143 Records

143 Records was the record label of producer David Foster. 143 was a sub-label of Warner Records and Atlantic Records. The numbers 1-4-3 are derived from the words "I (1 letter) love (4 letters) you (3 letters)."

History

When record producer David Foster signed a deal with Warner Bros. in 1995, it enabled him to start 143 Records.[1] Foster gave the responsibility for running the label to manager Brian Avnet.[1] One of the label's first signing was Irish folk-rock band the Corrs.[1]

In 1997 Foster and Avnet concluded "logo labels" like 143 were in a "bad spot". Foster sold the label back to Warner and then became senior vice-president at the corporation.[1] On September 20, 2001, Warner Music Group announced it was shutting down the label.[2]

Roster

  • Michael Bublé
  • Peter Cincotti
  • The Corrs
  • Jackie Evancho
  • Josh Groban
  • Beth Hart
  • Jordan Hill (through Atlantic)
  • William Joseph
  • Lace
  • Ezekiel Lewis[3]
  • Renee Olstead
  • Plus One
  • Jake Zyrus
  • theSTART

References

  1. Interview with Brian Avnet HitQuarters, 16 Feb 2004, retrieved 21 Dec 2010^
  2. Warner Music to Close 143 Records Label Los Angeles Times, 2001-09-20, retrieved 2022-08-10^
  3. Gail Mitchell. Ezekiel Lewis Promoted to President of Epic Records Billboard, 2023-06-01, retrieved 2024-03-31^