Info
About Us
2nd rec is a boutique record label from Hamburg, Germany. Founded in 2000 by Johannes Schardt and Christophe Stoll (aka Nitrada), we put out over 30 releases over the course of 8 years. After a long hiatus, 2nd rec was reactivated in 2025 to release a new Nitrada record.
Our catalog spans electronica, post-rock, experimental hip hop, neo-classical, and whatever else we fall in love with.
We're not only passionate about the music, but also the design. Every release is curated with thoughtful artwork, high-quality packaging, and carefully pressed vinyl.
Headquarters Address
2nd rec
Seilerstraße 41 - 43
20359 Hamburg
Germany
You're welcome to visit us – just drop us a line beforehand: info[at]2ndrec.com
Press & Publicity
You’re welcome to reach out to us first, and we’ll gladly point your inquiry to the right artist or release: info[at]2ndrec.com
Retail Distribution
Our records are distributed by Morr Music Distribution. If you're interested in carrying our releases, please get in touch with matze[at]morrmusic[dot]com
Music Usage & Licensing
We release a wide range of music that works beautifully for film and television, theatre, dance, and multimedia art. Some of our artists are represented by third-party publishers, while others are administered by Edition Kittish Music, our own publishing edition with Freibank. Several artists also create original soundtracks and commissioned works. Email us for more information: info[at]2ndrec.com
Demo Policy
We’re always excited to hear new music. Please send us a streaming link to your demo or use our Disco Inbox. While we can’t offer individual feedback, we do listen. If we’re interested, we’ll get in touch.
Mailorder
We love getting direct orders, but we also strongly support independent record stores and mail orders. While we probably have the best prices for our records, once you add shipping, you might be better off buying from a local shop. Quite frankly, your chances of finding our records in your neighbourhood are slim — but you can always ask your local store to order them (tell them we're distributed by Morr Music).
All orders from this site are packed by us and shipped from our office in Hamburg, Germany. Our goal is to send out your order within 48 hours, but we're a very small operation and can't guarantee 24/7 fulfilment. If your order is time-sensitive, please email us first and we'll let you know when to expect your package.
Shipping costs vary depending on what you're ordering and where it's going. Just add items to your cart and shipping will be calculated when you enter your address.
Since shipping has gotten pretty expensive, we're trying to find ways to keep costs affordable, especially for orders outside of Germany. That sometimes means longer delivery times. Again, if you need something urgently, it's a good idea to get in touch first.
Our Catalogue
We'd love to keep all our releases in print, but since we're a small label, that's not always possible. We try to press enough records to meet demand (and frankly, sometimes more than that) — but once they're gone, it's often not feasible to repress them.
In our early days, we often pressed both vinyl and CDs for full-length albums, but for now, we're focused solely on vinyl.
Disillusioned by the streaming model, we prioritise physical releases and downloads. That's why some of our releases won't be fully available on streaming services, at least not when the vinyl drops. We're still figuring out the best approach and want to respect each artist's choices on this front.