Label
Sympathy For The Record Industry
Independent record label specializing in experimental and underground music on vinyl, active since the late 1980s.
About
Sympathy For The Record Industry is an independent record label known for releasing experimental and underground music across vinyl and LP formats. Based in the United States, the label established itself during the late 1980s and early 1990s as a supporter of avant-garde and industrial artists working outside mainstream commercial structures. The label's catalog reflects a commitment to unconventional sonic practices and challenging artistic visions, with releases spanning experimental rock, industrial, and related underground genres. Notable releases include Bloody Convicts (1988), Metal Thunder (1990), and Songs For Pigs (1993), demonstrating the label's consistent focus on boundary-pushing material. The label also collaborated with experimental vocalist Rose McDowall on the 1994 single Johnny Remember Me / Down from Dover. Through its releases on vinyl and LP, Sympathy For The Record Industry contributed to the preservation and distribution of experimental music during a crucial period for underground and alternative music communities.
