SPV

SPV GmbH (also known as Schallplatten Produktion und Vertrieb GmbH) is an independent German record label. Founded on January 1, 1984, it has slowly grown to be one of the largest independent distributors and record labels worldwide. It also has several sublabels that it produces and distributes, including the heavy metal labels Steamhammer, Synthetic Symphony, Oblivion, SPV Recordings/SPV America and Audiopharm. SPV's most successful artists inc... More

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  • 1984

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  • Schallplatten Produktion und Vertrieb GmbH

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