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Zambezi Records

Defunct Zambian Zamrock label that issued WITCH's mid-1970s singles.

Founded
By 1975 (catalogue ZTZ series begins with WITCH's Lazy Bones!! and Lukombo Vibes singles)

Zambezi Records was a Zambian record label active during the mid-1970s Zamrock era. It issued singles by the band WITCH under its “ZTZ” catalogue series, including Lazy Bones!! (ZTZ 1) and Lukombo Vibes (ZTZ 7), and three 1975 Lusaka 7-inch singles, one produced jointly with the South African label Teal Record Company.

No activity has been found after the mid-1970s. The label is defunct.

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