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Pravda Records' is an independent record label based in Chicago, Illinois representing a diverse roster of indie rock, soul, pop, and experimental artists.

History
Pravda Records was founded by Kenn Goodman in 1984. Pravda's first release was a 5 song cassette by 'The Service' entitled Foma. In 1986 Pravda Records opened a retail store at 3730 N. Clark Street in the storefront of Metro Chicago. Until 1992, the retail store focused on imports and other independent music. Goodman closed the retail store to shift emphasis back to the label and its artists. To date Pravda Records has over 100 releases in a variety of genres.

In 1993 Goodman started a subsidiary label Bughouse Records focusing on outsider artists performing live in Chicago. Artists on Bughouse include: Tiny Tim, Legendary Stardust Cowboy, Cordell Jackson, and Hasil Adkins.

Artist Roster

 * Andre Williams
 * Boom Hank
 * Cheer-Accident
 * The Civil Tones
 * The Diplomats of Solid Sound
 * Glenn Mercer
 * The Goldstars
 * Lab Partners
 * The Melismatics
 * The New Duncan Imperials
 * The Ruiners
 * The Service
 * The Slugs
 * Susan Voelz
 * Wake Ooloo

25th Anniversary Year
In 2010 Pravda celebrated 25 years of indie rock with a special performance at the Abbey Pub on January 22, 2010. The Service, who penned Pravda's first release, headlined supported by The Slugs and Boom Hank.