Conqueror Records
| Company type | Record label |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Predecessor | Plaza Music Company |
| Founded | 1928 |
| Defunct | 1942 |
| Fate | Incorporated into American Record Corporation |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Records (music) |
| Owner | Sears, Roebuck and Company |
Conqueror Records was an American record label operational between 1928 and 1942, with its releases distributed exclusively through Sears, Roebuck and Company.
History
Initially under the ownership of Plaza Music Company, Conqueror Records eventually became incorporated into the American Record Corporation conglomerate. The label's offerings included popular dance numbers and hit songs from the period, featuring jazz performances by notable musicians like Louis Armstrong and Glenn Miller.
The audio quality of these records was typical for the time, manufactured using shellac of slightly inferior quality. The record sleeves specified a playback speed of 80 rpm.
Selected artists
- Dick Messner
- Harry James
- Bing Crosby
- Fletcher Henderson
- Jack Pettis (de)
- Lizzie Miles
- Sam Lanin
- Devine's Wisconsin Roof Orchestra
- Fred Hall
- Ernie Golden
- Ted Wallace and his Orchestra
- Horsey's Hot Five
- Irving Mills
- Hal Kemp
- Fred Rich
- Duke Ellington
- Adrian Schubert
- Chick Bullock
- Ben Pollack
- Jack Teagarden
- Varsity Eight
- Cab Calloway
- Red Nichols
- The Carter Family
- Beale Street Washboard Band (see Herb Morand)
- ARC Studio Bands
- Gene Kardos
- Joe Haymes
- Dick Robertson
- The Radio Imps
- Murray and Scanlan
See also
- Embassy Records: Record label sold by Woolworth's stores
- Oriole Records (U.S.): Store brand label for McCrory's outlets
- List of record labels
External links
- Conqueror Records collection at the Internet Archive's Great 78 Project