When was King Records Japan founded?
King Records was founded in January 1931 as a division of the Japanese publisher Kodansha. It began operating as an independent entity in the 1950s.
Questions about King Records (Japan)
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What is the origin of the King Records Japan name?
The King Records name comes from Kingu magazine, a now-defunct publication by Kodansha that ran from 1924 to 1957.
What happened to the Starchild sub-label of King Records Japan?
On the 1st of February 2016, King Records restructured Starchild and renamed it King Amusement Creative. The label had specialised in anime music and film under the management of animation producer Toshimichi Otsuki.
What was King Custom, the special division of King Records Japan?
King Custom was a division of King Records that began in the early 1960s, allowing individuals to release their own recordings without label oversight or promotional support. King Records provided only branding and distribution, and the division used matrix numbers NCS, NDS, and NAS for its releases. It was discontinued in the late 1980s.
What sub-labels does King Records Japan currently operate?
King Records operates several sub-labels including King Amusement Creative, Evil Line Records (launched April 2014), Nexus for metal and underground music, Seven Seas for world music, Venus-B for urban music, and You! Be Cool, now used by STU48. Paddle Wheel Records is also a division of King Record Co.
Is King Records Japan owned by a multinational company?
King Records is one of Japan's largest record companies that is not owned by a multinational entity. Its headquarters are in Bunkyo, Tokyo, and it became part of the Otowa Group.