Almo Sounds

Almo Sounds was an American record-label brand founded in the 1990s by Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss, the co-founders of A&M Records. It drew on the founders' experience in artist development and music distribution and released music by artists associated with pop, rock, and alternative music. The label operated through relationships with larger music-distribution networks but is no longer active as an independent label. The available material is insufficient to establish a complete catalogue, detailed distribution history, or an exact date of its cessation.

Almo Sounds was founded by Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss. The two founders had previously created and operated A&M Records, and Almo Sounds was established after their departure from the A&M system. The label focused on signing artists, producing recordings, and bringing music to market through distribution arrangements. Its releases covered areas including pop, rock, and alternative music. Reliable material available here is insufficient to identify its complete artist roster, release catalogue, changes in distribution arrangements, or the exact year in which the label ceased operations. This entry therefore retains only the basic history that can be stated with confidence.

• 1994

  Founding of the label

  Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss founded Almo Sounds, entering a new phase of record-label management.

A record label centered on artist signings, recording production, and music distribution, particularly in genres such as pop and rock.

• Recorded music releases

  Almo Sounds' core products were recorded-music releases rather than conventional consumer goods, including albums, singles, and other commercial music projects by signed or affiliated artists, with activity spanning pop, rock, and alternative music.