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U.S. record label (1941-1942). This label was produced by [a901092] following the failure of his [l486893] and its subsidiary labels [l100103] and [l100104]. [l222147] was initially credited to [l=The Imperial Record Co.] (not to be confused with [l379348]), but within a short time of its introduction was being credited to the [l755379]. By 1942 it was operating under a third identity, the [l535753] Recording was contracted to the World Transcription studios, and pressing was contracted to [a=Eli Oberstein]'s [l=Scranton Record Company]. These cheaply produced records were sold by dime stores and department stores. Certain talent that signed with [a901092], including [a1986416], [a269601] and [a1263865], were given special "Hits by..." labels. Oberstein discontinued [l222147] in 1942, following introduction of his [l142508] label. The brand was later revived and appears mostly associated to [l=Allegro (2)]: see [l=Allegro Elite].