Alpha Records (Greek company)

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Alpha Records
Alpha Records 2020 logo.png
Founded1987
Distributor(s)Mousiko Tahidromio
Country of origin Greece
Location Athens
Official website www.alpharecords.gr

The 'AM' is a record company, headquartered in Athens, Greece, founded in 1987 by the family Markogiannis while later renamed 'Alpha Records' . The potential was great names of Greek song at times.

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Overview

In September 1999, the AM acquired by the group Vardinoyannis and renamed Alpha Records. The last discs released as a record company AM in 1999. [1]

Artists

The following artists belonged or belong to potential Alpha Records. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

Logos

Alpha Records first logo.webp Alpharecordsgrlogo.jpg Alpha Records 2020 logo.png Alpha Mark Music.jpg
1999-20022002-20202020-present"Alpha Mark" label 2020-present

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