Barclay is a French record company and label founded by Eddie Barclay in 1953.^[1]

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Barclay
Parent company	Universal Music Group
Founded	1953 (1953)
Founder	Eddie Barclay
Distributor(s)	Universal
Genre	Various
Country of origin	France
Location	Paris
Official website	Barclay on Facebook

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Eddie Barclay was a bandleader, pianist, producer, and nightclub owner. With his wife, Nicole (the vocalist in his band), he started Barclay.^[2] The catalogue included the work of Stéphane Grappelli, Lionel Hampton, and Rhoda Scott. In 1978, 40% of the label was sold to Polygram.^{[citation needed]} Jazz issues ceased in 1983.^[3]

Barclay's catalogue includes Hugues Aufray, Charles Aznavour, Alain Bashung, Jacques Brel, Les Chaussettes Noires, Dalida, Jean Ferrat, Léo Ferré, Nino Ferrer, Jimi Hendrix, Patrick Juvet, Fela Kuti, Femi Kuti, Danielle Licari, Mireille Mathieu, Mika, Eddy Mitchell, Modjo, Noir Désir, Paradis, Henri Salvador, Emilie Simon, Rachid Taha, the Wild Magnolias and the label is also affiliated with convicted murderer Bertrand Cantat.

Barclay Records is owned and distributed by Universal Music Group.

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