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