The Korova label was set up by Bill Drummond, co-founder of Zoo Records, and was part of the WEA group. The first single on the label, 'Rescue', by Echo & The Bunnymen (KOW-1) appeared in April 1980, which puts it outside the scope of this site. However, at least one record, the Judge Dread single shown above, 'Lovers Rock' (SIR-4028), appeared on a joint Sire Korova label, in October 1979. Presumably Sire Korova was a short-lived precursor of the Korova label proper.
Copyright 2006 Robert Lyons.