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Dave Dexter, Jr.

Dave Dexter, Jr. is credited on 1,147 releases across 351 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1950–2023 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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1,147

Pressings credited

351

Albums

8

Decades active

640

In collections

Biography

David Edwin Dexter Jr. (November 25, 1915 – April 19, 1990) was an American music journalist, record company executive, and producer known primarily for his long association with Capitol Records. He worked with many important figures in jazz and traditional popular music, including Count Basie, Peggy Lee, Duke Ellington, and Frank Sinatra. Dexter is also known for his role in Capitol's turning down the early singles by the Beatles as well as his subsequent decisions regarding their packaging, and his sometimes altering their recordings for the American market.

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Credited work

1,147 releases · 351 albums · active 1950–2023

  • Production · 818
  • Performance · 223
  • Other credits · 214

Studios: Capitol Studios · Crescendo Club, Hollywood · The Hollywood Palladium · The Click, Philadelphia

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