LINEAR
Linear was another in the long list of DIY labels from the late
1970s. It released just the one single, 'White Night', by Alternative
Punk band The Lines (SJP-782; 1978). The catalogue number was proper
to Fair Deal studio, a custom recording company from Hayes, rather than the
label; other records with that prefix can be found on Stuart Johnson Productions
and Clubland (q.v. both). The matrix number, LYN-5225, shows that the
single was pressed by Lyntone. 'White Night' proved popular enough to be
reissued by Illegal Records. The Lines went on to make several
records for the Red label (q.v.). Thanks to Simon Hughes for the
scan.
Copyright 2006 Robert Lyons.