Vandit

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Vandit
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Founded1999
Founder Paul van Dyk
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Country of origin Germany
Location Berlin, Germany
Official website www.vandit.com

Vandit Records is a German record label founded in 1999 by Paul van Dyk. [1] Its first release was van Dyk's own tracks "Another Way" and "Avenue". [2] The Berlin-based record label is largely focused on trance and progressive house. The label has been known for hosting large concert parties in Berlin. [3]

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In 2013 they signed a digital distribution and video deal with Believe Digital. [4] In May 2015, the label celebrated their 15th anniversary with the digital release The Best of VANDIT and an associated club tour. [5]

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References

  1. Paoletta, Michael (August 4, 2007). "Paul Van Dyk". Billboard. p. 28.
  2. "Paul van Dyk – Another Way / Avenue (1999, Vinyl)".
  3. Schulte-Peevers, Andrea (2013). Lonely Planet Reiseführer Berlin (in German). Mair Dumont Marco Polo. p. 185. ISBN   9783829785174.
  4. "Believe Digital signs deal with Paul van Dyk's Vandit Records « Blog Believe". www.blogbelieve.com. Retrieved 2015-11-05.
  5. "NEWS: Paul van Dyk's VANDIT Records Celebrates 15 Years". CONFRONT Magazine. Archived from the original on May 8, 2015. Retrieved 2015-11-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)