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British record label
x2
(pronounced "times two") is a British
record label
set up in 2013 by
Pet Shop Boys
for the release of their own music.
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x2 history
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On 14 March 2013, the Pet Shop Boys officially left
Parlophone
after 28 years and entered into a new arrangement with
Kobalt Label Services
for the release of their 12th album, their first release on their own music label. Tennant said at the time, "We'd like to thank everyone we've worked with at Parlophone over the last 28 years both in the UK and abroad. When we signed to the label in 1985 we had no idea how long and successful a relationship we were embarking on. However it is also exciting now to commence a new phase working with a new team in a new business structure and we look forward to a creative and equally fulfilling relationship with Kobalt."
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On 31 January 2024, the Pet Shop Boys were "delighted to confirm their return to Parlophone".
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Music will continue to be released though x2 with Parlophone handling distribution.
Previous record labels
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In addition to their time signed to Parlophone, Pet Shop Boys had previously created several smaller record labels for the release of side projects and collaborations.
Spaghetti Records
was launched in September 1991. The label's first single to be released was by a 21-year-old
Scottish
singer, synthesizer player and songwriter
David Cicero
. The single was called "Heaven Must Have Sent You Back to Me". Cicero released four more singles and an album on Spaghetti. Other artists to release material on Spaghetti include
Masterboy
,
Boy George
and
Ignorants
.
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The label's logo is the word SPAGHETTI laid out vertically in extremely tall extra-thin type, to mimic a strand of spaghetti.
Olde English Vinyl
and
Lucky Kunst
were launched by the Pet Shop Boys in May 2003. These labels had releases by
Atomizer
,
Pete Burns
and
Sam Taylor-Wood
.
See also
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References
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Studio albums
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Remix albums
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Live albums
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Extended plays
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Singles
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Featured singles
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Other songs
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Video albums
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Soundtracks and scores
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Film, stage and television
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Tours and concerts
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