Record Research Inc
Book and Periodical PublishingWisconsin, United States2-10 Employees
Record Research Inc. is a small, specialized publisher that concentrates on music reference books. Founded in 1970 by author and music historian Joel Whitburn, the company operates from Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Its publications compile the complete history of charting music from 1900 to the present, covering genres such as Pop, Country, R&B, Rock, Adult Contemporary, and Dance, and tracing singles and albums across major chart sources. The books are used by music industry professionals and serious fans worldwide to verify chart histories across Billboard and other trade publications such as Cash Box, Gavin Report, Radio & Records, and Record World/Music Vendor. With a small staff, Record Research occupies a niche within the book and periodical publishing industry, focusing on preserving the history of popular music charting across multiple outlets.