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U.S. label that was launched by Bob Thiele in 1941 and, in its first incarnation, ran until 1948. The label was later revived several times. Noted Signature recording artists included Anita O'Day, Coleman Hawkins, Eddie Lawrence, Ray Anthony, Barbara McNair, Monica Lewis, Dickie Thompson, Jane Harvey, Kay Thompson and Alan Dale (singer). Bob Thiele produced records for Signature in the 1940s and 50s. He was married to three of Signature's vocalists-- Monica Lewis, Jane Harvey and Teresa Brewer. Ownership: Signature Records (9) until 1940s Signature Recording Corporation 1940s Hanover-Signature Record Corporation from 1959 Bob Thiele Music, Ltd. 1970s Signature Gramophone Company, Ltd. 1979 Teresa Gramophone Company, Ltd. from 1983 Distribution: RCA Records from 1973 CBS Records Inc. from 1983 Pye Records Ltd. (UK) from 1959 Compo Records (Canada) from approx. 1959