Secret Records

About

Secret Records was an independent record label active during the early 1980s, operating primarily through vinyl LP releases. The label emerged during a fertile period for underground and experimental music, releasing seven titles between 1980 and 1982. The label's roster demonstrated a commitment to diverse artistic expressions within the post-punk and alternative music landscape, featuring releases with titles that suggested experimental and unconventional approaches to composition and performance. Secret Records' output from this period reflects the broader ethos of independent record labels in the early 1980s, prioritizing artistic freedom and sonic experimentation over commercial considerations. The label's preference for vinyl format aligned with the standards of the era and underground music distribution networks. While details about the label's geographic base and founding circumstances remain limited in available documentation, the consistency and breadth of releases across 1980-1982 suggest a stable operation committed to supporting avant-garde and alternative artists during a transformative period in popular music history.