Label
Multhipla Records
Experimental and Fluxus-focused record label documenting avant-garde composition and conceptual music practice from the late 1970s-1980s.
About
Multhipla Records was an experimental music label active during the late 1970s and early 1980s, specializing in avant-garde and Fluxus-oriented compositions. The label distinguished itself through its commitment to releasing conceptual and boundary-pushing work that challenged conventional notions of musical composition and performance. The catalog demonstrates a particular interest in artists engaging with Dada and Fluxus aesthetics, including releases exploring the sonic dimensions of visual art and experimental sound practice. Notable releases include documentation of Marcel Duchamp's musical work, abstract compositions by Wolf Vostell and Alvin Lucier, and collaborative Fluxus operatic projects. Operating primarily through vinyl LP releases, Multhipla Records occupied an important niche within the European underground experimental music community of its era, serving as a platform for conceptual artists and musicians working at the intersection of music, visual art, and performance. The label's output reflects the intellectual rigor and interdisciplinary ethos characteristic of avant-garde cultural production during this period.
