Putting Music in Its Place

Kudos Records is a music distribution company established in 1992 and based in Kentish Town, London.

Our services are tailored to meet the needs of a hand-picked selection of quality, independent labels.

We are the only independent distributor in the United Kingdom able to offer comprehensive in-house services for both physical and digital products.

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Physical Distribution

We sell vinyl, CDs, cassettes & merch to major online retailers, high-street chains and independent record stores. We offer worldwide coverage through our partners around the globe.

With over 25 years of sales experience, labels and buyers trust us to get good music in the right places.

Digital Distribution

We're serious about digital. We supply services around the world - from massive streaming services to specialist download stores.

Unlike most distributors, we don't rely on third-party technology providers. We have complete control over all aspects of digital supply chain and royalty reporting.

Tools & Services for Labels

We help labels bring products to market, promote their releases and engage their audience.

Our expertise extends far beyond distribution and we offer a wide range of tools and services to help ambitious labels manage and grow their business.

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Music Distribution

We have direct relationships with Digital Music Services and supply hundreds of stores using our own technology. No extra middle-men.

CD & Vinyl Manufacturing

We offer comprehensive options for pressing and packaging vinyl and CD - often available on a P&D basis.

Label Portal

Our web-based portal puts labels in control of their metadata and makes it easy to retrieve detailed reporting and accounting data.

Playlist Pitching

We pitch to editors at all the major services and regularly see our label's tracks featured in top playlists.

Direct Support

We assign every label an account manager. We're available by email, on the phone and in person to provide help and support.

Bandcamp Fulfilment

We take the leg work out of Bandcamp. Our automated product setup and order fulfilment allows labels to run their stores at scale.

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Testimonials

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"We’ve been working with Kudos for over 10 years, they have supported the label from the start. Their service is tip top and unlike any other within specialist music. The online portal is easy to use and enables us to work in tandem in real time."

Alexander Nut

Eglo Records

"We joined Kudos in 1991 and they haven’t put a foot wrong; always on time with payments, as early adopters they established reliable digital distribution ahead of the game and have always shown the ability to adapt in increasingly difficult markets. They are like a family and always there for us. Highly recommended."

Mike Harding

Touch

"Kudos have been a vital part of our label for the last 10+ years. Their advice and expertise is always on point and the portal allows me to monitor how releases are doing in real time. In an industry that seems to be veering towards a few companies owning everything, it’s refreshing to work with a fully independent company that treats artists and labels with respect."

Aly Gillani

First Word

"Kudos Distribution are one of our longest standing business partners in an industry where change is almost constant. We can 100% rely on their honesty and hard work and they are also nice people to deal with as well as musically knowledgeable. They carefully curate the labels that they work with, meaning that we are always working with the appropriate international partners for our genre."

Trevor McNamee

Jalapeno Records

A Selection of our Releases

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Mammal Hands – Captured Spirits (Gondwana Records)

Kaiju – Fear No One (Deep Medi Musik)

Crisrail – The Game Of Music (Athens Of The North)

ANGEL D'LITE – Dolphins Have Sex For Pleasure (Banoffee Pies)

Andrew Wasylyk – Fugitive Light and Themes of Consolation (Athens Of The North)

Recent Updates

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