Line Records

About

Line Records was an independent record label active during the early 1980s, primarily focused on documenting and preserving punk and underground music history. The label's catalog reveals a commitment to archival work, most notably through the ambitious "Mindrocker" anthology series, which systematically compiled US punk recordings from the 1960s across multiple volumes released between 1981 and 1982. This multi-volume approach demonstrated the label's scholarly approach to music curation and historical documentation during an era when such preservation efforts were uncommon. Beyond the anthology series, Line Records released contemporary punk material, including work by artists such as Spoon, and the Destroy The Youth EP. Operating primarily on vinyl format, the label served the underground and punk communities by making both archival material and new releases accessible. While details about the label's geographic base and founding remain limited, its release pattern and catalog suggest a dedication to bridging historical punk movements with contemporary underground music, positioning Line Records as a notable contributor to punk historiography during the early 1980s independent music scene.