| Ring O' Records | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1975 |
| Founder | Ringo Starr |
| Defunct | 1978 |
| Distributor(s) | Polydor, Capitol, Mercury |
| Genre | Rock |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Ring O' Records was a record label founded by former Beatle Ringo Starr in 1975. The label's formation coincided with the winding down of the Beatles' Apple Records and allowed Starr to continue supporting other artists' projects while maintaining his solo career. The label was shut down in 1978, having failed to achieve commercial success with a roster of artists that included David Hentschel, Bobby Keys, Graham Bonnet and Rab Noakes. Starr himself never recorded for Ring O' Records, although, following the expiration of his contract with Apple in January 1976, he signed with Polydor, which distributed his label throughout Europe.[1] From 1977, Ring O' was distributed in some territories by Mercury Records.[2]