First Hand Records

First Hand Records (FHR) is an independent record label described on its own site as releasing classical, world and jazz recordings, with physical CDs available worldwide and digital releases in multiple resolutions. Alongside new recordings, FHR issues historical material on its FHR Remasters sub-label, including recordings licensed from catalogues such as EMI, HMV, Pye/Nixa, Universal/Westminster and Capitol Records, and broadcast recordings from the BBC.

First Hand Records states that it has established itself as a significant independent record label, with releases recognised by the press as "fascinating" and "remarkable". Alongside new recordings, it specialises in issuing historical gems on its FHR Remasters sub-label, most of which had never been issued before, including recordings newly discovered through research in various tape archives. FHR has licensed recordings from the EMI, HMV, Pye/Nixa, Universal/Westminster and Capitol Records catalogues, as well as broadcast recordings from the BBC. The label has also moved to eco-friendly physical packaging, replacing plastic jewel cases with DigiSleeve-style card packaging.

An independent record label releasing classical, world and jazz recordings, recognised by the press as "fascinating" and "remarkable".

• History of the Salon – Morceaux caractéristiques, 1823–1913

  A selection of 23 pieces for violin and piano spanning nearly a hundred years, including première recordings, performed by Vaughan Jones (violin) and Marcus Price (piano).

1. 1First Hand Records – FHR – International classical music label • Fascinating historical issues • Exemplary productionsfirsthandrecords.com
2. 2History of the Salon – Morceaux caractéristiques, 1823–1913 (includes première recordings) – First Hand Records – FHRfirsthandrecords.com
3. 3About FHR – First Hand Records – FHRfirsthandrecords.com
4. 4Shop – First Hand Records – FHRfirsthandrecords.com
5. 5First Hand Recordswikidata.org