Palda Record Co.

A Philadelphia label and distribution company that was started in 1947 by Albert Miller and his two sons, Paul and David (hence the name Paul-ALbert-DAvid). Palda began recording Philadelphia string bands, but soon branched out into other music styles. In 1952 Dave and Paul bought their father out. By the early 1950’s Palda and its subsidiaries Essex and BBC were scoring hits with Philadelphia area artists like Al Martino and Bill Haley.