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Safari Records

Safari Records was a British independent record label based in London, England, and operating between 1977 and 1985. Formed early in 1977 by Tony Edwards (former co-manager of Deep Purple), Andreas Budde (the son of German music publisher Rolf Budde) and John Craig who previously ran Purple and Oyster Records. Licensing deals were struck with Teldec in Germany and Disques Vogue in France, in the UK its product was pressed and distributed by Pye and later by Spartan Records.

Safari Records

Founded
1977
Headquarters
United Kingdom

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Safari Records was a British independent record label based in London, England, and operating between 1977 and 1985. Formed early in 1977 by Tony Edwards (former co-manager of Deep Purple), Andreas Budde (the son of German music publisher Rolf Budde) and John Craig who previously ran Purple and Oyster Records. Licensing deals were struck with Teldec in Germany and Disques Vogue in France, in the UK its product was pressed and distributed by Pye and later by Spartan Records.

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  1. 01Foundation and history
  2. 02Recordings and discography
  3. 03Notes, references and evidence

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