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Capitol Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group through its Capitol Music Group imprint. It was founded as the first West Coast-based record label “of note” in the United States in 1942 by Johnny Mercer, Buddy DeSylva, and Glenn E. Wallichs. Capitol was acquired by British music conglomerate EMI as its North American subsidiary in 1955. EMI was acquired by Universal Music Group in 2012 and was merged with the company a year later, making Capitol and the Capitol Music Group both a part of UMG. The label's circular headquarter building in Hollywood is a recognized landmark of California.

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Capitol Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group through its Capitol Music Group imprint. It was founded as the first West Coast-based record label “of note” in the United States in 1942 by Johnny Mercer, Buddy DeSylva, and Glenn E. Wallichs. Capitol was acquired by British music conglomerate EMI as its North American subsidiary in 1955. EMI was acquired by Universal Music Group in 2012 and was merged with the company a year later, making Capitol and the Capitol Music Group both a part of UMG. The label's circular headquarter building in Hollywood is a recognized landmark of California.

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Year established: 1942

1. The Beatles
   Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition
   May 27, 2017
2. The Beatles
   The Beatles: Live At The Hollywood Bowl
   September 11, 2016
3. Rolling Stones
   Sticky Fingers Deluxe Edition
   August 29, 2015
4. Frank Sinatra
   Ultimate Sinatra: A Very Good Compilation
   April 24, 2015
5. The Band
   The Band: Rock of Ages
   April 20, 2012
6. Louis Prima
   Jump Jive and Wail: The Essential Louis Prima
   December 06, 2007
7. Keely Smith
   Keely Smith: The Essential Capitol Collection
   October 20, 2007
8. Keely Smith
   The Essential Capitol Collection
   September 05, 2007
9. Jethro Tull
   The Best of Acoustic Jethro Tull
   July 29, 2007
10. [no cover] Dick Haymes
    Dick Haymes: A Major Player for Whom Luck Was No Lady
    July 08, 2007

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