Domino Records (pre-1993)

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For the modern record label, see Domino Records.

Domino Records was the name of two United States record labels which are now defunct:

  • Domino Records (1917-1917)
  • Domino Records (1924-1933)

[edit] First U.S. label

The first U.S. Domino Records, a United States based label, debuted in 1917 and went out of business later that same year. They produced 7-inch vertical-cut disc records.

[edit] Second U.S. label

Label of the second "Domino Records", late 1920s
Label of the second "Domino Records", late 1920s

The second, better known, Domino Records,a United States based label, was in business from 1924 to 1933, producing standard 10-inch lateral cut 78s. The label was a subsidiary of Plaza Music, headquartered in New York City.

Domino Record paper sleeve, 1920s
Domino Record paper sleeve, 1920s

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