Expansion Records is a British record label founded by Northern Soul DJ Richard Searling and Soul Bowl owner John Anderson.
In 1989, DJ, author, and journalist Ralph Tee joined the label, and both he and Searling have been running Expansion Records.
[1] In 1986, Expansion released its first twelve-inch record with the catalogue ref: EXPAND1 (in 1986) – "Love Me Anyway" by US band WQBC (via a distribution deal with PRT).
In 2004, Graphic Designer & DJ Simon Strutt rebranded the Expansion Records identity and created the 'e' logo to brand stamp each music release.
At various times in its 25-year history artists that have signed to Expansion have included Leon Ware, Stephanie Mills, Leroy Hutson, Angie Stone, Gwen McCrae, Howard Hewett, Keni Burke, Lenny Williams, Rick James, Ronnie McNeir, and Evelyn 'Champagne' King, Maysa.