Scat Records is a
St. Louis, Missouri
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-based
independent record label
An independent record label (or indie label) is a record label that operates without the funding or distribution of major record labels; they are a type of small- to medium-sized enterprise, or SME. The labels and artists are often represented ...
. It was founded in
Cleveland, Ohio
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, in
1989, and many of the bands released on the label are from Ohio. The label is notable for featuring
Guided by Voices,
The Mice and
Cobra Verde
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on its roster. Scat Records' owner Robert Griffin himself played in the band Spike in Vain. Griffin discovered Guided by Voices from
Matt Sweeney
Matt Sweeney (born July 2, 1969) is an American musician and record producer best known as a guitarist of Skunk, Chavez, and supergroup Zwan.
Early life and education
Sweeney was born in New Jersey. His father was John D. Sweeney, a professo ...
, and their
1994
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release ''
Bee Thousand
''Bee Thousand'' is the seventh album by American indie rock band Guided by Voices, released on June 21, 1994, on Scat Records. After its release the band became one of the more prominent groups associated with the "lo-fi" genre, a movement defi ...
'' helped launch the band before they signed with
Matador Records
Matador Records is an independent record label, with a roster of mainly indie rock, but also punk rock, experimental rock, alternative rock, and electronic acts.
History
Matador was created in 1989 by Chris Lombardi in his New York City apart ...
. Scat also released a compilation of Cleveland pre-punk.
See also
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Scat Records artists
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List of record labels
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References
External links
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Old (Official) WebsiteScat Records catalog on Discogs
Record labels established in 1989
American independent record labels
Indie rock record labels
1989 establishments in Missouri
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