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1320 Records (thirteen- twenty) is an independent label founded on the homegrown principles of collaboration, cooperation, and community. This makes us something of a throwback. Like Motown, Bluenote, CTI, and other classic imprints, the artists on our roster are friends and fans. They tour together, produce and mix tracks for one another, and appear on each otherâ€™s recordsâ€”steadfast in the belief that the success of one benefits all. In short, 1320 musi- cians have each otherâ€™s backs.

Loyalty defines our relationship with artists. We donâ€™t specialize in a particular musical style. Instead we seek out acts that weâ€™d want to listen to, and that weâ€™d want to see perform live. Then we give them the creative freedom to do what they do. Be it the gut-punching beatmasters of Sound Tribe Sector 9 (STS9); the soulful MC and multi- instrumentalist Count Bass D; or underground hip- hop poets Collective Efforts, our musicians bring their own artistic vision to the label. We do what we can to help them achieve that vision, while they maintain ultimate control of their careers.

1320 artists are in the game for the long haul, for the right reasons. Take the improvisational DJ duo Sub ID; theyâ€™ve been bridging the gap between organic and electronic music for nearly ten years. Lowpro Lounge, the San Francisco DJ and pro- duction collective, have been staples on the West Coast late-night scene since 2001. Even our newest signingâ€”hip-hop/electronica up-and-com- ers Pnuma Trioâ€”shares what everybody on the 1320 label has in common: They canâ€™t not make music. Theyâ€™re absolute lifers.

In order to best serve our artists and their fans, weâ€™ve created a sustainable model for running a record company. Rather than resisting digital technology, weâ€™re relying on it. The overwhelm- ing majority of our sales are digital downloads (in both mp3 and high-quality FLAC format), which makes for an efficient and economical dis- tribution systemâ€”and an environmentally- friendly one. Fewer hard copy CDs means less plastic and paperboard waste. And because weâ€™ve reduced manufac- turing costs, our acts get the royalty rate they deserve. When you download a track at 1320, you can be sure that a fair percentage of your dollar is going directly to the artist. Record companies by definition straddle the line between art and commerce, and surely we need to make enough money to keep afloat. But we believe that as long as we focus on the art, the commerce will take care of itself. This philosophy gives us the freedom to be more creative than mega-corporate labels. We can put out side proj- ects, live albums, remixes, and other releases that a more conventional company would likely shelve. For instance, Landscape and Breathâ€”STS9 at their most acoustic and ambientâ€”might never see daylight at a label that was more concerned with quarterly stock prices than musical innovation. And because 1320 is art- rather than profit-driven, we can support a band we love, like Jacob Fred Jazz Odysseyâ€”Tulsa, Oklahomaâ€™s mind-expand- ing jazz trioâ€”even though they are signed to another label. We simply refuse to let business trample creativity.

Our job is clear: Bring the music to the people. In the most conscious and efficient way possible. By doing so, we close the distance between artists and fans, putting the power back in the hands of those that make music and those that live for it. In one human body there are 13 major joints and 20 fingers and toes. And while one person can create art, the strongest artistic statements are supported by many, for many. At 1320 Records weâ€™re work- ing to build an ever-expanding community, a musi- cal support system. There is strength in numbers.

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PEACEBLASTER NOW AVAILABLE ON 1320 AND ITUNES

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Posted by 1320 Records on Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:12:00 PST

JFJO lil tae rides again: LIVE available now

PLUS:FREE DOWNLOADSJFJO - Lil' Tae Rides Again / Live : "Tether Ball Triumph" MP4 videohttp://1320records.com/store/DownloadFreeAudio/JFJO-Tet her-Ball-Triumph-video?entryHandle=71235223&trackHandle=62.. .
Posted by 1320 Records on Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:39:00 PST

"BEYOND RIGHT NOW" & PEACEBLASTER E-CARD ARE LIVE!

"BEYOND RIGHT NOW" & PEACEBLASTER E-CARD ARE LIVE!STS9 and 1320 RECORDS are please to announce the release of "Beyond Right Now", the 2nd single from their forthcoming album "Peaceblaster" due out on-...
Posted by 1320 Records on Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:10:00 PST

PNUMA TRIO NEW RECORD OUT JUNE 17TH ON 1320RECORDS.COM

1320 RECORDS IS HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF THE PNUMA TRIO'S RECENT RELEASE TITLED "CHARACTER" OUT THIS TUESDAY JUNE 17TH ON 1320RECORDS.COM ...
Posted by 1320 Records on Sun, 15 Jun 2008 12:22:00 PST

1320 Records Announces Releases, STS9’s Peaceblaster pre-sale, Merch Sale & More

PEACEBLASTER PRE-SALE IS LIVE WITH TWO WAYS TO BUYSTS9 and 1320 RECORDS are excited to offer two incredible deals as we are pleased to announce that fan pack sales and pre-orders for "Peaceblaster" (i...
Posted by 1320 Records on Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:21:00 PST

1320 Records "Summer ’08" Podcast available NOW!!!!

1320 Records "Summer '08" Podcast featuring" Shock Doctrine" the new single from STS9's forthcoming album 'Peaceblaster' available summer '08. "Can We Hang Out Tonight?" from Count Bass D's new record...
Posted by 1320 Records on Wed, 28 May 2008 04:47:00 PST

STS9 Releases Single From Their Upcoming New Album

STS9 (SOUND TRIBE SECTOR 9) DIGITALLY RELEASES "SHOCK DOCTRINE", OFFERING A GLIMPSE INTO THEIR ANTICIPATED SUMMER ALBUM RELEASEThis spring STS9 has been holed-up in their California studio space recor...
Posted by 1320 Records on Fri, 23 May 2008 01:42:00 PST

STS9 announces SUMMER TOUR DATES

STS9 summer dates announced! more to come soon!!Fri 05/16HOUSE OF BLUES - SUNSET STRIP West Hollywood, CASat 05/17HOUSE OF BLUES - SUNSET STRIP West Hollywood, CAOFFICIAL STS9 AFTER PARTY! Sat 05/17TH...
Posted by 1320 Records on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 03:06:00 PST

JFJO’s NEW ALBUM on 1320records.com APRIL 8th

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Posted by 1320 Records on Sun, 06 Apr 2008 05:00:00 PST

SUB-id and Dj James Christopher APRIL WEST COAST TOUR

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Posted by 1320 Records on Sun, 06 Apr 2008 04:57:00 PST