Novamute Records was the
electronic dance music subsidiary of
Mute Records, which was started in
1992. The label's staff included Mick Paterson (promotions), Pepe Jansz (
A&R), and producer Seth Hodder, and it was originally set up to give UK releases to white label 12-inch singles and imports. In the United States it was distributed by
Tommy Boy Records while the Mute parent label was distributed by
Elektra Records.