MHA

 

The label of MHA Recordings, a custom recording studio which was - and indeed still is - based in Herne Bay.  The men behind the studio were Melvin Harrison and Malcolm Anderson.  A single by a band called Husky, 'If Dreams Were Made' b/w 'Lay Back' (MHA-003; 1978) is the only 7" MHA record that googling brings up; a 1978 LP by Evening Shadows, 'So What's New', is also mentioned, but the number isn't given anywhere - presumably it's either MHA-001 or 002.  It seems likely that there are other MHAs out there, but as is the way with custom recordings they were probably produced in small quantities and they are difficult to find.  The Husky single has a matrix number of SRTS/78/CUS-238, indicating an SRT product; the songs on the record have been described as being in the Power Pop / Mod area, and it is collectable.  The studio has a website, but sadly there's no discographical information on it.  Thanks to Sam Mauger for bringing the label to my attention and providing not only the scan but much of the information given above.




Copyright 2010 Robert Lyons.