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Epic Records

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Epic Records
Parent company Sony Music Entertainment
Founded February 28, 1953; 71 years ago (February 28, 1953)
Distributing label Epic Records (In the US)
Genre Various
Country of origin US
Official website Official website of Epic Records

Epic Records is an American record label with several sub-companies around the world. It is owned by Sony Music Entertainment, but was originally owned by CBS. The company started in 1953, and over the years has signed artists and bands such as Fiona Apple, Michael Jackson, Céline Dion, Pearl Jam, KISS, AC/DC, Rage Against the Machine, Heart, Boston and Modest Mouse.

Imprint labels

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The following is a list of labels Epic Records has distributed:

Epic Records artists

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Current artists

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References

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  1. "About". Vested In Culture. Archived from the original on 2014-04-27. Retrieved 2014-05-20.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Rys, Dan (2014-02-04). "SBOE Signs With Epic Records, Drops "S.O.N.Y" Video - XXL". Xxlmag.com. Retrieved 2014-05-20.
  3. Event, The Airborne Toxic (9 September 2014). "New Record Deal + Acoustic DC Show Added". The Airborne Toxic Event.