★Urashima

First vinyl reissue of the 1985 Pariah Tapes triple cassette by Toshiji Mikawa's Incapacitants: seven long tracks of pure electronic distortion, remastered by Andrea Marutti. Second pressing, 99 hand-numbered copies in a wooden box.

Urashima gathers Merzbow's complete nine-volume cycle in a single box, in an edition of 199: 26 tracks filtering noise through the Japan of haiku and ukiyo-e. Nine vinyl-replica CDs and two Leporello inserts on fine Japanese paper. Noise as contemplation, from one of the great figures of noise

* Edition of 199 copies * Originally released on cassette in 1985, H·A·D·A·Y·R·O is a landmark of Japanese noise music. It documents the early vision of Solmania and the singular sonic approach of Masahiko Ohno. For years, it remained a cult artifact among collectors and underground enthusiasts. This vinyl edition renews its impact, feeling more like a rebirth than a simple reissue. Solmania was far more than a band; it was Masahiko Ohno’s personal sound laboratory. At the heart of the album are…

* Edition of 199 copies * Between 1999 and 2000. By the early 2000s, Merzbow had entered a markedly new phase. The tape collages, junk electronics, and analogue chains that had defined his work across the 1980s and 1990s gave way to a digital practice built around laptop, software processing, and a rigorously composed approach to harsh noise. Across releases such as Merzbeat (2002), Animal Magnetism (2003), and the present album, Masami Akita reorganised his vocabulary around dense, sculpted str…

* Edition of 199 copies * Government Alpha, the project of Yasutoshi Yoshida, is one of the central figures in Japanese harsh noise, emerging from Tokyo's early 1990s underground scene. Through his Xerxes label, he developed a style that is both extreme and meticulously constructed, balancing ferocity and precision with remarkable control. Even at its most chaotic, every sonic eruption feels carefully placed. Originally released on cassette in 1994, The Human Race Was Restored To Life Repeatedly…

Across three decades of uncompromising sound, this series of vinyl reissues traces a raw and evolving lineage within Japanese noise. From the mid-1980s underground to the turn of the millennium, these works capture a continuous process of transformation—where noise is not only pushed to its limits, but constantly redefined. Beginning with Solmania and the 1985 cassette H·A·D·A·Y·R·O, we encounter a foundational moment: a fiercely physical and experimental approach where self-built instruments, t…

The first album by the most extreme noise project to ever come out of Osaka, now in a second deluxe edition that borders on insanity: natural birch wooden box, hand-numbered to 99 copies, color print lid reproducing the iconic cover art by manga master Hideshi Hino. Inside: the LP, a 40-page book of raw concert photos, a cassette of six rare studio tracks from April and June 1980 - Hijokaidan's primal first breaths - four postcards, a massive poster, a live photo book, liner notes by Jojo Hirosh…

One of the most essential early documents of Japanese noise, originally recorded and mixed at home in 1980 and released in 1981 on cassette by Lowest Music & Arts, now given the physical treatment it always deserved: a 2LP set housed in a natural birch wooden box with laser print, hand-numbered edition of just 99 copies. Ninety-nine! With a double-sided 42 x 60 cm poster, heavy card insert reproducing the original master tape cover, and black cardboard strip with album credits. An art object, pl…

* Triple LP, edition of 82 numbered copies. * Yamazaki Maso began home recording in 1987, adopting the name Masonna for his solo noise experiments and founding the independent label Coquette, through which he issued several cassette releases. His debut LP and CD appeared on Kyoto's Vanilla Records in 1989-90, soon followed by ultra-limited 7-inch acetates, a split LP with Violent Onsen Geisha, and numerous compilation appearances. Drawing on hard rock, death metal, hardcore punk, grindcore, and …

** Second reprint limited edition to just 110 hand-numbered copies ** The 1990s were a fascinating moment for music and new idioms of experimental music began to bubble in the underground. While often belonging to highly localized scenes and thus overlooked by a broad listenership in the moment, many of these gestures have proven to be profoundly important and influential and have left an indelible mark on the musical landscapes that have followed in their wake. Particularly notable among others…

*Limited Edition of 299 copies. Black vinyl * Masami Akita has been making noise since before most people understood noise could be made on purpose, and Animal Magnetism is what happens when forty years of sonic terrorism suddenly decides to sit you down and explain itself without raising its voice. Originally released on CD in 2003, this double LP reissue—remastered by Lasse Marhaug and pressed on black or purple vinyl in a gatefold sleeve featuring Akita's own photographs—adds a previously unr…

Carrying on their longstanding dedication to the seminal output of Merzbow, Urashima returns with what is unquestionably their most ambitious release to date: “Collection 001-010”, a deluxe, 10 LP vinyl box set limited to 299 copies, gathering together the entirety of the project’s first ten releases, originally released in 1981. Encountering the band in its early incarnation of the duo of Masami Akita and Kiyoshi Mizutani, raw, exposed and bristling with energy, foreshadowing numerous trajector…

Tip! The reissue of the legendary six-cassette box set "Listen and Die!" by Slaughter Productions, first released in 1997, is now available once again. In 2015, this iconic collection was first released on vinyl, with an initial pressing of 300 vinyl records for each title produced in Germany without covers, featuring lacquer cut by SST. However, only 199 covers for each title and matching boxes were crafted in Italy, each hand numbered and subsequently made available for sale, while the remaini…

We are excited to announce the eagerly awaited reissue of Merzbow's seminal album 'Mercurated' on double vinyl, originally released on CD in 1996 by Alchemy Records. This milestone in the noise genre captures the essence of Masami Akita's innovative approach to sound, an exploration of the boundaries of auditory experience that continues to resonate with artists and listeners alike. The new vinyl edition features a remaster by James Plotkin, whose expertise breathes new life into the album, reve…

Atrax Morgue's 2003 album on Slaughter Productions, Marco Corbelli's power electronics: harsh noise with industrial textures and cold synthesizers across ten tracks.

Thrilled to unveil an exclusive edition of the Atrax Morgue tape, Exterminate, meticulously hand-numbered and limited to just 99 copies. This release is part of the Slaughter Productions tape series by Urashima, dedicated to lovingly reissuing the extraordinary catalog from Marco Corbelli's pioneering label. Each cassette features newly mastered tracks by Andrea Marutti. Presented in a sophisticated black opaque slipcase O-card 300g, the cassette is housed in a clear plastic box with j-card, tra…

Thrilled to unveil an exclusive edition of the Atrax Morgue tape, Esthetik Of A Corpse, meticulously hand-numbered and limited to just 99 copies. This release is part of the Slaughter Productions tape series by Urashima, dedicated to lovingly reissuing the extraordinary catalog from Marco Corbelli's pioneering label. Each cassette features newly mastered tracks by Andrea Marutti. Presented in a sophisticated black opaque slipcase O-card 300g, the cassette is housed in a clear plastic box with j-…

The limited edition reissue of Atrax Morgue's Mechanic Asphyxia offers a haunting exploration of sound, originally released as a double tape on Slaughter Productions. This striking one-sided LP is strictly limited to just 199 copies and features four chilling tracks: Plastic Bags, What I Have (Nothing), Mechanism Of D., and Playing With My Corpse (Non Lasciare Roba In Giro, Vengono Gli Scarafaggi). Each track showcases the raw, improvised essence of Marco Corbelli’s work, recorded between March …

199 copies with new note by Gabriele Giuliani, the creative force behind Dead Body Love. It feels like I’ve been writing about Dead Body Love for as long as I have been recording harsh noise. What else can be said? I can’t express enough how much of an influence Italian harsh noise has had on my own personal works, but It also lets me and several peers investigate the techniques and styles of the 1990s harsh noise and the atmosphere that was created expressed from different regions of the world.…

Thrilled to unveil an exclusive edition of the Atrax Morgue tape, In Search Of Death, meticulously hand-numbered and limited to just 99 copies. This release is part of the Slaughter Productions tape series by Urashima, dedicated to lovingly reissuing the extraordinary catalog from Marco Corbelli's pioneering label. Atrax Morgue is the brainchild of Marco Corbelli as sound project focused in various areas related to the field of psychopathology: murder, violent death, sadism, necrophilia, schizop…

**Limited Edition of 199 copies.** Masonna, the brainchild of Yamazaki “Maso” Takushi, holds a revered place within the Japanoise scene alongside peers like Merzbow, Incapacitants, CCCC, Violent Onsen Geisha and Hijokaidan. The project, named Mademoiselle Anne Sanglante Ou Notre Nymphomanie Auréolé, epitomizes the extreme end of the noise spectrum, intertwining cascades of electronic disarray with a distinct psychedelic touch and violent vocalizations. The new limited edition vinyl reissue of "m…

Limited Edition of 199 copies. Solmania's limited edition vinyl reissue of the Re-Rurr LP is a monumental work of avant-garde noise music that immerses listeners in a sonic experience unlike any other. Led by the visionary Masahiko Ohno, who founded Solmania in 1984, this reissue serves as a testament to the boundless creativity and technical brilliance that have established Solmania as a trailblazer in the Japanese music landscape. Ohno's unconventional approach to crafting electric guitars fro…

Tip! *199 copies limited edition* Atrax Morgue, the artistic moniker of the Italian musician Marco Corbelli, stands as an enigmatic figure within the realm of industrial and noise music. Revered for his gloomy sonic explorations, Corbelli forged a distinctive path through the auditory landscape, leaving an indelible mark on the Italian (and worldwide) underground music scene. Corbelli traversed realms of sonic expression with a profound commitment to pushing artistic boundaries. His oeuvre, unde…

Tip! *199 copies limited edition* Emerging from the vibrant tapestry of Japan's experimental music scene in the late '80s, Incapacitants had beginnings as Toshiji Mikawa's solo project in 1981. The original epicenter of their creative endeavors was Osaka, where Mikawa collaborated with luminaries such as Yamatsuka Eye, JOJO and others. However, the trajectory of Incapacitants evolved with a move to Tokyo, where Fumio Kosakai joined forces with Mikawa, solidifying the current duo that continues t…

*Limited Edition of 299 copies. Black vinyl * Masami Akita's exploration of noise as a musical form has influenced generations of artists and reshaped the way we perceive sound in the context of contemporary music. Oersted stands as a testament to Merzbow's ongoing artistic evolution and his unwavering commitment to pushing sonic boundaries. This limited vinyl reissue, expertly remastered by the wizard of mastering, James Plotkin, with 299 copies available on black vinyl, is a must-have for coll…

* 99 copies, numbered * Akifumi Nakajima, renowned for his prolific and captivating work under the alias Aube, stands as one of Japan's most intriguing noise artists. His artistic prowess extends beyond the sonic realm, encompassing an impeccable sense of design and a deep appreciation for materials. Nakajima's creative journey began in 1980, but it wasn't until the early '90s, prompted by a request to compose music for an art installation involving water, that he stepped into the forefront. Thi…

Tip! *300 copies limited edition in a deluxe wooden box* Prepare to embark on a sonic odyssey as we unveil the official reissue of Grim's groundbreaking Amaterasu 7". A visionary one-man project, crafted by Jun Konagaya, Grim transcends the conventional boundaries of industrial music, power electronics, and noise. Emerging from the ashes of the legendary White Hospital, Konagaya's artistic trajectory spans nearly three decades, with a unique ability to draw inspiration from a diverse array of in…

Tip! *99 copies limited edition* Taking immense pleasure in unveiling the exquisite vinyl reissue of Jun Konagaya's seminal solo album, titled Organ. Originally presented in 2012 on the CD digital medium, this opus marks Konagaya's inaugural solo venture, distinctly departing from his earlier collaborative endeavors under the monikers Grim and White Hospital. A prodigious figure in the Japanese noise and industrial landscape, Grim left an indelible mark in the 1980s with its dark, luminous allur…

Tip! *Limited edition of 199 copies. White vinyl 2023 repress* Grim is the one-man project of Jun Konagaya - formed from the ashes of White Hospital, his legendary early 1980s noise duo with Tomosada Kuwahara - which, accepting a long hiatus in the middle, has bridged the worlds of industrial music, power electronics, and noise for nearly three decades. Belonging roughly to the first wave of Japanese noise, Konagaya is particularly noteworthy among his peers for casting an eye further afield, dr…

Mega tip! * Limited edition of 80 handnumbered copies * Nestled within this finely-crafted wooden box lies a collection of four vinyl records:  - Raison d'être - Apres Nous Le Deluge LP: As you gently slide the lid of the box, you'll uncover the enigmatic world of Raison d'être; - Megaptera - Near Death LP: The second vinyl reveals the haunting compositions of Megaptera; - Morthond - Death Time LP: The third vinyl invites you to explore the realm of Morthond's soundscapes; - Crematorius LP: The …

Step into the enigmatic world of Kranivm, a haunting music project born in 1993 from the depths of Marco Corbelli's tormented imagination. Drawing inspiration from a diverse tapestry that spans the eerie ambience of Cold Meat Industry's early releases, the unsettling surrealism of Gothic literature, ritualistic mysticism, until to the cinematic visions of directors Ken Russel and Amando De Ossorio, Kranivm embodies an audial journey into the darkest corners of the human psyche. Through dissonant…

*299 copies lmited edition* Step into a time capsule of industrial experimentation with "Crematorius," an elusive music project created by the visionary Henrik Nordvargr Björkk. Recorded on a portable four-track in 1987, "Crematorius" captures a raw and unfiltered glimpse into the early creative explorations of one of the genre's most influential figures. This project predates even the formation of the iconic black industrial group MZ 412, offering a unique perspective on Björkk's artistic evolu…

Tip! *199 copies limited edition* Step into the enigmatic world of Morthond, a captivating music project that took shape during the winter of 1990 under the creative guidance of the singular talent, BJ Nilsen. Morthond isn't confined by genre labels; instead, it's a canvas where experimental soundscapes, dark atmospheres, and ambient textures converge to create an immersive auditory experience. Unlike traditional projects, Morthond thrives on pushing sonic boundaries and challenging the norm. Ro…

*199 copies lmited edition* Immerse yourself in the mysterious and haunting world of "Megaptera," a captivating music project that pushes the boundaries of industrial and dark ambient genres. Initiated by Peter Nyström alongside Mikael Svensson, with the participation of Magnus Åslund, "Megaptera" embarked on a sonic journey into the heart of darkness, where atmospheric textures and chilling soundscapes intertwine. "Megaptera" is a project that defies conventional classification. The trio's earl…

*299 copies limited edition* Dive into the enigmatic world of raison d'être, a mesmerizing music project masterminded by the Swedish composer and sound artist, Peter Andersson. Renowned for his profound ability to conjure immersive auditory landscapes, Andersson's raison d'être has left an indelible mark on the ambient and dark-industrial genres. At the core of "raison d'être" lies a philosophy deeply intertwined with the exploration of existential themes and the mysteries of human consciousness…

Incapacitants' Repo, first released by Alchemy Records in 1989 in 300 copies: harsh noise from electronics, amplification and feedback, the last album made by Toshiji Mikawa alone before Fumio Kosakai joined.

**Limited Edition of 199 copies. Vinyl reissue comes with its original captivating, amazing and psychedelic artwork by Japanese designer and artist Masahiko Ohno faithfully reproduced in LP format, in a limited edition of 199 copies, with a twelve-inch insert format plus psyco-postcard using the same original CD art, and beautifully follows the sound material of the vinyl grooves in a journey into the depths of chaotic and magnitude interstellar space ** Noise music challenges traditional aesthe…

**Limited Edition of 199 copies. Reissue for the first time, this album stands as a testament to Merzbow's artistic vision and his relentless pursuit of pushing the folds of noise. Space Metalizer is a must-listen for enthusiasts of noise music and anyone seeking a transformative and immersive sonic experience. Comes with original cover collage plus a bonus postcard and poster with amazing colored new and old collages by Masami Akita.** Noise music emerged as a distinct genre in the late 20th ce…

Tip! ** Limited edition to 299 copies **  In 1987, Nakahara Masaya founded the project Violent Onsen Geisha, which quickly became one of the most well-known and influential names in the Japanese noise music scene, distinctive among others for frequently displaying a bizarre, sarcastic, and mischievous sense of humor. The band's name, which translates to "violent hot springs geisha," is a reference to the traditional Japanese practice of hot spring bathing, as well as a nod to Nakahara's confront…

* Limited edition of 199 copies, * Monde Bruits is a Japanese experimental noise project formed in the early 1990s, from the brainchild of Iwasaki Shōhei. The sound has been compared to other experimental noise acts of the time, such as Merzbow, Hijokaidan or Incapacitants. However, Monde Bruits' approach to noise is distinct, incorporating elements of musique concrète, industrial, and free improvisation which raw and bristly aesthetic. "Purgatory" cassette, released on the G.R.O.S.S. Japanese t…