Victoria Records

Victoria Records was founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1951 by Al Alberts, a member of The Four Aces. The label was created to issue the group's recording of "(It's No) Sin," making the imprint closely tied to the career of its founder and to the commercial activities of the vocal group. The release became the label's defining achievement. In September 1951, "(It's No) Sin" reached number four on the national United States chart. Its performance gave the newly established label visibility beyond the Philadelphia market and made Victoria Records part of the early-1950s American popular-music record business. The success also demonstrates the role that small or artist-associated labels could play in bringing a particular recording to the public, even when they did not develop into large catalog companies. The available historical record is limited. It identifies the label's founder, location, founding year, and principal hit, but does not document a complete release catalog, distribution partner, later management, ownership changes, or a confirmed date of closure. Consequently, Victoria Records' later trajectory cannot be described reliably. The label's status is recorded as unknown, and no broader corporate history is asserted here. The subject is specifically the 1951 Philadelphia label identified by the disambiguated title Victoria Records (1951). It should not be conflated with other record companies or entertainment businesses using the Victoria name.

• 1951

  Label established in Philadelphia

  [1]Victoria Records (1951)en.wikipedia.org

  Al Alberts of The Four Aces founded Victoria Records in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

• 1951

  "(It's No) Sin" becomes a national hit

  [1]Victoria Records (1951)en.wikipedia.org

  The Four Aces' Victoria Records release of "(It's No) Sin" reached number four on the national United States chart in September.

An artist-linked independent record label associated with early-1950s American popular vocal music.

• Single · 1951

  (It's No) Sin

  A recording by The Four Aces issued by Victoria Records in 1951. It is the label's best-documented release and achieved a number-four position on the national United States chart in September 1951, making it the defining commercial success associated with the imprint.

• 1951

  Creation of Victoria Records to issue "(It's No) Sin"Product launch

  Background

  Al Alberts established the label in Philadelphia as the issuing vehicle for The Four Aces' recording of "(It's No) Sin."

  Action taken

  Victoria Records released the recording in 1951.

  Aftermath

  The single reached number four on the national United States chart in September 1951.

  Source

• 1951

  Victoria Records founded in Philadelphia by Al Alberts[1]Victoria Records (1951)en.wikipedia.org

  Other

  Al Alberts of The Four Aces established Victoria Records in Philadelphia to release the group's recording of "(It's No) Sin."

• 1951

  "(It's No) Sin" reaches number four nationally[1]Victoria Records (1951)en.wikipedia.org

  Other

  Victoria Records' release of The Four Aces' "(It's No) Sin" reached number four on the United States chart in September 1951.

1. 1Victoria Records (1951)en.wikipedia.org