High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Colpix Records was the first recording company for Columbia Pictures–Screen Gems. Colpix got its name from combining Columbia (Col) and Pictures (Pix). It was founded by Jonie Taps and Harry Cohn in 1958, and was based in New York City. Paul Wexler headed the label. Stu Phillips was in charge of A R.Lester Sill later headed the label, after breaking with Philles Records partner Phil Spector.