Relativity

Relativity, also known as Relativity Records, is a US label with many logos, often duel labelled with Violator.
Label Code: LC 6720 / LC 06720.
Established approx. 1982 by producer Barry Kobrin at the site of his Important Record Distributors, Inc. (IRD) in New York as an in-house IRD label.

Early on, as an indie label, Relativity released music in a variety of styles, including dance, jazz, punk, and progressive rock. As it grew, it became more known for its metal and hip-hop releases. In 1990, its sister labels In-Effect and Combat were merged into Relativity, and 50% of the company was acquired by Sony.

IRD became Relativity Entertainment Distribution in 1992, which then changed to RED Distribution in 1998. Thereafter, it became a division of Sony Music Entertainment in 2007 where it was rebranded as "RED" to reflect its focus on artist development rather than distribution.

For the UK psy-trance label, please see Relativity Records.

For its companies, please see:
July 14, 1982 to March 10, 1995: Relativity Records, Inc.
March 10, 1995 to January 15, 1997: Relativity Recordings, Inc.
January 15, 1997 to present: Relativity Entertainment, Inc.
Unspecified: Relativity Records (3)

For counterfeit editions and other unofficial versions of its releases, please see Relativity (2).