For bootlegs / counterfeits, see Epic (2). A division of [1991-2000] A division of [2004-2008] A division of [2008-present] Label Code: LC 0199 / LC 00199. Epic Records is a record label launched in 1953 by CBS. Its bright-yellow and black logo became a familiar trademark for many jazz and classical music releases. This has included such notables as the Berlin Philharmonic, the Juilliard String Quartet, Antal Dorati conducting the Hague Philharmonic and George Szell conducting the Cleveland Orchestra. via Discogs →