Fontana

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The Fontana label was launched by Philips Phonografische Industrie (PPI) in 1956 in France as a variety label; the logo change occurred in 1957. It was later launched in the UK in 1958; initially it was used to market recordings licensed from Epic outside of the US, later it expanded to other US labels.
In September 1964, PPI's US affiliate, Mercury Record Corporation, introduced the label in the US for international recordings, although it eventually became a mainstream pop label.
In 2013, Fontana's independent circuit was sold off to INgrooves, leaving Fontana Records separate.

Label Code: LC 0211

The 7 digits numerical catalogue numbers were introduced in April 1970. Any item with such a number is after that date.

Printing dates on French EPs of the late 50s/60s appear as "MY" or "MMY" (e.g. "81" = August 1961 ; "118" = November 1958).

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Universal Music Group

Sublabels:

"Punch" Jazz Series, 2 Sprookjes, 2x14 Hits Zum Tanzen, 45T Super Danse, A Era De Ouro, All Time Fontana Hits, Après Minuit, Attention!, Ballet Series (2), Ballet-Serien, ...

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Manufacturer Contact

Fontana Virgin Music Group 345 N Maple Dr Beverly Hills, CA 90210 USA https://www.virginmusic.com/ [email protected]

Manufacturer EU Contact

Universal Music Group Europe 's-Gravelandseweg 80 1217 EW Hilversum THE NETHERLANDS https://universalmusic.nl/ [email protected]

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  • Shamantronics's avatar
    Shamantronics
    I have memories of a Fontana 12", probably by Kruder and Dorfmeister, or a remix of sorts. The Fontana logo was very messily designed, yet typically recognizable. It was scribbled with a black pen on a white background.

    Does this ring a bell with someone?