Who established Odeon Records and when was it founded?
Max Straus and Heinrich Zuntz established Odeon Records in Berlin during 1903. They purchased the International Talking Machine Company from Carl Lindström that same year.
Questions about Odeon Records
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What innovation did Odeon Records introduce to the market compared to competitors?
Odeon introduced double-sided records to the market while competitors produced single-sided discs. This innovation allowed listeners to hear more music on each physical disc.
When did Universal Music Group purchase most EMI properties including Odeon rights?
Universal Music Group purchased most EMI properties in September 2012. Warner Music Group acquired the remainder of EMI rights in February 2013.
How many titles of Indian music did Odeon record between 1900 and 1940?
Odeon recorded over 2,700 titles of Indian music between 1900 and 1940. About 600 titles have survived in private collections today.
Which company revived the Odeon brand in October 2018?
Universal Music Germany revived the brand in October 2018. They released the brass pop band Querbeat's third album titled Randale & Hurra that same month.