Handkerchief was launched in September 1975 as the Pop label of Anchor Records (q.v.). Its roster of artists included comedian Lenny Henry, showjumper Harvey Smith, and spin-offs from a children's TV programme the Animal Kwackers. It also issued singles by proper Pop singers such as Patti Boulaye; but, whether featuring novelties or straight Pop, its records never entered the Top 75. 'Music Week' of the 18th of September 1976 reported that Anchor intended to persevere with Handkerchief 'despite low results', and it did so for just under another twelve months. Handkerchief issued some nineteen singles before it folded. As was the case with its parent company, manufacture and distribution were by CBS. Promo copies initially had a small 'A' and the appropriate text on their labels (2), but the style changed to the usual Anchor / ABC one of the time in September 1976, with HANKY-10 (3) - thanks to John Timmis for that scan.
Copyright 2006 Robert Lyons.