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Blue Rock

Blue Rock Records was an American record label, a subsidiary of Mercury Records, and like their parent, based in Chicago between 1964 and 1969. Blue Rock, headed by Carl Proctor, was an attempt by major label Mercury to enter the burgeoning soul music market. The label produced records in-house as well as releasing efforts produced independently.

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Blue Rock

Founded
1964
Headquarters
United States
Dissolved
1966

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Blue Rock Records was an American record label, a subsidiary of Mercury Records, and like their parent, based in Chicago between 1964 and 1969. Blue Rock, headed by Carl Proctor, was an attempt by major label Mercury to enter the burgeoning soul music market. The label produced records in-house as well as releasing efforts produced independently.

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