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{{Short description|Australian independent record label}}
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{{infobox record label
{{infobox record label
| name = Shock Records
| name = Shock
| image =
| image =
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| parent = Regency Media
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| parent =
| founded = 1988
| founded = 1988
| founder = David Williams, Frank Falvo and Andrew McGee
| founder = David Williams<br>Frank Falvo<br>Andrew McGee
| defunct = 2023
| slogan = <!-- advertising slogan or "motto" of the label, if any -->
| status = Inactive<!-- leave blank unless "Inactive" -->
| distributor =
| distributor =
| genre = [[Alternative rock]], [[rock music|rock]], [[punk rock]], [[folk music|folk]], [[pop music|pop]], [[electronic music|electronic]], [[blues music|blues]]
| genre = [[Alternative rock]], [[rock music|rock]], [[punk rock]], [[folk music|folk]], [[pop music|pop]], [[electronic music|electronic]], [[blues music|blues]]
| country = Australia
| country = Australia
| location = [[Kew, Victoria]]
| location = [[Kew, Victoria]]
| url =
| url = {{url|http://www.shockrecords.com.au/}}
}}
}}
'''Shock Records''' was an Australian [[independent record label]], branded with the logo '''Shock''' or '''Shock Australia'''. Founded in 1988, it traded as Shock Records Pty. Ltd, and its publishing arm as Shock Music Publishing Pty. Ltd. Its most prominent [[sublabel]] was '''Permanent Records'''. After going into [[receivership]] in August 2010, company assets were bought by [[Regency Media Group]], and the company was rebranded '''Shock Entertainment'''. Regency Media folded in February 2023.
'''Shock Records''' (now part of Shock Entertainment)<ref>http://www.regencymediagroup.com.au/companies/shock-entertainment/</ref> is an Australian [[independent record label]].


==History==
==History==
Shock Records was founded in 1988 by David Williams, Frank Falvo, and Andrew McGee.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://rateyourmusic.com/label/shock_records/| title=Shock Records| website=Rate Your Music}}</ref>{{deprecated inline|certain=y|date=November 2024}} They had all previously worked in music retail or distribution: Williams for a [[Melbourne]] distribution company called "Musicland"; Falvo for Exposure Records; and McGee for Greville Records.{{citation needed|date=March 2019}}
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The three founding members had all previously worked in music retail or distribution: Williams for a Melbourne distribution company called "Musicland", Falvo for Exposure Records and McGee for Greville Records.


The company was at its height in the 1990s, with many hits in the punk, [[grunge]] and [[alternative rock]] genres, including artists such as [[The Offspring]], [[TISM]], [[Satellite (Australian band)|Satellite]] and [[Ricki-Lee Coulter]].<ref name=butler2010/> The logo sometimes read "Shock Australia".<ref name=discogs1/> It also operated a number of sublabels, including Permanent Records, to showcase local emerging artists, such as [[Chance Waters]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Permanent Records (9) | website=Discogs | url=https://www.discogs.com/label/630417-Permanent-Records-9 | access-date=16 September 2023}}</ref>
==Other ventures==
Shock also started the company CDFA, an entertainment distribution and fulfilment company, which also engages in music publishing. Recent developments include the launch of Ragged Company Touring and Kimchi Creative Services.<ref>http://www.regencymediagroup.com.au/companies/</ref>


In August 2010,<ref name=butler2010/> the companies registered as Shock Records and Shock Music Publishing (the publishing arm) went bankrupt.<ref name=discogs1>{{cite web | title=Shock (2) | website=Discogs | url=https://www.discogs.com/label/1289-Shock-2 | access-date=16 September 2023}}</ref><ref name=discogs2>{{cite web | title=Shock Entertainment | website=Discogs | url=https://www.discogs.com/label/289363-Shock-Entertainment | access-date=16 September 2023}}</ref> At that time still headed by Williams,<ref name=butler2010/> some of the assets of the company were sold<ref name=discogs1/> to CD duplicator, the [[Regency Media Group]]. Its distribution centre was moved to Regency's [[Sydney]] warehouse<ref name=butler2010>{{cite web | last=Butler | first=Ben | title=Shock record label sold, warehouse to close | website=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]] | date=3 August 2010 | url=https://www.smh.com.au/business/shock-record-label-sold-warehouse-to-close-20100803-115eu.html | access-date=15 September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title= Shock Records| website=[[Regency Media Group]] | url=http://regencymedia.com.au/ | access-date=15 September 2023}} (Old website?)</ref> and the company was rebranded as Shock Entertainment.<ref name=discogs2/>
==Export arm==

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Craig May headed the company from around February 2013 until January 2014, when he relocated to the UK. Mick Tarbuk took the reins for nearly two years, until November 2015, when [[Luke Girgis]] was [[A&R]]/label director. However Girgis departed after only nine months, in July 2016.<ref name=reid2016>{{cite web | last=Reid | first=Poppy | title=Exclusive: Shock Records has lost another label director | website=The Music Network | date=8 July 2016 | url=https://themusicnetwork.com/exclusive-shock-records-has-lost-another-label-director/ | access-date=15 September 2023}}</ref><ref name=li>{{cite web| url=https://au.linkedin.com/in/lukegirgis| title=Luke Girgis| website=[[LinkedIn]]| access-date=15 September 2023}}</ref> Sales manager Simon McLaughlin took over his role.<ref>{{cite news | work = [[The Brag]] | issue = 671 | series = Industrial Strength: Music Industry News| title= Luke Girgis exits Shock | url = https://issuu.com/furstmedia/docs/brag_671 | last = Eliezer | first = Christie | page = 10 | access-date = 11 March 2017|via=[[Issuu]] }}</ref>
"Shock Exports" was the export arm of Shock Records.

Regency Media entered [[voluntary administration]] in February 2023.<ref>{{cite web | title=Five Mile owner Regency Media appoints administrators | website=Books+Publishing | date=9 February 2023 | url=https://www.booksandpublishing.com.au/articles/2023/02/09/226530/five-mile-owner-regency-media-appoints-administrators/ | access-date=15 September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=REGENCY MEDIA PTY LTD 006 495 414 — Voluntary Administration — Meeting — VIC — Published : 02/03/2023 | publisher=Australian Government. Australian Securities & Investments Commission | date=31 May 2012 | url=https://publishednotices.asic.gov.au/browsesearch-notices/notice-details/REGENCY-MEDIA-PTY-LTD-006495414/0ee5b76d-44da-4712-b15e-d711700e0113 | access-date=15 September 2023}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
* [[List of record labels]]
* [[List of record labels]]
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* [[:Category:Shock Records albums]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.shockrecords.com.au/ Official site]
* [http://www.screenpop.com.au Official DVD website]
* {{discogs label|label=Shock (Australia)}}
* {{discogs label|label=Shock (Australia)}}

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Latest revision as of 00:42, 25 December 2024

Shock
Parent companyRegency Media
Founded1988
FounderDavid Williams
Frank Falvo
Andrew McGee
Defunct2023
StatusInactive
GenreAlternative rock, rock, punk rock, folk, pop, electronic, blues
Country of originAustralia
LocationKew, Victoria

Shock Records was an Australian independent record label, branded with the logo Shock or Shock Australia. Founded in 1988, it traded as Shock Records Pty. Ltd, and its publishing arm as Shock Music Publishing Pty. Ltd. Its most prominent sublabel was Permanent Records. After going into receivership in August 2010, company assets were bought by Regency Media Group, and the company was rebranded Shock Entertainment. Regency Media folded in February 2023.

History

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Shock Records was founded in 1988 by David Williams, Frank Falvo, and Andrew McGee.[1][deprecated source] They had all previously worked in music retail or distribution: Williams for a Melbourne distribution company called "Musicland"; Falvo for Exposure Records; and McGee for Greville Records.[citation needed]

The company was at its height in the 1990s, with many hits in the punk, grunge and alternative rock genres, including artists such as The Offspring, TISM, Satellite and Ricki-Lee Coulter.[2] The logo sometimes read "Shock Australia".[3] It also operated a number of sublabels, including Permanent Records, to showcase local emerging artists, such as Chance Waters.[4]

In August 2010,[2] the companies registered as Shock Records and Shock Music Publishing (the publishing arm) went bankrupt.[3][5] At that time still headed by Williams,[2] some of the assets of the company were sold[3] to CD duplicator, the Regency Media Group. Its distribution centre was moved to Regency's Sydney warehouse[2][6] and the company was rebranded as Shock Entertainment.[5]

Craig May headed the company from around February 2013 until January 2014, when he relocated to the UK. Mick Tarbuk took the reins for nearly two years, until November 2015, when Luke Girgis was A&R/label director. However Girgis departed after only nine months, in July 2016.[7][8] Sales manager Simon McLaughlin took over his role.[9]

Regency Media entered voluntary administration in February 2023.[10][11]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Shock Records". Rate Your Music.
  2. ^ a b c d Butler, Ben (3 August 2010). "Shock record label sold, warehouse to close". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  3. ^ a b c "Shock (2)". Discogs. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  4. ^ "Permanent Records (9)". Discogs. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  5. ^ a b "Shock Entertainment". Discogs. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  6. ^ "Shock Records". Regency Media Group. Retrieved 15 September 2023. (Old website?)
  7. ^ Reid, Poppy (8 July 2016). "Exclusive: Shock Records has lost another label director". The Music Network. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  8. ^ "Luke Girgis". LinkedIn. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  9. ^ Eliezer, Christie. "Luke Girgis exits Shock". The Brag. Industrial Strength: Music Industry News. No. 671. p. 10. Retrieved 11 March 2017 – via Issuu.
  10. ^ "Five Mile owner Regency Media appoints administrators". Books+Publishing. 9 February 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  11. ^ "REGENCY MEDIA PTY LTD 006 495 414 — Voluntary Administration — Meeting — VIC — Published : 02/03/2023". Australian Government. Australian Securities & Investments Commission. 31 May 2012. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
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