Chiswick Records


Chiswick Records was a British independent record label. Established in 1975, Chiswick was the "first true 'indie' label to be established in Britain for nearly a decade". The label has been described as "significant" in the "punk era". It released some of the earliest records recorded by Motörhead, Joe Strummer, Billy Bragg, Kirsty MacColl, and Shane MacGowan.

History

The label was started by Roger Armstrong and Ted Carroll in 1975 as a subsidiary of Rock On Records. Shortly after Trevor Churchill joined, it was incorporated into Swift Records Ltd. Two years later it entered into a licensing deal with EMI. Subsidiary Ace Records was started in 1978, and Chiswick closed in 1983, and its back catalogue is still owned by Ace Records Ltd.
Hit artists include the Damned, Motörhead, Radio Stars, and Sniff 'n' the Tears.
The label released a number of sampler compilation albums showcasing their bands. These included Submarine Tracks & Fool's Gold and Long Shots, Dead Certs And Odds On Favourites .

Artists released by Chiswick