Barclay (record label)

Barclay is a French Universal Music Group record label, originally owned by Eddie Barclay in 1953.^[1] Barclay previously established Riviera-LM Records in 1951.

Parent companyUniversal Music Group

Founded1953; 73 years ago (1953)

FounderEddie Barclay

DistributorUniversal

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Barclay
Parent company	Universal Music Group
Founded	1953; 73 years ago (1953)
Founder	Eddie Barclay
Distributor	Universal
Genre	Various
Country of origin	France
Location	Paris
Official website	Barclay on Facebook

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Eddie was a bandleader, pianist, producer and nightclub owner. With his wife and vocalist, Nicole, he started a record company.^[2] It published the work of Stéphane Grappelli, Lionel Hampton and Rhoda Scott, among others. In 1978, he sold 40% to PolyGram Records.^{[citation needed]} Jazz issues ceased in 1983.^[3]

Barclay's catalogue includes the works of Hugues Aufray, Charles Aznavour, Alain Bashung, Jacques Brel, Bertrand Cantat, Les Chaussettes Noires, Dalida, Jean Ferrat, Léo Ferré, Nino Ferrer, Jimi Hendrix, Patrick Juvet, Fela Kuti, Femi Kuti, Danielle Licari, Mireille Mathieu, Mika, Eddy Mitchell, Modjo, Erik Montry, Noir Désir, Paradis, Henri Salvador, Emilie Simon, Rachid Taha and the Wild Magnolias.^{[citation needed]}