A DIY label from West Yorkshire, owned by Steve Musson. Venal issued at least one single, 'Everyday' b/w 'Before We Came Together', by Rock band Blush (PMB-117; 1979). In addition it put out a couple of cassettes by the band, 'Totally Up' (CELL-2; 7/80) and 'Hooked Up Solid (CELL-3). Musson was the band's manager, as well as the label's. The single had a handstamped white label in true DIY fashion, though the stamping on one of the sides was more ambitious than is usual. Illustrations and further information are available at the Bored Teenagers site.
Copyright 2006 Robert Lyons.