Oglio Records


Oglio Records is an American record company started in 1993 by Carl Caprioglio. The label issues compilations of rare 1980s modern rock and new wave songs, many previously unreleased on CD. In addition to releasing new material by artists such as BigBang, Nerf Herder and Wesley Willis, the label has also re-released albums by artists such as Brian Wilson and Barnes & Barnes. Oglio Entertainment also releases comedy CDs by Jackie Martling and George Lopez.

History

The founder of Oglio Records, Carl Caprioglio, has stated that as a youth he was influenced by both the rock playing on Los Angeles radio stations KMET and KLOS and the modern rock of KROQ. He also listened heavily to new wave music. In 1984 he and a friend began to disc jockey at dances and parties in California, eventually forming a DJ business with a variety of other DJs. After he filled in for a friend at a gig with the KROQ DJ, Caprioglio's business began supplying light sound equipment to KROQ, as well as Power 106.
In 1992 Caprioglio released his first compilation album, which was titled Flashback! New Wave Classics. In 1993 he left his DJ business to found Oglio Records, which quickly gained a reputation for compilations of rare 1980s modern rock releases. At the time music reissues on CD were a burgeoning field, and Oglio Records successfully competed with larger labels. The label also began releasing re-issues of complete albums by bands such as King, Sparks, the Red Rockers, and Wire Train. Other compilations included Flashback Cafe, Punk University Vol. 2, and Straight Outta Cleveland. In 1995 the label released the compilation The Edge of Christmas, which included Christmas songs by Pat Benatar, The Pretenders, David Bowie and Bing Crosby, The Ramones, The Pogues and others. Oglio Records quickly began releasing original albums as well, such as the 1996 album Rock 'N' Roll Will Never Die by Wesley Willis. In 1998 Oglio Entertainment was included by Inc. Magazine as one of the 500 fastest growing companies in America. They are also re-issuing the catalog for the classic Television's Greatest Hits.

Overview

Oglio Records is now an imprint of Oglio Entertainment, which is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. Oglio Entertainment has different divisions for comedy, rap, rock, kids, holiday, and video, with Oglio Records handling rock and reissues. The sub-division Glue Factory Records handles alternative rock, and DMAFT Records handles rap and hip-hop. The label continues to be known for preserving and re-issuing new wave music of that late 1970s and early 1980s, especially tracks which had previously been unavailable on CD. It distributes in the United States and Canada through INgrooves. The label also works with Planetworks/MVD.

Artists

Current

YearNo.ArtistTitle
1992S2157944VariousFlashback! New Wave Classics
1994S2117513VariousRichard Blade's Flashback Favorites Vol. 4
1994OGL81565Killer PussyBikini Wax
1994OGL81565VariousThe Obscurity File
1994OGL81566FreurDoot-Doot
1994OGL81567KingSteps in Time
1994OGL81568VariousRichard Blade's Flashback Favorites Vol. 5
1994OGL81569VariousRichard Blade's Flashback Favorites Vol. 6
1995OGL81572VariousPunk University Vol. 2
1995OGL81573VariousStraight Outta Cleveland
1994OGL81574VariousFlashback Cafe Vol. 1
1995OGL81575VariousFlashback Cafe Vol. 2
1995OGL81576Red Rockers"Good as Gold/Schizophrenic Circus"
1995OGL81577Wire TrainIn A Chamber / Between Two Words
1995OGL8158120/20"20/20 / Look Out!"
1995OGL81583VariousHit That Perfect Beat! Vol. 1
1995OGL81584VariousHit That Perfect Beat! Vol. 2
1995OGL81585Various The Edge of Christmas
1995OGL8910020/204 Day Tornado
1995OGL85001David Bowie and Bing Crosby"Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy"
1996OGL81586Wesley WillisRock 'N' Roll Will Never Die
1997OGL81588Men Without HatsRhythm of Youth / Folk of the 80s
1998OGL81594Peter Godwin
1997OGL81595Barnes and BarnesSpazchow
1997OGL89103Various Tromeo and Juliet soundtrack
OGL89105UnknownSex-O-Rama
1998OGL8502Peter Godwin and SashaRendezvous
1998OGL89107VariousPsycho Sisters soundtrack
1998OGL89108UnknownSex-O-Rama 2
1998OGL89109SparksPlagiarism
1998OGL85003SparksNo. 1 in Heaven
1998OGL81600SparksTerminal Jive
1998OGL81601SparksWhomp That Sucker
1998OGL81602SparksAngst in My Pants
1998OGL81603SparksIn Outer Space
1998OGL81604SparksPulling Rabbits Out of a Hat
1999OGL81605Sparks12" Mixes
1999OGL89110Evil Genius OrchestraCocktails from the Cantina
2001OGL84001SparksLive in London
2000OGL81606Barnes and BarnesYeah: The Essential Barnes and Barnes
2005OGL81611Shonen Knife712
2000OGL82008Margo GuryanTake a Picture
2000OGL89119SparksBalls
2000OGL89121Richard CheeseLounge Against the Machine
2001OGL82012Brian WilsonLive at the Roxy Theatre
2001OGL82013Margo Guryan25 Demos
2001OGL89124George LopezRight Now Right Now
2002OGL89128Jaymz Bee and the Deep Lounge CoalitionSub Urban
2002OGL89129Dan CastellanetaI Am Not Homer
2002OGL82014Anna WaronkerAnna
2002OGL82015Cyndi LauperShine
2002OGL82016Redd KrossNeurotica
2003OGL82019Cyndi LauperShine
2003OGL82024Boo Yaa TribeWest Koasta Nostra
OGL82025Red PetersI Laughed, I Cried, I Fudged my Undies
OGL82026Red PetersOl' Blue Balls is Back
2004OGL82029The MuffsReally Really Happy
2005OGL82030The PlimsoulsOne Night in America - Live!
2006OGL89138Jean-Jacques Perrey and Dana CountrymanThe Happy Electropop Music Machine!
2007OGL82032Naked EyesFumbling With The Covers
2008OGL89145Nerf HerderNerf Herder IV
2008OGL82035BigBangFrom Acid to Zen
2009OGL82037BigbandEdendale
2010OGL82040Rob SchneiderRegistered Offender
1998Jackie MartlingHot Dogs + Donuts