Leech Records

Leech Records is a Swiss independent record label that has been releasing music since 1996. It is best known for putting out records by lesser-known Swiss punk and ska bands, a niche it has occupied consistently for decades. Beyond its own releases, Leech Records also serves as the European distribution partner for the American label Asian Man Records and the Canadian Union Label Group, giving it a role in connecting North American punk and ska releases with European audiences. Since 2002, Leech Records has operated under the joint name Leech*Redda together with the booking agency Reddaagency. Both entities had already been organizing concerts and festivals before formalizing their collaboration. The Leech*Redda umbrella also includes other labels such as 808 Records and Sprinter Records. This combination of a record label and a booking agency allows Leech*Redda to support artists across both recorded music and live performance. The label's catalog and activities are documented on Discogs, and its official web presence is at leechredda.com. While it remains a small independent operation, Leech Records has maintained a steady presence in the Swiss and European punk and ska scenes, releasing and distributing music for a dedicated audience.

Leech Records was founded in Switzerland and began releasing records in 1996. From the outset, the label concentrated on lesser-known Swiss punk and ska bands, a focus that has remained central to its identity. Over the years, it built a catalog of releases for a niche audience within the Swiss and broader European punk and ska scenes. In addition to its own releases, Leech Records became the European distribution partner for Asian Man Records, a prominent American independent punk label, and for the Canadian Union Label Group. This distribution role extended its reach beyond its own roster, allowing it to bring North American punk and ska releases to European listeners. In 2002, Leech Records and the booking agency Reddaagency began operating together under the name Leech*Redda. Both had prior experience organizing concerts and festivals independently. The Leech*Redda collective grew to include other labels, notably 808 Records and Sprinter Records. This structure enabled the combined entity to handle both recorded music and live events, supporting artists across multiple facets of their careers. The label's activities and catalog are documented on Discogs, and its official website is leechredda.com. Leech Records remains an active independent label, continuing its long-standing commitment to punk and ska music.

• 2002

  Leech Records and Reddaagency begin operating together as Leech*Redda.

• 1996

  Leech Records begins releasing records in Switzerland.

Independent Swiss label specializing in punk and ska, also acting as European distributor for Asian Man Records and Union Label Group.

Product categories. Vinyl records · CDs · Music distribution services

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2. 2Leech Records on German Wikipediade.wikipedia.org