RECORDS
Independent label: A Reggae label. BAF-1, 'Swan Lake', by the Cats, which scraped into the Top 50 in 1969, is said in the Guinness Book of British Hit Singles to be by a Dutch group, but, while there was a group of that name from Holland, BAF's Cats were from London and were put together by John Kpiaye, who was later to become a prominent member of the British Reggae scene. The Cats were responsible for the label's first five singles; there were at least ten released altogether. BAF-1 to BAF-4 were issued in 1969; 6 to 8 came out in 1970, while 10, 'Bubble Gum', by Wave One (BAF-10) appeared in 1972. The company sleeve shown opens on the right-hand side, which may explain why so many BAF singles are in less than mint condition nowadays - too many accidental spills by people who thought that they were holding the record the right way up. In 1971 the company released a Various Artists album with a naked lady on the front cover, but even that didn't prove popular enough to avert its closing down shortly afterwards. Thanks to Robert Lyons for the info. Former Address 40 Church Street London N.W.6. Manufactured And Distributed By TRANCO LTD.
| 68 | Cats | Swan Lake | BAF | BAF | 1 |
| 68 | Cats | My Girl | BAF | BAF | 2 |
| 69 | Cats | The Hog (Vocal) | BAF | BAF | 3 |
| 69 | Cats | William Tell | BAF | BAF | 4 |
| 69 | Cats | Falling In Love | BAF | BAF | 5 |
| 69 | Pereira Ray | On Broadway | BAF | BAF | 6 |
| 69 | Window Barry | I Thank You | BAF | BAF | 7 |
| 70 | Four Guys And A Lass | All In The Mind | BAF | BAF | 8 |
| 70 | Pat Tiffin | Beggar Man Dan | BAF | BAF | 9 |
| 72 | Wave One | Bubble Gum | BAF | BAF | 10 |
