Werkdiscs

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Werkdiscs
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Founded2004
Founder
Distributor(s) Ninja Tune Records
Genre Electronic
Country of origin United Kingdom
Official website werkdiscs.com

Werkdiscs (formerly spelt as Werk Discs) [1] is a British independent record label based in London. It was originally a club night started by Darren J. Cunningham also known as Actress, Ben Casey and Gavin Weale in the early 2000s. [2] Werkdiscs released their first record in the summer of 2004.

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References

  1. "Werkdiscs announce partnership with Ninja Tune - Juno Plus". junodownload.com. 26 June 2012. Retrieved 27 November 2012.
  2. "Labels We Love: Werk Discs - XLR8R". XLR8R. 31 August 2009. Retrieved 27 November 2012.