Propeller Records (Boston)


Propeller Records was an independent record label formed in Boston, MA, in 1981. The label, a collective, was formed by a number of Boston bands, including The Wild Stares, People in Stores, The Neats, CCCPTV and V;. Later members include Dangerous Birds, Art Yard, 21-645, Chinese Girlfriends, White Women, and Lori Green. The label was known for its anti-corporate, consumerist approach, labeling all releases with the phrase "Propeller Product" and the consumer-friendly admonition "pay no more than $2.00". The initial release, Propeller Product EP, featuring The Neats, People in Stores, CCCPTV and The Wild Stares, was a success in indie-label terms, achieving distribution through Rounder Records and selling over 5,000 copies. In 1982, Propeller released a compilation cassette tape consisting of two songs from all of the label-member bands, which was another indie-success and sold over 1,500 copies.

Releases

  • Propeller Product EP
  • People in Stores Single
  • The Wild Stares Single
  • So! The V; EP
  • Propeller Product Compilation Cassette
  • Propeller Laughing at the Ground EP
  • Dangerous Birds Single
  • The Wild Stares Single