Creation is definitely one of my favourites. They put out so many great albums from bands like Slowdive, My Bloody Valentine, Primal Scream, Ride, Teenage Fanclub, Adorable and loads more. It's a shame that they're not still around today.
Yes, 4AD is definitely up there. Their roster throughout the years is insane. So many great bands like Cocteau Twins, Dead Can Dance, This Mortal Coil, Pixies, Ultra Vivid Scene, Throwing Muses, Lush, His Name Is Alive, Pale Saints, The Breeders etc. Even today they have artists like Camera Obscura, Bon Iver, Blonde Redhead and St Vincent.
Also an honourable mention to Sarah Records which, despite being a very niche label, embodied everything that's great about independent music. Originally they just put out flexidiscs and fanzines (how indie is that!) they went on to inspire practically the entire twee pop movement with bands like The Field Mice, Another Sunny Day, Heavenly, Secret Shine and Blueboy. They folded in 1995.
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