Sony Music Soundtrax
Epic Soundtrax was an American record label. A division of Sony Music's Epic Records, it was established in 1992 as an imprint for soundtrack albums. It was founded by Epic's then executive vice-president, Richard Griffiths, and Glen Brunman, who served as its head.
Sony Music Soundtrax
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- Epic Soundtrax
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- 1997
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- United States
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Epic Soundtrax was an American record label. A division of Sony Music's Epic Records, it was established in 1992 as an imprint for soundtrack albums. It was founded by Epic's then executive vice-president, Richard Griffiths, and Glen Brunman, who served as its head.
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The label was central to Epic's 1990s success, with 11 releases cumulatively selling more than 40 million records over a three-year period. Notable releases included soundtrack albums for Judge Dredd, Honeymoon in Vegas, Singles, Sleepless in Seattle, Forrest Gump, Philadelphia, Free Willy and Judgement Night. Epic Soundtrax was deactivated in 1997 with the launch of Sony Music Soundtrax.
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• Name — Epic Soundtrax • Parent — Epic Records a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment • Founded — 1992 • Defunct — 1997 • Status — Inactive • Genre — Soundtracks • Country — United States • Location — Los Angeles
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- 1.Rosen, Craig. There's Sizzle in Summer Soundtracks. Billboard. July 11, 1992.
- 2.Billboard staff. Sony Strikes Software Deal with James Cameron's Lightstorm Entertainment. Billboard. August 15, 1992.
- 3.Christman, Ed. Sony Confab Follows Firm's Top Year. Billboard. August 8, 1998.
- 4.Hochman, Steve. For 'Gump,' Every Oldie Was Just Too Goodie. Los Angeles Times. July 3, 1994.
- 5.Altman, Billy. Honeymoon in Vegas. Entertainment Weekly. September 18, 1992.
- 6.Rolling Stone. Singles: The 25 Greatest Soundtracks of All Time.
- 7.Breihan, Tom. Judgement Night Soundtrack Turns 20. Stereogum. September 16, 2013.
- 8.Rule, Sheila. 'Sleepless' soundtrack sends vintage Durante songs to MTV. Baltimore Sun. August 19, 1993.
- 9.Lei, Richard. IN HOLLYWOOD: A SONIC BOOM. Washington Post. September 11, 1994.
- 10.Horak, Terry. Sony Sets the Stage for Soundtrack Growth. Billboard. June 7, 1997.
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