Decline
In 1987, Solar ended their relationship with Elektra and ventured with Capitol Records from 1987 to 1989, and returned to their classic label design. At that time, however, the label began to see its fortunes decline. Contributing to the decline were A&R problems with Shalamar, primarily, maintaining the group's identity and momentum as former members Hewett and Watley had departed and were having successful solo careers on other labels (MCA for Watley and Elektra for Hewett). The shifting musical directions of R&B, dance and popular music in general in the late 1980s and early 1990s also contributed to their decline.
SOLAR's twilight years came in 1989 when it inked a distribution deal with CBS Records, which at this time was now owned by Sony Corporation. In 1991, the label released its last recording Now by Richie Havens. Following its decline, SOLAR closed its doors in 1995. The label's back catalog, which includes the pre-1984 Constellation back catalog, were eventually purchased by EMI, with many of its releases and compilations being re-issued through The Right Stuff Records. In 2009, Unidisc Music purchased SOLAR's back catalog for Canada, USA and South African territories.
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