Mortarhate Records

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Mortarhate Records was a British independent record label operating during the 1980s, primarily active in releasing experimental and industrial music. Based in the United Kingdom, the label demonstrated a commitment to counter-cultural and provocative artistic expression through its carefully curated catalog. The label's release strategy encompassed multiple formats including cassettes and vinyl LPs, allowing broader accessibility within the underground music community. Between 1983 and 1987, Mortarhate Records issued four notable releases that reflected the label's engagement with politically charged and sonically challenging material. The label's output, including titles such as "Not On Her Majesty's Service" and "Turning Rebellion Into Money," suggests a philosophical alignment with post-punk and industrial aesthetics that critiqued mainstream culture and authority. Mortarhate Records occupied a significant niche within the UK's vibrant underground music scene of the 1980s, contributing to the dissemination of experimental work during a formative period for industrial and alternative music. Though the label's catalog remains relatively compact, its releases have become sought-after artifacts within collector communities focused on British underground and industrial music.