Imperial

[b]Do not confuse with the European label [l=Imperial (2)] or Brazilian/Venezuelan releases on [l=Imperial (4)]. Please use [l=Imperial (12)] for unofficial/bootleg items.[/b] US independent record label formed by [a=Lew Chudd] in 1946 in Hollywood. They announced in July 1958 that they would be entering the stereo market in September of 1958 with non-compatible stereo disks. The label was sold to [l=Liberty Records, Inc.], in 1964. Liberty was purchased by United Artists in 1968, and then UA