Jubilee Records

Jubilee Records was a record label specializing in rhythm and blues along with novelty records. It was founded in New York City in 1946 by Herb Abramson and Jerry Blaine. Blaine would later buy out Abramson's half of the company. The company name was Jay-Gee Recording Company, a subsidiary of the Cosnat Corporation. Cosnat was a wholesale record distributor. Jubilee was the first to reach the white market with a black vocal group when The Orioles... more
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