Baton was formed by Sol Rabinowitz in 1954 in New York City. The company was located at 108 West 44th Street. Baton recorded rhythm and blues, folk, jazz and gospel. In June 1959, the name of the label was changed to Sir Records and issued only 45s in 1959 and 1960. Sir Records was acquired by United Telefilm in 1960, who owned the Warwick label. At least one of the Baton albums was re- released on Warwick in 1961, Milt Okun's America's Best Loved Folk Songs (Baton BL-1203).

The first Baton label was pink with black print. "Baton" in black script above the center hole. The second Baton label was dark red with silver print. "Baton" in silver script above the center hole. All records were apparently issued in mono only.

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