XL Recordings

An independent record label, initially a spin-off of City Beat Records (owned by Beggars Banquet Records, now Beggars Group), XL was managed by Tim Palmer and Nick Halkes and launched with Richard Russell in 1989 to focus on rave and dance music. XL replaced City Beat in Beggars Group's portfolio of labels. Richard Russell and his team currently manage XL. XL Recordings' newer partner label is Young Turks.

Former employees include Leah Riches, Matthew Waterhouse, and Nick Worthington (A&R). Current staff includes William Aspden.

Also, see the 154565 compilation of early XL singles released on American Recordings.

In Autumn 2004, XL Recordings introduced their XLXV series of re-issues to celebrate their 15th anniversary.

Label Code: LC 05667 / LC 5667

Name variation as it appears on some releases:

- XL-Recordings