We are Renaissance Records, US

A Phoenix, Arizona based record label specializing in the re-release of classic rock, country, and indie music. Renaissance boasts a roster of artists spanning a multi-generational musical evolution. Once driven entirely by CD sales, Renaissance Records has embraced the resurgence of demand for vinyl LPs and is an active player in the post-COVID “Vinyl Renaissance”. Often praised for its collection of rare and obscure releases from past-time favorites, new projects from familiar faces, and the occasional up-and-comers – Renaissance Records offers vinyl collectors something different and intriguing.

Our Story:

In 1993, former Aerospace Engineer, John W. Edwards had the idea to form a new recording label which would focus on the reissue of classic rock and classic country LPs on CD for the first time, thus Renaissance Records was born.

By early 1996, Renaissance Records had signed multiple licensing deals with EMI-Capitol, Sony Music, BMG/ RCA/ Arista and Universal Music Group. The company also formed licensing contracts with individual artists both in the United Stated and abroad, as well as licensing an entire library of live concert recordings which would become the basis of it’s Alive In America series.

In 2020, Renaissance Records joined the vinyl renaissance and began releasing music onto vinyl. Renaissance Records continues to release music into 2025 from artists such as Crack The Sky, Electric Light Orchestra Part II, Girlschool, Lindisfarne, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Mountain, Spirit, Climax Blues Band, Molly Hatchet, The Sherbs, M2M, Tee Set, Starz, Jack Bruce & Friends, Joe Cocker, Fairport Convention, The Pentangle, Renaissance, Bob Welch & Friends, and more. We also have been releasing some great newer artists like Marisa & The Moths, Bad Skin, RunJuliet, Die So Fluid, Tystnaden, Spirit Machines, Odelet and The Council Of Thirteen.

Culminating a dream that began 45 years ago, the Council of Thirteen proudly releases their debut album “In Between The Dark and The Light”.

The brainchild of keyboardist, vocalist and songwriter John W. Edwards, has its formations in songs that John started writing in 1979 while studying Physics and Mathematics at the University of Arizona in Tucson. Therefore, The Council of Thirteen was born by combining the talents of 17 other musicians and singers with John’s songs and some great covers of other classic rock artists’ tunes. The band is quite prolific having recorded ten albums injust over a year. Why so many? John believes that providing new music consistently adds to the positive cultural landscape. All ten albums are available through Renaissance Records.

Check out all of our new cd and vinyl LP releases weekly!