Verlag Das O.M. Theater

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Verlag Das O.M. Theater is a German record label and publisher associated with the experimental performance and sound art collective O.M. Theater. Operating primarily on cassette format, the label documented the musical output and performances of the ensemble across multiple "Aktionen" (actions/performances), reflecting the group's avant-garde approach to composition and live presentation. The label's catalog demonstrates a focus on capturing performances and experimental musical works, including organ concerts and piano compositions alongside ensemble pieces. The releases span several years and performance iterations, suggesting an ongoing documentation practice of the theater group's sonic investigations. Based on the release catalog, Verlag Das O.M. Theater functioned as both an archival and distribution mechanism for the collective's work within European underground and experimental music circles. The label's preference for cassette format aligns with DIY and independent music practices of its era, making it a significant document of avant-garde theater and experimental music production in German culture.