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SST Records is a record label formed in 1978 in Long Beach, California by Greg Ginn. Originally an electronics company called SST Electronics it specialized in the production of ham radio components. It became SST Records (one of the employees was Black Flag bassist Chuck Dukowski). Ginn converted it to a record label so he could release Black Flag's Nervous Breakdown EP.
The label was a prominent figure in the L.A. punk scene around 1980 and 1981, releasing more albums by Black Flag as well as The Minutemen, The Descendents, and The Stains, and has since remained a major symbol of the city's underground culture. SST quickly branched out in its early years to release albums by bands outside of the southern California area, notably Soundgarden, Meat Puppets, Husker Du, Bad BrainsBad Brains was an early punk rock band from Washington, DC, formed in 1977. Initial personnel were singer H. singer), guitarist Dr. Know, bass guitarist Darryl Jennifer and drummer Earl Hudson. Originally a jazz-influenced progressive rock band called Min, Sonic YouthSonic Youth are an experimental rock group formed in 1981. Initially inspired by the noise experimentation of Glenn Branca--with whom most of the band have performed--as well as the heavy garage rock- acid-rock of The Stooges, they were known for using a, Dinosaur Jr.Dinosaur Jr. is an American indie rock band. They were formed as Dinosaur in 1983 in Amherst, Massachusetts by J Mascis ( guitar and vocals) and his fellow high school student Lou Barlow ( bass guitar), following the break-up of their hardcore punk band,, NegativlandNegativland is an experimental music and sound collage band which originated in the San Francisco Bay Area in the late 1970s. They "lifted their name" from a Neu! song. Overview Negativland's main claim to fame is the U2 lawsuit which nearly destroyed the and others.
See also: List of record labelsThe following is a partial list of record labels both past and present. From a business perspective, many present labels are part of the "Big Four record companies" which hold over 75% of the market share. These are: Universal Music Group, which includes
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