King Records | |
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Parent company | Gusto Records |
Founded | 1943 |
Founder | Syd Nathan |
Genre | R&B, country, soul, blues, funk |
Country of origin | United States |
Location | Cincinnati, Ohio |
King Records was an American label founded in 1943 by Syd Nathan in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. The label owned several divisions, including Federal Records, which launched the career of James Brown. It released original material until 1975.