Irish independent label Rubyworks was badly hit by the arson attack on PIAS' distribution partner Sony DADC in Enfield last week, with the label's stock - and that of sister label Model Citizen - exceeding 10,000 albums, destroyed in the blaze.
“It's a devastating blow” commented Label Manager Roger Quail, “not just for us, but for the entire independent label community”. PIAS and Sony DADC are working quickly to put an alternative distribution centre in place. “PIAS have risen to the challenge” adds Quail, “we are getting great support from them and our partners in manufacturing”.
Demand surged following the fire, meaning stock levels may not return to normal for some time. As a stop gap measure, Rubyworks and Model Citizen are offering their entire back catalogue at the very special 'fire sale' (ahem) price of £4.49 for a limited time only on iTunes UK.
The deal includes albums from the likes of Rodrigo y Gabriela, Gavin Friday, Mary Coughlan, Wallis Bird, Sinead O'Connor and FIght Like Apes.
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