DeSoto Records is an
American record label based in
Washington, D.C. Founded in
1989, it is run by Bill Barbot and Kim Coletta, both formerly of the band
Jawbox. It was first founded by members of the band
Edsel to release their first single, "My Manacles". Jawbox next used the name DeSoto for their first EP. It has released over 40 records, 7" singles, CDs, and LP vinyl records. It is distributed by
Fontana Distribution.