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Acme Records

Acme Records is an independent British record label founded in 1994 by Gary Ramon, known for progressive and psychedelic rock releases.

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Overview

Acme Records is an independent record label based in Hastings, East Sussex, England. It was founded in 1994 by Gary Ramon, the frontman of the band Sun Dial. The label is known for producing numerous albums of progressive and psychedelic rock, particularly from the 1960s and 1970s era. Its catalogue includes artists such as Agincourt, Apple, The Bikinis, Bulldog Breed, Chemical, Hypnosis, Jade Warrior, The Modern Art, Neon Pearl, The Open Mind, Polyphemus, Quad, Skip Bifferty (reissues), Spiral Sky, Sun Dial, 13th Floor Elevators, and Mick Wills. Acme Records operates as a private independent label, with its official website at acmerecords.co.uk.

History

Acme Records was founded in 1994 in Hastings, East Sussex, England, by Gary Ramon, who is known as the frontman of the band Sun Dial. The label was established as an independent record company. It is recognized for having produced numerous albums of progressive and psychedelic rock, with a focus on music from the 1960s and 1970s. Over the years, Acme Records has released material by a variety of artists, including Agincourt, Apple, The Bikinis, Bulldog Breed, Chemical, Hypnosis, Jade Warrior, The Modern Art, Neon Pearl, The Open Mind, Polyphemus, Quad, Skip Bifferty (reissues), Spiral Sky, Sun Dial, 13th Floor Elevators, and Mick Wills. The label continues to operate as an independent entity.

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    Acme Records founded by Gary Ramon in Hastings, East Sussex, England.

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Independent label specializing in progressive and psychedelic rock.

Product categories. Vinyl records · CDs · Music albums

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