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The Legendary Pink Dots - (2007) ST 5xLP
VA - (2009) The Insane Box 4xLP & 7''
Vinyl-on-demand – VOD59
Insane Music, run by Alain Neffe, has been one of the greatest and biggest tape labels promoting the international cassette-culture of the '80s. Label-owner Alian Neffe got approached by VOD to compile a 4LP Box with a 7" of his band/projects I Scream, Bene Gesserit, Subject, Human Flesh and Pseudo Code. Alain Neffe looked deeply into his archive and found many obscurities and unreleased material in combination with '80s tape classics and compiled this wonderful box-set. All box-sets will also contain a 2-track EP of newly recorded, mixed and produced songs by Bene Gesserit in the same spirit but with new equipment.
Van Kaye & Ignit - (2011) Anthology 80-85 5xLP & 10''
Vinyl-on-demand – VOD 86
Great, fantastic minimal synth tracks from legendary Dutch duo Van Kaye + Ignit. Van Kaye aka Ed van Kasteren (studying art history and serving as the singer of Monomen in the late '70s) and Ignit Bekken (performing artist and painter studying to become an art teacher) met in early 1980 and started working and experimenting with synthesizers. The result were the highly sought-after minimal synth classics A Slight Delay (1981) and With a Little Help (1984), which they distributed and published through their own Ding Dong Records and Tapes label. Another ex-Monoman, William Wiusselink ala Wizkopf, joined the project in 1982. Van Kaye + Ignit's Ding Dong label also published beautifully designed releases of independent minimal wave artists such as The Legendary Pink Dots, Bene Gesserit, Anne Gillis, and many more, including the all-time classic must-have compilation Film Noir (1984). This box includes both tapes, A Slight Delay (as eight-track demo and 11-track original release) and With a Little Help, as well as the ultra-rare Picasso on the Wall 7" (1981), 17 compilation-contributions from 1981-'85 (including the tracks from the 1982 Radionome compilation), seven previously unreleased tracks and demos recorded between '80-'85, and a 30-minute live concert held in Rotterdam in 1983.
VA - (2013) Xenophone International Presents Cosmic Overdose / Twice A Man / Lars Falk 1979-1985 3xLP & 7''
This lmtd.500 3Lp-Box-Set is compiling the early Stage (1979-85) of the
swedish Label Xenophone International founded by Dan Söderqvist and Karl
Gasleben in late 70’s and which is well known for their own projects
and Tape-releases by Cosmic Overdose (Final Koka, 1980) & Twice a
Man (A Goat in a Room, 1983“) as well as the 1983-release „Through“ by
the previous Twice a Man-member Lars Falk.
Now, and for the first time on Vinyl, all three of those highly
collectable and searched-after Tape-Releases are now presented with
additional Bonus-material in one nice 3Lp-Box-Set.
The three Bonus-Tracks on the Cosmic Overdose Lp include 1 previously
unreleased Track from 1980 called „Defence“ as well as the two tracks
(„To Night“ and „Dead“) from their second 7“inch release previously
released on Silence Records in 1980.
The Bonus-Tracks on the Lars Falk-Lp include the the two 7“inch-Tracks
(„TV-Eye“ and „Doors“) from the TV-Eye 7“inch released on Xenophone in
1985 as Xeno4.
VOD-Members will furthermore recieve an additional 3-Track 7“ including
two tracks previously unreleased on Vinyl („Japanese letters“ and „Plan
F“) and one Demo-Version of „Tribal Ways“ which has never been released
before.
Irsol - (2015) First Contact / Half Life LP
Vinyl-on-demand – vod138.8
It's late 1981 and Attrition's embryonic Black Prince Studio has set up in band member Ashley Niblock's bedroom in Coventry, England. Analogue synthesisers, drum machines and primitive 4 track recorder with tape echoes and spring reverbs. They would write and rehearse regularly during those early days. On the other days the studio was never idle... Ashley Niblock would moonlight with two of his school friends, Edward Pearson and Richard Woodfield...and IRSOL was born... A very different beast to the anarchic post punk noise and rhythms of the early Attrition, IRSOL was a more polished affair...even then...and far more influenced by the electronics of say Tangerine Dream. By summer 1982 they had produced their first self released tape called ‘First Contact’, gaining broader attention during the coming months and getting on the radar of Alan Rider who re-issued their first tape on his Adventure in Reality label. In 1983 they released their second tape ‘Half Life’ on Adventures in Reality. One side of studio recording and the other side a one-off live show at the old school - founded in 1344 - they all attended. The track ‘Reesoning’ from their first tape was then contributed to Gary Levermore's legendary Third Mind 5-Tape-Compilation ‘Rising from the Red Sand’ “Two wonderful cassette releases and a show at the school that I also went to, and IRSOL were gone... perhaps they weren't as stubborn as me in that way... or maybe I could never find anything better to do... I'm glad they are back...
Experimental Products - (2008) Prototype Plus Garage Tracks 2xLP & 7''
Vinyl-on-demand – VOD 51
"A 12" vinyl, double record set containing the music of EXPERIMENTAL
PRODUCTS. If you are a long time collector of 80s indie minimal synth
looking to fill out your catalog or a novice interested in starting one
up, there is no better place to start than with EXPERIMENTAL PRODUCTS. A
synth duo from Philadelphia/Northern Delaware USA, members Mark Wilde
and Michael Gross produced 8-track gear recordings, then had their music
pressed to vinyl. In 1984 they released the 3 song 12" EP "Glowing in
the Dark," 2000 copies. "Glowing" proved irresistible to DJs and became a
1985 dance club chart breakthrough. Today, many DJs and collectors
consider it a "classic" synth record. 2 years before "Glowing" they
released a 10 song vinyl LP titled "PROTOTYPE," 300 copies. PROTOTYPE
remained an obscure record until minimal synth collectors caught wind of
it in the late 90s. PROTOTYPE became a high priced bidding item
whenever the rare vinyl showed up on E-Bay. It seems EXPERIMENTAL
PRODUCTS had again produced what many collectors consider a "classic"
80s minimal synth record. VOD is now pleased to announce the re-issue of
PROTOTYPE to high quality vinyl. Re-mastered by VOD from the original
1/4" master tapes, this re-issue has improved sonic quality not found on
the original 1982 pressings. Own it now, experience it for yourself.
PROTOTYPE will be LP-1 side A+B of the VOD double record set. GARAGE
TRACKS, LP-2 of the GARAGE TRACKS side-A contains 5 unreleased songs
from 1985, all synth- drum machine, again produced with 8-track gear
this time in a band spare bedroom. Anyone familiar with the band can
expect more EXPERIMENTAL PRODUCTS brilliance. GARAGE TRACKS side-B
contains six songs from a 1983 LIVE performance. There are live versions
of 4 songs from PROTOTYPE, an unreleased song, and the song Mannequin
from the "Glowing" EP."
Experimental Products - (2010) Tracks to Glow in the Dark 2xLP
Vinyl-on-demand – VOD 77
"This Double-Lp is the second Lp of Experimental Products on
VOD-Records. It contains all their previous official Vinyl-Releases on
Lp1 plus more ultra-rare or unreleased MinimalSynth and dance-Classics
by Experimental Products on Record 2 plus a Live in the Studio
performance from 1985 on Side B
Lp1 A: Glowing in the Dark EP 8:40 (from 12" Glowing in the Dark, Short
Circuit Records
SCR-002, 1984) Love Changes 5:30 (from 12" Glowing in
the Dark, Short Circuit Records
SCR-002, 1984) Mannequin 5:30 (from 12"
Glowing in the Dark, Short Circuit Records
SCR-002, 1984) Aviation
5:29 (recorded 1985) Burning Flame on Ice 6:03 (recorded 1985)
Lp 1B: Different Ones 5:06 (Practice Version, 1986) S.O.S. 5:18 (Practice Version)
No Answers 4:23 (Practice Version) Experiment! 6:11 (from Experiment!
12", Connection Records R8787, 1987) Who is Kip Jones 6:17 (from
Experiment! 12", Connection Records R8787, 1987) Work that Beat 3:07
(from V/A Terminal No.18 Flexi Disc, 1984)
Lp 2A: New Project 3:47 (Reversed Version) S.O.S. 5:30 (1985) Experiment
6:14 (Demo Version) My Own Way 5:26 Strawberry March 5:45
Lp 2B: LIVE Studio 1985 WXPN 1/12/85 Anaesthetic 5:38 Mannequin 6:30 Plattform 7:28 Glowing in the Dark 7:35 Modern Living 5:00"
Fockewulf 190 - (2011) Microcosmos 82-86 2xLP & 7''
Vinyl-on-demand – VOD 89
"Suberb Synth- and Wave-tunes of Fockewulf 190 incl. the two
Italo-Disco-Classic 12“ Body Heat and Gitano plus more demos and so far
unreleased treasures like Orient „Express“ collected from the archive of
Victor Life
Victor once stated: The Fockewulf 190 project was created as a shape
equal to a substance, experimental analog electronic music connected to
the theatrical and mimic power of rock and the romantic and esthetic
force of the electronic dance of the 80s.We translated those expressive
channels with the force of a psychedelic mind folded into a magic and
evocative world, an profound research into ourselves. This personal and
futuristic mysticism originated the dark side of italo disco .
The publishing ,25 years later, of what should have been our first album
in 1986, "Microcosmos", shines a light on the sonic creativity of the
Fw 190, also because it's a record composed only by simple original
demos; something pure and synthetic, uncontaminated by commercial
compromises."
Hard Corps - (2012) Clean Tables Have To Be Burnt LP
Minimal Wave – MW035
"Minimal Wave is proud to present our 35th release, a full length LP
release entitled “Clean Tables Have To Be Burnt” by UK legends Hard
Corps, a band we’ve been long time admirers of. Aside from their
releases on Survival and Polydor, Hard Corps gained some notoriety for
their unique and uncompromising live shows throughout the 1980s. It was
the juxtaposition between their hard edged industrial sound and the
fragile and enigmatic vocals of French frontwoman Regine Fetet that
created an unusual dichotomy, lending to their strength of character as a
band and thus allowing them to stand out from the rest.
A 12” white label, released by Survival Records, containing the
hammering rhythmic attack of Dirty and the softer, melodic, pulse of
Respirer (To Breathe) was circulated around London’s dance floors. In no
time a wave of attention hit them and throughout 1984 and into 1985
they dominated the independent pop charts.
John Peel championed them on his infamous late night Radio One show and
they headlined at his ICA Rock Week in the Mall, London. By 1985 Hard
Corps had signed with major label giants Polydor. This enabled the band
to work with a couple of their favoured and respected producers, Martin
Rushent (known mostly for his exceptional work with the Human League)
and Depeche Mode producer and Mute Records supremo, Daniel Miller. These
sessions provided the public with just one single due to the labels
non-promotion, Je Suis Passée, a sweeping arrangement of breathtaking
beauty, combining pumping sequences and sheer power of emotion of
Regine’s voice.
The band went on a major tour with The Cure in 1985 and Depeche Mode in 1988, before finally disintegrating.
Now for the first time ever, rare unreleased versions of Hard Corps
tracks from the 1980s have been remastered and are being made available.
“Clean Tables Have To Be Burnt” is a 180 gram vinyl pressing limited to
999 copies with double sided inner sleeve featuring a beautiful group
shot and all of Regine’s lyrics"
Greg Horn - (2016) Pointless LP
Vinyl-on-demand – VOD146
One of the highlights of V-o-D’s ‘80s Minimal.Synth.Wave Vol. IV
American Edition boxset, Greg Horn’s Pointless is one of those gems that
may have remained down the back of the sofa were it not for Frank
Maier’s dedication.
Greg Horn is probably best known to wave collectors for his cranky,
cultish ace Das Funk Ist Verboten, but, Pointless, which was self-issued
on tape in 1985, reveals his more popwise strengths, albeit pop with a
strong side order of expressive oddness.
In twenty succinct parts, Horn makes sparing use of a his freaky vocals,
coupled with samples and an instrumental palette ranging from punkish
guitars to his more preferable synths and drum machines, twisted into
woozy, downtempo boogies and wistful lonerisms interspersed with druggy
tape FX. Ultimately yielding what sounds like the work of at least 4
different folk, but is actually testament to his unique diversity.
Greg Horn - (1983) Das Funk Ist Verboten CS
Self-released – none
Greg Horn has started out in the late 70's as member of the Punk/New
Wave-Band 'Dow Jones and the Industrials'. In the early 80's he meet
Galen Herod and they started the Minimal/Synth/Wave-project the Tone
Set. After the release by Tone Set of 'Carl's Ranch' and 'Calibrate'
Greg released the MSW-Milestone "Das Funk Ist Verboten" in 1983. This
release is in the Top-10 collectables for Tape-Collectors paying several
hundred USD for the original. Its dominated by wonderful poppy
Electro/Synth-Tunes combined with New Wave-like dancefloor-hits. A
Must-Have for every serious collector of the genre.
100 Percent - (2016) You Are 100% 12''
Moontown Records – MWN050
Since the release of their self-titled and sold out cassette on Moontown
Records just over a year ago, 100% have hooked their new wave of synth
heavy groove firmly into Australia’s east coast. Hailing from Brisbane,
Chloe, Grace and Lena are completely self styled and continuously
working, with influences ranging from 80’s pop, 90’s House, Italo Disco,
Darkwave and EBM. A unique sound created through eclectic creative
backgrounds ranging from music, fashion, art and DIY distro. Imagine
East Walls ‘Silence’ meeting Tina Turner along a washed out Brisbane
beach on a blistering hot day for cocktails.
'You Are 100%' shows the bands progression into a more established and
mature sound. Lena’s voice resonates deeply throughout the record
between punchy live bass lines, locked in dance inducing beats and
euphoric synth lines. 'You Are 100%' is an expression of the acceptance
of a femme fatale. Espousing lessons of fragility and strength, it
forewarns one to take things as they are and as they come. The words
have taken from solo trips to the cinema, words of wisdom forgotten over
time, and a cynical reach to the empowering texts of soul and house
music. These songs speak to emotional labour and collective support. You
Are 100% is repetitive hard work that grows and lets go of what weighs
you down, it is total leisure the way 100% make it.
John Dwyer - (2021) Witch Egg LP
Rock Is Hell Records – RIP96
Transmission incoming...alien sound waves have been bouncing off the side of our ship. We’ve managed to capture some of them on plastic. They seem to appear suddenly out of the vacuum. Projected by planets. Beamed through stars. Reflected off debris. Hanging in space like dust motes. “Witch Egg is an improvised set of songs by John Dwyer, Nick Murray, Brad Caulkins, Greg Coates and Tom Dolas. Another fired expedition out in the wilds. Recorded and mixed at Stu-Stu-Studio by John Dwyer. This one is a burner designed optimally for your eco-pod sound system. When you’ve left the world behind, you will need a soundtack while you lay in dream stasis.