Who founded United Artists Records and when was it established?
Max E. Youngstein founded United Artists Records in 1957 to issue movie soundtracks for the film studio of the same name.
Questions about United Artists Records
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What early releases did United Artists Records produce before expanding into rock music?
The label released an album of music from the film The Big Country in 1958 and issued Forest of the Amazons in 1959 featuring Brazilian soprano Bidu Sayão.
When did United Artists merge with Liberty Records and what was the new company name?
United Artists merged with co-owned Liberty Records and its subsidiary Imperial Records in 1969, but the official name changed to Liberty/United Records after executives Artie Mogull and Jerry Rubinstein bought the company from Transamerica in 1978.
How much did EMI pay to acquire Liberty/United Records in 1979 and what liabilities were assumed?
Liberty/United Records was sold to EMI in 1979 for $3 million while the buyer assumed liabilities of $32 million during that transaction.
Which subsidiary imprints did United Artists Records operate alongside budget series designed for product tie-ins?
The label operated several subsidiary imprints including Unart, Solid State, and UAR Latino alongside budget series such as Tale Spinners for Children and special projects like Music from Marlboro Country.