A DIY label from Maryport. Arkitex's sole release was an EP by the band of that name, 'Only One' (AKX-1; 9/79). Reportedly the Arkitex adopted that name because two of the members of the band were architects. In the early '80s they dropped it, became Starvation Army, and put out another single, 'Stranger In My Room'. Apparently they had a big following in Cumbria but a reluctance to move to London cost them their chance of more than local fame. Both singles have been listed on at least one NWOBHM site, so presumably they featured that kind of music. Thanks to Sam Mauger for bringing the label to my attention, and to Steve Mitchell for providing the scan.
Copyright 2010 Robert Lyons.