Today, Industrial Records is a topic that arouses great interest and debate in society. Since its emergence, Industrial Records has captured the attention of experts and the general public, generating discussions and controversies around its importance and impact in different areas. Whether due to its historical relevance, its impact on daily life or its involvement in current issues, Industrial Records has become a topic of unavoidable interest for those seeking to understand the complexity of the contemporary world. In this article, we will explore various aspects related to Industrial Records, analyzing its influence and providing different perspectives that invite reflection and critical analysis.
Industrial Records is a record label established in 1976 by industrial music and visual arts group Throbbing Gristle. The group created the label primarily for self-releases but also signed several other groups and artists. The label gave a name to the industrial music genre.
The label's first LP was Throbbing Gristle's debut LP The Second Annual Report, which was limited to 786 copies. It came in bootleg-like packaging: a plain white card sleeve with glued-on xerox information strips.
The Industrial Records logo is a stark black and white depiction a low-definition photo of an Auschwitz crematory.[1][2]
In 2011, the label had an official "re-activation" as Throbbing Gristle's contract with Mute Records had expired. Since the band has permanently disbanded following the "death" of Sleazy, the label's plan is to re-release the original Throbbing Gristle albums (The Second Annual Report, D.o.A: The Third and Final Report, 20 Jazz Funk Greats, Heathen Earth, and Greatest Hits) on the label.[3] Originally intended to be released all at once on 26 September 2011, the label had to delay due to a Sony DADC warehouse fire in London. The new plan was to release a new album chronologically once every week starting on Halloween 2011 with The Second Annual Report and ending 28 November with Throbbing Gristle's Greatest Hits.[4]
There has been no comment on releasing any other artists' works or new content after the Throbbing Gristle releases.