Slowdown Records

Slowdown Records is a Japanese independent record label focused on experimental, noise and avant-garde music. Its catalogue is dominated by releases from Merzbow, the long-running noise project of Masami Akita, including multi-disc box sets and art-book editions. The label's official website is hosted at studiowarp.jp/slowdown/, and its releases carry catalogue numbers in the SDRSW series. Slowdown Records operates in the niche of Japanese underground and experimental music, serving collectors and fans of noise and industrial sound. The label's output includes both standard CD editions and elaborate box sets, such as the 35 CD Box and 6 CD Box releases, often accompanied by art books. While detailed corporate information is limited, the label is recognised as a Japanese record label in public databases such as Wikidata.

Slowdown Records is a Japanese record label that emerged within the experimental and noise music scene. Its catalogue is closely associated with Merzbow, the prolific noise project of Masami Akita, and includes numerous releases spanning standard CDs, multi-disc box sets, and art-book editions. The label's official website, hosted at studiowarp.jp/slowdown/, lists releases with catalogue numbers such as SDRSW148, SDRSW147, and SDRSW145, indicating a consistent series. Notable items include 'Mimesis' (CD + Art Book), 'Fantail Vision' (6 CD BOX), 'New Ear Control' (6 CD BOX), and a '35 CD BOX'. The label's output reflects the Japanese noise underground's tradition of limited, collector-oriented editions. While the exact founding date and ownership are not publicly detailed, Slowdown Records is recognised as a Japanese record label in Wikidata (Q59643695). Its activities appear to be ongoing, with recent catalogue numbers suggesting continued releases.

Independent Japanese label for experimental and noise music, with a strong focus on Merzbow's extensive catalogue.

• Merzbow 'Mimesis' (CD + Art Book)

• Merzbow 'Fantail Vision' (6 CD BOX)

• Merzbow 'New Ear Control' (6 CD BOX)

• Merzbow '35 CD BOX'

• Merzbow 'After Hours' (6 CD BOX)

• Merzbow 'Persimmon Mask'

• Merzbow 'White Bird'

• Merzbow '2017-2020' (5 CD BOX)

• Merzbow 'Seven Sides'

• Merzbow 'Beetle'

• Merzbow 'Janus Guitar'

• Merzbow 'Purple Fish'

1. 1Slowdown Records official websitestudiowarp.jp
2. 2Wikidata entry for Slowdown Recordswikidata.org