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Multinational label. Label Code: LC 6868 / LC 06868. Sony's classical, crossover, and soundtrack music label. Sony Classical was introduced in April 1990 and was formerly known as CBS Masterworks Records. In the US it is operated by Sony Music Masterworks and in the rest of the world by Sony Classical in Berlin, Germany, except in Japan, where the label was not used until around the year 2020. Please note: Sony Classical is not the same thing as Sony Music which did not exist until the start of 1991. Any release with a company or distribution credit for Sony Music or Sony Music Entertainment is after 1 January 1991.
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Leonard Bernstein Original Jacket Collection
Deutsche Volkslieder (2)
German CD series around 2010, co-produced by , and
50 Years - Juilliard String Quartet
"The Juilliard String Quartet Turns Fifty"; 1996 series celebrating the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Juilliard String Quartet.
Sony Classical International
Organ Music (2)
A sub-series of Some releases might have just the Organ text next to the logo.
Opera (9)
A Sub-Series of .
クラシック復刻館 紙ジャケット・シリーズ
In Latin alphabet, Classic Reprint Paper Jacket Series.
Sony BMG Masterworks Classic Library
Series. Sony BMG Masterworks Classic Library – the essential collection of classical music's greatest works performed by Sony Classical and RCA Red Seal legendary artists.
Classical Masters (2)
Series on label.
Orchestral Works (3)
A sub-series of . Some releases might have the Orchestral Music text next to the logo.
Ballet (2)
A sub-series of
Chamber Music (7)
A sub-series of
Guitar (4)
A sub-series of
Early Music (4)
Sub-series of
Solo Instruments
Sub-Series of . Some releases might have the Solo Instrument text next to the logo.
Christmas Music (2)
A sub-series of .
The Prestige Collection (2)
Series of Sony Classical
Beethoven's World
A Legend Of The Piano
The booklets also refer to the series as "Casadesus Edition".
Mozart • Legendary Interpretations
A series by
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