SOA Records
Italian independent record label founded in Rome in 1989, specialising in hardcore punk, grindcore and Oi! music.
Last updated September 29, 2026
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Overview
SOA Records is an Italian independent record label founded in Rome in 1989 by Paolo Petralia, who later became a member of the bands Colonna Infame Skinhead and Comrades. The label began as a fanzine called SOA'zine before quickly moving into producing cassette tapes and later vinyl albums and CDs. Its work is focused on researching and promoting hardcore punk and grindcore music, both Italian and international. SOA Records also operates a sub-label called Oi!Strike. In recent years the label has concentrated on reissuing and rediscovering Italian hardcore punk and Oi! records. The label is known for its dedication to the underground punk scene and has released material by numerous bands within that genre.
History
SOA Records was founded in Rome in 1989 by Paolo Petralia. It initially started as a fanzine called SOA'zine, but soon began producing cassette tapes and then albums on vinyl and CD. The label's work is directed towards research in the field of Italian and international hardcore punk and grindcore. SOA Records also manages the sub-label Oi!Strike. In recent years, the label has been particularly committed to reissuing and rediscovering records of Italian hardcore punk and Oi!.
- 1989
Founded in Rome by Paolo Petralia as a fanzine called SOA'zine.
Started producing cassette tapes, then vinyl albums and CDs.
Sub-label Oi!Strike established.
Recent years focused on reissuing Italian hardcore punk and Oi! records.
Products and positioning
Underground independent label dedicated to hardcore punk, grindcore and Oi! music.
Product categories. Vinyl records · CDs · Cassette tapes · Fanzines
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