Colpix Records
Colpix Records | |
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Parent company | Columbia Pictures–Screen Gems |
Founded | 1958 |
Founder | Jonie Taps, Harry Cohn |
Defunct | 1966 |
Status | Defunct |
Genre | Pop, jazz |
Country of origin | U.S. |
Location | New York City |
Colpix Records was the first recording company for Columbia Pictures–Screen Gems. Colpix got its name from combining Columbia (Col) and Pictures (Pix). CBS, which owned Columbia Records, then sued Columbia Pictures for trademark infringement over the Colpix name.[1]
It was founded by Jonie Taps and Harry Cohn in 1958 and was based in New York City.[2] Paul Wexler headed the label. Stu Phillips was in charge of A&R.[2] Lester Sill later headed the label, after breaking with Philles Records partner Phil Spector.
The label's roster included
Colpix released the first LPs from standup comedians
In the wake of
The label was discontinued in 1966 and replaced by
Colpix was the first big label for singer and pianist Nina Simone after having made her debut on Bethlehem Records. She recorded albums for the label from 1959 (The Amazing Nina Simone) through 1964 (Folksy Nina). In 1966, Colpix released Nina Simone with Strings, an album of left-overs with strings added, when Simone was already signed to Philips Records.
Discography
Album | Year | Pr. # |
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Adventures in Space - Ruff and Reddy | 1959 | CP-201 |
Huckleberry Hound - The Great Kellogg's TV Show | 1959 | CP-202 |
Quick Draw McDraw - Original TV Soundtrack Voices | 1960 | CP-203 |
Yogi Bear and Boo Boo - Original TV Soundtracks! | 1961 | CP-205 |
Here Comes Huckleberry Hound - Original TV Soundtracks! | 1961 | CP-207 |
Mr. Jinks, Pixie & Dixie - Original TV Soundtracks! | 1961 | CP-208 |
Huckleberry Hound and The Ghost Ship | 1962 | CP-210 |
Quick Draw McGraw - The Treasure of Sarah's Mattress | 1962 | CP-211 |
Top Cat - Original TV Soundtracks! | 1962 | CP-212 |
The Jetsons - Original TV Soundtracks! | CP-213 | |
The Flintstones - Original TV Soundtracks! | 1961 | CP-302 |
Hey There It's Yogi Bear - Original Soundtrack Recording | 1964 | CP-472 |
See also
- List of record labels
- Colgems Records
References
- ^ Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. 19 January 1959. pp. 2–.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-8230-1556-6.
- ISBN 0-8230-7677-6.
- ^ "Marcels - Blue Moon". Official Charts Company. 1961-04-15. Retrieved 2011-10-18.
- ISBN 0-89820-155-1.
External links
- Colpix Records discography at Discogs