Record Research Inc was founded by author/music historian Joel Whitburn in 1970. Record Research publishes music reference books are relied upon by music industry professionals and devoted music fans worldwide. Extending from 1900 through today, Record Research covers the music charts of many genres (Pop, Country, R&B, Rock, AC, and Dance) and details the complete history of the singles and albums that have appeared on the charts of Billboard magazine, as wells as the singles charts of other music industry periodicals such as Cash Box, Gavin Report, Radio & Records, and Record World/Music Vendor.