Demixed LP Sampler

The Demixed LP Sampler was released in 1992 by the Mute label to promote the album As Is by the German musician Holger Hiller. Hiller, a pioneer of the Neue Deutsche Welle scene and a former member of the experimental band Palais Schaumburg, was known for his idiosyncratic, sample-heavy approach to electronic music. This promotional sampler served as an introduction to his distinct sound for listeners who might have been unfamiliar with his shift toward more layered, deconstructed pop compositions.

The design of the release reflects the minimalist and often stark aesthetic frequently associated with Mute Records during the early 1990s. The packaging focuses on utility, prioritizing the distribution of Hiller's complex soundscapes to press and radio outlets. While Hiller’s work has always remained on the periphery of mainstream charts, this sampler is regarded by collectors of electronic music as a representative artifact of his collaborative period with Mute and his move toward increasingly abstract production techniques.