Exit Records
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| Exit Records | |||
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| Founded | 1982 | ||
| Founder(s) | Mary Neely | ||
| Distributing label | A&M Records A&M Records A&M Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that operates under the mantle of its Interscope-Geffen-A&M division.-Beginnings:... Island Records Island Records Island Records is a record label that was founded by Chris Blackwell in Jamaica. It was based in the United Kingdom for many years and is now owned by Universal Music Group... |
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| Genre(s) | Various | ||
| Country | US United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
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Exit Records was an independent record label
Independent record label
An independent record label is a record label operating without the funding of or outside the organizations of the major record labels. A great number of bands and musical acts begin on independent labels.-Overview:...
founded in 1982
1982 in music
This is a list of notable events in music from 1982. 1982 was a big year in music with Madonna making her debut as well as the year that Michael Jackson released Thriller which became the world's best selling album and it still holds that title today....
and run by Mary Neely, a veteran of the music business and longtime host for several national rock and roll radio shows, including Rock Scope
Rock & Religion Radio Show
Rock & Religion was a syndicated radio program based in Sacramento, California, USA. The program began in 1977 and ran through 1981. The show was produced by Mary Neely, and hosted by Neely, and singer Michael Roe. Although it is not currently being broadcast, recordings and original promotional...
. The label folded in 1987
1987 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1987.See also:Record labels established in 1987-January-February:*January 3 – Aretha Franklin becomes the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame...
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Based in a large building on the west side of Sacramento
Sacramento, California
Sacramento is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the county seat of Sacramento County. It is located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in the northern portion of California's expansive Central Valley. With a population of 466,488 at the 2010 census,...
, Neely set up her label with the hopes of encouraging art and creativeness over commercial success. Exit began with two small releases from The 77s
The 77s
The 77s are an American rock band consisting of Michael Roe on vocals/guitar, Mark Harmon on bass, and Bruce Spencer on drums.-Scratch Band:...
and Vector
Vector (band)
Vector is a new wave rock band formed in Sacramento, California in the early 1980s by Jimmy Abegg, Steve Griffith and Charlie Peacock. The band had several drummers over the years, including Aaron Smith and Bruce Spencer, both also played drums for The 77s....
, before signing a major production and distribution deal with A&M Records
A&M Records
A&M Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that operates under the mantle of its Interscope-Geffen-A&M division.-Beginnings:...
and Island Records
Island Records
Island Records is a record label that was founded by Chris Blackwell in Jamaica. It was based in the United Kingdom for many years and is now owned by Universal Music Group...
. Included in the arrangement was a promotion deal with the legendary Bill Graham
Bill Graham (promoter)
Bill Graham was an American impresario and rock concert promoter from the 1960s until his death.-Early life:...
Productions.
Artists
- The 77sThe 77sThe 77s are an American rock band consisting of Michael Roe on vocals/guitar, Mark Harmon on bass, and Bruce Spencer on drums.-Scratch Band:...
(Active, with Fools of the WorldFools of the WorldFools of the World is an independent record label founded in 1996 by rock band, The 77s.Fools of the World, based out of Sacramento, California, started as an independent label for the band to release their own special projects and fan club releases...
/Lo-Fidelity RecordsLo-Fidelity RecordsLo-Fidelity Records is a record label founded in 2002 by Jeffrey K.. Based in Naperville, Illinois, Lo-Fidelity specializes in limited edition releases, special edition reissues, and DVDs for artists....
) - Charlie PeacockCharlie PeacockCharlie Peacock is an American singer-songwriter, pianist, record producer, session musician and author. While growing up in California Peacock was inspired by John Coltrane and began playing the piano. After completing his education, Peacock formed a band and began a career as a professional...
(Active, with The Runway Network) - First Strike (Status unknown)
- Robert Vaughn and the Shadows (Disbanded)
- Steve ScottSteve Scott (poet)Steve Scott is a poet, spoken word artist, and musician. His written work was published by PRIZM Magazine, Radix Magazine, Monolith:UK publications and STRIDE UK publications...
(Inactive) - Thomas Goodlunas and Panacea (Active, with Range Of Light Music)
- VectorVector (band)Vector is a new wave rock band formed in Sacramento, California in the early 1980s by Jimmy Abegg, Steve Griffith and Charlie Peacock. The band had several drummers over the years, including Aaron Smith and Bruce Spencer, both also played drums for The 77s....
(Inactive)
Catalogue
- The 77s - Ping Pong Over the AbyssPing Pong Over the AbyssThe 77s released their debut album in 1983 on the Exit Records label.One song from that album, "Renaissance Man," was later recorded by The Ocean Blue...
(1983, released with A&M RecordsA&M RecordsA&M Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that operates under the mantle of its Interscope-Geffen-A&M division.-Beginnings:...
) - Steve Scott - Love in the Western World (1983, released with A&M Records)
- Vector - Mannequin Virtue (1983, released with A&M Records)
- Thomas Goodlunas and Panacea - Take Me Away (1983, released with A&M Records)
- The 77s - All Fall DownAll Fall Down (77s album)All Fall Down is the title of The 77s' second album, released in 1984 on the Exit Records label.-Side one:# "Ba-Ba-Ba-Ba" written w/Gene Mascoli# "Under The Heat"# "Mercy Mercy"# "You Don't Scare Me"# "Make A Difference Tonight"-Side two:...
(1984, released with A&M Records) - Charlie Peacock - Lie Down In The Grass (1984, released with A&M Records)
- First Strike - Rock of Offense (1984, released with A&M Records)
- Vector - Please Stand By (1985, released with A&M Records)
- Charlie Peacock - Charlie PeacockCharlie Peacock (Album)Charlie Peacock is one of several releases by the American contemporary Christian music artist Charlie Peacock.The bulk of the Charlie Peacock album was originally recorded for A&M Records and was initially slated to appear on an album titled Town Hall. Upon hearing the finished master, A&M...
(1986, released with Island RecordsIsland RecordsIsland Records is a record label that was founded by Chris Blackwell in Jamaica. It was based in the United Kingdom for many years and is now owned by Universal Music Group...
) - The 77s - The 77sThe 77s (album)The 77s released their third self-titled album in 1987 on the Exit and Island Records labels.The album contains the band's biggest hit single to date, which was "The Lust, The Flesh, The Eyes and the Pride of Life." Years later, the song would be covered by Roe's other band The Lost Dogs , and the...
(1987, released with Island Records) - Robert Vaughn and the Shadows - Love and War (1987, released with Island Records)