Miracle (2)

Chicago-based Miracle Records, in operation from 1946 to 1950, was a typical post-World War II independent operation. The company focused its recordings on a particular niche market, the African American community, and released a variety of rhythm and blues recordings that sounded fresh and new next to the tired "Bluebird Beat" blues artists that the majors were putting out. Miracle Records was officially launched in August of 1946 by Lee Egalnick, who served as president of the firm. (Recording seems to have started in June.) The company's original address was 107 East 47th Street and In May 1947 moved to the new address, at 500 East 63rd Street.