Nude Records
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Nude Records was a London
based record label
, set up in 1992 by Saul Galpern who had previously been involved in the success of artists such as Simply Red, the Fall, Julian Cope, The Triffids, The Slits and The Au Pairs. The label's first success was with Suede
. Suede's debut album was the fastest selling debut album in UK history when it was released in 1993. Other artists signed to the label included Scottish band Geneva
who had top 20 success with their debut album Further; Black Box Recorder who had a top 20 hit with The Facts Of Life in 2000; Ultrasound, Lowgold, and Billy Mackenzie
. The label had a licensing deal with Sony
outside the UK with the recordings going through 3mv/vital and later on Pinnacle distribution.
In 1999 the label hit financial difficulties, which led to the label delaying the issuing of new releases and withholding salaries from its artists.
In December 2001, the label filed for voluntary liquidation after losing their distribution deal with Sony and failing to secure a new deal. It was later revealed that the label had debts of £2.25 million and chose to not inform its artists of the labels plans to file for liquidation, leaving many of its artists in significant debt. One of the labels artists, Lowgold, later revealed that despite their salaries being repeatedly withheld and suggesting to the label that they would get day jobs, Galpern repeatedly told them there was no need and that they would soon be paid.
Despite filing for voluntary liquidation in 2001, and leaving its artists unpaid, in debt and without record deals Nude returned in 2005 with the release of the compilation album, Future's Burning. It featured songs from up-and-coming British bands like Franz Ferdinand
, Bloc Party
, Kaiser Chiefs
, Libertines, Razorlight
and others.
More recently, Nude have released an album by the Berlin based Get Well Soon
.
London
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based record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
, set up in 1992 by Saul Galpern who had previously been involved in the success of artists such as Simply Red, the Fall, Julian Cope, The Triffids, The Slits and The Au Pairs. The label's first success was with Suede
Suede (band)
Suede are an English alternative rock band from London, formed in 1989. The group's most prominent early line-up featured singer Brett Anderson, guitarist Bernard Butler, bass player Mat Osman and drummer Simon Gilbert. By 1992, Suede were hailed as "The Best New Band in Britain", and attracted...
. Suede's debut album was the fastest selling debut album in UK history when it was released in 1993. Other artists signed to the label included Scottish band Geneva
Geneva (band)
Geneva were a British indie band from Aberdeen, Scotland.-Career:The band were formed in 1992 by vocalist Andrew Montgomery and guitarist Steven Dora. They recruited second guitarist Stuart Evans, bass player Keith Graham and finally drummer Craig Brown. Craig was later replaced by Douglas Caskie...
who had top 20 success with their debut album Further; Black Box Recorder who had a top 20 hit with The Facts Of Life in 2000; Ultrasound, Lowgold, and Billy Mackenzie
Billy Mackenzie
William MacArthur "Billy" Mackenzie was a Scottish singer, with a distinctive falsetto voice best known as a member of The Associates.- Biography :...
. The label had a licensing deal with Sony
Sony
, commonly referred to as Sony, is a Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, Japan and the world's fifth largest media conglomerate measured by revenues....
outside the UK with the recordings going through 3mv/vital and later on Pinnacle distribution.
In 1999 the label hit financial difficulties, which led to the label delaying the issuing of new releases and withholding salaries from its artists.
In December 2001, the label filed for voluntary liquidation after losing their distribution deal with Sony and failing to secure a new deal. It was later revealed that the label had debts of £2.25 million and chose to not inform its artists of the labels plans to file for liquidation, leaving many of its artists in significant debt. One of the labels artists, Lowgold, later revealed that despite their salaries being repeatedly withheld and suggesting to the label that they would get day jobs, Galpern repeatedly told them there was no need and that they would soon be paid.
Despite filing for voluntary liquidation in 2001, and leaving its artists unpaid, in debt and without record deals Nude returned in 2005 with the release of the compilation album, Future's Burning. It featured songs from up-and-coming British bands like Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand (band)
Franz Ferdinand are a Scottish post-punk revival band formed in Glasgow in 2002. The band is composed of Alex Kapranos , Bob Hardy , Nick McCarthy , and Paul Thomson .The band first experienced chart success when their second single, "Take Me Out", reached #3 in...
, Bloc Party
Bloc Party
Bloc Party are a British Indie rock band, composed of Kele Okereke , Russell Lissack , Gordon Moakes , and Matt Tong...
, Kaiser Chiefs
Kaiser Chiefs
Kaiser Chiefs are an English indie rock band from Leeds who formed in 1996. They were named after the South African football club Kaizer Chiefs....
, Libertines, Razorlight
Razorlight
Razorlight are a UK based indie rock band formed in 2002. They are primarily known in the UK, having topped the charts with the 2006 single "America" and its parent self-titled album, their second...
and others.
More recently, Nude have released an album by the Berlin based Get Well Soon
Get Well Soon (band)
Get Well Soon is a music and band project of the German singer, songwriter and instrumentalist Konstantin Gropper ....
.
Artists
The following list features artists/bands who have released music through Nude Records. The artists appear in chronological order of their first release (single or album) for the label. This list is probably incomplete. Bands from the Future's Burning compilation are not included.- SuedeSuede (band)Suede are an English alternative rock band from London, formed in 1989. The group's most prominent early line-up featured singer Brett Anderson, guitarist Bernard Butler, bass player Mat Osman and drummer Simon Gilbert. By 1992, Suede were hailed as "The Best New Band in Britain", and attracted...
- The JennifersThe JennifersThe Jennifers were a short-lived British rock group formed at Wheatley Park School and featuring vocalist Gaz Coombes, guitarist Nic Goffey, drummer Danny Goffey and bassist Andy Davies...
- Latitude
- Sharkboy
- Goya Dress
- GenevaGeneva (band)Geneva were a British indie band from Aberdeen, Scotland.-Career:The band were formed in 1992 by vocalist Andrew Montgomery and guitarist Steven Dora. They recruited second guitarist Stuart Evans, bass player Keith Graham and finally drummer Craig Brown. Craig was later replaced by Douglas Caskie...
- MainstreamMainstream (band)Mainstream were a British shoegazer band, briefly famous in the late 1990s. They were formed by Mewton, Hartnell and Neill. Later they were joined by Peter Mullaney and later still Mark Aviss. After performing several successful gigs they attracted label interest...
- Billy MackenzieBilly MackenzieWilliam MacArthur "Billy" Mackenzie was a Scottish singer, with a distinctive falsetto voice best known as a member of The Associates.- Biography :...
- Astrid WilliamsonAstrid WilliamsonAstrid Williamson is a Shetland born musician and songwriter.In the 1990s, Williamson obtained her degree in music from the Royal Scottish Academy and co-founded a band known as Goya Dress which consisted of Williamson, Terry de Castro, and Simon Pearson...
- UltrasoundUltrasound (band)Ultrasound are an English indie band, predominantly active during the late 1990s. Although the band's focal point was their tall, obese singer/guitarist Andrew "Tiny" Wood, the main songwriter was guitarist Richard Green, with the line-up completed by drummer Andy Peace, keyboardist Matt Jones and...
- Black Box RecorderBlack Box Recorder (band)Black Box Recorder were an English indie rock group. They debuted in 1998 with England Made Me and followed this up with The Facts of Life, which gave them their first hit with the single of the same name in April 2000. Their third album, Passionoia, was released in 2003...
- LowgoldLowgoldLowgold are an English indie rock band formed in 1997 in St Albans, comprising vocalist and rhythm guitarist Darren Ford, lead guitarist Dan Symons and bassist Miles Willey....
- Gloss
- King Louis
- DuelsDuels (band)Duels are an English indie band from Leeds formed in 2005. They have been described by The Guardian as "one of Britains most ambitious groups"...
- Hoodlums
- Get Well SoonGet Well Soon (band)Get Well Soon is a music and band project of the German singer, songwriter and instrumentalist Konstantin Gropper ....