Rykodisc

Rykodisc

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Rykodisc was founded in 1983 as the first CD-only music label. (Ryko is a Japanese word meaning "sound from a flash of light.") Four years of CD-only releases from a wide variety of musical genres ensued, until Rykodisc also began releasing CD-Quality LPs and Cassettes. It had an affiliation with Warner Music Group and survived as a sister label of Palm Pictures when it was owned by Chris Blackwell in the late 1990s and early 2000s. In 2006, Warner Music Group acquired the label. While the Rykodisc label is used by Warners as a reissue label, it is an all other respects defunct.

Labelcode: LC 02619

In 1992 Ryko introduced the Green Tinted jewelbox with this text on them: "The green-tinted CD jewelbox is a registered trademark of Rykodisc", they were eventually gradually replaced around 1997 by transparent boxes but text remained. CD tray was transparent and usually had image of artist or a turntable image (introduced in 1993). Initially, the tinted jewelcase's center spoke were quite fragile and easily broken. While Ryko was still an independent you could call them and purchase the jewelcases separately.

For the company, please use Rykodisc, Inc.
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[Defunct:]
RYKODISC
Pickering Wharf, Bldg C-3G
Salem, MA 01970
USA
508 744 7678
Telex 4996804 (EATRECS)
FAX 508 741 4506

[Obsolete contact]:
Three Broadway
Beverly, MA 01915
USA
E-mail: [email protected]
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Label

Releases

Status Catalog Number  Image Artist Title ( Format) Label Catalog Number  Country Year Actions
1eyed001 Lodger - Hi-Fi High Lights Down Low Lodger Hi-Fi High Lights Down Low(CD, Album) Rykodisc 1eyed001 Finland 2004 Sell This Version
1W-08591 Evan Johns And His H-Bombs* - Dance Frannie Dance Evan Johns And His H-Bombs* Dance Frannie Dance(7", Single) DRO, DRO 1W-08591 Spain 1991 Sell This Version
4AF092012254 Ravin & David Visan - Buddha-Bar VII Ravin & David Visan Ravin & David Visan - Buddha-Bar VII(2xCD, Comp, Mixed) George V Records 4AF092012254 Europe 2005 Sell This Version
4JM-50299 David Bowie - Fame 90 David Bowie Fame 90 (Single) 4JM-50299 US 1990 Sell This Version
4M139 Richard & Linda Thompson - Shoot Out The Lights Richard & Linda Thompson Shoot Out The Lights(LP, Album, RE) 4 Men With Beards 4M139 US 2005 Sell This Version
4Y-56163 David Bowie - Fame 90 David Bowie Fame 90(Cass, Maxi) EMI USA, Rykodisc 4Y-56163 US 1990 Sell This Version
10CD1044 Sonar Senghor & His Troupe - Lost Africa Sonar Senghor & His Troupe Lost Africa(CD, Album) Rykodisc 10CD1044 USA & Canada 1997 Sell This Version
28 Various - CD Tune Up #28 Various CD Tune Up #28(2xCD, Comp, Promo, S/Edition) The Album Network 28 US 1989 Sell This Version
37 MINUTES Will Hoge - Number Seven..DIGIPAK..CD Will Hoge Number Seven..DIGIPAK..CD(CD, Album, NTSC) Rykodisc 37 MINUTES USA & Canada 2011 Sell This Version
255-2 Various - Hamlet: Music From The Miramax Motion Picture Various Hamlet: Music From The Miramax Motion Picture(CD, Comp) Trama, Rykodisc 255-2 Brazil 2000 Sell This Version
262-2 Morphine (2) - Cure For Pain Morphine (2) Cure For Pain(CD, Album, RE) Rykodisc, Trama, Rykodisc 262-2 Brazil 2001 Sell This Version
263-2 Morphine (2) - Good Morphine (2) Good(CD, Album) Rykodisc, Trama 263-2 Brazil 2001 Sell This Version
264-2 Morphine (2) - Like Swimming Morphine (2) Like Swimming(CD, Album, RE) Rykodisc, Rykodisc, Trama, Trama 264-2 Brazil 2001 Sell This Version
317-2 Galaxie 500 - Copenhagen Galaxie 500 Copenhagen(CD, Album, RE) Rykodisc, Trama 317-2 Brazil 2000 Sell This Version
319-2 Galaxie 500 - On Fire Galaxie 500 On Fire(CD, Album, Enh, RE, RP) Trama, Rykodisc 319-2 Brazil 2000 Sell This Version
320-2 Galaxie 500 - The Portable Galaxie 500 Galaxie 500 The Portable Galaxie 500(CD, Comp, Enh) Trama, Trama, Rykodisc 320-2 Brazil 2000 Sell This Version
321-2 Galaxie 500 - This Is Our Music Galaxie 500 This Is Our Music(CD, Album, Enh, RE, Gre) Trama, Rykodisc, Trama, Rykodisc 321-2 Brazil 2000 Sell This Version
322-2 Galaxie 500 - Today Galaxie 500 Today(CD, Album, Enh, RE) Trama, Rykodisc, Trama, Rykodisc 322-2 Brazil 2000 Sell This Version
327-2 Meat Puppets - Mirage Meat Puppets Mirage(CD, Album, Enh, RE) Trama, Trama, Rykodisc 327-2 Brazil 2000 Sell This Version
328-2 Meat Puppets - Monsters Meat Puppets Monsters(CD, Album, Enh, RE, RM) Trama, Trama, Rykodisc 328-2 Brazil 2000 Sell This Version
331-2 Meat Puppets - Up On The Sun Meat Puppets Up On The Sun(CD, Album, Enh, RE, RM) Trama, Rykodisc, Trama, Rykodisc 331-2 Brazil 2000 Sell This Version
1199 Morphine (2) - Yes Morphine (2) Yes(Cass, Album, Unofficial) Piggymot Records 1199 Russia Unknown Sell This Version
2004-2 Various - The Return Of The Living Dead (Original Soundtrack) Various The Return Of The Living Dead (Original Soundtrack)(CD, Album, Comp, RE) Restless Records, Restless Records, Metal Blade Records, Metal Blade Records, Recycle (4), Recycle (4), Rykodisc, Rykodisc 2004-2 USA & Europe Unknown Sell This Version
10220 Big Star - Third / Sister Lovers Big Star Third / Sister Lovers(Cass, Album, Promo) Rykodisc 10220 US 1992 Sell This Version
10222 (CD/RACS) Chris Bell - I Am The Cosmos Chris Bell I Am The Cosmos(Cass, Album, Promo) Rykodisc, Rykodisc 10222 (CD/RACS) US 1992 Sell This Version
10223 John Trudell - AKA Grafitti Man John Trudell AKA Grafitti Man(Cass, Advance, Album, Promo) Rykodisc, Rykodisc 10223 US 1992 Sell This Version
10355-1 Galaxie 500 - Today Galaxie 500 Today(CD, Album, Enh, RE, RM) Rykodisc 10355-1 Canada 1996 Sell This Version
10451 ADV Sweet Honey In The Rock - 25 Sweet Honey In The Rock 25(CD, Advance, Album, Promo) Rykodisc 10451 ADV US 1998 Sell This Version
10478 Catie Curtis - A Crush Course In Roses Catie Curtis A Crush Course In Roses(CD, Advance, Album, Promo) Rykodisc, Rykodisc 10478 US 1999 Sell This Version
10673 The Posies Every Kind Of Light(12xFile, AAC, Album, 128) Rykodisc 10673 US 2005
10817 Al Anderson (2) - Party Favors Al Anderson (2) Party Favors(CD, RE) Rykodisc 10817 US 2005 Sell This Version
13682 Ladytron - Witching Hour Ladytron Witching Hour(CD, Album) Trama, Rykodisc 13682 Brazil 2005 Sell This Version
14 644 CE Ketama (2), Toumani Diabate*, José Soto - Songhai 2 Ketama (2), Toumani Diabate*, José Soto Ketama (2), Toumani Diabate*, José Soto - Songhai 2(Cass, Album) Nuevos Medios, Hannibal Records, Nuevos Medios, Hannibal Records 14 644 CE Spain 1994 Sell This Version
018317-2 Morphine (2) - The Best Of Morphine Morphine (2) The Best Of Morphine(CD, Comp, Enh) MTM (3) 018317-2 Colombia 2003 Sell This Version
2-3007 Elvis Costello And The Attractions* - The Very Best Of Elvis Costello And The Attractions Elvis Costello And The Attractions* The Very Best Of Elvis Costello And The Attractions(CD, Comp) Rykodisc, Main Records, Demon Records Ltd. 2-3007 Argentina Unknown Sell This Version
2-3016 Morphine (2) - Cure For Pain Morphine (2) Cure For Pain(CD, Album) Main Records, Rykodisc 2-3016 Argentina 1995 Sell This Version
30085 Explosion* - Live In Boston Explosion* Live In Boston(CD) Rykodisc 30085 US 2005 Sell This Version
73756-2 They Might Be Giants - Holidayland They Might Be Giants Holidayland(CD, EP, Comp) Restless Records 73756-2 US 2001 Sell This Version
79429-2 Värttinä - Kokko Värttinä Kokko(CD, Album) Nonesuch 79429-2 US 1996 Sell This Version
79520 Medeski Martin & Wood - Last Chance To Dance Trance (Perhaps) Best Of (1991-1996) Medeski Martin & Wood Last Chance To Dance Trance (Perhaps) Best Of (1991-1996)(CD, Comp) Gramavision 79520 Canada 1999 Sell This Version
96805 Frank Zappa - Have I Offended Someone? Frank Zappa Have I Offended Someone?(CD, Comp, DAD) Rykodisc 96805 Brazil 1997 Sell This Version
106631 Evan Johns And His H-Bombs* - Bombs Away Evan Johns And His H-Bombs* Bombs Away(LP, Album) N.E.W Musidisc 106631 France 1989 Sell This Version
106632 Evan Johns & His H-Bombs* - Bombs Away Evan Johns & His H-Bombs* Bombs Away(CD, Album) Musidisc 106632 France 1989 Sell This Version
0146542ERE Morphine (2) - The Best Of Morphine, 1992-1995 Morphine (2) The Best Of Morphine, 1992-1995(CD, Comp, Enh) Rykodisc 0146542ERE UK 2003 Sell This Version
18-8613-2 Jamaaladeen Tacuma - Music World Jamaaladeen Tacuma Music World(CD, Album) Gramavision 18-8613-2 Germany 1986 Sell This Version
289.111 Morphine (2) - Cure For Pain Morphine (2) Cure For Pain(CD, Album) Natasha Records, Rykodisc 289.111 Brazil 1994 Sell This Version
333772 Robert Cray - Shoulda Been Home Robert Cray Shoulda Been Home(CD, Album) Rykodisc 333772 Australia 2001 Sell This Version
334372 Kelly Joe Phelps - Sky Like A Broken Clock Kelly Joe Phelps Sky Like A Broken Clock(CD, Album) Rykodisc 334372 Australia & New Zealand 2001 Sell This Version
334612 Bill Hicks - Philosophy (The Best Of Bill Hicks) Bill Hicks Philosophy (The Best Of Bill Hicks)(CD, Comp) Rykodisc 334612 Australia & New Zealand 2001 Sell This Version
427916 2 Morphine (2) - Cure For Pain Morphine (2) Cure For Pain(CD, Album) Natasha Records, Rykodisc 427916 2 Brazil Unknown Sell This Version
463431 1 The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Radio One The Jimi Hendrix Experience Radio One(LP + LP, S/Sided) Rykodisc, Survival 463431 1 Australia 1989 Sell This Version
477702-2 Various - 2 Meter Sessies - Volume 5 Various 2 Meter Sessies - Volume 5(CD, Comp) Radio Records (2) 477702-2 Netherlands 1994 Sell This Version
528 529-2 Lloyd Cole - Love Story Lloyd Cole Love Story(CD, Album) Fontana 528 529-2 Europe 1995 Sell This Version
529 310-2 Various - Get Shorty (Original MGM Motion Picture Soundtrack) Various Get Shorty (Original MGM Motion Picture Soundtrack)(CD, Album, Comp) Antilles, The Verve Group 529 310-2 Australia 1995 Sell This Version
535 173-2 Various - Fetenhits - The Real Classics Various Fetenhits - The Real Classics (Comp) 535 173-2 Germany 1995 Sell This Version
563181-1 Neil Young - Harvest Moon Neil Young Harvest Moon 563181-1 USA & Canada 2017 Sell This Version
592148 John Trudell - AKA Grafitti Man John Trudell AKA Grafitti Man(CD, Album) Rykodisc, Fnac Music 592148 France 1992 Sell This Version
594087 John Cale - Fragments Of A Rainy Season John Cale Fragments Of A Rainy Season(Cass, Album) Fnac Music 594087 France 1992 Sell This Version
600263 Mahavishnu John McLaughlin* - My Goal's Beyond Mahavishnu John McLaughlin* My Goal's Beyond (CD, Album, RE) SIGLA jazz 600263 France 1989 Sell This Version
600322 Marty Willson-Piper - Rhyme Marty Willson-Piper Rhyme(CD, Album) Vogue 600322 France 1991 Sell This Version
655907 Mahavishnu John McLaughlin* - My Goal's Beyond Mahavishnu John McLaughlin* My Goal's Beyond (CD, Album, RE) SIGLA jazz 655907 France Unknown Sell This Version
655 908 Phil Woods & Chris Swansen - Piper At The Gates Of Dawn Phil Woods & Chris Swansen Phil Woods & Chris Swansen - Piper At The Gates Of Dawn(CD, Album) Rykodisc 655 908 France 1989 Sell This Version
755629T David Bowie - Hunky Dory David Bowie Hunky Dory(CD, Album, Club, RE, RM) Rykodisc, Rykodisc 755629T Canada Unknown Sell This Version
7 72004-2 Various - The Return Of The Living Dead (Original Soundtrack) Various The Return Of The Living Dead (Original Soundtrack)(CD, Album, Comp, RE) Restless Records, Restless Records, Metal Blade Records, Metal Blade Records, Recycle (4), Recycle (4), Rykodisc, Rykodisc 7 72004-2 USA & Europe Unknown Sell This Version
7 73764-2 The Flaming Lips - Finally The Punk Rockers Are Taking Acid (1983-1988) The Flaming Lips Finally The Punk Rockers Are Taking Acid (1983-1988)(3xCD, Comp, RM) Restless Records, Rykodisc 7 73764-2 US 2002 Sell This Version
798317 Morphine (2) - At Your Service Morphine (2) At Your Service (Album, Comp) 798317 Europe 2009 Sell This Version
9 46840-2 Various - The Wedding Singer (Music From The Motion Picture) Various The Wedding Singer (Music From The Motion Picture) (Comp) 9 46840-2 US 1997 Sell This Version
9 46840-4 Various - The Wedding Singer (Music From The Motion Picture) Various The Wedding Singer (Music From The Motion Picture) (Comp) 9 46840-4 Poland 1997 Sell This Version
968002 Zappa* - Zoot Allures Zappa* Zoot Allures(CD, Album, RE, RM) Eldorado, Rykodisc 968002 Brazil 1998 Sell This Version
968003 Frank Zappa - Sheik Yerbouti Frank Zappa Sheik Yerbouti(CD, Album, RE) Eldorado, Rykodisc 968003 Brazil 1998 Sell This Version
968004 Frank Zappa / The Mothers - The Grand Wazoo Frank Zappa / The Mothers Frank Zappa / The Mothers - The Grand Wazoo(CD, Album, RE, RM) Eldorado, Rykodisc 968004 Brazil 1998 Sell This Version
968005 Frank Zappa - Cheap Thrills Frank Zappa Cheap Thrills(CD, Comp, Enh) Eldorado, Rykodisc 968005 Brazil 1998 Sell This Version
968006 Frank Zappa And The Mothers Of Invention* - One Size Fits All Frank Zappa And The Mothers Of Invention* Frank Zappa And The Mothers Of Invention* - One Size Fits All(CD, Album, RE, RM) Eldorado, Rykodisc 968006 Brazil 1998 Sell This Version
968007 Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Frank Zappa Apostrophe (')(CD, Album, RE, RM) Eldorado, Rykodisc 968007 Brazil 1998 Sell This Version
968008 Frank Zappa - Hot Rats Frank Zappa Hot Rats(CD, Album, RE, RM) Eldorado, Rykodisc 968008 Brazil 1998 Sell This Version
968010 Zappa* / Beefheart* / Mothers* - Bongo Fury Zappa* / Beefheart* / Mothers* Zappa* / Beefheart* / Mothers* - Bongo Fury(CD, Album, RE, RM) Eldorado, Rykodisc 968010 Brazil 1998 Sell This Version
968011 Frank Zappa - Broadway The Hard Way Frank Zappa Broadway The Hard Way(CD, Album, RE) Eldorado, Rykodisc 968011 Brazil 1998 Sell This Version
968012 Frank Zappa, The Mothers - Over-Nite Sensation Frank Zappa, The Mothers Frank Zappa, The Mothers - Over-Nite Sensation(CD, Album, RE, RM) Eldorado, Rykodisc 968012 Brazil 1998 Sell This Version
968013 Frank Zappa - Joe's Garage Acts I, II & III Frank Zappa Joe's Garage Acts I, II & III(2xCD, Comp, RM) Eldorado, Rykodisc 968013 Brazil 1998 Sell This Version
968014 Frank Zappa - Zappa In New York Frank Zappa Zappa In New York(2xCD, Album, RE) Eldorado, Rykodisc 968014 Brazil 1998 Sell This Version
968015 Frank Zappa - Chunga's Revenge Frank Zappa Chunga's Revenge(CD, Album, RE, RM) Eldorado, Rykodisc 968015 Brazil 1998 Sell This Version
968017 Frank Zappa - Waka / Jawaka Frank Zappa Waka / Jawaka(CD, Album, RE) Eldorado, Rykodisc 968017 Brazil 1998 Sell This Version
968018 Zappa* - Them Or Us Zappa* Them Or Us(CD, Album, RE, RM) Rykodisc 968018 Brazil 1995 Sell This Version
968019 Frank Zappa - Thing-Fish Frank Zappa Thing-Fish(2xCD, Album, RE, RM) Eldorado, Rykodisc 968019 Brazil 1998 Sell This Version
968020 Frank Zappa - The Man From Utopia Frank Zappa The Man From Utopia(CD, Album, RE) Eldorado, Rykodisc 968020 Brazil Unknown Sell This Version
968021 The Mothers Of Invention* - Weasels Ripped My Flesh The Mothers Of Invention* Weasels Ripped My Flesh(CD, Album, RE, RM) Eldorado, Rykodisc 968021 Brazil 1998 Sell This Version
968022 Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* - Burnt Weeny Sandwich Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* - Burnt Weeny Sandwich(CD, Album, RM) Eldorado, Rykodisc 968022 Brazil 1995 Sell This Version
968024 Frank Zappa - Lumpy Gravy Frank Zappa Lumpy Gravy(CD, Album, RE, RM) Rykodisc, Eldorado 968024 Brazil 1995 Sell This Version
968025 Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* - We're Only In It For The Money Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* - We're Only In It For The Money(CD, Album, RE) Eldorado, Rykodisc 968025 Brazil 1999 Sell This Version
968026 Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* - Absolutely Free Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* - Absolutely Free(CD, Album, RE, RM) Eldorado, Rykodisc 968026 Brazil 1995 Sell This Version
968028 Frank Zappa / Mothers Of Invention* - Cruising With Ruben & The Jets Frank Zappa / Mothers Of Invention* Frank Zappa / Mothers Of Invention* - Cruising With Ruben & The Jets(CD, Album, RE) Rykodisc 968028 Brazil 1995 Sell This Version
968029 Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* - Freak Out! Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention* - Freak Out!(CD, Album, RE, RM) Eldorado, Rykodisc 968029 Brazil 1995 Sell This Version
968030 Frank Zappa - Sleep Dirt Frank Zappa Sleep Dirt(CD, Album, RE, RM) Eldorado, Rykodisc 968030 Brazil 1999 Sell This Version
968032 Zappa* - You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore Vol. 2 Zappa* You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore Vol. 2(2xCD, Album) Eldorado, Rykodisc 968032 Brazil 1995 Sell This Version
968033 Frank Zappa - You Are What You Is Frank Zappa You Are What You Is(CD, Album, RE, RM) Eldorado, Rykodisc 968033 Brazil 1999 Sell This Version
968034 Frank Zappa / The Mothers - Fillmore East - June 1971 Frank Zappa / The Mothers Frank Zappa / The Mothers - Fillmore East - June 1971(CD, Album, RE, RM) Eldorado, Rykodisc 968034 Brazil 1999 Sell This Version
968036 Zappa* / Mothers* - Roxy & Elsewhere Zappa* / Mothers* Zappa* / Mothers* - Roxy & Elsewhere(CD, Album, RE) Eldorado, Rykodisc 968036 Brazil Unknown Sell This Version
968037 Frank Zappa Orchestral Favorites(CD, Album, RE, RM) Rykodisc 968037 Brazil 1995 Sell This Version
968038 Frank Zappa - Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar Frank Zappa Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar(3xCD, Album, RM) Eldorado, Rykodisc 968038 Brazil 1995 Sell This Version
968039 Zappa* - Ship Arriving Too Late To Save A Drowning Witch Zappa* Ship Arriving Too Late To Save A Drowning Witch(CD, Album, RE, RM) Eldorado, Rykodisc 968039 Brazil 1999 Sell This Version