Exit Records | |
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Founded | 1982 |
Founder | Mary Neely |
Defunct | 1987 |
Status | Inactive |
Distributor(s) | A&M Records, Island Records |
Country of origin | U.S. |
Location | Sacramento, California |
Exit Records was an independent record label founded in 1982 and run by Mary Neely,[1] a veteran of the music business and a host of several national rock and roll radio shows, including Rock Scope. The label folded in 1987.
Based in a large building on the west side of Sacramento, California, Neely set up her label with the hopes of encouraging art and creativeness over commercial success.[citation needed] Exit began with two small releases from the 77s and Vector before signing a production and distribution deal with A&M Records and Island Records. Included in the arrangement was a promotion deal with Bill Graham Productions.