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The Motown Record Company was founded by Berry Gordy, Jr. in 1958 after he had been in the army and owned a record store. In 1958 he produced two records, one by The Miracles and another by Herman Griffin. January 12, 1959 he borrowed $800 dollars and officially started his record label, which grew to be a huge success.

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