3. [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Doris Troy[/lastfm]

R&B Founding Mother, backup singer to the stars and Apple artist Doris Troy released a divine self-titled album on the label in September 1970.

2. [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Badfinger[/lastfm]

Eight singles and four albums — much of which included Sir Paul in one way or another — Badfinger were among Apple’s higher profile acts.

1. The [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Beatles[/lastfm]

You’ve probably heard of them.

Honorable Mention: Frank Sinatra, who recorded a single sided message to Maureen Starkey that wasn’t planned for release. Pressings are now highly valuable, master tapes having been destroyed.

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