Crammed Discs
Crammed seems to be recognized as one of the most exciting, adventurous and boundary-breaking independent labels worldwide. Based in Brussels and resolutely cosmopolitan-minded, the label has kept reinventing itself, and has been constantly coming up with new blends, mixing
elements of rock, world music, pop and electronica ever since its inception in the early '80s, often anticipating the musical movements which bloomed during the next few decades.
Over the course of 37 years and over 350 album and 250 single releases, Crammed has discovered/developed the careers of cult artists who emerged during the 80s (Tuxedomoon, Minimal Compact, John Lurie, Hector Zazou, Aksak Maboul, the legendary Made To Measure
composers series), emblematic figures from the electronic music scene (Carl Craig, 4hero, Snooze, DJ Morpheus and his Freezone collection) and leading world music acts (from
Romanian Gypsy band Taraf de Haïdouks to Brazilian diva Bebel Gilberto by way of Zap Mama, Shantel, Balkan Beat Box and many more).
Crammed has supported and fostered the development of the Congolese tradi-modern scene (also known as "Congotronics"), with bands such as Staff Benda Bilili, Kasai Allstars and Konono N°1, who have been a source of inspiration for many cutting-edge indie bands in the US
and the UK.
For the last few years, the label has been working with a series of transnational artists, whose post-genre aesthetics coincides with the directions pursued by Crammed since its inception:
French/American artist Maïa Vidal, South African/Dutch band SKIP&DIE, Yasmine Hamdan (Lebanon), Juana Molina (Argentina), OY (Ghana/Switzerland), Belgian band Amatorski, Aquaserge and Acid Arab (France), Matias Aguato (Germany/Chile) and the recently-revived Aksak Maboul (the personal project of label boss Marc Hollander).
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Playground (Reworks)
Electronic - Released by Crammed Discs on 7/06/2023
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Congotronics
Africa - Released by Crammed Discs on 1/01/2004
The Qobuz Essential Discography16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Fall Of Spring
Alternative & Indie - Released by Crammed Discs on 29/03/2010
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
The Possibility of a New Work for Aquaserge (Made to Measure Vol.46)
Alternative & Indie - Released by Crammed Discs on 15/10/2021
24-Bit 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Musique des Tsiganes de Roumanie
World - Released by Crammed Discs on 1/06/1991
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Where's The One?
Alternative & Indie - Released by Crammed Discs on 29/04/2022
24-Bit 48.0 kHz - Stereo -
Live at Union Chapel (Live at Union Chapel)
World - Released by Crammed Discs on 1/01/2005
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Made on Earth
Alternative & Indie - Released by Crammed Discs on 1/01/1997
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Emo (Acid Arab Rework)
Electronic - Released by Crammed Discs on 13/03/2024
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Archivo Pittoresco
World - Released by Crammed Discs on 27/01/2017
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Halak Halak
Electronic - Released by Crammed Discs on 20/03/2020
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Alone At My Wedding
World - Released by Crammed Discs on 1/10/2002
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Las Venus Resort Palace Hotel
Alternative & Indie - Released by Crammed Discs on 19/04/2010
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Un día
Alternative & Indie - Released by Crammed Discs on 6/10/2008
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Honourable Brigands, Magic Horses & Evil Eye
World - Released by Crammed Discs on 15/10/1994
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
L'Orient Est Rouge
World - Released by Crammed Discs on 20/10/1997
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
It Is Time for You to Return
Alternative & Indie - Released by Crammed Discs on 10/11/2014
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo