Label
One Ten Records
Independent experimental music label from the late 1970s-early 1980s, home to Laurie Anderson's "O Superman."
About
One Ten Records was an independent record label active during the late 1970s and early 1980s, operating during a formative period for experimental and avant-garde music. Based on its release catalog, the label demonstrated a commitment to releasing innovative and boundary-pushing work across multiple formats, primarily vinyl LPs. The label's roster included notable artists working in experimental and electronic music, most prominently Laurie Anderson, whose "O Superman" (1981) became one of the label's most significant releases and achieved crossover recognition beyond underground circles. Other releases such as "Airwaves" (1977) and "The Mexican Tapes" (1980) reflect the label's eclectic approach to artist selection and genre experimentation. One Ten Records occupied an important niche within the underground music community of its era, supporting avant-garde and experimental work during a period when such music had limited mainstream distribution channels. The label's relatively small output suggests a carefully curated approach to releases rather than high-volume production.