Best Before Records

Best Before Records is a boutique independent record label based in London, United Kingdom.[1]

Best Before Records
Founded2005
FounderAnthony Shaw
Distributor(s)The Orchard (formerly with- PIAS)
GenreAlternative rock
punk rock
pop punk
post-hardcore
alternative metal
Country of origin UK
LocationLondon, United Kingdom
Official websiteBest Before Records

Best Before Records's artists are generally considered Alternative, Pop Punk, alternative rock, but some also include elements of various genres of metal. Some of their most well-known artists include or included ACODA, Mutiny On The Bounty, 22, The Chapman Family, Sharks, Dananananaykroyd, Johnny Foreigner, The Pistolas, The Heights[2] and in 2014 signing Death and the Penguin, American Fangs and Press to MECO.

The Chapman Family

The label's functions include sourcing new artists, producing albums, marketing/promoting and securing international licensees in the North American, European, Australian and Asian markets. The company provides traditional record company services along with (for some) management, digital marketing/promotion, production and manufacturing services catered to each artists individual requirements.[3]

History

Best Before Records was launched in 2004 as part of a subsidy under the Channelfly and Mama Group corporate. In December 2009 Mama Group was acquired by HMV[4] who had shown no interest in this part of the corporation therefore the label Best Before Records was taken over by label manager Anthony Shaw and became a fully independent label distributed by PIAS Entertainment Group in the UK and Europe.[5]

After separating from its parent company, it continued to develop a strong label identity and effectively launching several new artist careers including ‘Dananananaykroyd’, ‘Johnny Foreigner’, 'The Heights' and ‘The Morning After Girls’. Taking on further bands like Sharks, 22, Mutiny On The Bounty, ACODA and most recently Death and the Penguin, American Fangs and Press to MECO.

In 2015, Best Before Records changed worldwide distribution to The Orchard and released several new albums.

Artists

Artists that have been signed, or are currently signed, to the label [6]

Releases
ArtistTitleYear
The Morning After GirlsShadows Evolve2005
The Morning After GirlsHi- Skies (Single)2005
The Morning After GirlsThe Morning After Girls2005
The HeightsLong Way Home2005
The HeightsBad News E.P2006
The Morning After GirlsThe Run For Our Lives2006
The HeightsJamaica Beer Eyes2006
Trailing LacesMake Your Mind Up2006
Johnny ForeignerArcs Across The City2007
The HeightsFor Real2007
The PistolasTake It With A Kiss & Dinosaurs2007
Johnny ForeignerWaited Up 'Til It Was Light2008
Johnny ForeignerSalt, Pepper And Spinderella (Single)2008
DananananaykroydPink Sabbath (Single)2008
DananananaykroydSissy Hits (EP)2008
DananananaykroydBlack Wax (Single)2008
DananananaykroydSome Dresses (Single)2008
Johnny ForeignerOur Bipolar Friends (Single)2008
Johnny ForeignerEyes Wide Terrified (Single)2008
Johnny ForeignerGrace and the Bigger Picture2009
Johnny ForeignerFeels Like Summer (Single)2009
DananananaykrodHey Everyone!2009
Johnny ForeignerCriminals (Single)2009
SharksShow Of Hands (EP)2010
22Plastik (EP)2011
22Kneel Estate (EP)2011
The Chapman FamilyCruel Britannia (EP)2012
22Flux / The Pool Sessions (Double Album/DVD)2012
Mutiny On The BountyTrials2012
ACODAYours To Defend2013
ACODARound The Sun (EP)2014
Death and the PenguinAccidents Happen (EP)2014
ACODATruth Seeker2015
American FangsDirty Legs2015
Press to MECOGood Intent2015

[9]

References
  1. Best Before Records’s Label Page – Music at Last.fm
  2. - More About Us Archived 7 April 2014 at the Wayback Machine
  3. Selph. "Best Before Records".
  4. "HMV Acquire Mama Group".
  5. "PIAS Label List".
  6. Best Before Records. "Artist Roster". Archived from the original on 22 October 2014. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
  7. "ACODA sign to Best Before Records". Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 16 September 2013.
  8. NME. "Johnny Foreigner". NME.
  9. Parsons, Katie (10 September 2011). "The 10 Best Unsigned Bands In Britain". Kerrang! Issue:1380. London. p. 11.
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