Doctor Dream Records is an

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founded in 1982 by Dave Hayes that originated from

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.metal-archives (Encyclopaedia Metallum) - ''Doctor Dream Records''
/ref> During its time as an independent the company released over 100 records in punk rock,

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, and

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. Their more well-known performers are

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, Cadillac Tramps, and

Swamp Zombies Swamp Zombies are an indie rock band formed during the 1980s in California ( Irvine, CA). One of Doctor Dream Records most popular bands, the Swamp Zombies released five albums for the label. The core of their sound blended folk music and punk mu ...

. The company logo was designed by Josh Agle. Doctor Dream Records was sold to

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in 1997.

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* The Cadillac Tramps * Christy McCool * The Grabbers * D.I. *

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* Aversion *

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* SPLNTR * Fifty Lashes *

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* Joyride * Shig & Buzz *

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* Screaming Bloody Mary's *

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* Mosh On Fire Compilation *

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* Human Therapy * Eggplant * Imagining Yellow Suns * Ann Dejarnet * El Grupo Sexo * National People's Gang *

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* Food For Feet *

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* Trouble Dolls *

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