King Records (3)

Also appears as "King" only.
Prominent midwestern American record label that operated in Cincinnati, Ohio from 1943 until 1968.

For the Japanese label of the same name, please see King Records (19).

Founded by Starday Records during October of 1968.

The label was owned by King (47) (only for 'King' credits eg 'A King Recording').

Note:
- All 45rpms with the King crown logo are released in either blue or red color.
- All releases with cat. no. "45-KNG XXX" are reissues.
-According to Both Sides Now Publication, King used the record's price as the prefix for 10" LPs in the 1950s. For these releases, the prefix for the catalog number could be "295" ($2.95), "265" ($2.65), "219" ($2.19), or other values.

45 RPM Catalog Number, Date and Label Identification:
500 through 1470 (1951–1955): Maroon label.
1471 through 1502 (1955): Blue label.
4449 through 4544 (1951–1952): Blue label with the letters "AA" following the number and no "High Fidelity" shown.
4545 through 4834 (1952–1955): Blue label without the letters "AA" following the number and no "High Fidelity" shown.
4835 through 5266 (1955–1959): Blue label with "High Fidelity" in small print.
5267 and higher (1959 forward): Blue label with "High Fidelity" in larger print.
Clear colored vinyl (blue, purple, green and red) was pressed in the 1000–1150 and in the 4450–4525 series. Numbers prior to the beginning of 45 production are reissues of material first issued on 78 rpms.