I.R.S. Records

I.R.S. Records was a major American record label founded by Miles Copeland III, Jay Boberg, and Carl Grasso in 1979. I.R.S. produced some of the most popular bands of the 1980s, and was particularly known for issuing records by college rock, new wave and alternative rock artists, including R.E.M., The Go-Go's, Wall of Voodoo, and Fine Young Cannibals. Currently the label is distributed by parent company Universal Music Group.

I.R.S. Records
Parent companyUniversal Music Group
Founded1979 (original)
2012 (relaunch)
FounderMiles Copeland III
Jay Boberg
Carl Grasso
DefunctMay 1996 (original)
2015 (relaunch)
StatusDefunct
Distributor(s)A&M (1979–1985)
MCA (1985–1990)
EMI (1990–1996)
EMI (2011–2012)
Caroline Distribution (2013–2015)
Capitol Music Group/UMe (2015–present)
Genre
Country of originUnited States
Official websiteonamrecords.com
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