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Redeye Distribution

{{Short description|American independent record label}}

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}}{{Infobox company

| name = Redeye Distribution

| logo = Redeye Distribution logo.png

| industry = Music distribution

| founded = {{Start date and age|1996}}

| founder = Tor Hansen
Kim Hansen
Glenn Dicker

| hq_location_city = Hillsborough, North Carolina

| hq_location_country = United States

| area_served = Worldwide

| owner = Exceleration Music

| subsid = Border Music
Yep Roc Records

| website = {{Official|www.redeyeworldwide.com}}

}}

Redeye Distribution is an American independent record label based in Hillsborough, North Carolina. It was founded in 1996 by Tor Hansen, Kim Hansen, and Glenn Dicker.

History

Redeye is represented worldwide with U.S. offices in Hillsborough{{Cite news|url=http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/community/chapel-hill-news/article67721922.html|title=Music distributor Redeye returning to Orange County roots in May|newspaper=Newsobserver|access-date=2016-10-24}} as well as San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle, and New York City. The company has international offices in London,{{Cite web|title = Redeye hires new staff for London office {{!}} Complete Music Update|url = http://www.completemusicupdate.com/article/redeye-hires-new-staff-for-london-office/|website = Completemusicupdate.com|access-date = 2015-11-17}} Berlin; Sydney, Australia; and Toronto.{{Cite web|title = Redeye hires new staff for London office {{!}} Complete Music Update|url = http://www.completemusicupdate.com/article/redeye-hires-new-staff-for-london-office/|website=Completemusicupdate.com|access-date = 2015-12-17}}{{Cite magazine|title = Retail Briefs: Bob Seger Gets Vinyl, Redeye Goes Worldwide|url = http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/retail/6561053/retail-briefs-bob-seger-gets-vinyl-redeye-goes-worldwide|magazine = Billboard|date = 8 May 2015|access-date = 2015-11-17}} Redeye is also a member of multiple industry-related organizations including Merlin,{{Cite web|title = Merlin Network - Representing the rights of independent record labels worldwide|url = http://www.merlinnetwork.org/board/detail/glenn-dicker|website =Merlinnetwork.org|access-date = 2015-11-17}}{{Cite magazine|title = Merlin to Open U.S. Office, Taps A2IM's Jim Mahoney to Lead|url = http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/indies/6281874/merlin-to-open-us-office-taps-a2ims-jim-mahoney-to-lead|magazine = Billboard|date = 16 October 2014|access-date = 2015-11-17}} the Music Business Association (MBA),{{Cite web|title = Redeye and INgrooves Join Music Biz Board of Directors - Music Business Association - Music Biz|url = http://musicbiz.org/press-releases/redeye-ingrooves-join-music-biz-board-directors/|website = Music Business Association - Music Biz|access-date = 2015-11-17|language = en-US}} and A2iM.

Redeye owns and operates the Yep Roc Music Group, a label group which includes Yep Roc Records, Break World Records, and Studio One Records in addition to the Riff City Sounds publishing company. It was awarded the National Association of Recording Merchandisers Distributor of the Year Award (Small Division) seven times in 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007.{{Cite book|title = CMJ New Music Report|url = https://books.google.com/books?id=Thzfw8LP2nsC|publisher = CMJ Network, Inc.|date = 2003-04-07|first = CMJ Network|last = Inc}} The MBA honored Redeye with the Independent Spirit Award at Music Biz 2016.{{Cite web|url = http://musicbiz.org/press-releases/music-business-association-to-honor-redeye-with-independent-spirit-award-at-music-biz-2016-in-nashville/|title = MUSIC BUSINESS ASSOCIATION TO HONOR REDEYE WITH INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARD AT MUSIC BIZ 2016 IN NASHVILLE}}{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/7377349/warner-music-nashvilles-john-esposito-honored-brett-eldredge-covers-sinatra-at|title=Warner Music Nashville's John Esposito Honored, Brett Eldredge Covers Sinatra at Music Biz 2016|magazine=Billboard|access-date=2016-05-19}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.musicrow.com/2016/05/music-biz-conference-honors-john-esposito-redeye-distribution/|title=Music Biz Conference Honors John Esposito, Redeye Distribution|date=2016-05-17|website=MusicRow - Nashville's Music Industry Publication - News, Songs From Music City|language=en-US|access-date=2016-05-19}}

In December 2019, Redeye acquired major Swedish distributor Border Music.{{cite web|url=https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/indie-distributor-redeye-acquires-swedish-distribution-company-border-music |title=Indie distributor Redeye acquires Swedish distribution company Border Music |date=11 December 2019 |publisher=Music Business Worldwide|access-date=January 21, 2020}} In January 2020, Redeye became the distributor of Domino Recording Company, Saddle Creek Records, and Beggars Group.{{cite web|url=https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/beggars-leaves-ada-to-join-redeye-alongside-domino-for-physical-distribution-in-the-us |title=Beggars leaves ADA to join Redeye, alongside Domino, for physical distribution in the US |date=6 January 2020 |publisher=Music Business Worldwide|access-date=January 21, 2020}} In July 2020, Redeye announced "staffing changes" to increase diversity after online blowback surrounding racial business practices and hostile work environments, which came shortly after the company announced their support via social media for the Black Lives Matter movement during the George Floyd protests.{{Cite magazine |last=Christman |first=Ed |date=2020-06-29 |title=Redeye Makes Staffing Changes, Pledges to Increase Diversity Following Online Blowback |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/redeye-staffing-changes-pledges-increase-diversity-following-online-blowback/ |access-date=2022-03-25 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}

In 2023, Redeye was acquired by Exceleration Music.{{Cite web |last=Eggertsen |first=Chris |date=2023-09-08 |title=Exceleration Music Moves Into Distribution With Redeye Acquisition |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/exceleration-music-acquires-redeye-distribution/ |access-date=2025-05-25 |website=Billboard |language=en-US}}

Distributed labels

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International partners

  • Proper UK{{Cite web|title = US distributor Redeye signs UK deal with Proper - Music Business Worldwide|url = http://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/us-distributor-redeye-signs-uk-deal-with-proper/|website = Music Business Worldwide|date = 26 March 2015|access-date = 2015-12-17|language = en-US}}
  • The Planet Company/MGM{{Cite web|title = Redeye Worldwide inks Aus deal with The Planet Company/MGM - The Music Network|url = https://www.themusicnetwork.com/news/redeye-worldwide-inks-aus-deal-with-the-planet-companymgm|website =Themusicnetwork.com|date = 10 November 2015|access-date = 2015-12-17}}

References

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External links

  • [https://www.redeyeworldwide.com Official Site]

Category:Record label distributors

Category:American companies established in 1996

Category:Companies based in Hillsborough, North Carolina

Category:1996 establishments in North Carolina