Linear was another in the long list of DIY labels from the late 1970s. It released just the one single, 'White Night', by Alternative Punk band The Lines (SJP-782; 1978). The catalogue number was proper to Fair Deal studio, a custom recording company from Hayes, rather than the label; other records with that prefix can be found on Stuart Johnson Productions and Clubland (q.v. both). The matrix number, LYN-5225, shows that the single was pressed by Lyntone. 'White Night' proved popular enough to be reissued by Illegal Records. The Lines went on to make several records for the Red label (q.v.). Thanks to Simon Hughes for the scan.
Copyright 2006 Robert Lyons.