Stiff Records
Other Business Names:
- Riviera, Jake
- Robinson, Dave
- Island Records
- ZTT
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
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Publishing & printing
Sound & video production & publishing
Notes:
Established 1986 by two music enthusiasts, Jake Riviera and Dave Robinson. Specialised in publishing record recordings of punk rock and new wave. Experienced considerable success. 50% sold to Island Records 1983 but Robinson regained control 1985. Sold to ZTT 1986. Label revived 2007
Publications:
- Be Stiff. The Stiff Records story by Balls, Richard
- Stiff. The story of a record label by Muirhead, Bert
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Riviera, Jake
- Robinson, Dave
- Island Records
- ZTT
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
- Publishing & printing Sound & video production & publishing
Notes:
Established 1986 by two music enthusiasts, Jake Riviera and Dave Robinson. Specialised in publishing record recordings of punk rock and new wave. Experienced considerable success. 50% sold to Island Records 1983 but Robinson regained control 1985. Sold to ZTT 1986. Label revived 2007Publications:
- Be Stiff. The Stiff Records story by Balls, Richard
- Stiff. The story of a record label by Muirhead, Bert