Conversation so far:
What did you learn about Atlantic Records?
In June 1952, Atlantic bought Ray Charles's contract for $2,500 (US$23,587 in 2018 dollars.
What facts are there about Altantic records during the 1952*-1959 period?
Ray Charles' first recording session for Atlantic (The Midnight Hour/Roll with My Baby) took place in September 1952.

Question: What else?
Self-contained rewrite: What else was there regarding Ray Charles' time with Atlantic Records from 1952-1959?