Enigma Records

Enigma Records was a record company founded in 1982 and operated independently until 1989 when it was acquired by Capitol / EMI and operated as a division of Capitol until being merged into its operations in 1991. Enigma artists included Poison, Stryper, Smithereens, Flaming Lips, Al Stewart, Devo and several others. The label also marketed artists through EMI America from 1994 - 1995 and signings included the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The label's first signing was Motley Crue, prior to the Enigma name even being used, so their first album was marketed under the band's own "Leathur Records."