Was Music Factory a large record store or some kind of record store chain?

I remember seeling Evatone soundsheets back in the 1980s that would be
given out to promote new acts by different labels; some were branded
with the name of the music store chain.

One I recall had the soundsheet attached to a card - the label on the
soundsheet itself had minimal info, but the card had a photo of the
band and other info.  Perhaps yours came with some promo material like
this.

Randy

On Thu, Sep 6, 2012 at 9:00 AM, Steve Smolian <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> I’ve a 6” thin vinyl record, red with white type, Evatone kind of floppy 33.
>
> Music Factory label.  Logo is of a factory.  MGM credited in small bottom parameter print.  No number even in dead wax, either side.  Made in USA so its is not English where there is a label with this name.  Recorded on both sides.  No date.  All type on the A side.
>
> Label: No Side 1 ID at all.
> Side 2 is Leslie Duncan. “Why Can’t I Cry?”
>
> Playing reveals it is actually
> Side 1. Why Can’t I Cry?
> Side 2. When I Cry
>
> An MGM numerical listing on the net says Music Factory was distributed by MGM but implies it was not owned by them.
>
> It’s format implies it was a consumer promotional product.
>
> Anyone know what this is all about?
>
> Steve Smolian