Deceptive
Records was formed in 1992 by Steve Lamacq, Tony Smith and Alan James.
The label concentrated on rock and alternative rock. The most famous group
signed to the label were Elastica.
Steve
Lamacq left the company after the release of Elastica's first album to
avoid accusations of partiality on the Evening Session, his BBC Radio 1
show. The label closed in 2001. |