Epic Soundtrax

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Epic Soundtrax
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Epic Soundtrax logo used from 1992–97.
Parent company Epic Records
a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment
Founded1992 (1992)
Defunct1997
StatusInactive
GenreSoundtracks
Country of origin United States
Location Los Angeles

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. [1] [2] [3]

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. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]

Epic Soundtrax was deactivated in 1997 with the launch of Sony Music Soundtrax. With Brunman in charge, it served as an umbrella label for all Sony Music soundtrack releases. [10]

References

  1. ↑ Rosen, Craig (July 11, 1992). "There's Sizzle in Summer Soundtracks". Billboard. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
  2. ↑ Billboard staff (August 15, 1992). "Sony Strikes Software Deal with James Cameron's Lightstorm Entertainment". Billboard. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
  3. ↑ Christman, Ed (August 8, 1998). "Sony Confab Follows Firm's Top Year". Billboard. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
  4. ↑ Hochman, Steve (July 3, 1994). "For 'Gump,' Every Oldie Was Just Too Goodie". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
  5. ↑ Altman, Billy (September 18, 1992). "Honeymoon in Vegas". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
  6. ↑ "Singles: The 25 Greatest Soundtracks of All Time". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
  7. ↑ Breihan, Tom (September 16, 2013). "Judgement Night Soundtrack Turns 20". Stereogum. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
  8. ↑ Rule, Sheila (August 19, 1993). "'Sleepless' soundtrack sends vintage Durante songs to MTV". Baltimore Sun. New York Times News Service. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
  9. ↑ Lei, Richard (September 11, 1994). "IN HOLLYWOOD: A SONIC BOOM". Washington Post. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
  10. ↑ Horak, Terry (June 7, 1997). "Sony Sets the Stage for Soundtrack Growth". Billboard. Retrieved 7 August 2015.



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