The British subsidiary of Pickwick International, Inc. was launched at the end of 1962. In 1983 it became independent when its then owners, the American Can Company, sold it to its managing director artist. The company was dissolved in 2001.
For the British label please see Pickwick Records.
Also credited as:
- Pickwick International Inc (GB) Ltd
- Pickwick International Inc. (G.B.) Ltd.
- Pickwick International Inc. (Great Britain) Ltd
The company became a leader in the budget-priced music market. It was known for reissuing major labels' back catalogs and for producing its own music, including the "label" series (through Hallmark Records). It later on became the independent Pickwick Group Limited.
Many releases are pressed by CBS Pressing Plant, Aston Clinton - please check the runouts for the typical signs.
Full legal entity name: Pickwick International Inc. (Great Britain) Limited
UK Company number: 00732777
Incorporated: 17 August 1962
Dissolved: 9 October 2001