Mordam Records was a record distribution company founded by Ruth Schwartz (one of the original co-editors of Maximum RocknRoll) in San Francisco in 1983 as an independent punk distribution outlet.
Mordam was the exclusive distributor for dozens of punk rock & independent record labels throughout the 1980s & 90s, gaining a reputation as one of the more reputable distributors in the indie business. They released numerous samplers showcasing their wide roster of bands. This was their in-store playlist.
Magdalene – Alice Donut
Out of Control – Naked Aggression
Sioux City Debutante – Strawman
Hey Shadow – The Humpers
Panic – Bratmobile
Ultimate Violations – Spitboy
Rock & Roll Man – Tit Wrench
Together Dumb – Zipgun
I Left My Flannel in Seattle – Butt Trumpet
We Never Close – The Paper Tulips
Teeny Weeny Man – The Show Business Giants
Addiction – Tilt
Frayed – Buzzov•en
The Gun & the Bible – Negativland
Not That Way – Ill Repute
Invasion of the Dragon Men – Man or Astro-Man?
Balderdash '93 – Victims Family
I'm so Restless – The Witch Doctors
Nine – Swiz
Windfall – One Man Runnung
I Don't Believe You – Parasite
Bob Says No! – Popdefect
Esta Bien Mamacita – El Vez
Shoe-in – Crackerbash
Rat Bite – Unwound
Wrecker! – The Mono Men
Goodbye to You – Screeching Weasel
Enjoy,
NØ