About us
Since 1975, Bear Family Records has been releasing exceptional music. From rock ’n’ roll and country to krautrock and chanson – you’ll find carefully curated reissues crafted with heart and mind. For 50 years, we’ve been setting standards in quality, sound, and content.
Our Passion: Music with History
Our journey began with the album Going Back To Dixie by Bill Clifton – now a classic. Since then, we’ve produced over 2,100 releases, including many award-winning box sets such as The Bristol Sessions, Black Europe, and The Bakersfield Sound.
Why Choose Us?
Because we don’t do things by halves. Our products feature rare tracks, high-quality booklets, historic images, and thorough research. The Los Angeles Times once called our box sets the “Rolls Royce of reissues.”
What You Can Expect
- Exclusive CD and LP box sets
- Rarities from around the world
- Original recordings with historical value
- Over 75,000 items in our catalog
- Music by artists from Germany, the USA, and beyond
Where We Are
We’re based north of Bremen, away from the noise of the big city. In a rural setting, 15 music lovers work on new projects – with passion, care, and one clear goal: keeping music history alive.
Vinyl Lives – and We Live Vinyl
While many gave up on vinyl, we never did. Today, we celebrate its comeback with exclusive LPs and elaborately designed releases you can listen to, hold, and collect.
In Demand Worldwide
Whether in China, the USA, Fiji, or North Korea – Bear Family Records is sought after around the globe. Our music knows no boundaries – neither geographic nor stylistic.
Ready for your musical journey of discovery? Then visit bear-family.com and dive into our sonic world.