Aladdin Records

US record company (NOT label) founded in Los Angeles, California, in February 1946 by brothers Eddie Mesner and Leo Mesner. Previously known as Philo Recordings, the Mesners had to change the name because of the similarity to radio manufacturer Philco, which at that time was thinking about starting a record division. The Mesners sold the entire Aladdin catalog to Lew Chudd's Imperial on February 12, 1962. Today, the Aladdin catalog is owned by Universal Music Group. For the label, see Aladdin (6). This company also produced several subsidiary labels, including Score (3), Lamp (2), Intro and 7-11 Records. Also see Aladdin Record Company (Washington, D.C.).