Restless Records was founded in El Segundo, California in 1986 by Enigma Records and primarily released alternative, metal and punk records. In addition to its own catalog, Restless licensed and distributed records from labels such as Bar/None Records, Metal Blade Records and Mute Records. The company also operated a wholly owned subsidiary, Pink Dust Records.
History and record label work
In 1991, Restless and a number of Enigma Records titles were acquired by Bill Hein and Joe Regis and re-launched in Hollywood, California.
In 1992, Restless acquired the Twin/Tone Records label and classic titles by such artists as The Replacements, Soul Asylum, The Jayhawks and Ween. This added to Restless' already substantial catalogue of titles by They Might Be Giants, The Cramps, The Dead Milkmen, Devo, The Flaming Lips, Stiff Little Fingers, T.S.O.L. among others.
In 1993, Restless co-founded Alternative Distribution Alliance