Rex was a US label based in Holyoke, Massachusetts which catered for the local Polish community, specialising in Polka and other (religious, comedy, novelty, etc) genres.

They branched out into Irish releases in the early 1970s. Judging by the list shown on the back cover above, they released at least 15 titles in their Irish Catalogue. So far I've identified 11 which are listed below. There are several more titles about which I have no details, including another Flynn & Stone LP. If anyone can supply these missing titles, please get in touch.

Note these are not the greatest pressings in the world.

Notes:

• Maeve Mulvany was a ballad singer who married Butch Moore, ex lead singer of the Capitol Showband. They emigrated to the states in 1970 where they played in Irish pubs and clubs and eventually came to own a bar in Massachusetts. They were behind the "Irish All Star Revue" LP which also features The Irish Minstrels, John Masterson, Carol McCarthy, the Washington Bagpipers and Katie Hanley.

• The Irish Tradition began as Galway university students playing during the summer months in the USA before evolving into a US-based trad folk group. They made at least two other albums, one of which crosses over into Celtic rock territory and is well worth tracking down. They are not related to the group on Green Linnet.

• The Barleycorn are a well known ballad group. Their US only album on Rex is rated by fans and is quite hard to find.

• James Keane is a well-known button accordionist. Read his full bio on his website.

• The Dustmen - tbd

• Dermot Flynn & David Stone - Duo who recorded at least 3 albums.

• Chris Henshaw - tbd

• Dickie McManus And The Irish Revolution - tbd