversary edition of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) will be released on July 25th exclusively at Target. This edition is pressed on blue and green splatter vinyl and includes a poster with key art from the film. Pre-order now: https://abkco.lnk.to/spvtwtFP

06/19/2025

Today in 1961, Chubby Checker’s dance hit “Let’s Twist Again” was released. The song was awarded the 1962 Grammy for Best Rock & Roll Recording. To celebrate, watch the full official music video now! https://chubbychecker.lnk.to/ltamvFP

Today in 1963, The Rolling Stones' debut single “Come On” was released. The song was written and first released by Chuck...
06/07/2025

Today in 1963, The Rolling Stones' debut single “Come On” was released. The song was written and first released by Chuck Berry in 1961.

06/06/2025

Today in 1975, The Rolling Stones released Metamorphosis. The album combines legendary outtakes and rarities, as well as the wealth of demos that Mick Jagger and Keith Richards composed for other artists and subsequently re-recorded themselves.

Remembering Charlie Watts on what would have been his 84th birthday.
06/02/2025

Remembering Charlie Watts on what would have been his 84th birthday.

Wishing a Happy 95th Birthday to Clint Eastwood!
05/31/2025

Wishing a Happy 95th Birthday to Clint Eastwood!

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ABKCO Music & Records, Inc., is one of the world’s leading independent entertainment companies. It is home to iconic music catalogues that include compositions and recordings by Sam Cooke, The Rolling Stones, Bobby Womack, Eric Burdon, The Animals, Herman’s Hermits, Marianne Faithfull, The Kinks as well as the Cameo Parkway masters by such artists as Chubby Checker, Bobby Rydell, Clint Eastwood, The Dovells, ? & The Mysterians, The Orlons, Dee Dee Sharp, Charlie Gracie, and The Tymes. ABKCO’s SAR Records include albums by L.C. Cooke, The Soul Stirrers, Billy Preston, Johnnie Taylor, The Valentinos, and more. ABKCO Records latest release is The Rolling Stones Let It Bleed (50th Anniversary Edition). ABKCO is active on many fronts, including the release of critically acclaimed soundtracks, compilations, reissues from its catalog, film, commercial placement of its master recordings and music publishing properties in all media. One Night in Miami…, ABKCO’s latest theatrical production, received a nomination for the 2017 Olivier Award for Best New Play and is being adapted as a Major Motion Picture. ABKCO Films next release is Alejandro Jodorowsky’s “Psychomagic: A Healing Art”. ABKCO’s latest TV production is The Durrells in Corfu, based on Gerald Durrell’s book The Corfu Trilogy.