historiccd
HistoricCD was a German independent record label founded in 1993 in Berlin. The company specialized in the reissue and restoration of rare and historically significant compact discs, with a particular focus on early rock, jazz, and folk recordings from the 1950s through the 1980s. HistoricCD worked closely with original artists, producers, and recording studios to obtain the best available source material, and its releases were noted for their audio fidelity and comprehensive liner notes detailing the cultural context of each recording.
The label’s catalog included notable reissues such as the 1995 remastered edition of The Beach Boys’ “Surf
In 2010, after a period of financial difficulty and the rise of digital distribution, HistoricCD ceased operations.