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{{Infobox record label
{{Infobox record label
| name = PIAS Recordings (As “Play It Again Sam”)
| name = PIAS Recordings
| image = PIAS Recordings logo.png
| image = [[File:PIAS Recordings logo.png|250px|class=skin-invert]]
| image_size = 250px
| image_size = 250px
| parent = [[PIAS Group]]
| parent = [[Universal Music Group]] (since Sep 2024),<br>[[PIAS Group]] (till Sep 2024)
| founded = {{start_date and age|1983}}
| founded = {{start_date and age|1983}}
| founder = Kenny Gates<br>Michel Lambot
| founder = Kenny Gates<br>Michel Lambot
| distributor = PIAS, AMPED Distribution in the U.S
| distributor = PIAS, [[Virgin Music Group]] in the U.S.
| genre = {{hlist|[[rock music|Rock]]|[[alternative rock]]|[[electronic music|electronic]]|[[folk music|folk]]|[[experimental music|experimental]]}}
| genre = {{hlist|[[rock music|Rock]]|[[alternative rock]]|[[electronic music|electronic]]|[[folk music|folk]]|[[experimental music|experimental]]}}
| country = United Kingdom and Belgium
| country = United Kingdom and Belgium
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}}
}}


'''PIAS Recordings''' (formerly '''Play It Again Sam''') is a Belgian [[record label]] founded in 1983 by Kenny Gates and Michel Lambot.<ref>[http://www.discogs.com/label/1792-Play-It-Again-Sam-PIAS Discogs - ''Play It Again Sam'']</ref> Play It Again Sam expanded along with other European independent labels in the early 1980s. Play It Again Sam's prominent early artists were electronic-rock acts like [[Front 242]], [[Meat Beat Manifesto]] and [[The Young Gods]]. They later added artists such as [[The Sound (band)|The Sound]], [[Soulwax]]/2ManyDJ's, [[Sigur Rós]] and [[Mogwai]].
'''PIAS Recordings''' (formerly '''Play It Again Sam''') is a Belgian [[record label]] founded in 1983{{citation needed|date=October 2024}} by Kenny Gates and Michel Lambot, In September 2024, the company was acquired by Universal Music Group.<ref>[https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/universal-music-group-completes-acquisition-of-pias/]</ref> Play It Again Sam expanded along with other European independent labels in the early 1980s. Play It Again Sam's prominent early artists were electronic-rock acts like [[Front 242]], [[Meat Beat Manifesto]] and [[The Young Gods]]. They later added artists such as [[The Sound (band)|The Sound]], [[Soulwax]]/2ManyDJ's, [[Sigur Rós]] and [[Mogwai]].


==History==
==History==
The first release on the label in 1984 was the mini album ''Faces in the Fire'' by the cult experimental psychedelic band [[The Legendary Pink Dots]]. This was immediately followed by the 'Four Your Ears Only' EP, an aural map of Northern England, featuring [[Red Lorry Yellow Lorry]], [[Red Guitars]], [[Party Day]] and Luddites.<ref name="pias">{{Cite web |url=http://home.comcast.net/~sborst20/PIAS.html |title=Play It Again Sam Records Releases |access-date=2015-07-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150930225429/http://home.comcast.net/~sborst20/PIAS.html |archive-date=2015-09-30 |url-status=dead }}</ref> This laid the ground for releases from many other artists with very diverse musical backgrounds and geographical origins, including the [[Butthole Surfers]], [[Parade Ground]], [[The Neon Judgement]], [[The Sound (band)|The Sound]], [[Skinny Puppy]], [[Taxi Girl]], [[Bill Pritchard]] and [[The Cassandra Complex (band)|The Cassandra Complex]]. In 1988 the label released the album ''[[Front By Front]]'' by [[Front 242]] including the single "Headhunter" (with a video directed by [[Anton Corbijn]]).
The first release on the label in 1984 was the mini album ''Faces in the Fire'' by the cult experimental psychedelic band [[The Legendary Pink Dots]]. This was immediately followed by the 'Four Your Ears Only' EP, featuring [[Red Lorry Yellow Lorry]], [[Red Guitars]], [[Party Day]] and Luddites.<ref name="pias">{{Cite web |url=http://home.comcast.net/~sborst20/PIAS.html |title=Play It Again Sam Records Releases |access-date=2015-07-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150930225429/http://home.comcast.net/~sborst20/PIAS.html |archive-date=2015-09-30 |url-status=dead }}</ref> This laid the ground for releases from many other artists with very diverse musical backgrounds and geographical origins, including the [[Butthole Surfers]], [[Parade Ground]], [[The Neon Judgement]], [[The Sound (band)|The Sound]], [[Skinny Puppy]], [[Taxi Girl]], [[Bill Pritchard]] and [[The Cassandra Complex (band)|The Cassandra Complex]]. In 1988 the label released the album ''[[Front By Front]]'' by [[Front 242]] including the single "Headhunter" (with a video directed by [[Anton Corbijn]]).


In 1999, Play It Again Sam signed a German distribution deal with London-based indie dance label [[Mo' Wax]], including works by [[DJ Shadow]] and [[DJ Krush]].<ref name="cmj-05-99">{{cite journal |last1=Sansone |first1=Glen |title=Play It Again Sam To Distribute Mo Wax |journal=CMJ New Music Report |date=24 May 1999 |volume=58 |issue=619 |page=12 |url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/CMJ/1999/CMJ-1999-05-24.pdf |access-date=22 December 2021 |publisher=College Media, Inc. |location=Great Neck, NY |issn=0890-0795}}</ref>
The year 1983 marked a distribution agreement in which [[Chicago]]-based [[Wax Trax! Records]] distributed Play It Again Sam releases in the USA. The agreement continued into the 1990s. In 1999, Play It Again Sam signed a German distribution deal to distribute [[London]]-based dance label [[Mo' Wax]]'s releases.<ref name="cmj-05-99">{{cite journal |last1=Sansone |first1=Glen |title=Play It Again Sam To Distribute Mo Wax |journal=CMJ New Music Report |date=24 May 1999 |volume=58 |issue=619 |page=12 |url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/CMJ/1999/CMJ-1999-05-24.pdf |access-date=22 December 2021 |publisher=College Media, Inc. |location=Great Neck, NY |issn=0890-0795}}</ref>


In 2000, the label moved from Brussels to London and was renamed PIAS Recordings. PIAS Recordings released the first two albums by Icelandic band [[Sigur Rós]]. The Scottish band [[Mogwai]] signed to PIAS in 2001.
In 2000, the label moved from [[Brussels]] to London and was renamed PIAS Recordings. PIAS Recordings released the first two albums by Icelandic band [[Sigur Rós]]. The Scottish band [[Mogwai]] signed to PIAS in 2001.


PIAS announced at the end of 2010 that it would be re-launching Play It Again Sam as a label.
PIAS announced at the end of 2010 that it would be re-launching Play It Again Sam as a label.

In November 2022, [[Universal Music Group]] purchased a 49% stake in [[PIAS Group|[PIAS]]] (including [PIAS] Recordings).<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/universal-acquires-49-stake-in-independent-music-powerhouse-pias | title=Universal acquires 49% stake in independent music powerhouse &#91;PIAS&#93; | date=30 November 2022 }}</ref>


== Current roster ==
== Current roster ==
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*[[Bohren & der Club of Gore]]
*[[Bohren & der Club of Gore]]
*[[Brodka]]
*[[Brodka]]
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*[[Courting (band)|Courting]]
*[[Champs (2012 band)|Champs]]
*[[Champs (2012 band)|Champs]]
*[[Circa Waves]]
⚫
*[[Courting (band)|Courting]]
*[[Day Wave]]
*[[Day Wave]]
*[[Dead Can Dance]]
*[[Dead Can Dance]]
*[[Deus (band)|dEUS]]
*[[Deus (band)|dEUS]]
*[[Editors (band)|Editors]]
*[[Editors (band)|Editors]]
*[[Eliza (singer)|Eliza]]
*[[Elliot Moss]]
*[[Elliot Moss]]
*[[Failure (band)|Failure]]
*[[Failure (band)|Failure]]
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*[[Mew (band)|Mew]]
*[[Mew (band)|Mew]]
*[[Minor Victories]]
*[[Minor Victories]]
*[[Other Lives (band)|Other Lives]]
*[[The Pixies|Pixies]]
*[[The Pixies|Pixies]]
*[[Public Service Broadcasting (band)|Public Service Broadcasting]]
*[[Public Service Broadcasting (band)|Public Service Broadcasting]]
*[[Róisín Murphy]]
*[[Salvatore Adamo]]
*[[Salvatore Adamo]]
*[[The Slow Show]]
*[[The Slow Show]]
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*[[Rodrigo y Gabriela]]
*[[Rodrigo y Gabriela]]
*[[Seasick Steve]]
*[[Seasick Steve]]
*[[Sigur Rós]]
*[[Steve Burns]]
*[[Texas (band)|Texas]]
*[[Texas (band)|Texas]]
*[[Trisomie 21]]
*[[Young Guns (band)|Young Guns]]
*[[Young Guns (band)|Young Guns]]
*[[Zulu Winter]]
*[[Zulu Winter]]
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://www.pias.com/recordings/ PIAS site]
* [http://www.pias.com/recordings/ PIAS site]


{{Universal Music Group}}
{{Authority control}}
{{Authority control}}


Latest revision as of 16:25, 5 December 2024

PIAS Recordings
Parent companyUniversal Music Group (since Sep 2024),
PIAS Group (till Sep 2024)
Founded1983; 41 years ago (1983)
FounderKenny Gates
Michel Lambot
Distributor(s)PIAS, Virgin Music Group in the U.S.
Genre
Country of originUnited Kingdom and Belgium
LocationLondon and Brussels
Official websiteplayitagainsam.net

PIAS Recordings (formerly Play It Again Sam) is a Belgian record label founded in 1983[citation needed] by Kenny Gates and Michel Lambot, In September 2024, the company was acquired by Universal Music Group.[1] Play It Again Sam expanded along with other European independent labels in the early 1980s. Play It Again Sam's prominent early artists were electronic-rock acts like Front 242, Meat Beat Manifesto and The Young Gods. They later added artists such as The Sound, Soulwax/2ManyDJ's, Sigur Rós and Mogwai.

History

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The first release on the label in 1984 was the mini album Faces in the Fire by the cult experimental psychedelic band The Legendary Pink Dots. This was immediately followed by the 'Four Your Ears Only' EP, featuring Red Lorry Yellow Lorry, Red Guitars, Party Day and Luddites.[2] This laid the ground for releases from many other artists with very diverse musical backgrounds and geographical origins, including the Butthole Surfers, Parade Ground, The Neon Judgement, The Sound, Skinny Puppy, Taxi Girl, Bill Pritchard and The Cassandra Complex. In 1988 the label released the album Front By Front by Front 242 including the single "Headhunter" (with a video directed by Anton Corbijn).

The year 1983 marked a distribution agreement in which Chicago-based Wax Trax! Records distributed Play It Again Sam releases in the USA. The agreement continued into the 1990s. In 1999, Play It Again Sam signed a German distribution deal to distribute London-based dance label Mo' Wax's releases.[3]

In 2000, the label moved from Brussels to London and was renamed PIAS Recordings. PIAS Recordings released the first two albums by Icelandic band Sigur Rós. The Scottish band Mogwai signed to PIAS in 2001.

PIAS announced at the end of 2010 that it would be re-launching Play It Again Sam as a label.

In November 2022, Universal Music Group purchased a 49% stake in [PIAS] (including [PIAS] Recordings).[4]

Current roster

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Former artists

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ [1]
  2. ^ "Play It Again Sam Records Releases". Archived from the original on 2015-09-30. Retrieved 2015-07-06.
  3. ^ Sansone, Glen (24 May 1999). "Play It Again Sam To Distribute Mo Wax" (PDF). CMJ New Music Report. 58 (619). Great Neck, NY: College Media, Inc.: 12. ISSN 0890-0795. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
  4. ^ "Universal acquires 49% stake in independent music powerhouse [PIAS]". 30 November 2022.
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