Victor Entertainment is a Japanese record company founded on 25 April 1972 as Victor Musical Industries, a music subsidiary spun off from JVC; Invitation is among its labels.[1]
History
Victor Musical Industries was spun off from JVC in 1972, and a US arm, JVC Musical Industries, followed in 1982.[1] In 1993 it merged with Nihon AVC and took the name Victor Entertainment.[1]
Later years
The company was renamed JVCKenwood Victor Entertainment in 2014 and reverted to Victor Entertainment in April 2024; it remains a JVCKenwood subsidiary based in Shibuya, Tokyo, with labels including Invitation and Speedstar.[1]
References
- “Victor Entertainment”. Wikipedia. Retrieved 11 October 2026.
