Mute, Factory, 4AD & Creation - 160 Key Records (1978-2000)

Four labels, one golden era. This print maps the story of Mute, Factory, 4AD and Creation Records, the independent labels that between them shaped post-punk, goth, shoegaze and Britpop across two decades, from 1978 to 2000. It's a study in how differently four labels could operate while all landing on genuine cultural influence, Factory's chaotic, art-first ethos under Tony Wilson, 4AD's meticulous visual and sonic identity under Ivo Watts-Russell, Mute's early commitment to electronic music, and Creation's instinct-driven, occasionally reckless approach under Alan McGee.

160 albums, singles and compilations are laid out in chronological order, tracing the arc of Depeche Mode, Joy Division and New Order, Cocteau Twins, Pixies, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Primal Scream, My Bloody Valentine, Erasure, Oasis, Happy Mondays and dozens more, the artists who turned four small, fiercely independent labels into some of the most influential names in music history.

Specs

• Hand-signed by Alejandro De Luna
• Size A1 (59.4 x 84.1 cm / 23.4 x 33.1 inches)
• Sold unframed, ready to frame yourself
• Printed on premium quality paper, produced in small batches

About The Sense of Doubt
I'm Alejandro De Luna, the creator behind The Sense of Doubt, making wall art inspired by music, pop culture, and heritage. What began as a way to make sense of the records, places, and stories that shaped my life has grown into a visual archive that connects moods, history, and art. Every print is researched, designed and hand-signed by me.