Catalogue rock music specialist Rock Candy Records is spreading its operation to the US, via a new partnership with distribution and services business Sony RED.
Owned and founded by former music journalist and A&R exec Derek Oliver, Rock Candy has released more than 300 records – including re-activated efforts from Ted Nugent, Rick Springfield, Quiet Riot (pictured), Dokken, Billy Squier, Toto, Ratt, R.E.O. Speedwagon, L.A. Guns, Ace Frehley, Hanoi Rocks, and Kansas.
Operating out of London, England for the last eight years, Rock Candy will begin its life in the US market by releasing four titles via RED this Friday (November 18th).
“As we outpace industry growth in vinyl Market Share, the addition of Rock Candy will help keep that trend alive and we are thrilled to have them on board.”
Bob Morelli, Sony Red
The CD titles, along with limited-edition select merch, are available to pre-order at the newly launched Rock Candy U.S. online storefront.
RED President Bob Morelli said: “Derek Oliver’s Rock Candy imprint and RED are a perfect fit.
“Already a leader in unearthing the best in-demand out of print rock titles in Europe, the label joins RED like-minded music strategy in the U.S.
“As we outpace industry growth in vinyl Market Share, the addition of Rock Candy will help keep that trend alive and we are thrilled to have them on board.”Music Business Worldwide
