Factory Records is an independent record label .
`` Many of the UK labels ended up signing distribution deals with major labels to remain viable , but others retained their independence ( e.g . Warp , Wax On , BlancoMusic ) and the factor that came to define independent labels was distribution , which had to be independent of the majors for records to be included in the UK Indie Chart , which was first compiled in 1980.Lazell , Barry ( 1997 ) `` '' Indie Hits 1980-1989 '' '' , Cherry Red Books , ISBN 0-9517206-9-4 The term 'indie ' and the chart itself was unrelated to a specific genre of music , and the chart featured a diverse range of music , from punk to reggae , to MOR and mainstream pop , including several hits from the likes of Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan on the PWL label . ''
Independent record label