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unusual facts about Colpix Records


Gone with the Wave

Gone with the Wave is a soundtrack album to the surf film of the same name by Argentine composer, pianist and conductor Lalo Schifrin recorded in 1964 and released on the Colpix label.


Earl-Jean

In 1964, Earl-Jean left the Cookies and signed for Colpix, recording the Goffin and King song "I'm Into Somethin' Good", which reached Number 38 in the United States on the Billboard Hot 100.

Pastel Blues

An earlier version of this song exists, recorded live at The Village Gate, but was never used on the Colpix album Nina at the Village Gate (1962).

Pye International Records

The company distributed many American labels in the UK, including Chess, Kama Sutra, Buddah, Colpix and King.

Ride the Wild Surf

Phillips also founded Colpix Records and produced hits for Nina Simone, The Skyliners and one of Ride the Wild Surfs stars, Shelley Fabares.

Teenage Triangle

It was released in 1963 on Colpix Records and included 12 tracks with 4 songs from each of the three singers.


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