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Dischi Ricordi

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Record label

Dischi Ricordi was an Italian record company founded on (1959-10-01)October 1, 1959 by Nanni Ricordi and Franco Crepax (brother of Guido Crepax), active from 1958 to 1994.2 It is part of Sony Music.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1958Founded1
  • Industryphonographic industry1
  • HeadquartersMilan1
  • Websitewww.sonymusic.it
  • Legal formsocietà per azioni1

Dischi Ricordi was an Italian record company founded on (1959-10-01)October 1, 1959 by Nanni Ricordi and Franco Crepax (brother of Guido Crepax), active from 1958 to 1994.2

Corporate structure

Dischi Ricordi sits at the top of its group. 3 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

  • Dischi Ricordi Milan
    • Fado Subsidiary
    • Tavola Rotonda Subsidiary · Italy

Built from subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0); major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.

The story

Founded by Guido Crepax and Nanni Ricordi in 1958.1

Dischi Ricordi had its seat in Milan (Via Giovanni Berchet, 2). In 1994, the company was bought by BMG, who acquired the catalog while maintaining the historical logo. In October 1958, the 1st album was released by Maria Callas and, at the beginning of November, the first 45 RPM by Giorgio Gaber.

Among the many artists published are: Gino Paoli, Luigi Tenco, Ornella Vanoni, Umberto Bindi, Sergio Endrigo, Enzo Jannacci, Quartetto Cetra, Emilio Pericoli, Bobby Solo, Lucio Battisti, Fabrizio De André, Dik Dik, Equipe 84, Edoardo Bennato, Banco del Mutuo Soccorso, Patty Pravo, Milva, Mia Martini, Franco Califano.

In 1994, the year that saw the artists Aleandro Baldi and Giorgio Faletti (produced by the label) to peak 1st and 2nd at the Sanremo Music Festival, Guido Rignano, last owner signs the bill of sale of the "Gruppo Ricordi" to the multinational BMG.

From Wikipedia’s article on Dischi Ricordi, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4

Leadership

Who has led Dischi Ricordi, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Subsidiaries and ownership

Parent company

  • Sony Music

Subsidiaries

  • Fado
  • Tavola Rotonda

Divisions

  • Lupus
  • Produttori Associati
  • Ricordi
  • Ricordi International
  • Tavola Rotonda

From Wikidata.1

Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded by BMG Ricordi S.p.A.1

Timeline

  1. 1994Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1958Founded Founded1