Lustobjekte

About

Lustobjekte was an underground record label active in the early 1980s, primarily focused on releasing experimental and industrial music through cassette and print media formats. Based on its output and release patterns, the label operated as a DIY venture during a formative period for European experimental music. The label's catalog included self-titled releases and works exploring the intersection of rock, performance art, and industrial aesthetics, as evidenced by conceptual titles such as "Geri Graffiti Vol.1: It's Only Rock'n Roll, This not!" The label also produced accompanying printed materials, including the "Ostobjekte Overview" magazine, reflecting a multimedia approach typical of avant-garde labels of that era. Lustobjekte's emphasis on cassette distribution and artist-driven content positioned it within the broader network of independent labels supporting experimental music outside mainstream commercial channels. The label's significance lies in its documentation of the early 1980s underground music scene, representing the DIY ethos and lo-fi aesthetics that characterized experimental music production during this period.