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CBS Records International Quiz
CBS Records International Expert Challenge: Can You Beat the Highest Score?
Updated: May 31, 2023
CBS Records International was the international arm of the Columbia Records unit of Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc. (CBS) formed in 1961 and launched in 1962.
From the obvious to the obscure, this quiz covers it all! With 21 questions on CBS Records International, it's the perfect way to test your knowledge. Think you have what it takes to score 100%? Challenge yourself.
When was CBS Records International formed?
1961
1980
1972
1955
Which company previously distributed Columbia recordings in Europe?
RCA
Sony Music
Philips Records
EMI
In which year was CBS Records International launched?
1965
1960
1962
1958
Which parent company did CBS Records International belong to?
Viacom
Time Warner
NBCUniversal
Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc.
What was the primary purpose of CBS Records International?
Producing Music Videos
Manufacturing Vinyl Records
Distributing Music In North America
Distributing Music Internationally
Which company is now responsible for distributing former CBS Records International releases?
EMI
Universal Music Group
Warner Music Group
Sony Music
Which major music label is Philips Records now a part of?
EMI
Sony Music
Warner Music Group
Universal Music Group
What type of media did CBS Records International primarily distribute?
Television Shows
Movies
Music Recordings
Books
Which subsidiary of Philips Records also distributed Columbia recordings in Europe?
Fontana
Parlophone
Decca
Virgin
Which company acquired CBS Records in 1987?
Viacom
NBCUniversal
Sony Corporation
Time Warner
Who was the founder of CBS Records International?
David Geffen
William S. Paley
Clive Davis
Berry Gordy
Which company acquired CBS Records in 1988?
EMI Group
Sony Corporation
Warner Music Group
Universal Music Group
What was the main genre of music distributed by CBS Records International?
Jazz
Various
Rock
Pop
In which decade did CBS Records International cease operations?
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
Which famous artist released albums under CBS Records International?
The Beatles
The Rolling Stones
Elvis Presley
Bob Dylan
Which country was home to the headquarters of CBS Records International?
United States
Germany
United Kingdom
France
What was the primary medium for CBS Records International releases?
Compact Discs
Cassette Tapes
Digital Downloads
Vinyl Records
Which famous band's album was distributed by CBS Records International in 1969?
The Who
Pink Floyd
Led Zeppelin
The Doors
Which major music label did CBS Records International become a part of after its acquisition?
Sony Music Entertainment
Universal Music Group
EMI Group
Warner Music Group
What was the main goal of CBS Records International?
Develop New Music Genres
Focus On European Artists
Merge With Other Record Companies
Promote American Artists Abroad
Which of the following is CBS Records International associated with?
Pink
Céline Dion
René Angélil
Christina Aguilera
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