Asbestos Records
Asbestos Records is an American independent record label in Stratford, Connecticut, United States, founded in 1996. It was established as a business to release albums and compilations for local bands, and to book shows at the Newtown Teen Center. Over the next eight years, Asbestos Records released albums from Connecticut bands including Slackjaw, Grover Dill, and West Beverly, whose members went on to join bands such as Dropkick Murphys, In Pieces, Staring Back, and Punchline.
Basic Information
- Category: record label
- Website: http://www.asbestosrecords.com/
Documented Facts
- Founded: 1996 (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
Evidence and Sources
- Asbestos Records — Official Site (official)
- Asbestos Records on instagram (social)
- Asbestos Records on facebook (social)
- Asbestos Records — Wikipedia (reference)
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- Recorded profile date: 2026-04-21
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Asbestos Records is an American independent record label in Stratford, Connecticut, United States, founded in 1996. It was established as a business to release albums and compilations for local bands, and to book shows at the Newtown Teen Center. Over the next eight years, Asbestos Records released albums from Connecticut bands including Slackjaw, Grover Dill, and West Beverly, whose members went on to join bands such as Dropkick Murphys, In Pieces, Staring Back, and Punchline.
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