When was Parlophone founded by Carl Lindström Company?
Carl Lindström Company founded Parlophon in Germany during 1896. The name appeared on gramophones before the firm began pressing records of its own.
Questions about Parlophone
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who led the British branch of Parlophone when it opened in 1923?
Oscar Preuss led this new London operation as A&R manager. He had previously set up the company's London branch in 1923.
Which band did George Martin sign to Parlophone in 1962?
Parlophone gained significant popularity in 1962 when Martin signed Liverpool band the Beatles. They had been rejected by Decca Records earlier that same year.
What happened to Parlophone after Universal Music Group acquired EMI in 2012?
On the 7th of February 2013, it was confirmed that Warner Music Group would acquire Parlophone Label Group for US$765 million. The deal closed on the 1st of July after approval in May 2013 by the European Union.
When did Warner Music Group officially take over Parlophone Records Ltd?
The deal closed on the 1st of July after approval in May 2013 by the European Union. The old EMI Records became defunct and was renamed Parlophone Records Ltd.