Linn Records
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Linn Records is a Glasgow-based record label which specialises in classical, jazz and Scottish music. It is part of Linn Products.
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[edit] History
While Linn engineers were testing their flagship product, the Sondek LP12 turntable, they became frustrated with some of the specialist test LPs they were using. Work began on an LP cutting lathe as a research product to improve testing for the LP12.
The first albums to be cut and subsequently released was A Walk Across the Rooftops by The Blue Nile.[1] They also released Carol Kidd's award-winning debut album.[2]
Today they are an audiophile label, specialising in classical, jazz and Celtic music, and won the Record Label of the Year award at the 2010 Gramophone Awards.[3] Release formats include CD, SACD, HDCD, Vinyl and digital downloads.
[edit] Artists
Classical Artists include:
- Scottish Chamber Orchestra - Midem Classical Award winners
- Avison Ensemble
- Nigel North
- Dunedin Consort - Gramophone and Midem Classical Award winners
- Palladian Ensemble
- James Gilchrist
- Emma Bell - soprano
- Artur Pizarro - pianist
- Willard White
- Alfie Boe
- Ruthie Henshall
Jazz Artists include:
- Claire Martin
- Barb Jungr
- Carol Kidd
- Martin Taylor
- Ian Shaw
- Gill Manly
Linn Records has always had an interest in other genres dating back to the signing of The Blue Nile in 1982. Their current popular artists include Fiona Mackenzie and Maeve O'Boyle.
[edit] Artwork
Since 1995 Linn artwork has been designed by John Haxby, a graphic artist, photographer and promoter based in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire.[citation needed]
[edit] High Resolution Downloads
Linn Records are leading the world in high resolution download technology. In 2007 Linn Records added "Studio Master" downloads to their website. These files are available in FLAC format, as well as Windows Media Audio and MP3. The music does not include DRM technology.
In 2008 Linn Records started to host music for other labels including Acousence, Le Q Records, Ozella and many others. They also have the first commercial studio recording from Pink Floyd.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Mason, Stuart. "A Walk Across the Rooftops: Review". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/album/a-walk-across-the-rooftops-r2146. Retrieved 2010-11-14.
- ^ Ditzel, Eleanor. "Carol Kidd: Biography". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/carol-kidd-p294559/biography. Retrieved 2010-11-14.
- ^ McArdle, Helen (2010-10-02). "Linn Records beats industry giants to label of the year crown". The Herald. http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/linn-records-beats-industry-giants-to-label-of-the-year-crown-1.1058760. Retrieved 2010-11-14.
