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Etiquette Records
Etiquette Records was a 1980s independent label specializing in experimental and industrial music, releasing vinyl and cassette formats.
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Etiquette Records was an independent record label active during the mid-1980s, operating within the industrial and experimental music underground. The label's catalog, spanning 1985 to 1987, reflects a commitment to avant-garde and experimental sound, releasing work across multiple formats including vinyl LP and cassette. The label's artist roster included acts such as Vomito Negro, whose eponymous release appeared in both LP (1985) and cassette (1987) formats, demonstrating the label's embrace of different distribution methods. Additional releases like "I Spy My Little Eye," "Pshycomania," and "Hey La Lee" further document the label's eclectic approach to underground experimental music. The reissue of Vomito Negro in cassette format two years after its initial vinyl release suggests a deliberate strategy to reach different audiences within the experimental music community. While limited documentation exists regarding the label's geographic base and complete operational history, Etiquette Records' output positions it within the broader landscape of 1980s independent and industrial music labels that valued artistic experimentation over commercial viability.