415 Records

415 Records is an independent American record label founded in San Francisco in 1978 by Howie Klein. The label was associated with the U.S. alternative rock, punk, and new wave scenes, and released or represented recordings by acts including Translator, Romeo Void, Wire Train, and The Uptones. Its significance was concentrated in the San Francisco Bay Area and the broader American independent-music market, particularly during the 1980s. The label’s later operating status and the current ownership of its catalogue cannot be confirmed from the available information.

415 Records was founded in San Francisco in 1978 by Howie Klein. The label focused on signing, releasing, and promoting independent music acts, with close ties to the Bay Area’s punk, new wave, and alternative-rock scenes. During the 1980s, it became known in the American independent-music market through releases by acts such as Translator, Romeo Void, Wire Train, and The Uptones. Its historical importance primarily lies in supporting Bay Area musicians and alternative music releases. The label’s later corporate ownership, catalogue arrangements, and current operating status cannot be stated with confidence based on the available information.

1. 1978

• Translator releases

  415 Records released or promoted recordings by the American alternative-rock band Translator. These releases form part of the label’s better-known independent-rock catalogue from the 1980s.

• Romeo Void releases

  415 Records is associated with releases by the San Francisco new wave band Romeo Void, reflecting the label’s support for Bay Area new wave and alternative artists.

• Wire Train releases

  415 Records released or promoted recordings by Wire Train, one of the artists associated with the label’s alternative-rock and new-wave catalogue.