Amiga (record label)

Amiga was a state-owned record label in the German Democratic Republic (GDR), founded in 1947. It was the primary label for popular music in East Germany, releasing a wide variety of genres including Schlager, pop, rock, jazz, folk, and classical music.

Amiga played a significant role in the cultural landscape of East Germany, providing a platform for domestic artists and shaping musical tastes within the country. The label also licensed music from other socialist countries. While Amiga aimed to promote socialist values through music, it also featured artists whose music reflected broader themes of love, life, and social commentary.

Following the reunification of Germany in 1990, Amiga was privatized and eventually acquired by Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG). BMG continues to reissue Amiga recordings and preserve the legacy of East German music. The Amiga catalog remains an important archive of East German culture and provides valuable insights into the social and political context of the GDR.