10 Facts About Enigma Records

1.

Enigma Records was a popular rock and alternative American record label in the 1980s.

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2.

Four years later, in 1985, Enigma severed ties with Greenworld and became its own company.

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3.

Enigma Records was initially located in Torrance, California, then El Segundo, California and finally Culver City, California.

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4.

Enigma Records was founded and run by brothers William and Wesley Hein.

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5.

In 1984, Enigma Records entered into a joint venture with EMI America to sign and develop new artists.

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6.

The Restless Enigma Records division focused on alternative artists not intended for major label distribution.

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7.

Enigma Records released film soundtracks including The Terminator and River's Edge.

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8.

Enigma Records released a compilation album, Enigma Records Variations, with various artists.

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9.

Enigma had a joint venture with Mute Records and released certain Mute titles in the United States.

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10.

Enigma Records catalog is controlled by Capitol Music Group, owned by Universal Music Group which acquired Capitol's former parent EMI and the majority of its recorded music operations in 2012.

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