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Imaginary Records

Imaginary Records was an independent record label based in Heywood, Greater Manchester, England, which specialised mainly in indie rock and post-punk. It was started in 1985 by Alan Duffy, known for his lyrical contributions to Porcupine Tree's first two albums, On the Sunday of Life and Up the Downstair, and Andy Hopkins. The label released many albums by the Chameleons and related bands, including the Reegs, and Mark Burgess' Zima Junction.

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Imaginary Records was an independent record label based in Heywood, Greater Manchester, England, which specialised mainly in indie rock and post-punk. It was started in 1985 by Alan Duffy, known for his lyrical contributions to Porcupine Tree's first two albums, On the Sunday of Life and Up the Downstair, and Andy Hopkins. The label released many albums by the Chameleons and related bands, including the Reegs, and Mark Burgess' Zima Junction.

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  1. 01Foundation and history
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  3. 03Notes, references and evidence

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