Label
Fast Product
Independent UK label from the late 1970s releasing experimental, post-punk, and industrial music including the influential Earcom compilation series.
About
Fast Product was a pioneering independent record label based in the United Kingdom, active during the late 1970s and early 1980s. The label emerged during a formative period for experimental and industrial music, releasing material across vinyl and other formats that reflected the underground aesthetic of the era. Fast Product's catalog included the Earcom series, a notable compilation project that showcased emerging experimental and post-punk artists, as well as conceptual releases like The Dignity Of Labour, which demonstrated the label's commitment to ambitious, multi-part compositions. Beyond vinyl releases, Fast Product engaged with broader promotional strategies, utilizing magazines, posters, and film materials to build awareness within the underground music community. The label's output positioned it within the wider network of independent music infrastructure that characterized the post-punk and industrial underground. Fast Product's releases remain significant documentation of experimental music practices and the DIY ethos that defined alternative music distribution during this period.
