The Dead Boys were primarily signed to Sire Records during their most active years in the late 1970s. The punk rock band released their two major studio albums through this label: "Young, Loud and Snotty" (1977) and "We Have Come for Your Children" (1978).

Sire Records, founded by Seymour Stein, was a perfect fit for the Dead Boys as the label was known for signing prominent punk and new wave acts during this era, including the Ramones and Talking Heads. The label recognized the band's potential after their move from Cleveland to New York City and their growing reputation in the CBGB scene.

Before signing with Sire, the Dead Boys independently released their first single "Sonic Reducer" backed with "Search and Destroy" on Revenge Records, a small independent label. However, this was just a brief stint before their major label debut.

After the band's initial breakup in 1979, various compilations and live recordings have been released through different labels, including:

Bomp! Records
Line Records
Revenge Records (reissues)
Ruby Records

It's worth noting that when the band briefly reformed in 1987, they released material through various independent labels, but their definitive studio recordings remain those released through Sire Records during their prime years.

The band's relationship with Sire Records helped establish them as one of the most influential American punk rock bands of the 1970s, though tensions with the label over production and marketing decisions would later contribute to their eventual breakup.

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