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Capitol Records music archive

 Collection
Identifier: MSC 1

Scope and Contents

Collection consists of Capitol Records' archive of music manuscripts, including original orchestral scores, in many instances parts, and occasionally a printed score. The archive represents the company's recording endeavors, including songs that Capitol recorded as well as many more that they did not record. Dated approximately 1942-1967.

Dates

  • Creation: approximately 1942-1967

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to use material from this collection must be obtained from Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.

Biographical / Historical

Capitol Records, Inc. is record label founded in 1942 by Johnny Mercer, Buddy DeSylva, and Glenn E. Wallichs. It was the first west coast-based record label in the United States, competing with major east coast labels of the time. Capitol Records was later acquired in 1955 by British music conglomerate EMI as a North American subsidiary. As of 2024, it was part of UMG's Interscope Capitol Labels Group.

Extent

836 boxes (418 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

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