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Parlophone Quiz
Parlophone Superfan Quiz: 21 Questions to separate the real fans from the posers
Updated: May 28, 2023
Parlophone Records Limited is a German–British record label founded in Germany in 1896 by the Carl Lindström Company as Parlophon.
From the basics to the most obscure facts, this Parlophone quiz has it all! With 21 questions covering a wide range of topics, it's the perfect way to test your knowledge. Do you have what it takes to come out on top? Find out your true potential.
In which year was Parlophone founded?
1923
1912
1905
1896
Who founded the British branch of Parlophone?
George Martin
Carl Lindström
The Parlophone Co. Ltd.
Oscar Preuss
Which famous band did George Martin sign to Parlophone in 1962?
The Who
The Rolling Stones
The Beatles
The Kinks
Which comedian's recordings were produced and released by George Martin?
Benny Hill
Charlie Chaplin
Tommy Cooper
Peter Sellers
Which company acquired Parlophone's business in 1926?
Columbia Graphophone Company
Decca Records
Virgin Records
RCA Victor
In which year did Parlophone become a division of EMI?
1973
1965
1950
1960
Who acquired Parlophone in 2013?
Sony Music
BMG Rights Management
Warner Music Group
Universal Music Group
What was the original focus of the British branch of Parlophone?
Rock Music
Pop Music
Classical Music
Jazz Music
Which Liverpool-based artist did Parlophone sign in the 1960s?
Petula Clark
Lulu
Cilla Black
Dusty Springfield
Which Beatles album was the best-selling UK album on Parlophone?
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Rubber Soul
Revolver
Abbey Road
In which country was Parlophone originally founded?
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Sweden
Who was the label manager of Parlophone before George Martin?
Brian Epstein
Phil Spector
Oscar Preuss
Alan Parsons
Which pianist's recordings were produced and released by George Martin?
Liberace
Fats Waller
Mrs Mills
Elton John
Which artist did Parlophone sign in the 1960s, who later became a famous television personality?
Lulu
Petula Clark
Cilla Black
Dusty Springfield
How many weeks did Parlophone claim the top spot on the UK Albums Chart in 1964?
30 Weeks
20 Weeks
52 Weeks
40 Weeks
What was the name of the single entity that temporarily operated EMI Records Ltd, including Parlophone, after the Universal Music Group acquisition?
EMI Parlophone Group
Parlophone Records Group
Universal Parlophone Group
Parlophone Label Group
Which company merged with the Gramophone Company to form Electric & Musical Industries Limited (EMI)?
Capitol Records
Decca Records
Columbia Graphophone Company
RCA Victor
In which year did the Gramophone Co. change its name to EMI Records Limited?
1980
1965
1973
1955
What is the current status of Parlophone within Warner Music Group?
Independent Label
Defunct Label
Flagship Record Label
Subsidiary Label
Which Beatles single was the best-selling UK single on Parlophone?
Hey Jude
She Loves You
Let It Be
I Want To Hold Your Hand
Which of the following is Parlophone associated with?
John Lennon
May Pang
Julia Lennon
Paul McCartney
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