Label
Schreckschuss Schallplatten
Early 1980s German independent label specializing in experimental and avant-garde music across vinyl and cassette formats.
About
Schreckschuss Schallplatten was a German independent record label active during the early 1980s, operating during a formative period for experimental and industrial music in Europe. Based on the label's catalog, the imprint demonstrated a commitment to avant-garde and experimental sounds, releasing material across multiple formats including cassettes, vinyl LPs, and other physical media. The label's four documented releases from 1981-1982 showcase an eclectic artistic vision, ranging from conceptual works and sound experiments to what appear to be multimedia or performance-based projects. Notable releases include "Beiträge Zur Sinnespflege" (1981) and the LP "Tag Für Tag!" (1981), alongside works suggesting engagement with contemporary themes and serialized concepts such as "Moderne Zeiten · TV-Serie (Fortsetzung Folgt)". Though modest in output, Schreckschuss Schallplatten occupied a niche within the underground experimental music community, representing the DIY ethos and aesthetic adventurousness characteristic of independent labels during the post-punk and early industrial era in Germany.
