Acorn Records was a short-lived

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which issued several singles by notable musical artists from 1950 to 1951.

History

The label was formed in 1950. It was created by

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in order to utilize distribution channels apart from its parent company,

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. Nevertheless Savoy was listed as the selling agent. The label ceased production by the end of 1951.

Artists

* Tommy Brown * Carolina Slim *

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(as "The Boogie Man") * Patterson Singers *

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(as "Little Jimmy") *

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References

{{Authority control Defunct record labels of the United States Record labels established in 1950 Record labels disestablished in 1951