Reference Number
ARC-0578
Level of description
collection
Title
C/Z Records Collection
Date
1986-1994, undated
Size
2.57 (Linear feet)
Scope and Contents
The C/Z Records Collection contains examples of this Seattle, Washington-based record label's output from 1986 through 1994. The collection focuses on the band Skin Yard, in which the label's president played bass; it also features many of the alternative rock bands from the time, such as Soundgarden and 7 Year Bitch. Primary formats include proofs for 7-inch record sleeves, posters advertising LPs and concerts, and flyers for concerts. The collection is arranged alphabetically by format and band name.
Biography / Administrative History
C/Z Records was founded in Seattle, Washington, in 1985. It was primarily operated by Daniel House, the bassist in the band Skin Yard, who used the label as a means to promote unnoticed Seattle bands such as 7 Year Bitch, Built to Spill, and Soundgarden. The label also released an early song by Nirvana, "Mexican Seafood," on a recurring compilation album called Teriyaki Asthma.
Notes
Separated Materials: Vinyl records have been transferred to the library collection. Please search for the "C/Z Records Collection" in the library catalog for a list of donated titles. If you are unable to find what you are looking for, consult the Library and Archives staff to ensure these materials are available.
Some items are on exhibit. These items are noted at the item level. Consult the Library and Archives staff in advance of your visit for additional information.
Acquisition Note: The C/Z Records Collection was received by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc., as a gift from Daniel House on May 5, 1995.
Citation: [Identification of Item], C/Z Records Collection, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Processing Information: Processed by Anastasia Karel, Archivist. Completed September 29, 2015. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.
Access
Collection is open for research. Patrons must sign the Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibilities and Privacy Rights statement on the Researcher Registration form before using this collection. Consult the Library and Archives in advance of your visit to ensure access to these materials is available.
Use
The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. For more information, please consult the staff of the Library and Archives.
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