Immortal Records

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Immortal Records
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Founded1990 (1990)
FounderHappy Walters
Amanda Scheer Demme
Defunct2007
StatusDefunct
Distributor(s) Epic (1991–1999)
Virgin (1999–2002)
RED (2003–2007)
Genre
Country of originUnited States
Location Los Angeles, California

Immortal Records was an American independent record label/imprint label based in Los Angeles, California. [1] The company helped launch the careers of such influential acts as Korn, Thirty Seconds To Mars, and Incubus over the years. The label had also released soundtracks, including Judgment Night , Spawn , Blade II and Masters of Horror . It was distributed by various labels, including Epic, Virgin and RED Distribution. [2]

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History

Immortal Records was founded in 1991 by Amanda Scheer Demme and Happy Walters. Shortly after its inception, the label signed a three-year deal with Epic Records. The label also renewed its contract with the label in 1994 for two years further. [3]

In 1997, following the expiration of their two-year renewal Epic re-signed a new five-year deal with the label worth $35 million. The deal granted the label more creative freedoms, and around this time the label grew its staff from 15 to 20 employees. [3] However, in 1998 the head of Epic, Richard Griffiths, was fired from his position, and relations between Epic and Immortal began to sour. They eventually agreed to separate, with Epic retaining the rights to Korn and Incubus. [4]

In September 1999, Immortal signed a five-year deal with Virgin Records. Virgin's deal with the label was intended to help the label gain new rock acts. [5] The first signing under the new deal was punk rock band U.S. Crush. [4] The deal was severed in late 2002 after the exits of the executives who signed the label's 1999 distribution deal. Virgin kept Thirty Seconds To Mars on the label. [6]

In August 2003, Immortal signed a deal with RED Distribution. [6]

The company ceased operations in November 2007. [7] [8] Despite this, its name was still used on albums by Incubus and Thirty Seconds To Mars after the label's closure. The Escape Frame's self-titled album, which was intended to be released on Immortal prior to it going defunct, was released through End Sounds in September 2008. [9]

Discography

DistributorYearRelease DateArtist / BandAlbumBillboard 200 Position RIAA Certifications
Epic 1993May 4, 1993 Funkdoobiest Which Doobie U B? #56 [10]
September 14, 1993Various Artists Judgment Night soundtrack #17 [11] US: Gold
1994July 12, 1994 April's Motel Room Black 14—
RCA April 26, 1994 Volume 10 Hip-Hopera —
EpicOctober 4, 1994Various Artists Love and a .45 soundtrack —
October 11, 1994 Korn Korn #72 [12] US: 2× Platinum
November 15, 1994Various Artists B-Ball's Best Kept Secret —
1995July 4, 1995Funkdoobiest Brothas Doobie #115 [10]
October 31, 1995Various ArtistsThe Next Chapter: Strictly Underground—
1996April 3, 1996 Far Tin Cans With Strings To You—
August 20, 1996 The Urge Receiving The Gift of Flavour —
October 15, 1996Korn Life Is Peachy #3 [12] US: 2× Platinum
1997January 7, 1997Incubus Enjoy Incubus (EP)—
July 29, 1997Various Artists Spawn: The Album #7 [13] US: Gold
September 9, 1997Incubus S.C.I.E.N.C.E. —US: Gold
1998March 10, 1998Far Water & Solutions —
April 21, 1998The Urge Master of Styles #111 [14]
August 18, 1998Korn Follow The Leader #1 [12] US: 5× Platinum
September 8, 1998 Bare Jr. Boo-Tay—
October 13, 1998Various Artists Slam: The Soundtrack #84 [13]
Goodness Anthem —
1999March 30, 1999Various Artists Family Values Tour '98 #7US: Gold
October 26, 1999Incubus Make Yourself #47 [15] US: 2× Platinum
November 16, 1999Korn Issues #1 [12] US: 3× Platinum
Virgin 2000July 18, 2000The Urge Too Much Stereo #200 [14]
October 10, 2000Bare Jr. Brainwasher —
November 7, 2000 Snot Strait Up #56
2001April 11, 2001 U.S. Crush U.S. Crush —
July 3, 2001Various Artists Kiss of the Dragon soundtrack —
August 14, 2001 No One No One —
EpicOctober 23, 2001Incubus Morning View #2 [15] US: 2× Platinum
VirginNovember 9, 2001 Transmatic Transmatic—
2002February 26, 2002 Switched Subject To Change —
March 19, 2002Various Artists Blade II soundtrack #26 [16]
EpicJune 11, 2002Korn Untouchables #2 [12] US: Platinum
VirginAugust 27, 2002 Thirty Seconds to Mars 30 Seconds to Mars #107 [17]
RED 2003May 20, 20037th StandardFire From the Sky—
November 11, 2003Various Artists A Santa Cause: It's a Punk
Rock Christmas 		—
EpicNovember 21, 2003Korn Take A Look In The Mirror #9 [12] US: Platinum
2004February 3, 2004Incubus A Crow Left of the Murder... #2 [15] US: Platinum
October 5, 2004Korn Greatest Hits Vol. 1 #4 [12] US: Platinum
REDOctober 19, 2004 Mix Master Mike Bangzilla—
2005February 8, 2005 Scary Kids Scaring Kids After Dark (EP)—
March 22, 2005 A Change of Pace An Offer You Can't Refuse—
June 28, 2005Scary Kids Scaring Kids The City Sleeps in Flames —
VirginAugust 30, 2005 Thirty Seconds to Mars A Beautiful Lie #36 [17] US: Platinum
REDOctober 18, 2005Various Artists Masters of Horror soundtrack —
EpicMay 9, 2006Korn Live & Rare —
RED2006June 13, 2006Walking AshlandTelescopes (EP)—
thebleedingalarmBeauty In Destruction—
June 20, 2006 Agent Sparks Red Rover—
July 11, 2006The FinalsPlan Your Getaway—
August 15, 2006A Change Of PacePrepare The Masses#155 [18]
August 22, 2006 Deadsy Phantasmagore #176 [19]
October 3, 2006 Brazil The Philosophy of Velocity —
EpicNovember 24, 2006Incubus Light Grenades #1 [15] US: Gold
REDDecember 5, 2006Various Artists A Santa Cause: It's a Punk
Rock Christmas Volume 2 		—
2007March 20, 2007 Hot Rod Circuit The Underground Is a Dying Breed—
April 3, 2007 Tyler Read Only Rock and Roll Can Save Us Now—
April 17, 2007Walking AshlandThe Well—
August 21, 2007 Adema Kill the Headlights —
RED/RCAAugust 28, 2007Scary Kids Scaring Kids Scary Kids Scaring Kids #80 [20]
Epic2009June 16, 2009IncubusMonuments and Melodies#5 [15] US: Gold
VirginDecember 8, 2009Thirty Seconds To Mars This Is War #19 [17] US: Gold
Epic2011July 12, 2011Incubus If Not Now, When? #2 [15]
Virgin2013May 17, 2013Thirty Seconds To Mars Love, Lust, Faith and Dreams #6 [17]
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Billboard" (PDF). Worldradiohistory.com. April 19, 1997. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  2. ↑ Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. August 2, 2003.
  3. 1 2 Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. April 19, 1997.
  4. 1 2 Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. September 4, 1999.
  5. ↑ Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. June 23, 2001.
  6. 1 2 Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. August 2, 2003.
  7. ↑ Paul, Aubin (November 1, 2007). "Immortal Records ceases operations". Punknews.org. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  8. ↑ Archive-Chris-Harris. "30 Seconds To Mars' Jared Leto Says $30 Million Lawsuit Against Band Is 'Ridiculously Overblown'". MTV News. Archived from the original on July 8, 2014. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  9. ↑ Paul, Aubin (September 13, 2008). "The Escape Frame set for release after full-year delay". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
  10. 1 2 "Funkdoobiest". Billboard. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
  11. ↑ "Judgment Night / Soundtrack". Billboard.elpee.jp. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
  12. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Korn". Billboard. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
  13. 1 2 "Soundtrack : Chart History". Billboard.com. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  14. 1 2 "The Urge". Billboard. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
  15. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Incubus". Billboard. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
  16. ↑ "'Blade' Soundtrack Wields Wu-Tang Members". Billboard.com. November 5, 2004. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
  17. 1 2 3 4 "Thirty Seconds To Mars". Billboard. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
  18. ↑ "'Back To Basics' Takes Christina Aguilera Back To 'Billboards #1". MTV. Archived from the original on November 8, 2022. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
  19. ↑ "Deadsy". Billboard.com. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  20. ↑ "Scary Kids Scaring Kids / Scary Kids Scaring Kids". Billboard.elpee.jp. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
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