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| Transatlantic
was founded in 1961 by Nat Joseph. It started primarily as an importer
of American folk, blues and jazz records - by many of the artists who influenced
the burgeoning British folk and blues boom. Within a couple of years, the
company had started recording British artists.
The company's philosophy was intentionally eclectic and Transatlantic became successful in a variety of musical genres including folk, blues, jazz, ragtime, pop and rock. In 1975, Joseph sold a 75% share of his company to Sidney Bernstein's Granada Group and the company became part of Granada. There was a culture clash between the independent-spirited Transatlantic and the corporate sensibilities of Granada. Two years later Granada sold its share in Transatlantic to the Marshall Cavendish publishing company - which also acquired Joseph's 25% share. The new company was renamed Logo Records. |
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