Factory Records
Other Business Names:
- Wilson, Tony
- Erasmus, Alan
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Manchester, Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West, England
Sectors:
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Publishing & printing
Sound & video production & publishing
Notes:
An independent radio label established in 1978 by Tony Wilson and Alan Erasmus et al. Initially focused on punk music and had great success. Bankrupt 1992
Publications:
- From Manchester with Love. The life and opinions of Tony Wilson by Morley, Paul
- Shadowplayers. The rise and fall of Factory Records by Nice, James
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Wilson, Tony
- Erasmus, Alan
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Manchester, Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West, England
Sectors:
- Publishing & printing Sound & video production & publishing
Notes:
An independent radio label established in 1978 by Tony Wilson and Alan Erasmus et al. Initially focused on punk music and had great success. Bankrupt 1992Publications:
- From Manchester with Love. The life and opinions of Tony Wilson by Morley, Paul
- Shadowplayers. The rise and fall of Factory Records by Nice, James