Virtual Label LLC provides access to national retail distribution through Ryko Distribution in the USA and via FAB in Canada for a reasonable all-inclusive fee. Our mission is to assemble a select group of small labels and artists, each with a limited number of releases, in order to maximize sales by emphasizing quality over quantity.

Our current retail distribution clients include:

21C Blues Records (Chris Thomas-King)
Ape House (Andy Partridge)
Badman Recording Co.
Barbes Records
Blood & Fire
Cock Rock Disco
Condon Music Group
Egyptian Empire (The Egyptian Lover)
Festival Five Records (Dan Zanes)
Filthy Bonnet (Rasputina)
Future Farmer Recordings
Hoodoo Gurus
Land of Nod
Little Bird (Elizabeth Mitchell)
Menlo Park Recordings
Milkshake Music (Milkshake)
Potomak (Einsturzende Neubauten)
Pressure Sounds
ROIR
Sage Arts (Marley's Ghost)
Velocette Records
Way Down in Louisiana (Beausoleil)
Weasel Records (Willy Porter)

Ryko Distribution won the NARM (National Association of Record Merchandisers) Medium Size Distributor of the Year Award from 1999 to 2002 and in 2004. Recently acquired by the Warner Music Group,  Ryko has a strong focus on the independent and alternative retail sectors, as well as the major chains and on-line outlets and also operates as a complementary third partner to WEA and ADA. Perhaps most importantly, given today's volatile retail climate, Ryko Distribution's receivables are guaranteed by WEA, ensuring that even if a major retailer goes out of business, Ryko, (and in turn Virtual Label, LLC) will always be paid.

Virtual Label LLC will assist you with all aspects of retail marketing including designing and executing marketing plans. We will provide you with detailed sales information and take charge on your behalf of day-to-day administration and contact with Ryko Distribution and its sales staff.

For more information about Ryko Distribution, please see their web site here.