Last Night from Glasgow


Last Night from Glasgow is an independent record label based in Glasgow, Scotland. It was established in 2016 and relies on a crowdfunding business model to operate.

History

In January 2016, Ian Smith contacted five friends to establish a small record label. They agreed to found the business operated on a patronage model, with donations of a £50 from 60 of their friends and associates. The label's name is taken from the line "When I called you last night from Glasgow" in ABBA's "Super Trouper". The label's inaugural event took place on 2 June 2016 at The Old Hairdresser's venue in Glasgow, with 100 members and a roster of three artists. According to Smith, in the 2017 membership year the label operated with "200 or so" members.
In February 2018, it was announced that Last Night from Glasgow had been awarded Creative Scotland funding "...to produce the recording, production, manufacture, distribution and promotion of six vinyl albums and supporting digital releases for six currently unsigned Scottish artists". Further funding was obtained in February 2019 to "record, mix, master, produce, manufacture, promote and distribute seven albums and supporting digital releases.
In March 2020, the label announced they would be releasing 'The Isolation Sessions', an album of LNFG artists covering each other's songs with the proceeds going to venues that had to close due to COVID-19 lockdown laws. As of August 2020 over £3,000 had been donated to events and venues and over £3,500 of stock given to independent record stores. As part of the project, photographer Brian Sweeney took black and white photographs of LNFG members and artists. The format of the photos was inspired by historical pictures of Glasgow women hanging out of their windows.
In October 2020, LNFG organised a concert in an open-sided gazebo, to meet with local Covid-19 regulations, that The Herald described as 'Scotland's first concert in six months'.

Operations

The label was founded with the intention of assisting unsigned artists with the physical release and promotion of their music. It operates as a private limited company. Artists retain the intellectual rights to their music, and all profits are reinvested into the label's operation. Operating capital is primarily raised by the sale of annual memberships and in return for their patronage, members receive a 12" vinyl copy of each of that year's releases, digital releases and guest list entry to all album launch events.

Artists

The following artists have released music on the Last Night from Glasgow label:

Sub-labels

Komponist

In July 2019 it was announced that LNFG would be launching a new label 'Komponist', "focused on the compositional artists as opposed to songwriters. Concentrating on all forms of instrumental music, be it Jazz, NeoClassical, Electronica or Heavy Drone."

Hive

In 2019 a new label called Hive was announced that would allow artists to use LNFG's promotional services while still self-releasing an album.

Past Night From Glasgow

In 2020 it was announced that a new label would be set up, called 'Past Night From Glasgow'. The purpose of the label is to re-issue older albums not currently available. The first album announced was Sisters by The Bluebells.

The LNFG Cartel

The is a sub-label of self-releasing artists & labels, who are not part of the main LNFG label.  The Cartel provides logistical support for independent artists including manufacture, promotion, chart reporting, distribution or simply selling their CD on the LNFG website - whatever level of support needed, they can help.

Releases

Excluding digital-only singles
YearTypeTitleArtistFormatCatalogue No.Release dateNotes
2016SingleThe Ballad of the Nearly ManMark W. Georgsson7" vinylLNFG1
2016LPPiiStephen SoloUSB credit cardLNFGUSB1
2016SingleI Don't Drink to ForgetEmme Woods7" vinylLNFG2
2016LPSay It All with a KissTeenCanteen12" vinyl, digitalLNFG3 / LNFGUSB2
2016EPDebutHooHooBooHooHooUSB wristbandLNFGUSB3
2016SingleMachines That BreatheBe CharlotteDigital, 7" vinylLNFG4Limited edition 7" pink vinyl
2017LPFaces and PlacesMark W. Georgsson12" vinyl, digitalLNFG 5
2017EPSirensTeenCanteen10″ vinyl, digitalLNFG6Translucent splatter vinyl
2017LPInto the LightMedicine Men12" vinyl, digitalLNFG7
2017EPRunning Commentary EPRadiophonic TuckshopCD, digitalLNFGd9
2017LPReturned from SeaSister John12" vinyl, digitalLNFG8
2017LPPii2Stephen SoloUSB cassetteLNFGusb4
2017LPAn Unforgiving LightAnnie Booth12" vinyl, digitalLNFG9 / LNFSF01Co-release with Scottish Fiction
2017LPThe Essential LuxurySun Rose12" vinyl, digitalLNFG10
2017LPThe Winter Garden PlaytestRadiophonic TuckshopCD, digitalLNFGd14
2017SingleGolden PacketsMedicine MenCassette,digitalLNFGd16
2018EPMoney Can Be Exchanged for Goods and ServicesL-spaceCD, digitalLNFGd20
2018LPThe ABC of LNFGVarious ArtistsCD, digitalLNFGd21
2018LPTransienceZoë Bestel12" vinyl, CD, digitalLNFG11
2018SingleWanting What I Can't HaveCarla J. EastonCD, digital, 7” picture diskLNFOG01Co-release with Olive Grove Records
2018LPThe Last of the Gracious LosersThe Gracious Losers12" vinyl, digitalLNFG12
2018LPKipple ArcadiaL-space12" vinyl, digitalLNFG13
2018LPJoe Kane/Radiophonic TuckshopJoe Kane/Radiophonic Tuckshop12" vinyl, digitalLNFG14
2018SingleBlue FlowersL-space7″ vinyl, digitalLNFG15
2018SingleOnly YouDomicilesSquare 7″ vinyl, digitalLNFG16
2018SingleHolderClothSquare 7″ vinyl, digitalLNFG17
2018EPThree BandsCloth / Domiciles / L-spaceCD, set of three 7" vinylLNFGd30Special limited release to coincide with "Three Bands" tour
2019LPSister JohnSister John12" vinyl, digitalLNFG1825/01/1912" black vinyl, 12" transparent milk white vinyl
2019LPSlight DisconnectsBis12" vinyl CD, digitalLNFG1915/02/19Black, mandarin orange and yellow vinyl
2019EPFoundlingsFoundlingsCD, digital, lathe cut vinyl.LNFG2101/03/19
2019SingleAirportSister JohnDigital, extremely rare heart shaped vinylLNFGd3414/02/19
2019LPA Gift from MidnightFenella12" vinyl, digitalLNFG2229/03/19Black and red vinyl. Co-release with Little Tiger.
2019EPSpectralAnnie Booth12" vinyl, CD, digitalLNFSF6 / LNFG2310/05/19Black and purple vinyl
Co-release with Scottish Fiction.
2019SingleFor a ReasonDomicilesDigital, lathe cut vinylLNFG2426/04/19
2019SingleBack on BoardMedicine MenDigital, lathe cut vinylLNFGd3505/04/19
2019SingleWholesaleBroken ChanterDigital, lathe cut vinylLNFOG0224/05/19
2019SingleNothing ElseSister JohnDigital, lathe cut vinylLNFG2614/06/19AA side with LNFGd31.
2019LPMusic for MegastructuresL-spaceDigital.LNFGd3619/04/19
2019SingleLet GoLoudmammothDigital, lathe cut vinylLNFG2728/06/19
2019EPI Used To Be The Martial ArtsThe Martial ArtsVinyl, CD and digitalLNFG2805/07/19
2019AlbumPii3Stephen SoloDigitalLNFGd4119/07/19
2019AlbumThis is Not A Zen GardenDomiciles12" vinyl, CD, digitalLNFG2916/08/19Black and white vinyl editions
2019AlbumBroken ChanterBroken Chanter12" vinyl, CD, digitalLNFG30 / LNFOG0306/09/19Black, milk white and duck egg blue vinyl editions. Co-release with Olive Grove Records.
2019AlbumBeast RotationsSite of Future RomeCD and digitalLNFGK0104/10/19Komponist
2019AlbumClothClothVinyl, CD and digitalLNFG3115/11/19
2020AlbumMusic For MegastructuresL-spaceCD and digitalLNFGK0331/01/20Expanded Komponist release
2020SingleFeed the EnginesL-spaceVinyl, CD and digital07/02/20
2020AlbumPost Neo AntiClose LobstersVinyl, CD and digitalLNFG3328/02/20
2020EPBetter RunLemon DrinkCD and digital14/03/20
2020AlbumArtificial MassYasuyuki UesugiCD and digitalLNFK04Komponist
2020AlbumVulture PartyVulture PartyVinyl, CD and digital03/04/20Hive
2020AlbumEarthboundStarlessVinyl, CD and digitalLNFG3515/05/20
2020AlbumA Different PortMedicine MenVinyl, CD and digitalLNFG3429/05/20
2020AlbumMade For Each OtherThe MuldoonsVinyl & digitalLNFGH0503/07/20Hive
2020AlbumNow That's What I Call DisappointmentMichael M.Vinyl & digitalLNFGH0603/07/20Hive
2020AlbumComes A TimeMark W GeorgssonVinyl & digitalLNFG3614/08/20
2020AlbumAndre Salvador and the Von KingsAndre Salvador and the Von KingsVinyl & digitalLNFGH0728/08/20Hive
2020SingleOn The Run / The StormIn the Forest / Nicol & ElliottVinyl & digital03/09/2020
2020AlbumIsolation SessionsVarious ArtistsVinyl, CD & digitalLNFG37August 2020Double album
2020AlbumDoubtlandsMt. DoubtVinyl & digitalLNFG3818/09/20
2020AlbumEditJoe McAlindenVinyl, CD and digitalLNFGK0725/09/20Komponist
2020AlbumClean LivingSlow WeatherVinyl & digitalLNFG39November 2020
2020SingleIDSTSlime CityCD & Digital20/11/20
2020AlbumWhile I Sit and Watch This TreeLizabett RussoVinyl & digitalLNFGH0927/11/20Hive
2020AlbumGerminalTom DonnellyCD and digitalLNFGK0804/12/20Komponist
2021AlbumMusic For AnimationsBisVinyl, CD and digitalLNFG4026/01/21
2021AlbumSistersThe BluebellsVinyl & digitalPNFG0112/03/21Past Night From Glasgow
2021AlbumSix Road EndsGracious LosersVinyl & digitalLNFG4326/03/21
2021AlbumAnother LifeHadda BeVinyl, CD and digitalLNFG4430/04/21
2021AlbumStar WarsBMX BanditsVinyl & digitalPNFG0230/04/21Past Night From Glasgow - 30th Anniversary release
2021AlbumI Am By DaySister JohnVinyl, CD and digitalLNFG4528/05/21
2021AlbumCitalodiscoAce City RacersVinyl & digitalLNFGH1425/06/21Hive