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Forty Below Records

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Forty Below Records
Founded2013 (2013)[1][2]
FounderEric Corne[3]
DistributorAMPED[4]
GenreBlues, Americana, alt-country, soul [5]
Country of originUnited States
LocationLos Angeles[6]
Official websitefortybelowrecords.com

Forty Below Records in an independent record label based in Los Angeles that promotes new blues, country, and soul music artists, along with issuing albums by established musicians from a variety of backgrounds. The label was founded by songwriter and producer Eric Corne, and began releasing albums in 2013.[3] Among the artists featured by the label are country singer Dale Watson,[7] blues veteran Charlie Musselwhite,[8] and blues-soul singer-songwriter Sugaray Rayford.[9] Late English blues pioneer and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee John Mayall recorded his last five studio albums with Forty Below.[10]

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References

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  1. "Forty Below Records". MusicBrainz. Retrieved 5 July 2026.
  2. Corne, Eric. "Eric Corne". LinkedIn. Retrieved 5 July 2026.
  3. 1 2 "Eric Corne". Musicians Institute. Retrieved 5 July 2026.
  4. "Alliance Entertainment's AMPED Distribution Brings Home 26 Grammy Nominations Across Its Family of Independent Labels". businesswire. Berkshire Hathaway. January 27, 2023. Retrieved 6 July 2026.
  5. "Forty Below Records Vinyl & Exclusive Releases". Rough Trade. Retrieved 6 July 2026.
  6. "Forty Below Records - music business news in 2025". New Industry Focus. Retrieved 6 July 2026.
  7. Drew, Caroline (January 15, 2026). "Red River History Celebrated in New Zine". Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 6 July 2026.
  8. Wilcock, Don (June 13, 2025). "Charlie Musselwhite at 81: 'Look Out Highway' and the Road Still Ahead". American Blues Scene. Retrieved 6 July 2026.
  9. "Sugaray Rayford". Big Blues Bender. Retrieved 6 July 2026.
  10. Mayall, John. "Discography". johnmayall.com. Retrieved 5 July 2026.
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