Please note, many capitol records issues also carry an emi logo. From the beatles to beck, sinatra to sam smith, a parade of eradefining artists have passed through the doors of the capitol records tower, one of hollywoods most distinctive landmarks and home to one of the worlds most defining labels for the past 75 years. Many people believe that the circular design and spiked tower are meant to evoke the appearance of a stack of records, but this is just a happy coincidence. Don hassler, later my stepfather, was a tour guide. To commemorate this extraordinary history of recorded music, taschen presents this official account of capitol records. Get a great deal on taschens 75 years of capitol records coffee table book, plus 3 limited edition lithographs. Johnny mercer, glen wallichs and buddy desylva founded capitol records, inc. Through pop, rock, country, classical, soul, and jazz, the photographic and musical history includes the labels most sucessful, cool, hip, and. Besides leading three of the more historically important labels in the business across different eras, smith is also remembered for his 1988 book off the record. Discover whats missing in your discography and shop for capitol records 2 releases. Capitol records is a major record label based in hollywood, california. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license.
Capitol starline label discography usa 45cat records. After universal music groups acquisition of emi in 2012, capitol latin merged with universal music latin entertainment. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. At that time 195354, the two biggest labels were rca and columbia records. Capitol records celebrates 75th anniversary with vinyl reissues. While still distributed by capitol, they created their own design which showed a green apple on one side, and a sliced apple on the other side. To commemorate this extraordinary history of recorded music, taschen presents this official account of capitol records, from. It was founded as the first west coastbased record label of note in the united states in 1942 by johnny mercer, buddy desylva, and glenn e. This year is the 50th anniversary of the beatles first success in the us, and there is a lot of celebrating and reminiscing going on. Dec 08, 2016 75 years of capitol records captures the essence and soul of an iconic player in the formation and continual development of the music industry. Various colors with large script capitol on bottom 11075.
The company was later bought by emi, a company based in england. Dont miss this milestone for music lovers, the photo history book celebrating 75 years of the legendary capitol records, by taschen books. Capitol is back, universal music group chairmanceo lucian grainge declared at hollywood ceremony. When you were working for capitol 1953 1961, when you started there, how did it rank compared to other record companies. Various colors with large script capitol on bottom. It was founded in 1942 by musician johnny mercer, with partners buddy desylva and glenn wallichs. To be released december 15, 75 years of capitol records follows the labels evolution and the making of some of the greatest music of the 20th and 21st centuries. Capitol records tower by adam ward brick architect. This is a minty capitol black label original lp with no bar code. A distinguished member of the better records rock and pop hall of fame. Capitol music group abbreviated as cmg is an american front line umbrella label owned by the universal music group umg. We recommend booking capitol records building tours ahead of time to secure your spot.
The report on the warren report 1965, was the first critical study of the governments official version. Here on the left is the rca pressing, second label is compo and the third is a columbia cbs pressing. Capitol starline 1 gold label early series early 1960s. This epic photographic and musical history celebrates the labels 75th anniversary with a foreword by beck, expert culture and music essays, and hundreds of. Nov 17, 2016 any boomer lover of pop music growing up in southern california felt the impact of capitol records. This sunrise label is a capitol pressing from circa 1978. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Capitol records in the usa joined itself with electrical and musical industries emi in 1955, forming the greatest recording organisation in the world. In 1963, capitol featured such popular artists as nat king cole and the beach boys.
For lps the label design may help identify the era of release. By 1946 capitol had sold 42 million records and was established as one of the big six studios. The capitol latin record label continues to be distributed by universal music group. This book about the singles on capitol leaves no stone unturned. This photographic and musical history includes the labels most commercially successful, creative and important artists whose work has defined capitol records.
Capitol records is one of the most successful and storied american labels in the history of recorded music and the flagship label within the capitol music group. Record company capitol records music labels guest speakers. The hollyridge strings the new beatles song book capitol records. Jan 02, 2017 from the beatles to beck, sinatra to sam smith, a parade of eradefining artists have passed through the doors of the capitol records tower, one of hollywoods most distinctive landmarks and home to one of the worlds most defining labels for the past 75 years. The capitol 6000 website beatles different record labels. Order your mixing, mastering or vinyl project today. Katy perry helps capitol records launch yearlong 75th. In 1972, capitol changed labels again and this time opted for the orange label. Capitol records made history tuesday afternoon nov. In honor of capitol recordsa 75th anniversary, the record. Capitol records in the us probably made more money from the beatles phenomenal success than anybody else, but nobody less deserved to.
Capitol studios keeping artisan craft alive, since 1956. Capitol records released its first record on july 1, 1942 and has been in business ever since. In 1968, the beatles started their own record label called apple records. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Lewis capaldi divinely uninspired to a hellish extent out now learn more. See more ideas about capitol records, record label logo and love nat king cole. Growing up the kid of a record company exec, this brought back vivid memories of what it was like to see this world through a different lens. Capitol records, llc is an american major record label which operates as a division of the capitol. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. February 2007 virgin merges with capitol records to form the capitol music group. It is amazingly quiet for an old capitol, with excellent sound throughout. The capitol 6000 website an investigative look on the. The first generation had a goldish tint perimeter print that states capitol records canada. Capitol records is an american record label owned by universal music group through its.
I cant tell you how impressed i am with the beatles story on capitol records. Swirl daze the 1960s capitol records singles discography. Capitol records is one of the major record labels in the united states. Any boomer lover of pop music growing up in southern california felt the impact of capitol records. With many pages of fine text and great images, it is a must. Records are pressed in a pressing plant of course, but labels are printed blank beforehand without black text, but only the swirl and the manufacturing notice by a subcontractor like parrs and ever reddy printers for example and then shipped to the different pressing plants. Some ua beatles albums were pressed by mca and capitol. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Capitol was acquired by british music conglomerate emi as its north american subsidiary in 1955.
This is the most complete and thorough account of the beatles american records i have ever seen. My parents attended the opening and brought me just three months old. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Capitol records simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Also shown as the starline or star line on some issues. Rate your music is an online community of people who love music. Records are pressed in a pressing plant of course, but labels are printed blank beforehand without black text, but only the swirl and the manufacturing notice by a subcontractor like parrs and ever reddy printers for example and then shipped to the different pressing plants hired by capitol to press their records. Bill muster 1926 1989, shown with his book, world travelers almanac, one of many titles. Capitol records is an american record label owned by universal music group through its capitol music group imprint.
I really enjoyed working for capitol records,i learned a lot and it was never boring. It oversees handling of record labels assigned to umgs capitol records division and was inherited from its acquisition of emis catalog with the exception of parlophone, which was sold to warner music group wmg in 20. There is no doubt about it, that bruce spizer is the leading authority when it comes to the american records of the beatles. The following is a select list of artists currently or previously signed to the label. Capitol records tower is an iconic round tower which was designed by architect louis naidorf. The early history of capitol records musewire music. Capitol records in the us probably made more money from the beatles phenomenal success than anybody else, but nobody less deserved to profit from the beatles than capitol records. Founded in 1942, the label has recorded and released material by a diverse array of hugely successful and culturally important artists such as the beatles, the beach boys, frank. See all 27 capitol records building tours on tripadvisor.