First company-owned European outlet of Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records established in the UK on the 15th April 1969, The company was renamed Warner Bros. Records Ltd. on the 23rd Jan 1970.
History:July 1969 Kinney National Service Inc. acquires Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records which launches its first company-owned European outlet in UK (Warner Bros. Seven Arts Records Ltd.), with Ian Ralfini as managing director and general Manager Tony Roberts for the publishing company Warner Bros. Seven Arts Music Ltd..
Licensing pact with Pye International expires, but Pye Records (Sales) Ltd. will continue to manufacture and distribute records.
Publishing deal with Leeds Music expires.
1970 ‘Seven Arts’ removed from company name. UK branch renamed to Warner Bros. Records Ltd., publisher now called Warner Bros. Music Ltd.