Imperial Records

Imperial Records was an influential American record label founded in 1947, known for producing and promoting a variety of genres, including jazz, country, rock and roll, and blues. It played a key role in popularizing artists like Ricky Nelson, Slim Whitman, and Fats Domino. Owned by Liberty Records and later EMI, Imperial Records helped shape mid-20th-century music trends. The label is recognized for its contributions to the development of American musical culture and for launching the careers of several significant artists. It ceased operations as an independent label in the 1970s, but its catalog remains influential and historically significant.