Capitol Records
Capitol Records is a record label in United States. It was established in 1942. Its recorded founders are Johnny Mercer and Buddy DeSylva.
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- 1942
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- United States
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Capitol Records is a record label in United States. It was established in 1942. Its recorded founders are Johnny Mercer and Buddy DeSylva.
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1942
Capitol Records established.
1942
Capitol Records is recorded from 1942.
1942
Capitol Records was established or created in 1942.
1963
March 1963 Capitol 4 Track Stereo Tape Checklist (1963) is digitised and catalogued by Internet Archive.
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- United States
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The circumstances in which Capitol Records stands. Established or created in 1942. Situated in United States. Founded by Johnny Mercer. Founded by Buddy DeSylva. Recorded as record label.
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- “Capitol Records”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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- Wikidata, structured authority record Q193023: Capitol Records
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- Gemeinsame Normdatei 5531835-6, Capitol Records.
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Gemeinsame Normdatei 5531835-6, Capitol Records.Deutsche Nationalbibliothek
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