For bootlegs / counterfeits, see Epic (2). A division of Sony Music [1991-2000] A division of Sony BMG Music Entertainment [2004-2008] A division of Sony Music Entertainment [2008-present] Label Code: LC 0199 / LC 00199. Epic Records is a record label launched in 1953 by CBS. Its bright-yellow and black logo became a familiar trademark for many jazz and classical music releases. This has included such notables as the Berlin Philharmonic, the Juilliard String Quartet, Antal Dorati conducting the Hague Philharmonic and George Szell conducting the Cleveland Orchestra. Ten years later, Epic earned its first gold records and developed into a formidable hit-making force in rock, R&B, and country. Among its many acts were Bobby Vinton, Sly and the Family Stone, The Dave Clark Five and Donovan. During the 1970s, the label's success extended to include The Hollies, Edgar Winter, ABBA (leased from Polar Music AB/)Polar Music International AB) and Tammy Wynette. The 1980s and 1990s saw Epic releasing numerous multi-platinum albums from artists such as Meat Loaf, The Jacksons, Sade, Michael Jackson, Cyndi Lauper and others. During 1972 they (USA) changed the label colors from yellow to orange with a new design. In 1978, an independent branch of Epic Records was established in Japan as "Epic/Sony Inc.". In 2001, this branch was incorporated as Epic Records Japan Inc. and it remains independent from the US branch of Epic Records. In 1988, Sony purchased the music division of CBS Inc., including the Epic label. In 2005, Epic became part of Sony BMG Music Entertainment except in Japan, where Epic continued to be managed by Epic Records Japan Inc.. When Sony BMG ended in 2008, Epic again became a part of Sony Music Entertainment. WARNING: Codes with the following prefixes should not be entered as catalogue number: XSS, ZSS, AL, BL. These codes are matrix numbers unique for each side of a vinyl release and should be entered in the Barcode and Other Identifiers section. The actual catalogue number is usually printed above these matrix numbers. European releases in the 1980's until the late 1990's often had additional numbers printed on the release in the following format: xx-xxxxxx-xx (e.g.: 01-497424-10 in addition to short catalogue number 497424.). These are not distribution codes or catalogue numbers and should be entered as "Other" identifier. For the dating of the several label design versions have a look to the VinylBeat link below.

Discography

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Wish You Were Here

Pink Floyd · 1975

Studio Album

The Wall

Pink Floyd · 1979

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Nevermind

Nirvana · 1991

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Metallica

Metallica · 1991

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Thriller

Michael Jackson · 1982

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Back In Black

AC/DC · 1980

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In The Court Of The Crimson King An Observation By King Crimson

King Crimson · 1969

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Highway To Hell

AC/DC · 1979

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Tubular Bells

Mike Oldfield · 1973

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Bad

Michael Jackson · 1987

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Amnesiac

Radiohead · 2001

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Ten

Pearl Jam · 1991

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Meteora

Linkin Park · 2003

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London Calling

The Clash · 1979

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Moving Pictures

Rush · 1981

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Rage Against The Machine

Rage Against The Machine · 1992

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Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap

AC/DC · 1976

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Oxygène

Jean Michel Jarre · 1976

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Synchronicity

The Police · 1983

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Let There Be Rock

AC/DC · 1977

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Morrison Hotel

The Doors · 1970

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2112

Rush · 1976

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Voulez-Vous

ABBA · 1979

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Symphonie Fantastique

Berlioz / Willem Van Otterloo, Hague Philharmonic Orchestra

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Bat Out Of Hell

Meat Loaf · 1977

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Off The Wall

Michael Jackson · 1979

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Tapestry

Carole King · 1971

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The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan · 1963

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Speak & Spell

Depeche Mode · 1981

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(What's The Story) Morning Glory?

Oasis · 1995

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Fallen

Evanescence · 2003

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Dangerous

Michael Jackson · 1991

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Boston

Boston · 1976

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For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)

AC/DC · 1981

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The Razors Edge

AC/DC · 1990

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Faith

George Michael · 1987

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Arrival

ABBA · 1976

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Equinoxe

Jean-Michel Jarre · 1978

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Powerage

AC/DC · 1978

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The Clash

The Clash · 1977

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Hemispheres

Rush · 1978

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The Soft Parade

The Doors · 1969

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Definitely Maybe

Oasis · 1994

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Licensed To Ill

Beastie Boys · 1986

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Vs

Pearl Jam · 1993

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Desire

Bob Dylan · 1976

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British Steel

Judas Priest · 1980

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Permanent Waves

Rush · 1980

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