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Van Richter Records is an independent record label specializing in various subgenres of industrial, gothic, and electronic music. Established in 1993 by Paul Abramson, the label has played a significant role in promoting and releasing innovative and influential acts within the underground music scene. Van Richter Records has consistently demonstrated a commitment to showcasing emerging talent and pushing the boundaries of alternative music, with their top priority being "quality not quantity" in their releases.

History
Van Richter Records was founded in November of 1993 in San Diego, California, by longtime industrial music fan Paul Abramson. "Van richter," meaning "on the richer scale" in Dutch, was chosen as the record label's name after Abramson recognized the lack of exposure many European industrial bands were facing and the increasingly dying presence of the industrial scene in the United States. Using the experience and knowledge he had gained from working at Arista Records and Wax Trax! Records, Abramson aimed to provide a space for artists who sought to challenge conventional musical norms and express themselves through unconventional soundscapes. Currently, the label is based out of Palm Springs, California and is self-distributed (previously distributed by Fontana Distribution, Navarre Corporation, and Ryko Distribution Partners).

Artists
When first founded, the label signed two German bands: The Fair Sex and Testify. Since then, Van Richter Records has signed five more leading industrial bands including Death and Horror Inc., Girls Under Glass, Plastic Noise Experience, Sielwolf, and Underwater Pilots. The label has also published various compilations of their artists.

Artist Pages

 * The Fair Sex
 * Testify
 * Death and Horror Inc.
 * Girls Under Glass
 * Plastic Noise Experience
 * Sielwolf
 * Underwater Pilots