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'''C/Z Records''' was a Seattle-based [[punk rock]] [[record label]] that was established in early 1985 by [[Chris Hanzsek]] and Tina Casale. It started with the release of ''[[Deep Six (album)|Deep Six]]'' which collected the earliest recordings of what later came to be known as [[grunge]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/skin-yard-mn0000026637/biography |title=Skin Yard Biography |last=Huey |first=Steve |website=AllMusic}}</ref> The label was acquired by [[Daniel House (musician)|Daniel House]], to whom Hanzsek and Casale sold it after ''Deep Six'' proved commercially unsuccessful.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=9iFmDAAAQBAJ |title=Taking Punk to the Masses: From Nowhere to Nevermind |last=McMurray |first=Jacob |publisher=Fantagraphics Books |year=2013 |page=195|isbn=9781606994337 }}</ref>
'''C/Z Records''' was a Seattle-based [[punk rock]] [[record label]] established in early 1985 by [[Chris Hanzsek]] and Tina Casale. It started with the release of ''[[Deep Six (album)|Deep Six]]'', which collected early recordings of what later came to be known as [[grunge]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/skin-yard-mn0000026637/biography |title=Skin Yard Biography |last=Huey |first=Steve |website=AllMusic}}</ref> After ''Deep Six'' proved commercially unsuccessful, Hanzsek and Casale sold the label to [[Daniel House (musician)|Daniel House]].<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=9iFmDAAAQBAJ |title=Taking Punk to the Masses: From Nowhere to Nevermind |last=McMurray |first=Jacob |publisher=Fantagraphics Books |year=2013 |page=195|isbn=9781606994337 }}</ref>


==History==
==History==
The label was first founded in early 1985 by [[Chris Hanzsek]] and Tina Casale. The label's first release (March 1986) was titled ''[[Deep Six (album)|Deep Six]]'' (CZ001). This was a compilation LP that featured early [[grunge]] bands [[Soundgarden]], [[Melvins]], [[Green River (band)|Green River]], [[Skin Yard]], [[Malfunkshun]], and [[The U-Men]]. Nationally, the record was something of a disappointment, and after about 18 months, Hanzsek and Casale realized that running a record label was not a career they wanted to pursue.
The label was first founded in early 1985 by [[Chris Hanzsek]] and Tina Casale. The label's first release in March 1986 was ''[[Deep Six (album)|Deep Six]]'' (CZ001), a compilation LP featuring early [[grunge]] bands [[Soundgarden]], [[Melvins]], [[Green River (band)|Green River]], [[Skin Yard]], [[Malfunkshun]], and [[The U-Men]]. The record was commercially unsuccessful, and after around 18 months, Hanzsek and Casale decided to sell the label.


[[Daniel House (musician)|Daniel House]], bass player for [[Skin Yard]], was in the midst of putting together the band's first record, and took over the operation of C/Z records. For several years C/Z was little more than a hobby, but quickly became an outlet for many unnoticed Seattle bands that House felt were making great music. In 1989, House began working as director of sales for a new Seattle independent record label by the name of [[Sub Pop]]. Eventually he left as C/Z became successful in its own right. He subsequently released early albums and singles by notable bands like [[The Presidents of the United States of America (band)|The Presidents of the United States of America]], Melvins, [[Built to Spill]], [[7 Year Bitch]], [[The Gits]], [[Silkworm (band)|Silkworm]] and [[Hammerbox]].
[[Daniel House (musician)|Daniel House]], bass player for [[Skin Yard]], who was recording the band's first album at the time, took over the operation of C/Z records. Over the following years, C/Z Records became an outlet for many unsigned Seattle bands. In 1989, House began working as director of sales for newly-formed Seattle independent record label [[Sub Pop]]. Eventually he left C/Z Records, and subsequently released early albums and singles by [[The Presidents of the United States of America (band)|The Presidents of the United States of America]], Melvins, [[Built to Spill]], [[7 Year Bitch]], [[The Gits]], [[Silkworm (band)|Silkworm]] and [[Hammerbox]].


In 1993, C/Z entered into a production and distribution deal with [[Sony]]-owned [[RED Distribution]]. The deal quickly went sour and bled the label dry in less than a year. House was forced to downsize and re-organize, and it would be over a year before any new releases would see the light of day.
In 1993, C/Z entered into a production and distribution deal with [[Sony]]-owned [[RED Distribution]]. The deal had a negative impact on the label,{{cn}}, which was forced to downsize, and did not issue any new releases for over a year.


In 1996, the [[Bertelsmann Music Group|BMG]]-owned [[Zoo Entertainment (record label)|Zoo Entertainment]] partnered with C/Z. Zoo provided a modest operating and recording budget and assisted in the development of new artists. In 1997, Zoo was to be purchased by [[Volcano Entertainment]] and all third party ventures were dropped.
In 1996, [[Bertelsmann Music Group|BMG]]-owned [[Zoo Entertainment (record label)|Zoo Entertainment]] partnered with C/Z, providing an operating and recording budget and assisting in the development of new artists. In 1997, Zoo was purchased by [[Volcano Entertainment]] and all third party ventures were dropped.


Daniel House returned C/Z to part-time status, releasing only occasional records on an infrequent basis.
Daniel House subsequently returned C/Z to part-time status, releasing only occasional records on an infrequent basis.


==Releases==
==Releases==
In 2002, C/Z released an odds-n-sods collection of unreleased and unavailable [[Skin Yard]] material, ''[[Start at the Top]]''.
In 2002, C/Z released a collection of unreleased and unavailable [[Skin Yard]] material, ''[[Start at the Top]]''.

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C/Z released several ''Teriyaki Asthma'' compilations, one of which contained [[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]]'s track "[[Mexican Seafood]]". Nirvana also released their version of "Do You Love Me?" on C/Z's [[Kiss (band)|Kiss]] tribute album ''[[Hard to Believe: Kiss Covers Compilation]]''.


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== Notale bands ==
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C/Z released several ''Teriyaki Asthma'' compilations, one of which contained [[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]]'s song "[[Mexican Seafood]]". Nirvana also released their version of "Do You Love Me?" on C/Z's [[Kiss (band)|Kiss]] tribute album ''[[Hard to Believe: Kiss Covers Compilation]]''.
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Notable bands who released music through C/Z Records included:<ref>{{Cite web |title=C/Z Records {{!}} Discography |url=http://www.czrecords.com/discography.html |access-date=2022-05-22 |website=www.czrecords.com}}</ref>


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== C/Z Records bands ==
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* [[10 Minute Warning]]
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* [[Caustic Resin]]
* [[Caustic Resin]]
* [[Coffin Break]]
* [[Coffin Break]]
* Crypt Kicker Five
* Daddy Hate Box
* Deadspot
* Dirt Fishermen
* Dose
* Engine Kid
* FEEdbACK
* Gerald Collier
* Gnome
* [[Hammerbox]]
* [[Hammerbox]]
* [[Huevos Rancheros (band)|Huevos Rancheros]]
* [[Huevos Rancheros (band)|Huevos Rancheros]]
* [[Hullabaloo (band)|Hullabaloo]]
* [[Hullabaloo (band)|Hullabaloo]]
* Icky Joey
* Jonestown
* [[Love Battery]]
* [[Love Battery]]
* [[Melvins]]
* [[Melvins]]
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* [[Monks of Doom]]
* Model Rockets
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* [[Monks of Doom|Monks Of Doom]]
* [[Moonshake]]
* [[Moonshake]]
* My Eye
* My Name
* [[Pain Teens]]
* [[Pain Teens]]
* Pop Sickle
* Porn Orchard
* [[The Presidents of the United States of America (band)|Presidents Of The USA]]
* [[The Presidents of the United States of America (band)|Presidents Of The USA]]
* [[Rhythm Pigs]]
* [[Rhythm Pigs]]
* [[Henry Rollins|Rollins]] / [[Hard-Ons]]
* [[Henry Rollins|Rollins]] / [[Hard-Ons]]
* Sara DeBell
* [[Silkworm (band)|Silkworm]]
* [[Silkworm (band)|Silkworm]]
* [[Skin Yard]]
* [[Skin Yard]]
* Skyward
* Slack
* [[The Gits]]
* [[The Gits]]
* [[The Lemons]]
* [[The Lemons]]
* [[Semibeings|The Semibeings]]
* [[Semibeings|The Semibeings]]
* Thirty Ought Six
* [[Tone Dogs]]
* [[Tone Dogs]]
* [[Treepeople]]
* [[Treepeople]]
* Tube Top
* Vexed
* Voodoo Gearshift
* [[Wreck (band)|Wreck]]
* [[Wreck (band)|Wreck]]
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Revision as of 21:03, 20 September 2023

C/Z Records
Founded1985 (1985)
FounderChris Hanzsek
Tina Casale
Defunct2001 (2001)
GenrePunk rock,
alternative rock,
grunge
Country of originUnited States
LocationSeattle, Washington
Los Angeles, California
Official websiteczrecords.com

C/Z Records was a Seattle-based punk rock record label established in early 1985 by Chris Hanzsek and Tina Casale. It started with the release of Deep Six, which collected early recordings of what later came to be known as grunge.[1] After Deep Six proved commercially unsuccessful, Hanzsek and Casale sold the label to Daniel House.[2]

History

The label was first founded in early 1985 by Chris Hanzsek and Tina Casale. The label's first release in March 1986 was Deep Six (CZ001), a compilation LP featuring early grunge bands Soundgarden, Melvins, Green River, Skin Yard, Malfunkshun, and The U-Men. The record was commercially unsuccessful, and after around 18 months, Hanzsek and Casale decided to sell the label.

Daniel House, bass player for Skin Yard, who was recording the band's first album at the time, took over the operation of C/Z records. Over the following years, C/Z Records became an outlet for many unsigned Seattle bands. In 1989, House began working as director of sales for newly-formed Seattle independent record label Sub Pop. Eventually he left C/Z Records, and subsequently released early albums and singles by The Presidents of the United States of America, Melvins, Built to Spill, 7 Year Bitch, The Gits, Silkworm and Hammerbox.

In 1993, C/Z entered into a production and distribution deal with Sony-owned RED Distribution. The deal had a negative impact on the label,[citation needed], which was forced to downsize, and did not issue any new releases for over a year.

In 1996, BMG-owned Zoo Entertainment partnered with C/Z, providing an operating and recording budget and assisting in the development of new artists. In 1997, Zoo was purchased by Volcano Entertainment and all third party ventures were dropped.

Daniel House subsequently returned C/Z to part-time status, releasing only occasional records on an infrequent basis.

Releases

In 2002, C/Z released a collection of unreleased and unavailable Skin Yard material, Start at the Top.

C/Z released several Teriyaki Asthma compilations, one of which contained Nirvana's track "Mexican Seafood". Nirvana also released their version of "Do You Love Me?" on C/Z's Kiss tribute album Hard to Believe: Kiss Covers Compilation.

Notale bands

Notable bands who released music through C/Z Records included:[3]

References

  1. ^ Huey, Steve. "Skin Yard Biography". AllMusic.
  2. ^ McMurray, Jacob (2013). Taking Punk to the Masses: From Nowhere to Nevermind. Fantagraphics Books. p. 195. ISBN 9781606994337.
  3. ^ "C/Z Records | Discography". www.czrecords.com. Retrieved May 22, 2022.

External links

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