Relativity

Relativity, also known as Relativity Records, is a US label with many logos, often duel labelled with Violator.
Label Code: LC 6720 / LC 06720.
Established approx. 1982 by producer Important Record Distributors, Inc. (IRD) in New York as an in-house IRD label.

Early on, as an indie label, Relativity released music in a variety of styles, including dance, jazz, punk, and progressive rock. As it grew, it became more known for its metal and hip-hop releases. In 1990, its sister labels Combat were merged into Relativity, and 50% of the company was acquired by Sony.

IRD became Sony Music Entertainment in 2007 where it was rebranded as "RED" to reflect its focus on artist development rather than distribution.

For the UK psy-trance label, please see Relativity Records.

For its companies, please see:
July 14, 1982 to March 10, 1995: Relativity Records, Inc.
March 10, 1995 to January 15, 1997: Relativity Recordings, Inc.
January 15, 1997 to present: Relativity Entertainment, Inc.
Unspecified: Relativity Records (3)

For counterfeit editions and other unofficial versions of its releases, please see Relativity (2).