Atomic Records was an independent record label based in

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, which was founded in 1945 by trombonist Lyle Griffin. Among the notable recording artists on Atomic were

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and Griffin himself. In 1947, Griffin sold Atomic to A. W. Lungren, who became the new head and Griffin left the label. The label lasted until 1955.

Roster

* Buzz Adlam & His Orchestra * David Allyn * The Baker Boys * Chuck Cabot & His Orchestra * Hugh Cameron * Miss Danna * Frank Davenport Quintette * Esquire's All American New Star Winners *

Quartette * Lyle Griffin Orchestra * Mel Griggs & His Sons of the Saddle (released on Atomic's Western Series) * Cee Pee Johnson, His Tom-Toms & His Orchestra * Betty Hall Jones & Her Rhythm (released on Atomic's Rhythm Series) *

's All Stars *

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's Hollywood Swing Stars *

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Trio * Candy Morgan * The Satellites w/Jack LaSalle *

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References

External links

Atomic Records
on the Internet Archive'
Great 78 Project
{{Authority control American independent record labels American jazz record labels Defunct companies based in California