Rob's Records
Rob's Records was a British, Manchester-based independent record label founded by Rob Gretton, former manager of Joy Division and New Order, and a co-director of Factory Records.[1]
| Rob's Records | |
|---|---|
| Founder | Rob Gretton |
| Genre | Post-punk, dance |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Location | Manchester, England |
Their first release in 1989 was the single "Security" by the US-based band the Beat Club, with a remix by Bernard Sumner of New Order.[1] The label went on to release a series of dance records by local groups such as Sub Sub, Mr Scruff, A Certain Ratio and Digital Justice, as well international acts including the Beat Club and Roy Davis Jr.[1]
In 1993, "Ain't No Love (Ain't No Use)" by Sub Sub hit No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart, providing the label with its biggest commercial success.[1]
The label ceased operations shortly after Gretton's death on 15 May 1999.[2]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c d Colin Larkin, ed. (1998). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Dance Music (First ed.). Virgin Books. p. 288. ISBN 0-7535-0252-6.
- ^ Dickinson, Bob. "Rob Gretton". The Guardian, 21 May 1999. Retrieved on 8 February 2009.
External links edit
- Robs Records history at LTM
- List of releases on Robs Records at Discogs