Chess Records
Chess Records is an American record company, founded in 1950 in Chicago. It was established in 1950. It ceased in 1975.
Chess Records
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- Founded
- 1950
- Headquarters
- Chicago
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Chess Records is an American record company, founded in 1950 in Chicago. It was established in 1950. It ceased in 1975.
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1950
Chess Records established.
1950
Chess Records is recorded from 1950.
1975
Chess Records ceased.
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- Gemeinsame Normdatei 4573168-8, Chess Records.
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Gemeinsame Normdatei 4573168-8, Chess Records.Deutsche Nationalbibliothek
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