Elite

U.S. record label (1941-1942). This label was produced by following the failure of his and its subsidiary labels and . was initially credited to [l=The Imperial Record Co.] (not to be confused with ), but within a short time of its introduction was being credited to the . By 1942 it was operating under a third identity, the Recording was contracted to the World Transcription studios, and pressing was contracted to [a=Eli Oberstein]'s [l=Scranton Record Company]. These cheaply produced records were sold by dime stores and department stores. Certain talent that signed with , including , and , were given special "Hits by..." labels. Oberstein discontinued in 1942, following introduction of his label.

The brand was later revived and appears mostly associated to [l=Allegro (2)]: see [l=Allegro Elite].