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Caltex Records (Persian: کلتکس رکوردز) is an American record label and division of Caltex Music based in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1980 by Iranian American Mehrdad Pakravan, the label represents most of the mainstream Iranian songs released since the 1950s.[1]
Caltex Records represents hundreds of artists across a wide range of genres, including pop, hip-hop, electronic, dance, rock, folk, jazz, classical, instrumental, R&B, and funk. In addition to representing classic artists, Caltex Records has a large catalogue of new music from emerging artists. The label caters to a large population of Iranian listeners living abroad.[2]
Caltex Records operates together with four other divisions under the Caltex Music umbrella: CTX Publishing (publishing arm), Caltex Worldwide Music (publishing arm), Tanin Television (television network), and Caltex Music (streaming service). Caltex Music, the parent company of Caltex Records, serves as the brand for the company’s digital and social media presence.[3][4]
Artists and groups who have recorded with Caltex Records include: