ABOUT US

Music Recording Productions Industrial Industries (MRPII) was founded in 1968 by music impresario Jurgen von Falkenhayn and jazz musician Duke Jizzerstein.

From the beginning, MRPII set itself apart by focusing on artists who operated outside the mainstream, such as German avant-garde music collective Gehennatron and Incest Honeymoon, who with their pounding rhythms, droning synths, and dissonant layers of sound, was said to channel the post-apocalyptic anxieties of Cold War Europe.

The label nurtured a spectrum of underground, mostly European artists whose works spanned a variety of experimental genres, from musique concrète and noise, to free jazz and proto-industrial. Their early releases—produced on vinyl in highly limited runs—are now considered collectors' items, celebrated for their raw, uncompromising approach to music and sound design.

One of the defining aspects of MRPII has always been its commitment to aesthetic cohesion. Every album they released was more than just a record—it was a piece of art. From the start, they collaborated exclusively with Cataclysm Industries, an underground art collective known for their bleak, surreal, and often disturbing visual work. Cataclysm Industries' art graced every album cover, flyer, and poster produced by the label, creating a visual identity that perfectly complemented the often eclectic sounds of MRPII's artists. The collective's signature style, often described as “post-human decay” or “technodystopian,” helped solidify MRPII’s image as a label for those seeking to engage with the more obscure side of music and visual culture.

As the demand for physical media dwindled and digital distribution became the norm, MRPII ceased producing vinyl and CDs, and is now focused on transitioning its vast back catalogue into the digital realm. The label’s re-releases have been carefully remastered to preserve the integrity of the original recordings, while also introducing new generations of listeners to long-lost gems. Despite this shift to digital, the spirit of the label remains unchanged. Each release is still treated as a holistic artistic experience, with digital artwork from Cataclysm Industries accompanying the music, ensuring that the visual legacy of the label is as strong as ever.

Though the label’s active production of new material has ended, MRPII continues to be a vital force in the preservation of experimental music history. Their digital archive now serves as a comprehensive collection of some of the most innovative and difficult-to-find recordings from the European underground of the 1960s, 70s, and beyond. It stands as a testament to the daring, boundary-pushing spirit of its founders, and to the artists who shaped the sounds of an era defined by unrest, innovation, and a relentless drive to challenge the status quo.

Artists

INCEST HONEYMOON

GEHENNATRON

THE REALITY CONTROL BOARD OF ONTARIO

BLÖÖGGG