Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (sometimes known as Sony Music or by the initials, SME) is an American music corporation managed and operated by Sony Corporation of America (SCA), a subsidiary of Japanese conglomerate Sony Corporation. In 1929, the enterprise was first founded as American Record Corporation (ARC) and, in 1938, was renamed Columbia Recording Corporation, following ARC's acquisition by CBS. In 1966, the company was reorganized to become CBS Records. In 1987, Sony Corporation of Japan bought the company, and in 1991, renamed it SME. It is the world's second largest recorded music company, after Universal Music Group. COUNT 5
QSN1 What was the first name of Sony Music Entertainment, Inc? ANS1 American Record Corporation QSN2 In what year was it renamed Columbia Recording Corporation? ANS2 1938 QSN3 In what year was it known as CBS Records? ANS3 1966 QSN4 In what year did it land the name, Sony Music Entertainment? ANS4 1987 QSN5 What company is the only group larger than Sony Music Entertainment? ANS5 Universal Music Group.