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'''Shock Records''' (now part of Shock Entertainment)<ref>http://www.regencymediagroup.com.au/companies/shock-entertainment/</ref> is an Australian [[independent record label]].
'''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==

Revision as of 01:42, 3 May 2016

Shock Records
Founded1988
FounderDavid Williams, Frank Falvo & Andrew McGee
GenreAlternative rock, rock, punk rock, folk, pop, electronic, blues
Country of originAustralia
LocationKew, Victoria
Official websitewww.shockrecords.com.au

Shock Records (now part of Shock Entertainment)[1] is an Australian independent record label.

History

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 McGhee for Greville Records.

Other ventures

Shock also started the company, CDFA, an entertainment distribution and fulfillment company, and also engages in music publishing. Recent developments include the launch of Ragged Company Touring and Kimchi Creative Services.[2]

Export arm

"Shock Exports" was the export arm of Shock Records.

See also

References