Westinghouse

Westinghouse Records was founded in the early 1950s as a subsidiary of the Westinghouse Electric Corporation, primarily to promote and distribute music that aligned with the company’s interests in technology and innovation. The label initially focused on classical music and educational recordings, leveraging the burgeoning interest in high-fidelity sound. In the 1960s, Westinghouse expanded its catalog to include popular music, jazz, and folk, signing notable artists such as the folk group The New Lost City Ramblers and jazz musicians like Charles Mingus. The label was particularly influential during the folk revival period, contributing to the genre's mainstream success. Despite its contributions, Westinghouse Records struggled to compete with larger labels and eventually ceased operations in the late 1970s. Its legacy endures through its role in promoting diverse musical genres and its early commitment to high-quality audio production, reflecting the technological advancements of its time.