Rough Trade

Rough Trade on vinyl: London indie since the seventies

In short: Rough Trade began in 1976 as a record shop in London and became a label in 1978 – founded by Geoff Travis. With bands such as The Smiths, and later The Libertines and The Strokes, it is regarded as one of Britain’s most important independent labels. Today it stands for experimental rock and art pop. The Vinyl Room currently has 13 Rough Trade records.

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What makes Rough Trade special?

The young London scene: Black Midi with “Cavalcade”, Jockstrap with “I Love You Jennifer B” and Dean Blunt with “Black Metal” and “Black Metal 2” – music between rock, jazz, electronics and collage. From New York come Parquet Courts with “Sympathy For Life”.

Arthur Russell, cellist and composer between avant-garde and disco, is here with “World Of Echo” and the archive recordings “Iowa Dream”. Plus Jarvis Cocker with “Further Complications”, Hope Sandoval & The Warm Inventions with “Bavarian Fruit Bread” and Antony And The Johnsons with “Thank You For Your Love”.

FAQ

Who founded Rough Trade? Geoff Travis – first in 1976 as a record shop in London, from 1978 also as a label.

Which well-known bands were on Rough Trade? Among others The Smiths, and later The Libertines and The Strokes.

Who was Arthur Russell? An American cellist and composer who combined avant-garde, folk and disco; many of his recordings only came out after his death.

What do you have on Rough Trade? Mostly records from the 2020s – 13 records in all.