Duke

For all unofficial / bootleg releases of this label please use Duke (4)
Also appears as "Duke Records".
Duke Records was a record label focusing on R&B and gospel music, started in Memphis, Tennessee in 1952 by Peacock Records, which ultimately took control of Duke and moved it to Peacock's headquarters in Houston.

45 RPM Catalog Number, Date and Label Identification:
101 through 342 (1952–1961): Yellow and purple label.
343 and higher (1961 forward): Orange label.