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The Fontana label was launched by [l=Philips Phonografische Industrie] (PPI) in 1956 in France as a variety label; the logo change occurred in 1957. It was later launched in the UK in 1958; initially it was used to market recordings licensed from [l=Epic] outside of the US, later it expanded to other US labels. In September 1964, PPI's US affiliate, [l=Mercury Record Corporation], introduced the label in the US for international recordings, although it eventually became a mainstream pop label. In 2013, Fontana's independent circuit was sold off to [l=Ingrooves], leaving Fontana Records separate. Label Code: LC 0211 The 7 digits numerical catalogue numbers were introduced in April 1970. Any item with such a number is after that date. Printing dates on French EPs of the late 50s/60s appear as "MY" or "MMY" (e.g. "81" = August 1961 ; "118" = November 1958).