Reference

Throughout its history, OKeh Records has been owned by several major companies. Here's a breakdown of the companies that have owned OKeh Records:

1. General Phonograph Corporation (1918-1926): OKeh Records was founded by Otto K. E. Heinemann in 1918 as an offshoot of his phonograph supply business. The company was later renamed General Phonograph Corporation.
2. Columbia Phonograph Company (1926-1934): In 1926, General Phonograph Corporation was sold to Columbia Phonograph Company. During this period, OKeh Records was used for rhythm and blues and country and western releases.
3. American Record Corporation (1934-1935): In 1934, Columbia Phonograph Company sold OKeh Records to the American Record Corporation. However, the label gradually disappeared by 1935 due to Columbia's instability.
4. Columbia Records (1935-1980s): OKeh Records was revived in the 1940s and 1950s as a subsidiary of Columbia Records. During this period, the label focused on rhythm and blues, jazz, and soul music.
5. CBS Records (1980s-1991): In the 1980s, Columbia Records was renamed CBS Records. OKeh Records continued to operate as a subsidiary of CBS Records.
6. Sony Music Entertainment (1991-present): In 1991, CBS Records was acquired by Sony Music Entertainment. Today, OKeh Records is a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment, focusing on jazz and blues music.

Here's an image of an early OKeh Records label from 1922:

[Image: http://oldtimeblues.net/labels/img/Okeh%201922.png]

And here's an image of the OKeh Records logo:

[Image: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a8/Okehlogo.jpg/460px-Okehlogo.jpg]

Sources:

• "OKeh Historical Survey: OKeh Corporate History" by the UCSB Library (https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/resources/detail/210)
• "Label Variations: Okeh Records" by CVinyl (https://www.cvinyl.com/labelguides/okeh.php)
• "Okeh Records: Breaking Boundaries In Music History" by Out On The Floor (https://outonthefloor.co.uk/okeh-records/)
• "OKeh Album Discography" by Both Sides Now (https://www.bsnpubs.com/columbia/okeh/okeh.html)