C+C Records

C+C Records is a Norwegian independent record label founded in 1995 by Christer Falck and Christer Hansen. The label was established after Falck saw jazz and tapping guitarist Ole Staveteig perform on Aker Brygge and wanted to buy his record. Staveteig had nothing to sell, so they agreed to release a record together. The record sold 3,000 copies in two weeks, prompting Falck and Hansen to expand the repertoire. They created a new label, Ironic Recordings, intended for rock records, while the rest would be gathered under C+C Records. Ironic Recordings was to be a label with a common thread, while C+C Records would function as a miniature major company. Many records were released quickly. Ole Staveteig's releases sold best, while most other records went into deficit. The first artistic and commercial success came in 1998, when the Kongsvinger electronic duo Päronsoda sold 10,000 copies and won the Spellemannprisen that year. In 2000, Christer Hansen chose to leave the company to start the metal label Black Balloon. Frode Lia took his place, and Frode Records was established. The goal of this sub-label was to gather all singer-songwriters on one label to more easily promote the music abroad. Frode Lia made his producer debut on Karen Jo Fields' debut album Embrace Me. This record was partly financed by Christer Falck's winnings from TV3's Robinsonekspedisjonen. The album was a great success, and her next album Chase The Blue sold 20,000 copies and contained two single successes, "Chase The Blue" and "Let's Talk About Love". Subsequently, C+C Records has had great success with rap artists Tungtvann, Jaa9 & OnklP, Tommy Tee, Warlocks, and Darkside Of The Force. In addition, C+C Records had a hit with Lene Alexandra and her song "My Boobs Are OK". In 2008, C+C Records had great success with the Cuban jazz/Norwegian folk song project Hovedøen Social Club, which had a triumphant run on Norwegian radio stations. In 2009, Frode Records released the album Mainly Mute with Larvik-based Bellman, and in 2010 Asbjørn Ribe debuted in sixth place on VG-lista with the album Ornand Vet Hvordan. In 2009, Frode Lia started the football magazine Josimar, and in 2010 Christer Falck started the book publisher Falck Forlag. C+C Records was owned 50/50 by Christer Falck and Frode Lia. The label's official website lists contact information for both, with an address at P.B. 23 Vålerenga, N-0626 Oslo. The website also features a shop for online music purchases and promotes various albums, including a Prince tribute album and releases by Bellman and Iram Haq. The label remains active, with its most recent notable releases including Bellman's Mainly Mute and Asbjørn Ribe's Ornand Vet Hvordan.

C+C Records was founded in 1995 by Christer Falck and Christer Hansen. The label originated after Falck saw jazz and tapping guitarist Ole Staveteig perform on Aker Brygge and wanted to buy his record. Staveteig had nothing to sell and believed there was no market for such music. They agreed to release a record together. The record sold 3,000 copies in two weeks, and Falck and Hansen quickly decided to expand the repertoire. A new label, Ironic Recordings, was created. The plan was to put rock records on that label, while the rest would be gathered under C+C Records. Ironic Recordings was to be a label with a common thread, while C+C Records would function as a miniature major company. Many records were released quickly. Ole Staveteig's releases sold best, while most other records went into deficit. The first artistic and commercial success came in 1998, when the Kongsvinger electronic duo Päronsoda sold 10,000 copies and won the Spellemannprisen that year. In 2000, Christer Hansen chose to leave the company to start the metal label Black Balloon. Frode Lia took his place, and Frode Records was established. The goal of this sub-label was to gather all singer-songwriters on one label to more easily promote the music abroad. Frode Lia made his producer debut on Karen Jo Fields' debut album Embrace Me. This record was partly financed by Christer Falck's winnings from TV3's Robinsonekspedisjonen. The album was a great success, and her next album Chase The Blue sold 20,000 copies and contained two single successes, "Chase The Blue" and "Let's Talk About Love". Subsequently, C+C Records has had great success with rap artists Tungtvann, Jaa9 & OnklP, Tommy Tee, Warlocks, and Darkside Of The Force. In addition, C+C Records had a hit with Lene Alexandra and her song "My Boobs Are OK". In 2008, C+C Records had great success with the Cuban jazz/Norwegian folk song project Hovedøen Social Club, which had a triumphant run on Norwegian radio stations. In 2009, Frode Records released the album Mainly Mute with Larvik-based Bellman, and in 2010 Asbjørn Ribe debuted in sixth place on VG-lista with the album Ornand Vet Hvordan. In 2009, Frode Lia started the football magazine Josimar, and in 2010 Christer Falck started the book publisher Falck Forlag. C+C Records was owned 50/50 by Christer Falck and Frode Lia. The label's official website lists contact information for both, with an address at P.B. 23 Vålerenga, N-0626 Oslo. The website also features a shop for online music purchases and promotes various albums, including a Prince tribute album and releases by Bellman and Iram Haq. The label remains active, with its most recent notable releases including Bellman's Mainly Mute and Asbjørn Ribe's Ornand Vet Hvordan.

• 2010

  Asbjørn Ribe debuts at sixth place on VG-lista with Ornand Vet Hvordan.

• 2010

  Christer Falck starts book publisher Falck Forlag.

• 2009

  Bellman releases Mainly Mute on Frode Records.

• 2009

  Frode Lia starts football magazine Josimar.

• 2008

  Hovedøen Social Club achieves radio success.

• 2006

  Controversy over Christer Falck revealing his own purchase of Warlocks singles.

• 2003

  Karen Jo Fields' album Chase The Blue sells 20,000 copies.

• 2000

  Christer Hansen leaves; Frode Lia joins and Frode Records established.

• 2000

  Karen Jo Fields releases debut album Embrace Me on Frode Records.

• 1998

  Päronsoda sells 10,000 copies and wins Spellemannprisen.

• 1995

  C+C Records founded by Christer Falck and Christer Hansen.

• 1995

  Ironic Recordings sub-label created.

Independent Norwegian record label with a diverse roster spanning jazz, rock, rap, and electronic music.

• Bellman - Mainly Mute

• Karen Jo Fields - Embrace Me

• Karen Jo Fields - Chase The Blue

• Asbjørn O.A. Ribe - Ornand Vet Hvordan

• Tungtvann - 5 år Og Like Langt

• Bellman - Live At Sliperiet

1. 1C+C Records official websiteccrecords.com
2. 2C+C Records - Wikidatawikidata.org
3. 3C+C Records - Wikipedia (Norwegian)no.wikipedia.org