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14th Floor Records is a British subsidiary record label of Warner Music UK, founded in 2002 by part owner Christian Tattersfield. [1] The label has released albums by artists including: Biffy Clyro, Damien Rice, David Gray, Longview, Mark Joseph, Nerina Pallot, Ray LaMontagne and The Wombats.

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Tattersfield was named as CEO of Warner Music UK and Chairman of Warner Bros. Records UK on 6 August 2009. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Warner Music Group Names Christian Tattersfield CEO, Warner Music UK and Chairman, Warner Bros Records". Warner Music Group. 6 August 2009. Archived from the original on 28 February 2012. Retrieved 23 December 2009.