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Firm Records was a DIY label. It managed one single.
It issued singles in NICK-0 numerical series. The Oppressed is a Welsh anti-fascist Oi! band that formed
in 1981 in Cardiff. Most of the musicians in the band's various lineups were
skinheads. Throughout the band's career, the members (especially vocalist Roddy
Moreno) openly expressed opposition to racism and fascism — in their lyrics,
interviews, on-stage comments and other actions. In 1989, Moreno visited New
York City and met many members of Skinheads Against Racial Prejudice (SHARP). On
his return to the United Kingdom, he started promoting SHARP ideals to British
skinheads. The band has also had ties to other anti-racist groups, such as
Anti-Fascist Action. Moreno is a Cardiff City F.C. supporter, and some of the
band's songs express that support. The band has split
and re-formed several times. Their more recent split was in 2006, but they
re-formed for a one-off gig in 2009, and will be performing around Europe in
2010 and 2011. Distributed By Firm Records.
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Oppressed
Never Say Die [ Ep
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