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Subterráneo Records

Spanish independent record label based in Valencia, active from 1996 to 2018.

Last updated September 29, 2026

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Overview

Subterráneo Records is a Spanish independent record label based in Valencia. It was founded in 1996 and is closely associated with its founder, Manolo Rock Aguilar. The label's first phase, between 1996 and 1998, focused mainly on self-released recordings by artists in its catalogue. Distribution across Spain was initially handled by Distrimusic and later by Locomotive Music. With more than 40 releases, Subterráneo Records is described as the most prolific independent label in the Valencian Community. Its roster has included Morgana vs. Morgana, Benito Kamelas, Transfer, Gigatron, Jah Macetas y El Rumbero Jamaicano, Arkada, Felpudo Tos, Huevos Duros, Los Incatalogables y Yo, Nereida, Mak y Los Desertores, Los Morcillos, Antídoto, M and Railes. In May 2014 the label returned to activity under the curious description of a "non-profit record company". It reissued the entire musical catalogue of Huevos Duros as well as the album De espías, policías y ladrones... by the Valencian group Cómplices, now under the artistic name 3Cómplices. All these works were distributed only in digital format, but with new graphics and new mastering. In June 2015 the vinyl Aviso: se lee 3Cómplices, a 45 rpm record by 3Cómplices, was released. The founder, Manolo Rock Aguilar, decided to end the project in December 2018. The label's official website continues to publish news about its associated artists, including updates on Huevos Duros and their releases such as Emotional Intelligence and the EP I · 2026. Subterráneo Records remains a notable name in the Spanish independent music scene, particularly in the Valencian Community.

History

Subterráneo Records was founded in 1996 in Valencia, Spain, by Manolo Rock Aguilar. The label's initial phase, from 1996 to 1998, was primarily based on self-editing by the artists who made up its catalogue. Distribution for all of Spain was first handled by Distrimusic and later by Locomotive Music. With more than 40 references published, Subterráneo Records remains the most prolific independent label in the Valencian Community. Among its artists are Morgana vs. Morgana, Benito Kamelas, Transfer, Gigatron, Jah Macetas y El Rumbero Jamaicano, Arkada, Felpudo Tos, Huevos Duros, Los Incatalogables y Yo, Nereida, Mak y Los Desertores, Los Morcillos, Antídoto, M and Railes. May 2014 marked the return to activity of Subterráneo Records with the curious legend of "non-profit record company". They reissued the entire musical catalogue of Huevos Duros as well as the album De espías, policías y ladrones... by the Valencian group Cómplices, now under the artistic name 3Cómplices. All these works were distributed only in digital format, but with new graphics and new mastering. In June 2015, the vinyl Aviso: se lee 3Cómplices, a 45 rpm record by 3Cómplices, was released. Its founder, Manolo Rock Aguilar, decided to end the project in December 2018. The label's official website continues to publish news about its associated artists, including updates on Huevos Duros and their releases such as Emotional Intelligence and the EP I · 2026. Subterráneo Records remains a notable name in the Spanish independent music scene, particularly in the Valencian Community.

  • Subterráneo Records is founded in Valencia, Spain.

  • First phase of the label, focused on self-editing by catalogue artists; distribution by Distrimusic and later Locomotive Music.

  • Return to activity as a 'non-profit record company'; reissues Huevos Duros catalogue and 3Cómplices album digitally.

  • Release of the vinyl 'Aviso: se lee 3Cómplices', a 45 rpm record by 3Cómplices.

  • Founder Manolo Rock Aguilar decides to end the project.

Products and positioning

Independent Spanish record label focused on rock and alternative music from the Valencian Community.

  • Huevos Duros catalogue reissues

    Digital reissues of the entire Huevos Duros catalogue with new graphics and mastering.

  • De espías, policías y ladrones... by 3Cómplices

    Digital reissue of the album by Cómplices, now under the name 3Cómplices.

  • Aviso: se lee 3Cómplices

    45 rpm vinyl record by 3Cómplices, released in June 2015.

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