New wave record labels
22 entries in the New Wave Record Labels compendium.
4ADBritish independent record label founded in 1979.Chrysalis RecordsBritish independent label founded 1968, key in new romantic era.DindiscSemi-independent Virgin imprint active 1979–1982, known for OMD and Martha and the Muffins.Do It RecordsBritish indie label that launched Adam and the Ants.Factory RecordsManchester independent label known for post-punk and Madchester.Fried Egg RecordsShort-lived Bristol label launched by Crystal Theatre administrator.I.R.S. RecordsIndependent label that shaped 1980s alternative rock.Korova (record label)British label named after a fictional milk bar.Mital-USwiss indie label restoring post-punk and dark wave classics.Mute RecordsBritish independent label founded 1978 by Daniel Miller.Platina RecordsSwedish label that shifted from rock to dansband.Radar RecordsUK label launched 1977, home to Lowe and Costello.Ready RecordsSmall Toronto label that launched new wave and indie rock acts.Rough Trade RecordsIndependent label from London, founded 1976 by Geoff Travis.Sire RecordsAmerican label that launched punk and new wave icons.Some Bizzare RecordsIndependent label founded by Stevo Pearce in 1981.Stiff RecordsIndependent label that launched punk and new wave careers.Third Mind RecordsBritish indie label born from a fanzine.Wax Trax! RecordsChicago independent label pivotal to industrial and punk.Zoo RecordsBritish indie label launched 1978, releasing early post-punk Liverpool acts.Zoom Records (Scotland)Short-lived Scottish label that launched Simple Minds.ZTT RecordsBritish label that shaped 1980s pop with innovative marketing and visuals.
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