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The original Radar label put out its last release in 1981, but it was revived with a new roster between 1995 and 1998. Notable bands signed to the second version of Radar included
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bands from the 1960s. Through its WEA connections, Radar was able to rerelease recordings by the
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formed in late 1977 by Martin Davis (managing director) who had previously worked at
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and the Attractions. Costello and Lowe were brought to Radar by their manager
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and United Artists. The label's first records were released in early 1978.
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Radar was distributed in most of the world by WEA Records (now known as
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In addition, Radar licensed the 13: 413:Bette Bright and the Illuminations 348:I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass 304:, who had previously been head of 14: 713: 677:Record labels established in 1995 667:Record labels established in 1978 624: 139: 30: 41:needs additional citations for 601:Reynolds, Simon (2010-08-10). 594: 577: 216:(world except US & Canada) 1: 571: 448:That's Not Funny, That's Sick 366:Richard Hell and the Voidoids 482:through an arrangement with 184:Rob Collins, Graeme Beattie 145:The Radar logo, designed by 7: 559: 315: 10: 718: 587:. Canongate Books, 2013. 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