Lex Records

Lex Records started as a part-time hip-hop-oriented imprint of Warp Records, initiated by Tom Brown in 2001. It quickly expanded beyond limited EPs and one-off 12"s in the "Lexolea" house sleeve to releasing full albums (thanks to Boom Bip and Non-Prophets) and gradually signing its own roster of long-term artists.

By 2005, Lex was a full-sized indie label with a roster including Danger Mouse, Boom Bip, Fog, and Subtle. Early in 2005, Warp's heads Steve Beckett and Kev Fleming agreed to sell the company to Tom, allowing Lex to become completely independent.

The companies parted on good terms, and Lex is still supported by Warp's distribution, including Warpmart and Bleep.

Rob Young's book 'Warp' confirms that the catalog numbers 008, 011, and 013 were unused.