Label
Japo Records
German experimental record label from the late 1970s-early 1980s specializing in avant-garde vinyl releases.
About
Japo Records was a German record label active during the late 1970s and early 1980s, operating during a pivotal period for experimental and industrial music in Europe. The label demonstrated a commitment to avant-garde and unconventional artistic expression through its vinyl releases. Based on the catalog evidence from 1980-1981, Japo Records focused on LP format releases, issuing works such as "Compositions" and "Cerberus" in 1980, followed by "Es Herrscht Uhu Im Land" in 1981. These titles suggest an interest in experimental composition and conceptual artwork, positioning the label within the broader underground music community of its era. Though limited documentation of the label's founding philosophy and complete artist roster exists, Japo Records' output indicates a curatorial focus on challenging, non-commercial music that aligned with the experimental and industrial movements gaining traction in Germany during this period. The label represents an important entry point for understanding the landscape of independent experimental music production in early 1980s Europe.
