Network Records

Not to be confused with Nettwerk Records.

Network Records, originally called Kool Kat Records, was an independent record label founded in Birmingham, England, in 1988 by Neil Rushton and Dave Barker. It was instrumental in first introducing Detroit techno to British and European audiences.

History

The label concentrated on bringing Detroit techno to Britain and moving UK house music to a new level as well as playing an important role in the development of early hardcore and techno, with artists such as True Faith, Juan Atkins, R Theme, Derrick May, Cyclone, MK, Neal Howard, Model 500, Mayday, Kevin Saunderson, Rhythm On The Loose, Lost Entity, Funky Green Dogs From Outer Space, SL2, Nexus 21 and Altern8.

Network was sometimes incorrectly referred to as Netwerk Records. It spun off a new label, Six6, also known as 6x6. The label was distributed by Virgin Records from 1988 until its demise in the mid 90s.