Safari Records was a British independent record label based in

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, England, and operating between 1977 and 1985. Safari Records was formed early in 1977 by Tony Edwards (former co-manager of Deep Purple), Andreas Budde (the son of German music publisher Rolf Budde) and John Craig who previously ran

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and Oyster Records. With the label's founders living in

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and

respectively, the plan was to develop a pan-European record company that would release pop records. Licensing deals were struck with

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in Germany and Disques Vogue in France, in the UK its product was pressed and distributed by Pye and later by Spartan Records.''Craig, John''
The History of Safari
Safari-records.co.uk Most notable of the label's acts were Wayne County, The Boys, Toyah and the South Africa's first multiracial band

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Wayne County & the Electric Chairs Wayne County & the Electric Chairs were part of the first wave of punk bands from the 1970s. The band was headed by Georgia-born singer Jayne County and became known for their campy, foul-mouthed ballads, glam punk inspired songs and image which ...

, "Fuck Off" (7", 1977) * Tyrone Ashley, ''Looks Like Love Is Here To Stay'' (12", 1977) * The Chanter Sisters, ''Ready For Love'' (LP, 1977) * Glenn Hughes, ''Play Me Out'' (LP, 1977) * ELF, ''Trying To Burn The Sun'' (LP, 1977) * Wayne County & The Electric Chairs, ''Storm The Gates Of Heaven'' (LP, 1978) * Wayne County & The Electric Chairs, ''Man Enough To Be A Woman'' (LP, 1978) * The Chanter Sisters, "Can't Stop Dancing" / "Back On The Road" (7"/12", 1978) * Toyah, ''

Sheep Farming In Barnet ''Sheep Farming in Barnet'' is the debut studio album by the English new wave band Toyah, fronted by Toyah Willcox, released in 1979 by Safari Records. Background The album was produced by Steve James and future band member Keith Hale. The al ...

'' (1979) * Glenn Hughes, "I Found A Woman" (7", 1979) * Toyah, "

Victims Of The Riddle "Victims of the Riddle" is a song by the English new wave band Toyah, fronted by Toyah Willcox, released as the band's debut single in 1979 by Safari Records. The song later featured on the band's album ''Sheep Farming in Barnet''. Background ...

" (7", 1979) * Teenbeats, "

I Can't Control Myself "I Can't Control Myself" is a song by English rock band the Troggs, released as a single in September 1966. It continued their success after " Wild Thing" and "With a Girl Like You", becoming a top-ten hit in a number of countries. Release and ...

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, "Berlin" (7", 1979) * Yobs, "The Rub-A-Dum-Dum"/"Another Christmas" (7", 1979) * The Boys "You Better Move On" / "Schoolgirls" (7", 1980) * Various, Uppers on the South Downs - Mod revival Compilation - UPP1 - Feat. The Teenbeats, The Same, Missing Persons, The South Coast Ska Stars (12", 1980) * Toyah, "Bird In Flight" / "Tribal Look" (7", 1980) * Toyah, ''

The Blue Meaning ''The Blue Meaning'' is the second studio album by the English new wave band Toyah, fronted by Toyah Wilcox, released in 1980 by Safari Records. It reached the Top 40 on the UK Albums Chart. Background The album was recorded at the Parkgate ...

'', (LP, 1980) * Toyah, '' Toyah! Toyah! Toyah!'' (LP, 1980) * The Boys, ''Boys Only'' (LP, 1980) * The Boys, ''To Hell With The Boys'' (LP, 1980) *

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, "Ruby (Don't Take Your Love To Town)" (7", 1980) * Toyah, "Ieya" (7", 1980) * Toyah, "Danced" (7", 1980) * Genocide, ''Images Of Delusion'' (7", 1980) * Toyah, "It's A Mystery" (7" 1981) * Toyah, " I Want To Be Free" (7", 1981) * Toyah, '' Anthem'' (LP, 1981) * Weapon Of Peace, ''Weapon Of Peace'' (LP, 1981) * Weapon Of Peace, "Jah Love"/"Suspicion"/"West Park" (12", 1981) * Toyah, "Stand Proud" (Flexi, S/Sided) 1981 * Toyah, ''Four From Toyah'' (7", 1981) * Purple Hearts, "My Life's A Jigsaw" (7", 1981) * Toyah, "Thunder In The Mountains" (7", 1981) * Weapon Of Peace, "Jah Love" (7", 1981) * Those French Girls, "Close-Up" (7", 1981) * Toyah, "Brave New World" (7", 1982) * Toyah, "Ieya" (7", 1982) * Toyah, '' The Changeling'' (LP, 1982) *

Jayne County Wayne Rogers (born July 13, 1947), better known by her stage name Jayne County is an American singer, songwriter, actress and record producer whose career has spanned six decades. Under the name Wayne County (inspired by Wayne County, Michigan), ...

/ Wayne County & The Electric Chairs, ''The Best Of...''(LP, Compilation, 1982) * Wayne County & The Electric Chairs, "Berlin"(extended version)/"Midnight Pal"/ Waiting For The Marines(12 Inch Pink Vinyl,1982) *

, ''Scatterlings'' (LP, 1982) * Those French Girls, "Sorry Sorry" (7"/12", 1982) * Those French Girls, ''Those French Girls'' (LP, 1982) * Cimarons, "Big Girls Don't Cry" (7", 1982) * Toyah, "Be Proud Be Loud (Be Heard)" (7", 1982) * Toyah, '' Warrior Rock'' (LP, 1982) * Juluka, "Umbaqanga Music" (7", 1982) * English Evenings, "What's The Matter With Helen?" (7", 1983) * Tony Ashton & Lynda Hayes, "Resurrection Shuffle" (7", 1983) * Toyah, "Rebel Run" (7", 1983) * Weapon Of Peace, ''Rainbow Rhythm'' (LP, 1983) * Wayne County & The Electric Chairs-"Fuck Off"/"Toilet Love" (7" Picture Disc 1983) * Juluka, "Scatterlings Of Africa" (7", 1983) * Kitty Grant, "Glad To Know You" (7"/12", 1983) * Toyah, "Rebel Run" (12", 1983) * Toyah, "The Vow" (7", 1983) * Kitty Grant, ''Glad To Know You'' (12", EP 1983) * Alan Price, "Clair De Lune" (7", 1984) * English Evenings, "Tear You Down" (7"/12", 1984) * Richard Hartley & Michael Reed Orchestra, "The Music Of Torvill & Dean" (7", 12", 1984) * English Evenings, "I Will Return" (7", 1985) * Jimmy Tarbuck, "Again" (7", 1985) * La Bouche, "Electric Voice Dance" (7", 1985) * Roger Glover And Guests, "Love Is All (Butterfly Ball)" (7", 1985) * The Mr. Men Musical: Little Miss Shy & Mr. Quiet - The Way You Are (7", 45 RPM Side 1 1985) * The Mr. Men Musical: Mr. Happy - Home For Christmas (7", 45 RPM Side 2 1985) * Party Time With Mr. Men (LP, 1985)Safari Records
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