Scratchie Records was an independent record label founded in 1995 by James Iha and D'arcy Wretzky (original bassist of The Smashing Pumpkins), Adam Schlesinger (Fountains of Wayne, Ivy), Kerry Brown (Catherine) and Jeremy Freeman.[1][2]

Initially, Scratchie was based in Chicago and had distribution through Mercury Records,[3] but a year of legal wrangling ended the pact after Universal merged with Mercury's parent company, Polygram. Scratchie then signed a deal with New Line and moved to New York City.

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References

  1. ^ Goodman, Elizabeth (April 6, 2007). "Exclusive: James Iha Speaks Out Regarding His Involvement in Pumpkins Reunion". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Howe, Brian (April 14, 2020). "Dan Bryk's Misadventures in the Music Industry as Told by Wikipedia". Indy Week. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  3. ^ "Author joins music label". Tampa Bay Times. September 16, 2005. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  4. ^ Krasner, Rob (April 14, 2021). "Lower Manhattan performer talks new project and roots in entertainment". AM New York Metro. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
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