R.E.X. Records
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- For other labels by the same name, see Rex Records.
| R.E.X. Records | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1987 |
| Status | active |
| Distributing label | Diamante Music Group, Light Distribution |
| Genre | Christian metal |
| Country of origin | United States |
R.E.X. Records was an independent record label that operated from 1987 until running into financial difficulty in 1995. The label was artistic in nature, and though they were especially active in the Christian metal genre some acts (such as Circle of Dust) were exclusively sold in general markets.[1] Sublabels included Storyville Records and Street Level Records, founded by Randy Stonehill.[2]
In Christian markets their records were distributed by the Diamante Music Group until 1994 when they switched to Light Distribution (see Light Records), by then a division of Platinum Entertainment.[2] In general markets they were distributed by R.E.D. (see Relativity Records).
Employee Alex Parker left and began Flying Tart in 1990.
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[edit] Artists
- Argyle Park
- Believer
- Circle of Dust
- The Choir
- Code of Ethics
- Crashdog
- Crimson Thorn
- Fleming & John
- Four Living Creatures
- Haven
- Hot Pink Turtle (see also DigHayZoose)
- The Lead
- Leaderdogs for the Blind
- Living Sacrifice
- Kerry Livgren
- Rose
- Mercy Rule
- Paramaecium
- Passafist
- Rocketboy
- Sacrament
- Six Feet Deep
- Sixpence None the Richer
- Sweet Nectar
- The Throes
- The Walk
[edit] References
- ^ Seay, Davin (1995-04-29). "Gospel grunge & righteous rap: christian music alternatives make waves". Billboard Magazine 107 (17): 34.
- ^ a b Darden, Bob (1994-08-13). "R.E.X. in deal with Light Distrib; pact covers Christian marketplace". Billboard Magazine 106 (33): 8.
