| Megatone Records | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1981 |
| Founder |
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| Defunct | 1995 |
| Status | Back catalog sold to Unidisc Music. |
| Distributor(s) | Self-distributed |
| Genre | |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Location | San Francisco |
Megatone Records was an independent music label specializing in disco and created in San Francisco in 1981 by Patrick Cowley and Marty Blecman.[1][2][3] The label name was derived from Cowley's 1981 high energy disco song, "Megatron Man".[citation needed] In 1983, musician Sylvester became a partner of Megatone Records.[4] Some of the artists involved include: Patrick Cowley, Jeanie Tracy, Sylvester, Modern Rocketry, Sarah Dash, Patti LaBelle, and Paul Parker.
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