But after Radiohead's contract with EMI Capitol expired, rumors abounded that the band would go it alone.

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On Thursday London-based Apple Corps launched proceedings in the High Court in London and New York's Supreme Court against EMI Records and Capitol Records, respectively.

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EMI's labels include Blue Note, Capitol, Parlophone and Virgin Records.

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