A Punk / New Wave label, one of the many independents which came and went during the late '70s and early '80s. The second Wax label of the 1970s lasted for longer than its precursor. It issued at least five seven-inches during the period 1978-80: one each by The Machines, Grinder, and the Steve Hooker Band, and two by Marc Thor. The label of EAR-1 was basic in the extreme, the titles and label name being rubber-stamped on to a plain white background; thanks to Barry Adcock for that scan. By the time of EAR-3 the label design had become more ambitious, and Wax's records were being distributed by Pinnacle. An illustrated article about the Machines can be found on the Bored Teenagers site.
Copyright 2006 Robert Lyons.