Init Records

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Init Records
Founded2001 (2001)
FounderSteven Williams
Distributor(s)MVD, Cobraside Distribution
Country of originUnited States
Location Minneapolis, Minnesota
Official website www.initrecords.net

Init Records (often stylized as INIT) is an American independent record label founded in January 2001 in Mankato, Minnesota by Steven Williams. [1] [2] In May 2003 the label relocated to Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In May 2013 the label relocated to Minneapolis/Saint Paul. Since its foundation the label has been solely owned and run by Williams, as a one-man operation, strongly influenced by DIY ethics of punk subculture and with an "emphasis to release aesthetically pleasing records from hardworking bands." An example of DIY ethics that the label applies in its releases is the use of recycled material, such as paper and plastic whenever and wherever possible. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Williams, Steven. "About Init Records". Init Records. Archived from the original on July 13, 2011. Retrieved April 20, 2011.
  2. Andrew (November 4, 2010). "Wolvhammer Star In: Yet Another Tour Diary, Except This One's Maybe Funny and Original (Part 2)". Decibel . Retrieved April 20, 2011. Steven Williams of Init Records came out. He's the fine dude that put out our record in July, which you probably downloaded even though we need your money.
  3. Williams, Steven. "Init Records Discography Page Official". Init Records. Init Records. Retrieved 5 May 2020.