Les Disques du Crépuscule
About
European label founded in Brussels, Belgium, by Michel Duval & Annik Honoré with the famous illustrator [a1836493]. Les Disques Du Crepuscule's official birth dates back to August 1980 when A Certain Ratio's Shack Up 7" was released, carrying a double label identity: Factory Benelux / Les Disques Du Crepuscule. The label issued close to 400 titles on vinyl, cassette and CD, and also tried its luck in book publishing, video production and fashion. The musical variety is ranging from pop to jazz and from classical to experimental music. The presentation of the artists and special graphic design of the releases have made Crépuscule a special name among the independent record labels that were founded in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Crépuscule maintained close links with Factory in Manchester, but also operated (often shortlived) subsidiary labels in the UK (Operation Twilight and Operation Afterglow), the US (Crepuscule America), France (Crépuscule Section Française) and Japan (Crépuscule au Japon). 1984 even saw the opening of Interferences, a 'brasserie cosmopolite' cum performance space in the Rue de la Tete d'Or, just off the Grand Place in Brussels. In the 2000s the label briefly relocated to Paris, concentrating on soundtracks and the French domestic market. Michel Duval continued to run Crépuscule in various forms and locations until 2006. 2013 sees the return of Les Disques du Crépuscule, now curated by James Nice and operating out of the UK. Former Label Code: LC 7565 A note on vinyl 12" and LP releases and how to identify a first edition or a reissue: Crepuscule had their records pressed by Harry's until late 1984. Still in 1984, they started to use EMI Services Benelux B.V. until 1987. Between 1988 and end of 1989, records were pressed by Druco Music. Between 1990 and 1991, records were pressed by CBS in Haarlem. A note on CD issues and how to identify a first edition or a reissue: Crepuscule have had their CDs manufactured by Dureco, between January 1988 and November 1989, after which they used DADC in Austria for about 10 years. Dureco editions never carry a barcode. Dureco was also the distributor between 1988 and 1989, after which they switched to PIAS. Name variations as found on this profile: - Les Disques Du Crépuscule - Les Disques Du Crepuscule - Crépuscule aka [l944340].
Sub-labels
Crépuscule America
Short-lived US division, run by from the offices of [l16808].
Él Benelux
Shortlived Belgian offshoot of the English label [l=Él], operating in 1984 and 1985. After and Les Disques Du Crepuscule's had left Blanco Y Negro, Alway founded th...
Interference
Harlem Moon
Set up by Crepuscule artist Isabelle Powaga (a.k.a. Isabelle Antena)
L.A.Y.L.A.H. Antirecords
This now-defunct Belgian label started in 1984 by [a472976] released early work from several renowned industrial/experimental artists such as Coil, Nurse With Wound, Current 93 and Laibach. L.A.Y.L...
Another Side
Now defunct Belgian label initially set up (in 1984) as a sub-label of Les Disques du Crepuscule in collaboration with the distributor Himalaya.
Dancyclopaedia
8 years after Crepuscule's first dance music division, [l=Interference], was Dancyclopaedia. With the exception of Ultramarine's Stella 12" and the Powaga Sisters 12", most Dancyclopaedia releases ...
Operation Twilight
UK label (June 1982-1983) run by Patrick Moore (a.k.a. writer Philip Hoare) as sister label of [l=Les Disques du Crépuscule].
Operation Afterglow
Short-lived (1985-1986) UK sister label of [l=Les Disques Du Crépuscule]. Successor to [l=Operation Twilight].
Crépuscule Section Française
Short-lived French Crépuscule section (1981 - 1982). The label was managed by [l=Radical Records (6)], hence all releases carry Radical catalogue numbers. Alternative names: Les Disques Du Crépusc...
Pretty Inside
Crépuscule France
French label operation of Les Disques Du Crépuscule, set up in 1997. Distributed by PIAS France. Label managers were , and former Crépuscule artist [a=Marie Audig...
Interior Music
Founded by . For the publishing company, please use [l267809]
Havana
Belgian label. Label code: LC 7665 Associated company: [l1227747]
Crépuscule Au Japon
Japanese Crépuscule branch, set up in 1984 in association with [l77337]. Very successful offshoot and important source of income. In its first five years, Crépuscule Au Japon released highly collec...
Lome Arme
Classical series directed by
Bruits Essentiels
Publishing company, founded 1981 by Belgian label [l=Les Disques Du Crépuscule].
Crépuscule Collection
Series by Belgian label Les Disques Du Crépuscule.
Crepuscule
Copyright profile for [l4718]. Also credited as Crépuscule.
Contact
Phone: +44 (0)1362 667764 SMS/txt: 07900 490421 E-mail: info@lesdisquesducrepuscule.com Previous address (obsolete): 32 Avenue des Phalenes / Bte. 13 1050 Brussels Belgium