Discos CBS International

Discos CBS International (1979-1989), briefly renamed, CBS Discos International, in late 1989 thru early 1991. Latin American arm of CBS label group, based in Florida, first in Coral Gables and then relocating to Miami. Many releases while manufactured in the USA, were shipped to Puerto Rico. Released music most notably by Julio Iglesias, Miami Sound Machine, Grupo Variedad, ABBA & José Luis Rodríguez respectfully. These variably included many other artists who were previously signed to either the Latin, Discos Columbia or former CBS distributed label, Caytronics. Briefly in late 1989 thru early 1991; the label appeared as "CBS Discos International". In late 1991; after the Sony purchase of CBS Inc.; the label became Sony Discos and relocated to Miami Beach. Included here are the letters codes used in the prefix of the catalog numbers: [u]1st letter:[/u] B = Licensed from Belter to Discos CBS Int'l D = Discos CBS International licensed artist/group EP = Discos CBS International licensed artist/group (for 12" singles) G = Licensed from Gamma (4) to Discos CBS Int'l H = Licensed from Hispavox to Discos CBS Int'l L = Licensed from Leader Records (2) to Discos CBS Int'l O = Licensed from Orfeon Videovox, S.A. to Discos CBS Int'l CD = Compact Disc [u]3rd letter (indicates Format of releases)[/u] S = Single (7" 45rpm or 12" 33rpm) L = LP (Album or compilation) C = Cassette Tape (Album or compilation) 8 = 8-Track Cartridge (Album or compilation) SL = 12" single-limited edition