Best Before Records


Best Before Records is a boutique independent record label based in London, United Kingdom.
Best Before Records's artists are generally considered Alternative, Pop Punk, alternative rock, but some also include elements of various genres of metal. Some of their most well-known artists include or included ACODA,,, The Chapman Family, Sharks, Dananananaykroyd, Johnny Foreigner, The Pistolas, The Heights and in 2014 signing Death and the Penguin, American Fangs and Press to MECO.
The label's functions include sourcing new artists, producing albums, marketing/promoting and securing international licensees in the North American, European, Australian and Asian markets. The company provides traditional record company services along with management, digital marketing/promotion, production and manufacturing services catered to each artists individual requirements.

History

Best Before Records was launched in 2004 as part of a subsidy under the Channelfly and Mama Group corporate. In December 2009 Mama Group was acquired by HMV who had shown no interest in this part of the corporation therefore the label Best Before Records was taken over by label manager Anthony Shaw and became a fully independent label distributed by PIAS Entertainment Group in the UK and Europe.
After separating from its parent company, it continued to develop a strong label identity and effectively launching several new artist careers including ‘Dananananaykroyd’, ‘Johnny Foreigner’, 'The Heights' and ‘The Morning After Girls’. Taking on further bands like Sharks,,, ACODA and most recently Death and the Penguin, American Fangs and Press to MECO.
In 2015, Best Before Records changed worldwide distribution to The Orchard and released several new albums.

Artists

Artists that have been signed, or are currently signed, to the label
ArtistTitleYear
The Morning After GirlsShadows Evolve2005
The Morning After GirlsHi- Skies 2005
The Morning After GirlsThe Morning After Girls2005
The HeightsLong Way Home2005
The HeightsBad News E.P2006
The Morning After GirlsThe Run For Our Lives2006
The HeightsJamaica Beer Eyes2006
Trailing LacesMake Your Mind Up2006
Johnny ForeignerArcs Across The City2007
The HeightsFor Real2007
The PistolasTake It With A Kiss & Dinosaurs2007
Johnny ForeignerWaited Up 'Til It Was Light2008
Johnny ForeignerSalt, Pepper And Spinderella 2008
DananananaykroydPink Sabbath 2008
DananananaykroydSissy Hits 2008
DananananaykroydBlack Wax 2008
DananananaykroydSome Dresses 2008
Johnny ForeignerOur Bipolar Friends 2008
Johnny ForeignerEyes Wide Terrified 2008
Johnny ForeignerGrace and the Bigger Picture2009
Johnny ForeignerFeels Like Summer 2009
DananananaykrodHey Everyone!2009
Johnny ForeignerCriminals 2009
SharksShow Of Hands 2010
2011
Kneel Estate 2011
The Chapman FamilyCruel Britannia 2012
Flux / The Pool Sessions 2012
Trials2012
ACODAYours To Defend2013
ACODARound The Sun 2014
Death and the PenguinAccidents Happen 2014
ACODATruth Seeker2015
American FangsDirty Legs2015
Press to MECOGood Intent2015