ABC Records

ABC Records was an American record company that grew out of the record business established by American Broadcasting Company and its predecessor corporate structure in the 1950s. It initially operated under names including ABC-Paramount before increasingly using the ABC Records name. The label released music in several commercial genres, including pop, jazz, and soul, and expanded its output through affiliated or associated imprints. In the late 1970s, ABC's record operations were sold to MCA, after which ABC Records ceased operating as an independent label. Parts of its recorded-music catalogue subsequently became associated with MCA and later catalogue owners. Because the label name and corporate ownership changed over time, individual releases should be checked against catalogue and archival sources.

The history of ABC Records can be traced to the record business established within the American broadcasting system in the 1950s. The company initially operated under the ABC-Paramount name, reflecting the corporate structure of the period. As the American Broadcasting Company expanded, the record division increasingly used the ABC Records name and issued recordings in genres including pop, jazz, and soul. The label also operated alongside or in association with other imprints, meaning that releases from different periods may carry different label identities. In the late 1970s, the broadcasting group sold its record operations to MCA, bringing ABC Records' independent operation to an end. Related recordings subsequently became part of the MCA and successor catalogue systems. Specific artists, release dates, and catalogue ownership should be verified against record labels, catalogue databases, and corporate archives.

1. 1979
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2. 1955
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• Recorded music releases

  ABC Records primarily issued recorded music, including albums and singles. Its catalogue covered multiple genres, with specific artists and releases varying by period and associated imprint.

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