About 7a Records

Founded in 2015 by music executive Glenn Gretlund and British broadcaster Iain Lee, 7A Records is an independent UK record label dedicated to creating beautifully produced releases for music lovers and collectors alike.

The label began with a simple idea: to issue Micky Dolenz’s long-overlooked MGM recordings. The plan was that, once the project was complete, Glenn and Iain would shake hands and go their separate ways. Instead, the overwhelming response from fans led to an ever-growing catalogue of carefully curated releases, establishing 7A Records as one of the UK’s most respected boutique reissue labels.

While 7A Records has become renowned for its close association with The Monkees, releasing acclaimed projects by Michael Nesmith, Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones and Peter Tork, the label’s catalogue extends far beyond. It includes recordings by artists such as Macy Gray, Paul Young, Imani Coppola, Frank Sidebottom, The Pirates, Mungo Jerry and many others, spanning classic reissues, previously unavailable recordings and brand-new studio albums.

One of the label’s landmark achievements came in 2021 with the release of Dolenz Sings Nesmith, Micky Dolenz’s heartfelt tribute to his lifelong friend and Monkees bandmate Michael Nesmith. Widely praised by critics and embraced by fans around the world, the album received extensive international media coverage and firmly established 7A Records on the global music scene.

Every 7A Records release is created with exceptional attention to detail. From deluxe CD editions to heavyweight vinyl pressings, we believe great music deserves the highest possible presentation. We work closely with artists, estates, producers and rights holders to ensure each release is treated with the care, respect and quality it deserves.

For us, quality has always come before quantity. Rather than chasing trends, our goal is to produce albums that fans will treasure for years to come.

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