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This is the original name of [a=Dootsie Williams]' South Central Los Angeles-based [l=Dooto Records] label founded in 1951 and previously known as [l1037824], which was later changed to avoid a lawsuit by the similarly-named Duotone Records. For unofficial releases, please use [l173785]. 45 RPM Catalog Number, Date and Label Identification: 300 through 411 (1951–1957): Usually flat maroon labels, but may also be blue, black or glossy red. Yellow, glossy maroon and multi-colored labels are reissues. 466 through 471 (1961–1962): Red label with multi-color print. 1200 series: Red label. Dootone, in early 1957, changed their name to Dooto, continuing with the same numbering series. 466 through 471 were on Dootone instead of Dooto.