Latino Buggerveil
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Latino Buggerveil is an independent record label
and publishing company that was founded by psychedelic noise-punk
band the Butthole Surfers
.
The label's first release was the 1987
album A Texas Trip, a various artists compilation which was co-released by Caroline Records. Following 1989's Double Live
, a limited edition release documenting the band's 1988 tour, Latino Buggerveil became largely dormant as a record company and was instead used as the new name for the group's publishing company, which up until that point was known as "Second Harvest."
In 1999, the Butthole Surfers reactivated the label in order to reissue most of the group's '80s catalogue, whose rights had reverted to the group following a lawsuit with Touch and Go Records
. The band signed a distribution deal with Revolver USA, who had previously handled label imprints created by fellow noise rock
bands Sonic Youth
(Smells Like Records
and SYR
) and the Swans
(Young God Records
).
Latino Buggerveil is run by Butthole Surfers drummer King Coffey
, who had previously operated the independent record label Trance Syndicate
from 1990 to 1998. The label's name and logo were originally designed by Butthole Surfers singer Gibby Haynes
.
Apart from being co-credited on Haynes' 2004 solo record (released primarily through Surfdog Records
and not officially counted in the current LBV catalogue system), Latino Buggerveil appears mainly to be a conduit for archival Butthole Surfers releases, as evinced by the reissue of the group's first two Alternative Tentacles
releases on one CD and the rarities collection Humpty Dumpty LSD
. (A sequel to LSD
was initially planned but has since been placed on indefinite hold.) The label's first official side project release was the debut album from Rubble, a band featuring Coffey.
Independent record label
An independent record label is a record label operating without the funding of or outside the organizations of the major record labels. A great number of bands and musical acts begin on independent labels.-Overview:...
and publishing company that was founded by psychedelic noise-punk
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
band the Butthole Surfers
Butthole Surfers
Butthole Surfers is an American alternative rock band formed by Gibby Haynes and Paul Leary in San Antonio, Texas in 1981. The band has had numerous personnel changes, but its core lineup of Haynes, Leary, and drummer King Coffey has been consistent since 1983. Teresa Nervosa served as second...
.
The label's first release was the 1987
1987 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1987.See also:Record labels established in 1987-January-February:*January 3 – Aretha Franklin becomes the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame...
album A Texas Trip, a various artists compilation which was co-released by Caroline Records. Following 1989's Double Live
Double Live (Butthole Surfers album)
Double Live is a live double album by American punk band Butthole Surfers, released on vinyl and cassette tape in 1989. An expanded CD edition followed in 1990...
, a limited edition release documenting the band's 1988 tour, Latino Buggerveil became largely dormant as a record company and was instead used as the new name for the group's publishing company, which up until that point was known as "Second Harvest."
In 1999, the Butthole Surfers reactivated the label in order to reissue most of the group's '80s catalogue, whose rights had reverted to the group following a lawsuit with Touch and Go Records
Touch and Go Records
Touch and Go Records is an independent record label based in Chicago, Illinois, USA.After its genesis as a hand-made fanzine in 1979, it grew into one of the key record labels in the American 1980s alternative and underground rock scenes, Touch & Go carved out a reputation for releasing adventurous...
. The band signed a distribution deal with Revolver USA, who had previously handled label imprints created by fellow noise rock
Noise rock
Noise rock describes a style of post-punk rock music that became prominent in the 1980s. Noise rock makes use of the traditional instrumentation and iconography of rock, but incorporates atonality and especially dissonance, and also frequently discards usual songwriting conventions.-Style:Noise...
bands Sonic Youth
Sonic Youth
Sonic Youth is an American alternative rock band from New York City, formed in 1981. The current lineup consists of Thurston Moore , Kim Gordon , Lee Ranaldo , Steve Shelley , and Mark Ibold .In their early career, Sonic Youth was associated with the No Wave art and music scene in New York City...
(Smells Like Records
Smells Like Records
Smells Like Records is an independent record label based in Hoboken, New Jersey formed by Sonic Youth drummer Steve Shelley in 1993. Groups that have recorded under the label include Sonic Youth, Blonde Redhead, Cat Power, The Raincoats, Fuck, and The Rondelles....
and SYR
Sonic Youth Recordings
Sonic Youth Recordings is a record label established by American alternative rock band Sonic Youth in 1996. SYR was set up to allow the band to release records by themselves and their friends without the commercial pressures of a major label...
) and the Swans
Swans (band)
Swans are an influential American post-punk band initially active from 1982 to 1997, led by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Michael Gira. The band was one of the few groups to emerge from the early 1980s New York No Wave scene and stay intact into the next decade. Formed by Gira in...
(Young God Records
Young God Records
Young God Records is an independent record label formed by Michael Gira in 1990 that specializes in experimental, avant-garde and often non genre-specific releases...
).
Latino Buggerveil is run by Butthole Surfers drummer King Coffey
King Coffey
King Coffey is an American drummer, best known for being the drummer of the psychedelic/noise rock band the Butthole Surfers. He began drumming in a Fort Worth hardcore punk band called The Hugh Beaumont Experience. Around that same time he published a fanzine called Throbbing Cattle...
, who had previously operated the independent record label Trance Syndicate
Trance Syndicate
Trance Syndicate was an independent record label founded in 1990 by King Coffey, drummer of Austin, TX band the Butthole Surfers.. Its first release was Crust's The Sacred Heart of Crust EP...
from 1990 to 1998. The label's name and logo were originally designed by Butthole Surfers singer Gibby Haynes
Gibby Haynes
Gibson Jerome "Gibby" Haynes is an American musician, radio personality, and painter, and the lead singer of the group Butthole Surfers.-Early life and career:...
.
Apart from being co-credited on Haynes' 2004 solo record (released primarily through Surfdog Records
Surfdog Records
Surfdog Records is a record label and music publishing company based in Encinitas, California, The United States of America with close ties to the local music and surfing communities. Its roster is diverse and includes artists of the rock, punk, swing, rockabilly, reggae, lounge and alternative...
and not officially counted in the current LBV catalogue system), Latino Buggerveil appears mainly to be a conduit for archival Butthole Surfers releases, as evinced by the reissue of the group's first two Alternative Tentacles
Alternative Tentacles
Alternative Tentacles is an independent record label originally based in San Francisco, California and was established in 1979. It was originally used as the label name by the Dead Kennedys for the self-produced single "California Über Alles", and after realizing the potential for an independent...
releases on one CD and the rarities collection Humpty Dumpty LSD
Humpty Dumpty LSD
Humpty Dumpty LSD is the second compilation album by American experimental rock band Butthole Surfers, released in July 2002. All songs were written by the Butthole Surfers, except for "Earthquake," which is a cover version of the 13th Floor Elevators song.The album was released on the band's own...
. (A sequel to LSD
Humpty Dumpty LSD
Humpty Dumpty LSD is the second compilation album by American experimental rock band Butthole Surfers, released in July 2002. All songs were written by the Butthole Surfers, except for "Earthquake," which is a cover version of the 13th Floor Elevators song.The album was released on the band's own...
was initially planned but has since been placed on indefinite hold.) The label's first official side project release was the debut album from Rubble, a band featuring Coffey.
Discography
- Various Artists - A Texas Trip (1987, co-released with Caroline Records) LBV01
- Butthole Surfers - Double LiveDouble Live (Butthole Surfers album)Double Live is a live double album by American punk band Butthole Surfers, released on vinyl and cassette tape in 1989. An expanded CD edition followed in 1990...
(1989) LBV02 - Butthole Surfers - Psychic... Powerless... Another Man's SacPsychic... Powerless... Another Man's SacPsychic... Powerless... Another Man's Sac is the first full-length studio album by American punk band Butthole Surfers, released in December 1984 by Touch and Go Records and Fundamental Records. All songs were written and produced by the Butthole Surfers....
(1999, reissue) LBV03 - Butthole Surfers - Rembrandt PussyhorseRembrandt PussyhorseRembrandt Pussyhorse is the second full-length studio album by American experimental punk band Butthole Surfers, released in April 1986. All songs were written and produced by the Butthole Surfers, except "American Woman", which was written by Randy Bachman, Burton Cummings, Jim Kale, and Garry...
/Cream Corn from the Socket of DavisCream Corn from the Socket of DavisCream Corn from the Socket of Davis is the second studio EP by American punk band Butthole Surfers, released in October 1985. All songs were written and produced by the Butthole Surfers....
(1999, reissue) LBV04 - Butthole Surfers - Locust Abortion TechnicianLocust Abortion TechnicianLocust Abortion Technician is the third full-length studio album by American experimental punk band the Butthole Surfers, released in March 1987...
(1999, reissue) LBV05 - Butthole Surfers - Hairway to StevenHairway to StevenHairway to Steven is the fourth full-length studio album by American punk band Butthole Surfers, released in February 1988. All songs were written by the Butthole Surfers, co-produced by the Surfers and Ric Wallace, and mixed by Wallace...
(1999, reissue) LBV06 - Butthole Surfers - Humpty Dumpty LSDHumpty Dumpty LSDHumpty Dumpty LSD is the second compilation album by American experimental rock band Butthole Surfers, released in July 2002. All songs were written by the Butthole Surfers, except for "Earthquake," which is a cover version of the 13th Floor Elevators song.The album was released on the band's own...
(2002) LBV07 - Butthole Surfers - Butthole Surfers/Live PCPPEPButthole Surfers/Live PCPPEPButthole Surfers/Live PCPPEP is the third compilation album by American punk band Butthole Surfers, released in January 2003. All songs were written by the Butthole Surfers....
(2003, reissue) LBV08 - Butthole Surfers - Piouhgd/WidowermakerWidowermakerWidowermaker is the third studio EP by American punk band Butthole Surfers, released in September 1989. All songs were written by the Butthole Surfers.This was the band's last release on Touch and Go Records.-Track listing:# "Helicopter" – 6:47...
(2007, reissue) LBV09 - Rubble - Farewell Drugs (2011) LBV10