Timeline

Label Founded — Jordan Cooper and Ray Cappo (Youth of Today) start Revelation Records in New Haven, CT to release Warzone's 'Lower East Side Crew' 7-inch.

First Releases — REV 1-3 released: Warzone, 'Together' compilation, and Sick of It All's debut EP.

Youth Crew Explosion — Gorilla Biscuits, Side By Side, Bold, and No For An Answer releases cement the youth crew sound.

Ray Cappo Departs — Ray Cappo leaves the business to focus on Shelter, though his albums remain on Revelation.

Start Today — Gorilla Biscuits release 'Start Today' (REV 12), becoming one of hardcore's most beloved albums.

Judge Era — Judge releases 'Bringin' It Down' (REV 15), a defining straight edge hardcore album.

Expanding Sound — Inside Out's 'No Spiritual Surrender' and Quicksand's debut signal Revelation's expanding musical palette.

West Coast Connection — Chain of Strength brings Orange County straight edge to the Revelation roster.

Post-Hardcore Beginnings — Into Another and Supertouch push beyond traditional hardcore boundaries.

Diversification — Iceburn, Farside, and other bands expand Revelation into progressive and melodic territory.

Emo Emergence — Texas Is the Reason signed, bridging hardcore and emotional/indie rock.

In-Flight Program — The landmark 'In-Flight Program' compilation (REV 50) showcases the label's diverse roster.

Commercial Crossover — CIV's 'Set Your Goals' and Sense Field's 'Building' achieve broader alternative rock success.

Label Milestone — Youth of Today reissues and retrospectives honor the label's legacy while new bands join.

Metalcore Wave — In My Eyes, Morning Again, and Damnation A.D. represent the heavier end of the roster.

New Millennium — Elliott, The Movielife, and The Explosion bring indie rock and punk influences.

REV 100 — 'Rarities' compilation celebrates the 100th release milestone.

Shai Hulud — 'That Within Blood Ill-Tempered' becomes a defining metalcore release.

Retrospectives — Judge and Bold complete discographies released; 'Generations' compilation honors the legacy.

Continued Growth — Shook Ones and newer bands keep the hardcore spirit alive on Revelation.

Modern Era — Label continues releasing new hardcore and punk alongside classic reissues.

Digital Expansion — RevHQ expands online presence with streaming, digital releases, and direct-to-fan sales.