UK Hardcore vinyl distribution update

As reported at the end of November Amato distribution went bankrupt leaving many UK Hardcore labels without a distribution channel for vinyl releases and out of pocket. Since then the majority have chosen to go to a company called Icon. Jay Frantic is now working at Icon and whom previously worked at Amato and Alpha Magic before that posted the following statement:

Hello peeps,

The Fat pie eating Gaylord is back to kill another Distribution company ( 3rd time lucky hey )

The labels listed below are now Distributed Exclusively from Icon Distribution.

Here`s some brief information on forthcoming releases and labels, the Schedulle for 2008 for vinyl releases is looking very strong.

Quosh Records - Stacks of releases in the pipeline and will be hitting the stores shortly, QSH084 now in production.

Quosh Limited - Some awesome remixes being produced of new & old Quosh releases.

Ripped to Fcuk - The usual malarky.

Essential Platinum - 3 huge releases now in production & a special `Essential Platinum Most Wanted` label also in production which will include the best of the back catalogue and Exclusive album mixes and tracks you did`nt think you would ever see on vinyl.

Evolution - 4 full releases in production and Scott is busy in the Studio (and drinking beer) producing new material.

Evolution Plus - Ditto

Evolved - Ditto

Raver Baby - 2 in production - Lots and lots and lots of releases to follow.

UK Dance - 4 full releases in production - Force & Ritman are very busy producing new material.

Thin & Crispy - Very strong releases out on the streets shortly, future releases include remixes and some tasty Picture Discs.

Thin & Crispy Limited - Ditto

Electrik Records - Around 7 releases ready to go, huge tracks with Big sort after remixes.

Infinity - The usual high standard with fresh remixes.

Turbulence Hardcore - 3 full releases in production with another 4 to follow shortly after.

Return of the Clans - 3 releases in production & still eating Pukka Pies.

Muffin Music - Muffin Music 2 in production - Lots more to come from Muffin including sort after material.

Hardcore Paradise - Plenty more coming from boyo Mr Harris with remixes.

Junkbox - 1st release in production - Brand new label from Darren Styles.

Futureworld - 1st release in production - Brand new label from Breeze.

Infexious Audio - 2 releases in production with some tasty remixes.

Higher State Music - Bristol boy DeeJayBee and his crew Dice & Reality come with their Debut label.

More labels to confirm shortly, will keep you posted with more info soon.

2008 is going to be a good year, time to give the Ravers & DJ`s what they want.

Slag away

Thanks

Jay Frantic

It is also expected a lot more labels will start selling mp3s with Gammer announcing that Essential Platinum and Muffin Music will be finally releasing mp3 of their new tracks.

source: ush.net