| Apollo Records | |
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| Founded | 1944 |
| Founder | Hy Siegel Ted Gottlieb |
| Defunct | 1962 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Genre | Various |
| Country of origin | U.S. |
| Location | New York City |
Apollo Records was a record company and label founded in New York City by Hy Siegel and Ted Gottlieb in 1944. A year later it was sold to Ike and Bess Berman. Apollo was known for blues (Doc Pomus), doo-wop (The Larks), gospel (Mahalia Jackson), jazz, and rock and roll.