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CBS Columbia Square, Hollywood The room where folk rock was born

CBS Columbia Square, Hollywood: The room where folk rock was born

An essential chapter of rock.

Tom Phelan
Jan 24, 2026
Columbia Records - Record Label - 2024

What was the first-ever single released by Columbia Records?

An early feat in recording history.

Reuben Cross
Jun 25, 2025
Billy Joel - Musician - 1970s

How Columbia Records’ “biggest-selling album ever” had no impact on Billy Joel

“Does biggest equal best?”

Tom Taylor
Mar 28, 2025
Charts - Official Charts - Gold - Platinum - Music - General - Single

Which record label has produced the most number one singles?

The rise of major labels.

Kelly Murphy
Dec 31, 2024
The last-ever recording made by Johnny Cash

‘The Chicken In Black’: The song Johnny Cash used to “dismantle his own legacy”

A bizarre track.

Ben Forrest
Nov 1, 2024
Radio - Music - General - Radio - FM - DAB

What’s the oldest continuously-running record label in music history?

Centuries of history.

Lucy Harbron
Oct 15, 2024
Columbia Records - Record Label - 2024

What was the first LP ever released on Columbia Records?

In 1948, Columbia Records released the first ever LP.

Jordan Potter
Feb 19, 2024
When Bob Dylan signed for Columbia - Far Out Magazine

When Bob Dylan signed for Columbia

Pivotal.

Tom Taylor
Jan 23, 2023

Stream Leon Bridges’ debut album in full now

Far Out’s favourite new soulful voice Leon Bridges has made his debut album Coming Home available to stream for a limited time ahead of its release.…

Patrick Davies
Jun 15, 2015
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