Caltex Records


Caltex Records is an American record label based in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1979 by Iranian American Mehrdad Pakravan, the label represents most of the mainstream Iranian songs released since the 1950s.
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.
Caltex Records is one of four divisions under the Caltex Music umbrella: CTX Publishing, Caltex Worldwide Music, and Tanin Television.

Notable artists

Artists and groups who have recorded with Caltex Records include:

Associated labels and imprints