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Epic Records Japan

Epic Records Japan is a Japanese record label owned by Sony Music Labels Inc., a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment Japan. Its founder was Shigeo Maruyama. (株式会社EPIC・ソニー), established in August 1978 and was later folded back into CBS/Sony Group in March 1988.

Also recorded as Epic/Sony Inc.

Epic Records Japan

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Epic Records Japan
Founded
Epic Records Japan was established or created in 1978.
Headquarters
Rokubanchō

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Epic Records Japan is a Japanese record label owned by Sony Music Labels Inc., a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment Japan. Its founder was Shigeo Maruyama. (株式会社EPIC・ソニー), established in August 1978 and was later folded back into CBS/Sony Group in March 1988.

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  1. 01Foundation and history
  2. 02Imprints and publications
  3. 03Archives and collections
  4. 04Notes, references and evidence

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