RecRec Music was a

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created in

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by Daniel Waldner. The label was modeled on, and affiliated to, the

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, but remained financially independent. The label went

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after the death of Waldner in 1995.

History

In 1979 Veit Stauffer and Daniel Waldner founded RecRec Zürich in

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, after suggestions from

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that they establish a record distribution company similar to the

that Cutler had created the previous year. RecRec Music, RecRec's record label, was created by Waldner in 1983, and built up a roster of over 30 bands and musicians. On 3 September 1995, Waldner and his son, Valentin died in an accident in the

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. RecRec Music continued to operate, but began making losses and was declared bankrupt in May 1997. The label was split into two companies, RecRec-Shop, the record shop, and RecRec Medien AG, the distributor, with two new labels, Make-Up and Make-Up Your World. The companies continue to operate today, although with a different musical emphasis to that of RecRec Music.

RecRec Music roster

RecRec Music released music by over 30 bands and groups, including: * After Dinner *

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* Camberwell Now *

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* Ferdinand Richard *

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* Goz of Kermeur *

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* Nimal * Pale Nudes *

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* Tenko * The Ex *

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History

RecRec Music roster

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