Label Guide: Challenge
Challenge Records was founded in Los Angeles in 1957 by country singer Gene Autry and associates. Most of the label's repertoire was in the pop and country genres, and some of their most successful artists were The Champs (Tequila), Jan & Dean, The Knickerbockers and Jerry Wallace. Challenge Records went out of business in the late 1960s.
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1. Label Variation (Mono)
first Challenge label, mono (1957 - 1958)
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1. Label Variation (Stereo)
first Challenge label, stereo (1957 - 1958)
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2. Label Variation
second Challenge label (late 1950s/early 1960s)
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3. Label Variation
second Challenge label (early 1960s)
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4. Label Variation (Mono)
fourth Challenge label, mono (mid 1960s)
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4. Label Variation (Stereo)
fourth Challenge label, stereo (mid 1960s)
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5. Label Variation
fifth Challenge label (late 1960s)