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Pan European Recording

French independent record label founded in 2008, specialising in rock and electronic music.

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Overview

Pan European Recording is a French independent record label specialising in rock and electronic music. It was founded in 2008 by Arthur Peschaud and Romain Turzi, and is based in Paris. The label's first release was a compilation titled Voyage: Facing The History Of French Modern Psychedelic Music, which was followed by a second volume in 2011 and a third, Voyage III: Beyond Darkness, in 2018. The label celebrated its fifth anniversary in 2013 with a party at Le Point Éphémère, and its tenth anniversary in 2017 at the same venue. Over the years, Pan European Recording has built a catalogue spanning psychedelic rock, electronic music, synth-pop and related genres, releasing records by artists such as Aqua Nebulla Oscillator, Buvette, Calypsodelia, Collectif sin~, Fantomes, Flavien Berger, Fleur bleu·e, Juan Trip, Judah Warsky, kill for Total Peace, Koudlam, lisa li-lund, Marc Melià, Maud Geffray, Nemo, Nicolas Ker, One Switch to Collision, Poni Hoax, Richard Fenet, Service, Sir Alice and Thos Henley. The label's releases are catalogued with a 'PAN' prefix followed by a number, and its output includes albums, EPs, singles and compilations. The label's identity is closely tied to the French psychedelic and electronic underground, and its Voyage compilation series has served as a document of that scene. Pan European Recording remains an active independent label, with its official website listing releases up to catalogue number PAN118 and beyond.

History

Pan European Recording was founded in 2008 by Arthur Peschaud and Romain Turzi as a French record label specialising in rock and electronic music. Its first release was a compilation titled Voyage: Facing The History Of French Modern Psychedelic Music, which documented the French modern psychedelic scene. A second volume followed in 2011, and a third, Voyage III: Beyond Darkness, was released in 2018. The label marked its fifth anniversary in 2013 with a party at Le Point Éphémère in Paris, and celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2017 at the same venue. Over the years, Pan European Recording has released records by a roster of French and international artists including Aqua Nebulla Oscillator, Buvette, Calypsodelia, Collectif sin~, Fantomes, Flavien Berger, Fleur bleu·e, Juan Trip, Judah Warsky, kill for Total Peace, Koudlam, lisa li-lund, Marc Melià, Maud Geffray, Nemo, Nicolas Ker, One Switch to Collision, Poni Hoax, Richard Fenet, Service, Sir Alice and Thos Henley. The label's catalogue is organised under a 'PAN' prefix with sequential numbering, covering albums, EPs, singles and compilations. Notable releases include Cherie on top (PAN103), Léviathan (PAN044), Contrebande 01. Le Disque De Noël (PAN053), and the Voyage series. The label remains active, with its official website listing releases up to PAN118 and beyond.

  • 2018

    Voyage III: Beyond Darkness released.

  • 2017

    Label celebrates tenth anniversary at Le Point Éphémère.

  • 2013

    Label celebrates fifth anniversary at Le Point Éphémère.

  • 2011

    Second Voyage compilation volume released.

  • 2008

    Pan European Recording founded by Arthur Peschaud and Romain Turzi.

  • 2008

    First release: compilation Voyage: Facing The History Of French Modern Psychedelic Music.

Products and positioning

Independent French label for rock and electronic music, with a focus on psychedelic and underground scenes.

  • Voyage: Facing The History Of French Modern Psychedelic Music

  • Voyage III: Beyond Darkness

  • Cherie on top

  • Léviathan

  • Contrebande 01. Le Disque De Noël

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