User:Klaudens/sandbox

Label has been established in 2004, initially being just a recording studio. Founders were Stephen King from Australia and Claude Rajchert of Polish origin.

The studio was located at Long Street, one of the main shopping areas in Krakow, PL with 3 minute walking distance from Main Square, famous for being the biggest in Europe, actually.

After two years we found out, that there were plenty of great materials recorded and brilliant artists performances immortalized. The next step was obviously to release a compilation comprising the best of these songs available for publishing.

Most of the Artists included on the album had their debut songs released, with a lucky few supported by famous session players, as around fifty musicians have their credits.

No major labels were involved in distribution, although we managed to enter into cooperation with two biggest Polish newsagent retailers of EMPIK Group and RUCH S.A.

Our single was promoted by EMI Poland and played by all Polish major radio stations. The compilation has achieved gold record status in Poland, now slowly moving towards platinum.

Nota bene 'Ich Troje' - very famous Polish band (12th place at the Eurovision Song Contest 2006) went the same route a bit later, while their live band consisted of musicians hired from our company.

We decided to set the price much below average to simply prove that music albums can be affordable. For those not familiar - average price for a CD in Poland is ca. 50 PLN (10£) - our price was 9,99 PLN (2£)!

If you would like to hear samples or buy your own copy please please, use the link below:

http://www.empik.com/z-serca-galicji-various-artists,2869530,muzyka-p

Since 2010 company is entirely owned by Claude Rajchert.

For three years it was frozen since Claude was working for Heston Blumenthal, who just recently received his sixth Michelin star, becoming one of only few British chefs in history to achieve such honor.

Claude will be running this label supported by the best professionals in UK industry.