Music Maniac Records

About

Music Maniac Records was an independent record label active during the 1980s, operating primarily through vinyl LP releases. The label documented a diverse catalog of experimental and underground music during a formative period for independent music production. Between 1985 and 1989, Music Maniac Records released four notable albums: Green Peas (1985), Catfish Eyes and Tales (1987), Drive It Home! (1987), and Creatures That Time Forgot (1989). The label's output reflects the eclectic and adventurous spirit of 1980s underground music culture, showcasing artists working across industrial, experimental, and alternative genres. While specific details about the label's geographic origin and founding principles remain limited in available documentation, the consistency of the LP format across all releases suggests a commitment to vinyl as the preferred medium. Music Maniac Records represents an important artifact of independent music distribution during an era when small labels played a crucial role in championing unconventional and avant-garde artists outside mainstream commercial channels.