PWL

PWL (Pete Waterman Ltd) is the production company and one-time record label owned by pop mogul Pete Waterman.

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PWL is most famous for being the home of hit record producers Stock Aitken Waterman.

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After producing many hits for other record companies, PWL launched its own label in 1987 (PWL Records) with the balearic classic Mandy Smith "I Just Can't Wait".

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As a record label, PWL enjoyed success with artists such as Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan. And as a production house they produced hits for artists such as Rick Astley and Bananarama on other record labels.

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In the early 90s, Pete Waterman formed a new label, PWL International in partnership with Warners. PWL International Ltd has ceased operation.

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Pete Waterman Ltd still in operation as of 2004 and operates the label EBUL through Jive Records and Zomba.

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List of record labels

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