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| Native Records | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1985 |
| Founder | Kevin Donoghue |
| Distributor(s) | the Cartel, Red Rhino Records, Rough Trade, Polydor Records, Pinnacle Records, Code 7, Plastic Head Distribution |
| Country of origin | England |
| Location | Sheffield, South Yorkshire |
| Official website | www |
Native Records is a British independent record label formed in Sheffield, England.
The label was founded by Kevin Donoghue in 1985, after he left RCA Records and during his time at the Music Factory where he was a sound engineer.[1][2][3]
In January 1989, Native signed Nine Inch Nails but later released them from their contract when TVT Records offered a better deal.
The label was originally distributed via the Cartel and Red Rhino Records, with Rough Trade distributing in Germany and Radical distributing in Spain. After the collapse of the Cartel in 1989, distribution moved to Polydor Records and subsequently to Pinnacle Records. The label is now distributed by Code 7 & and Plastic Head Distribution in the UK.
In 2006, Native formed its own distribution company Indie distribution.
Native continues to release new guitar based bands.
Associated labels include: Ozone Recordings.
- ^ Indie Hits 1980-89: Published by Cherry Red Books/Red Oak Press 1997. ISBN 0-9517206-9-4 : Pages 59, 85, 111, 198, 237, 257, 262, 265
- ^ Front cover and articles in the Melody Maker 24 September 1988 and February 1989
- ^ Front cover and articles in NME 7 January 1989