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Madison Records was an American record label. It was founded in 1958 by Larry Uttal. It lasted until 1961 when Uttal absorbed the label into his newly acquired Bell Records. [1]

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  1. Erling. "Madison Records USA". 45-sleeves.com. Retrieved 2013-07-22.
  2. Rosalsky, Mitch (2002). Encyclopedia of Rhythm & Blues and Doo-Wop Vocal Groups. Lanham, Maryland: Scarecrow Press. p. 181. ISBN   9780810845923.

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