Sparmac


Sparmac was an Australian independent record production company and recording label of the early 1970s, best known for its association with the successful Australian rock band Daddy Cool.
The company was established ca. 1969 by radio DJ Ken Sparkes, and John McDonald, who was then the owner of popular Melbourne record store The Disc Shop, in Bourke Street. The company name was taken from the combination of their surnames.
Rick Springfield released his debut solo single "Speak to the Sky" on the label. The song was a major hit in Australia, reaching #5 on the Go-Set national chart in January 1972 and it became his first hit in the USA, reaching #14 on the Billboard Hot 100
As well as acting as the label's producer, Robie Porter himself released three solo singles on Sparmac: "Gemini" / "He Is Not Me", "Santa Claus" / "Funky Version" and a cover of the Joe Cocker-Chris Stainton song "Try to Find More Love " / "Empty". Other notable Sparmac singles include: