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NEW YORK — Stiff Records, a leading new wave label in the UK responsible for introducing Elvis Costello, the Damned, Nick Lowe, Ian Drury and others, has signed an exclusive distribution agreement for the U.S. and Canada with Arista. | NEW YORK — Stiff Records, a leading new wave label in the UK responsible for introducing Elvis Costello, the Damned, Nick Lowe, Ian Drury and others, has signed an exclusive distribution agreement for the U.S. and Canada with Arista. | ||
First product, a live | First product, a [[Live Stiffs|live LP]] documenting last year's U.K. tour by its roster of artists, is expected later this month. Costello, Drury, Lowe, Larry Wallis and Wreckless Eric are featured. A Drury solo LP is next up, according to Arista. | ||
Founded by Dave Robinson, now co-partner in Stiff with Allen Frey, the label's off-beat, simple advertizements attracted regular interest in the U.K. among retailers and the public. | Founded by Dave Robinson, now co-partner in Stiff with Allen Frey, the label's off-beat, simple advertizements attracted regular interest in the U.K. among retailers and the public. |
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