About Us

Our Story

Mustang Records was born in 1999 out of a simple conviction: the music that shaped Australian culture — rock'n'roll, country, blues, rockabilly, doo-wop, rhythm & blues, hillbilly, bluegrass, western swing, gospel, jazz — deserved a dedicated home. Founded by two long-time friends and lifelong music obsessives, the label set out to give roots music artists the platform and respect the major labels had long denied them.

More than two decades on, Eddie Leahy continues to run Mustang Records with the same passion and purpose that started it all. What began as a record label has grown into one of Australia's most trusted specialist sources for rare, collectable, and hard-to-find roots music — vinyl, CDs, and beyond.

The Person Behind the Music

Eddie Leahy brings a depth of knowledge that is genuinely rare in Australian music retail. A long-standing member and former President of the Australian Rock'n'Roll Appreciation Society, Eddie has championed roots music at the community level for decades. As a radio presenter on multiple Melbourne stations, he has introduced audiences to the full spectrum of the genre — from early rock'n'roll and rockabilly through to doo-wop, R&B, hillbilly, bluegrass, western swing, blues, gospel, and jazz.

When you buy from Mustang Records, you're buying from someone who has spent his life in this music — not a warehouse picker, but a genuine enthusiast who knows the catalogue inside out.

How We Source & Authenticate

Every title in our catalogue is personally assessed by Eddie. We don't list what we haven't heard, handled, and verified. Our sourcing draws on decades of relationships with Australian artists, collectors, estates, and specialist dealers — which means we regularly turn up recordings you simply won't find anywhere else.

Condition is described honestly. Provenance matters to us as much as it matters to you. If we know the history of a pressing, we'll tell you. If there's a flaw, we'll tell you that too.

What Makes Our Catalogue Special

Mustang Records has always focused on music that falls between the cracks of mainstream retail — the Australian country artist who only pressed 500 copies, the rockabilly band whose single never made it to CD, the blues recording that deserves to be heard by a new generation. Our catalogue reflects a genuine curatorial point of view, not an algorithm.

Whether you're a seasoned collector chasing a specific pressing or a newcomer discovering Australian roots music for the first time, you'll find that everyone here speaks your language. We love talking music — don't hesitate to get in touch if you're after something specific or just want to chat about what we have in stock.

Get in Touch

We're always happy to hear from fellow enthusiasts. If you're looking for something in particular, have a collection to sell or consign, or simply want to know more about a title, reach out — we'd love to hear from you.