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Creedence Clearwater Revival

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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One of the rarest private pressings from the US, originally released in 1972 by this band from Mansfiel, Ohio. Psychedelic hard rock with a charming, homemade feel. Including the monster psych opus "Song Of A Sinner" plus more cool tracks with great guitar/organ interplay.

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Travelin' Band Live At Royal Albert Hall Record Store Day 2022 Vinyl Edition

7" | 1970 | EU | Reissue (Universal)

CD | 1974 | EU | Reissue (Dialogo)

Release: 1970 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Mirroring the original double-sided “Travelin’ Band”/“Who’ll Stop the Rain” 45, which dropped in January 1970, this release showcases what were the band’s newest songs in a live setting. Side A features the Royal Albert Hall performance of the song from April 14, 1970, and marks the very first release of this rare recording. Side B, meanwhile, offers a live version of “Who’ll Stop the Rain,” recorded at the Oakland Coliseum, and previously released on the platinum-selling live album, The Concert.

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Spirale

Tape | 1989 | US | Reissue (ORG Music)

Release: 1974 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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This is a release known mostly by Italian progressive rock lovers, since its sound can be easily associated to the jazz-rock delivered by the way more popular Napoli Centrale and Perigeo - but also to the ‘fundamentals’ Dedalus, Arti & Mestieri, Uno, if not Maad, Nadma or Aktuala, or even the lesser known Bauhaus for instance. But playing this kind of music and trying to release an album in the first half of the ’70s in Italy was also incredibly hard and courageous: Spirale, in fact, was one of the many bands that lived a very short life, before splitting up and disappear forever.
Spirale were an Italian quintet from Rome, consisting of Gaetano Delfini (wind instruments, vocals, percussion), Giancarlo Maurino (saxophone, ute, percussion), Corrado Nofri (piano, marimba, mbira, siren, Jew’s harp), Giuseppe Caporello (contrabass, guitar, percussion) and Giampaolo Ascolese (drums) who released a single eponymous album in 1974.
Spirale was originally released on the International King record label, thanks to Mario Schiano, a free-jazz saxophonist who discovered the band, and producer Toni Cosenza, who included the album in the ‘King Jazz-Line’ series. Consisting of just four tracks, most of which taken by the 13-minute long “Cabral, Anno 1” and the marvellous 17-minute “Peperoncino (Cose vecchie, cose nuove)”, Spirale is an incredibly balanced and owing record that sounds still fresh and inspired even today, and it’s a shame that it has remained hidden and overlooked for such a long time. Moreover, it is characterized by that undescribable and particular Mediterranean avour that only Italian musicians were able to obtain.
This beautiful album is of course immensely rare in its original edition, and is now nally reissued on Dialogo record label in a faithful restored version that will finally satisfy any collectors who have waited for years for this beauty to see the light again!
Italy has proven to be a treasure trove of obscure, archival sounds. For decades, the products of its free-wheeling sonic countercultures - spanning numerous musical genres - remained as overlooked from within as without, until being uncovered by diggers searching for treasures in the shadows of time. Thankfully, those efforts have morphed into countless revelations via the reissue market. Leading the way is the Milan based imprint Dialogo, who have made their name by diving far from the predictable path. Their latest, the first ever vinyl reissued of the lone, self-titled LP produced by the Rome based quintet, Spirale, in 1974, stands among their most exciting offerings to date. A visionary hybrid at the juncture of rock and jazz, it was so ahead of its time that it remained almost entirely overlooked for decades, before ultimately ascending to holy grail status among lovers of Italian prog. Creatively thrilling - filled with emotive highs and lows - it’s a crucial piece in the puzzle of Italy’s wild and wonderful history of radical sound.
Founded in Rome by Gaetano Delfini (wind instruments, vocals, percussion), Giancarlo Maurino (saxophone, flute, percussion), Corrado Nofri (piano, marimba, mbira, siren, Jew’s harp), Giuseppe Caporello (contrabass, guitar, percussion) and Giampaolo Ascolese (drums), Spirale is among the most obscure projects to have emerged from Italy during the first half of the 1970s. Almost as soon as their lone, self-titled LP was issued by International King Record in 1974, the trial goes dark. Members turn up on recordings by Gaetano Liguori Collective Orchestra, Folk Magic Band, and numerous other projects over the years, but in this incarnation the music on Spirale seems to be all we have.
Spirale’s fate seems to have rested with the simple fact that they were too ahead of their time, producing a music that would subsequently come to find broad favour among audiences of popular music only a year or two down the road. Their lone, self-titled LP, carving out uncharted territory between Bitches Brew era Miles Davis and mid-70s Soft Machine, pushed progressive rock into a near undefinable realm; not rock enough to be called rock, not jazz enough to be called jazz.
Across the two sides of Spirale, comprising four works, a band of uncompromising talent stretches out, laying down cycling rhythms and bass lines that channel the modalism of John Coltrane, the funkiness of Donald Byrd, and hypnotic psychedelia, before embarking upon melodic excursions - peppered with Mediterranean sensibilities - into the outer realms.
Joyous, engrossing, and the product of exacting musicianship, how Spirale remained overlooked for all these years is one of the great mysteries of Italian music. An absolute revelation of the highest order brought to us by the capable hands of Dialogo, the first time ever reissue of this 1974, obscure masterstroke is an absolute must for any fan of prog, jazz, or Italian music at large. Beautifully pressed with fully restored and remastered audio and issued in a facsimile gatefold sleeve, reproducing the stunning original design, Spirale is just about as good as reissues get.

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Bad Brains

Quickness

LP | 1973 | EU (Trading Places)

Release: 1989 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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"Quickness" is the fourth full-length studio album by Bad Brains, originally released by Caroline Records in 1989. At the time of it's release, it was the band's best selling album and also landed them a featured MTV music video for the opening track, "Soul Craft." This reissue marks the fifth release in the remaster campaign, re-launching the Bad Brains Records label imprint. In coordination with the band, Org Music has overseen the restoration and remastering of the iconic Bad Brains' recordings. The audio was mastered by Dave Gardner at Infrasonic Mastering and pressed at Furnace Record Pressing.

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Tucky Buzzard

Buzzard

Curtiss Maldoon 4 Bonus Tracks

Release: 1973 / EU

Genre: Rock & Indie

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The roots of hard rock act Tucky Buzzard lie in psychedelic group, The End, who supported The Rolling Stones on an early tour, leading Bill Wyman to produce their sole LP. The band then morphed into Tucky Buzzard, now with scorching lead guitar licks and Hammond organ parts to the fore, and Wyman still on board as producer and manager. For their final album, Buzzard, released on Deep Purple’s Purple imprint in 1973, there is a mix of hard-edged blues rock, with a fine interpretation of perennial classic, “Who Do You Love,” and wistful originals like “Hanging On In There.” As ever, Wyman’s sterling production and presence on acoustic and electric piano makes this one a must for all Stones fans.

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Curtiss Maldoon

LP | 1971 | EU (Trading Places)

12" | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Rush Hour)

Release: 1971 / EU

Genre: Rock & Indie

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After playing in Bodcast with future Yes guitarist Steve Howe, Dave Curtiss and Clive Maldoon formed blues-rock duo Curtiss Maldoon, their self-titled debut released on Deep Purple’s label, Purple Records, in 1971. For the LP, the pair was backed by top session players including Mighty Baby’s drummer, Roger Powell, as well as Howe on the final track; contemplative folk-rock track “Sepheryn” would later be immortalized in altered form by Madonna as techno classic “Ray Of Light,” but is included here in all its original glory, along with four rare bonus tracks from the same sessions, left off the original release, making this expanded reissue the best way to experience the band at their finest. Limited vinyl reissue on 180gr vinyl, featuring 4 bonus tracks.

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Colored Music

Heart Beat

7" | 1974 | US | Reissue (Just Add Water)

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie, Electronic & Dance

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12inch release of highly sought after Colored Music edits by Tokyo's, Chee Chimizu (Organic Music). The two cuts originally featured on the the bands seminal self titled album (from 1981) that remained a cult DJ secret weapon, for many years, all over the world. This heavy EP includes an alternative version of 'Heartbeat' that featured on the Japan only "Individual Beauty" LP of 2018 (also compiled by Chimizu)

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The Damned

Morning Bird / Theta

Underground Vibrations No. 2

Release: 1974 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Back in print for the first time in 50 years! This studio creation Junk Shop Glam grail was produced by Miki Dallon (The Sorrows, Boys Blue, Shakane, New York Dolls) for his Young Blood International label in 1974. This is Obviously not the later more famous UK punk group of the same name. This was a one-off studio project. We first heard this on our good friend Phil King's superb Velvet Tinmine comp yonks ago. Made to be played in the discotheques back before disco ruined said discotheques." 300 pressed.

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All & Nothing

7" | 1970 | EU | Reissue (Munster)

LP | 1971 | EU | Reissue (Waxtime)

Release: 1970 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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All & Nothing has become one of the icons of Spanish underground rock of the 70s and their records are among the most sought-after pieces by collectors. With a short discography consisting of just two singles - one of them was even released in Argentina with an alternative cover- the band All & Nothing has become one of the icons of Spanish underground rock of the 70s and their records are among the most sought-after pieces by collectors. The group was really nothing more than a studio project, put together by journalist and record producer José Luis Alvarez, who never performed in public. Their goal was to record songs in the same style that the emerging Andalusian rock scene was already doing in the south of Spain under the influence of the latest international rock trends -imported through the US military bases- and the local musical idiosyncrasy. Although most of the recorded songs - some of whom remained unreleased for years- succeeded in reflecting the original goal, for this first single of All & Nothing their producer instructed the band to record something similar to Iron Butterfly's classic 'In-a-gadda-da-vida', and 'Underground Vibrations nº 2' seems to be a very accomplished effort. The record has become a very sought-after item for those collecting the lesser-known side of 70s Spanish underground rock. The stunning rhythm section on both sides of the single plus the overwhelming organ solos and firing wah-wah and fuzz guitars explain the high interest on this elusive 45, a must in the top DJs record boxes. We are happy to reissue this amazing All & Nothing debut 7" for the first time, remastered from the original tapes and featuring the 1970 sleeve artwork.

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Buddy Holly

Good Rockin' - The Hits

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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12" | 1985 | EU | Reissue (Archives De La Zone Mondiale)

Berurier Noir

Joyeux Merdier

Release: 1985 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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12" | 1988 | EU | Reissue (Archives De La Zone Mondiale)

Berurier Noir

Ils Veulent Nous Tuer

Release: 1988 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1985 | EU (Harto De Todo)

Gastunk

Dead Song

Release: 1985 / EU

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Totally mindblowing CONFUSE/KURO/G.I.S.M.- styled madness, originally issued in 1985 on the legendary Dogma label from Japan. One of Metallica's Kirk Hammet personal faves. In the words of Septic Death's singer Pushead, as published back then in MRR: "Raging speedcore thrusts out pile-driving chaotic leads and maniac raspy vocals, whose style is unique and adds character to the Gastunk sound. Fast, maniac slices with some interspeed variations make this one of the hottest Japanese LPs since GISM."

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Menace

G.L.C (R.I.P.)

LP | 1986 | EU (Daily)

Asocial And The Bedrövlers

Release: 1986 / EU

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Vinyl LP reissue of this great compilation featuring 11 singalong street punk anthems by the legendary UK first wave punk band Menace. It features all the tracks issued in their first five 7 Inches, al of them recorded between 1977 & 1980! Lyric’s inner also features previously unpublished gig and studio photos from the era. A must for collectors!

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How Could Hardcore Be Any Worse? Volume 1 Black Vinyl Edition

LP | 1984 | EU

7" | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Sealed)

Release: 1984 / EU

Genre: Rock & Indie

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The Swedish hardcore punk scene of the early 1980s was vibrant and wide, with underground movements yielding surprising extremities. This ultra-scarce cassette-only release, limited to 300 copies in 1984, was the first of the legendary Uproar label, pitting the blast-beat proto-grindcore of Asocial, from the small town of Hedemora, against the classical thrash of Bedrövlers, from the equally small town of Fagersta, whose name roughly translates to Miserablerz, a term assigned them by a bus driver that disliked their discordant noise. Subverting Bad Religion’s How Could Hell Be Any Worse for their own purposes, Asocial’s tracks are blindingly fast and Bedrövlers’ down and dirty-rare Swedish hardcore, at its best!

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Rudimentary Peni

CD | 1986 | US | Reissue (Venegeance)

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Reissue of Rudimentary Peni's stunning debut 12-song 7". Recorded in 1981 at Street Level Studios and originally released on their own Outer Himalayan label. From the first track Rudimentary Peni pull you in and aurally assault your ears. It's abrasive, sharp with supreme musicianship. They created a perfect, demented universe of twisted, poetic and needle in the red punk that has never been bettered. This reissue comes with a fold out replica sleeve with the iconic Blinko foetus artwork and booklet.

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The Cramps

A Date With Elvis

Release: 1986 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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7" | 1986 | US | Reissue (Revelation)

Crippled Youth

Join The Fight

LP | 1986 | EU (Born Bad)

Release: 1986 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Before they were called Bold, this K-Town mosh crew were originally known as Crippled Youth. Join The Fight was their debut EP as well as the first release for up-and-coming West Coast hardcore label New Beginning Records (underdog, Halfoff, P.H.C.), recorded in late 1985 and released in 1986. With song topics covering the positivity of their scene, being straight edge, and friends sticking together, this record was the catalyst for a thousand sing-alongs.

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V.A.

Born Bad Volume 1

Release: 1986 / EU

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1973 | EU (Trading Places)

Bridget St John

Thank You For...

Atmosphere Remastered Edition 2020

Release: 1973 / EU

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Canterbury-based progressive jazz-rock act Ben only released one obscure album, issued on Philips’ prog subsidiary Vertigo in 1971, but it’s a lovely collective of extended instrumental jams, worthy of discovery for those that missed it the first time around. Peter Davey’s saxophone and clarinet melodies push the material to high peaks, against an understated backing from future Nashville Teens bassist, Len Surtees and former Graham Bond drummer, David Sheen, keyboardist Alex Macleery and guitarist Gerry Reid adding flourishes at key moments. The songs “The Wooing Of The Child” and “The Wooing Of The Man” credit a certain K Jarrett as songwriter, making this rare beast all the more intriguing.

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Joy Division

12" | 1988 | EU | Reissue (Rhino)

Release: 1988 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1984 | EU | Reissue (Back On Black)

Warfare

Pure Filth

Release: 1984 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1988 | EU | Reissue (Back On Black)

Warfare

A Conflict Of Hatred

Release: 1988 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1989 | EU | Reissue (Radiation Reissues)

The Crack

In Search Of The Crack

Man’s Ruin Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 1989 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Founded in 1982, the CRACK didn't release their debut album until 1989. These British punkers were often tied into the Oi! scene of the mid-80s along with Cockney Rejects, and The Business, they had more in common with the melodic punk stylings of 999 and mod groups like The Jam or Secret Affair. Featuring a blistering wall of guitars and biting melodies, from the classic album opener "My World" to the raw closer "The Giddy House" The Crack deliver ten fantastic original tunes that, while firmly rooted in 1980s UK anthemic punk, also features a pop sensibility that presages the oncoming Brit-pop scene that would absolutely dominate the '90s. Seriously, we'd bet the farm that the young Gallagher brothers were blasting this back in 1989. Absolutely essential 1980s UK punk that bridges the gap between 80s OI! and the Brit-pop/power-pop revival. Killer.

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Target Of Demand

LP | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Radiation)

LP | 1981 | EU (Radiation Reissues)

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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One of the best kept secrets of 80's California Hardcore Punk, TARGET OF DEMAND hailed from Long Beach and only released this 10-track smasher on the small Happy Hermit label and a couple compilation tracks before disbanding. Due to their very short existence as a band, and the fact that they were much more influenced by Teen Idles or SS Decontrol and the sounds coming out of Boston and the Midwest, rather than what was going on in California at the time, this incredibly ripping U.S. hardcore mayhem hasn’t been reissued until today.
Remastered by California punk legend GEZA X, from the original analog tapes, this is 100% pure American hardcore from 1983. RIYL: Black Flag, Poison Idea, Minor Threat, early Suicidal Tendencies. Limited edition of 500 copies, 400 on black vinyl and 100 on ORANGE/WHITE splatter vinyl, with original artwork and double sided lyrics insert.

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The Crowd

A World Apart

LP | 1976 | US | Reissue (Shady Brook)

Release: 1981 / EU

Genre: Rock & Indie

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It is impossible to overstate the significance of The Crowd to the nascent L.A. hardcore scene. Whilst bands like early Agent Orange and Social Distortion were playing to handfuls of fans in northern Orange County, in 1979 the Crowd were already filling backyards on their home turf in Huntington Beach, California. Ironically, it was further afield in the San Gabriel Valley that I first saw them perform, opening for the still punk Go-Gos in a small club. Without the continuing success of The Crowd in 1979 and throughout the summer of 1980, I would have packed my bags for London. Instead, the L.A. hardcore scene lifted off!

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Cheyenne's Comin

Release: 1976 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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The Zombies

12" | 1979 | EU | Reissue (Best Record Italy)

Release: 1979 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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7" | 1972 | EU | Reissue (Universal)

Van Der Graaf Generator

Theme One / W

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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7" | 1972 | UK | Reissue (Dynamite Cuts)

Sixto Rodriguez

Sugar Man

Zombi / In The Land Of The Zombi Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 1972 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Just had to do it, this timeless classic "Sugar man" by Sixto Rodriguez. An immense tune. OG released on the funk and soul label; Sussex records. With a top line up of musicains - Bob Babbitt on bass and Dennis coffey on Guitar; Gordon Staples did the stunning Strings arrangment and Mike Theodore producer... This was previously issued as a 7" in the 70s, but sell for well over £100.00. We have used the OG White colour sleeve design instead of the South African issue with a black sleeve, in keeping with format styles. On the flip we have take another track from the LP "Only good for conversation" Heavy groove with nice bass drum loop, it has a Eugene McDaniels vibes. x500 copies Don;t miss out!!! credits releases June 21, 2024

Sixto Rodriguez Vocals, Acoustic Guitar Bob Babbitt Bass Andrerw Smith Drums Dennis Coffey Electric Guitar Gordon Staples Leader [Strings] Mike Theodore Arranged By , Keyboards Carl Reatz Baritone Saxophone, Leader, Trombone Bob Pangborn Percussion Theo-Coff Productions Producer Dennis Coffey & Mike Theodore Producer, Arranged By Detroit Symphony* Strings

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The Zombies

12" | 1979 | EU | Reissue (Best Record Italy)

Release: 1979 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1971 | UK | Reissue (Decca)

Thin Lizzy

Release: 1971 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1986 | EU (Dynamite)

Lipcream

Kill Ugly Pop

Release: 1986 / EU

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1981 | EU (Survival Research)

The Plugz

Better Luck

Release: 1981 / EU

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1979 | EU | Reissue (Karisma)

Ruphus

Manmade

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No Submission / Mercenary

Release: 1979 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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“Manmade” is the sixth and last album from the legendary Norwegian prog/jazz rock band Ruphus, originally released in 1979. A worthy end to a career of a band who made an everlasting catalogue of exciting music. After the previous album (“Flying Colours” in 1978), Ruphus lost three of the five band members. One of them was Thor Bendiksen (drums), who had been in the band from the start. It seemed impossible to replace one of the founding members, but Bjørn Jenssen filled the vacant drum stool like a charm. On keyboards, Kjell Rønningen replaced Jan Simonsen, and on vocals Gudny Aspaas returned for a third period in the band. With Gudny back in the band and new forces on keys and drums, they ventured to England to record a new album with Steven O’Donnell and Colin H. Jennings as producers. The result was a bona fide classic, and this new version of Ruphus did an extensive tour of Europe in support of it. “Manmade” is the sixth and last album in a series of Ruphus re-issues from Karisma Records, remastered by Jacob Holm-Lupo (White Willow, The Opium Cartel, etc).

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Challenge

LP | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Spittle)

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LP | 1989 | EU | Reissue (Bcore Disc)

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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1981. I write for the Friulian anarcho-punk fanzine “Nuova Fahrenheit”. That’s the beginning of my short antagonistic season (I had neither the balls nor perhaps the necessary conviction to declare war to the system, and in fact time has proved it). I listen to Discharge and Dead Kennedys, meanwhile I broadcast Disorder and Anti-Pasti on the radio, but also a lot of post-punk, the one that couldn’t find a place on “Nuova Fahrenheit’’ because not apocalyptic enough. 1981 is also when “Why”, the first EP from Discharge, was released, and for me it was like the “Pillars of Hercules”: you can’t go further than that. hyper-fast hardcore and vomited vocals, everything makes that record a cornerstone that redefines the genre. Its sequel, the monumental “Hear Nothing See Nothing Say Nothing”, puts an end to that chapter: when such extreme music becomes “mature” you need to stop and reflect and maybe start looking somewhere else. Just a few months between one record and another in which I extinguish my warlike spirits. I’m looking for solutions that could merge nuclear catastrophes and introspection, blind fury and structured sounds. Unconsciously I was thinking of an already existing album, it’s Italian and I discover it thanks to a review in “Mucchio Selvaggio” magazine. That record is “Challenge”. “Challenge” was released in 1981 on Bootleg, a record label born inside a record store in Pavia with the same name. “Challenge” keeps the original and uncompromising punk attitude alive. 3 groups: No Suicide (from the Udine province), Mercenary God (from Gemona), No Submission (from Treviso), all sick children of the industrious, rich and Christian Democratic north-eastern part of Italy. I read about them in “New Fahrenheit” (a controversial article about local rivalries, common backgrounds and eventually separate roads.) but I don’t know their music. Something tells me that “Challenge” is the record I was looking for, perhaps because of its very powerful cover with no slogans, and a circled “A”. I send the money in a sealed envelope and wait. When the package arrives, I open it, I put the record on the turntable and let the needle go. The first listen is enough to realize that this is a crucial release, a real “challenge”. The challenge is against an indifferent market. The instrument is a sound that is already changing skin. No Suicide, Mercenary God and No Submission have nothing to do with Great Complotto, they are the other face of the northeastern underground. Punk is their background, (read “hardcore” for No Suicide) but for all of them there is a progressive detachment from the original material, including a common attitude towards the caustic sound coming from the harshest side of British wave. A classic example of “work in progress” able to generate great songs like “The Degraded Men” by No Submission (the band that later evolved into Wax Heroes), one of the peaks of Italian post-punk. Mercenary God will give birth to The Sex, while No Suicide with their tight hypnotic hardcore will disbanded soon. It’s 1981 when the rain clouds on the “Challenge” front cover seem to remind us that the wind is going to change soon. 3 bands, 11 songs, an unearthed piece of history 43 years after its first release. Thanks to this reissue, “Challenge” is now back on track. A different disc, today as then. (Luca Frazzi)

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Subterranean Kids

Hasta El Final

17,84 €* 20,99 € -15%

LP | 1975 | EU (Survival Research)

Release: 1989 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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‘Hasta el Final’ is surely the best album made by Subterranean Kids, absolute pioneers of hardcore Barcelona and indisputable references for any national hardcore band, and we are tremendously excited to announce their reissue on BCore. Originally released in 1989, it is the first time that the album has been reissued on vinyl and we do it in a wonderful remastered edition that also includes two bonus tracks - the two songs that came out on compilation cassette No. 92, also released in 1989 by El Lokal. -. In the words of Boliche himself, drummer and leader of the band, the recording of the album was a real nightmare due to the state of the recording studio, but none of that can be seen in the final result: it is his most complete work and the one that shows a more interesting and varied palette of what hardcore punk can be. The album is full of classics in the band's repertoire such as 'Hasta El Final', 'La Rabia', 'Ciudadano Ejemplar' or 'Sentirme Libre' and ranges from songs played at full speed, moments that flirt with metal and others. that seem to be announcing the punk rock style that would develop in the 90's. In short, twelve short and direct ax blows (+ two bonuses) that make you understand the greatness of a band that wrote an important chapter in the history of punk in Barcelona .

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Creation

Bloodsuckers Clear Vinyl Edition

Release: 1975 / EU

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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During the late 1960s, Japanese band Blues Creation was formed from the ashes of an earlier group, the Bickles. Beginning as a covers act and then switching to original material, they had several line-up changes before calling it quits, only to be born again as Creation in 1973, touring the US with heavyweights Mountain. The self-titled Creation LP from 1975 saw guitarist Kazuo Takeda and drummer Masayuki Higuchi intact from the former incarnation. It captures this version of the band at their freshest with Takeda’s excellent guitar work firmly in the lead and often with heavy doses of fuzz – the best Creation album by a longshot.

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The Varukers

LP | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Audioplatter)

Stay Ugly Mixed Vinyl Edition

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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The Varukers were one of the first groups of the UK 82 movement - the second generation of punk rock that took the spirit of ’77 and merged it with the incessant beat of Nwobhm – responsible for creating UK hardcore. Heavily inspired by Discharge, The Varukers released three 7”s in the early ‘80s before this, their first and most definitive album, came out in 1983 on the legendary Riot City Records (Vice Squad, Abrasive Wheels, Chaos U.K.). Back in print on LP, thanks to Audioplatter, Bloodsuckers is one of the definitive pieces of early UK hardcore, full of Sabbath inspired guitar work, pounding rhythms and aggressive anarchistic lyrical content. Essential!

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Piledriver

LP | 1986 | EU | Reissue (High Roller)

Stay Ugly Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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High Roller Records, reissue 2023, white/ blue mixed vinyl, ltd 450, 425gsm heavy cardboard cover, lyric sheet, poster, mastered for vinyl by Patrick W. Engel at Temple of Disharmony, lacquer cutting by SST

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Piledriver

LP | 1986 | EU | Reissue (High Roller)

LP | 1987 | EU | Reissue (Golden Core)

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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High Roller Records, reissue 2023, black vinyl, ltd 500, 425gsm heavy cardboard cover, lyric sheet, poster, mastered for vinyl by Patrick W. Engel at Temple of Disharmony, lacquer cutting by SST

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Taramis

Queen Of Thieves

Release: 1987 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1984 | EU | Reissue (Golden Core)

Starstruck

Thru' To You

Release: 1984 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1988 | EU | Reissue (Golden Core)

Mystery

Release: 1988 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Kalapana II Blue Vinyl Edition

Kalapana

LP | 1976 | US | Reissue (Aloha Got Soul)

Kalapana II Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 1976 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Following the massive success of their debut album in 1975, Kalapana returned to the studio in 1976, this time at Audiotronics in West Covina, California, this time taking the lead in producing the record. Barry Fasman, the Los Angeles-based producer whom the band credited with making their first record shine, joined them in the studio for string arrangements and to conduct certain tracks. However, on Kalapana II, the band felt fully prepared to produce the album themselves. And they did so, marvelously.

Little did they know, this would be the last time all four original band members would record an album together.

Second in a trio of eponymous albums from 1975 to 1977, Kalapana II expanded upon Kalapana I’s now-classic sound while leaning into styles not previously heard on their debut: lead vocalist Malani Bilyeu weaved a love-lorn country ballad into the new LP with “Wandering Stranger”, and keyboardist Kirk Thompson forever left his mark on the group’s legacy with the latin jazz-funk instrumental, “Black Sand”. (The tune became a staple for the band’s live performances: they’ve opened practically every concert ever since with the composition).

Considering the mastery and timelessness of Kalapana I, a sophomore LP could have easily fallen short of the high standard they had set. Yet they did it, cutting a second LP with back-to-back, timeless hits that continue to resonate today. As a quartet — supported by the propulsion of drummer Alvin Fejarang and saxophonist Michael Paulo’s prowess — Mackey Feary, Malani Bilyeu, D.J. Pratt, and Kirk Thompson solidified their legacy as one of Hawaii’s greatest groups of all-time with this recording.

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Kalapana

LP | 1976 | US | Reissue (Aloha Got Soul)

The Time Was Right Red Vinyl Edition

Release: 1976 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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The Partisans

LP | 1984 | UK | Reissue (Audio Platter)

LP | 1989 | EU | Reissue (Golden Core)

Release: 1984 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Re-issue of this classic LP on RED vinyl from early 80's Welsh Punksters The Partisans who were often described as The Professionals meet The Clash!

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Exploder

Pictures Of Reality

Release: 1989 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1988 | EU | Reissue (Golden Core)

Sieges Even

Life Cycle

Release: 1988 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Lunacy Clear / Blue Splatter Vinyl Edition

Virus

LP | 1989 | UK | Reissue (Back On Black)

Pray For War White / Red Splatter Vinyl Edition

Release: 1989 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Re-issue of Virus' 'Lunacy' on CLEAR/BLUE SPLATTER vinyl!
Brighton-born quartet Virus, sported a sound that originally had a fair bit in common with the faster and darker approach of Sodom and Kreator, and developed a reputation as being the U.K.'s answer to trailblazing progressive thrashers Voivod!
Virus will likely never see the same level of exposure that the average North American and German thrash act of the 80s enjoyed, but their back catalogue deserves more attentive ears and banging heads, and those who complain that thrash metal is too stylistically limited should be the first in line!

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Virus

LP | 1987 | UK | Reissue (Back On Black)

Force Recon Clear / Green Splatter Vinyl Edition

Release: 1987 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Re-issue of Virus' debut album Pray for War on WHITE/RED SPLATTER vinyl!
Though a late-comer scene to the worldwide thrash metal craze, the smaller British scene was beginning to bear some impressive fruit, with the early forerunner acts arising from the hardcore scene such as Onslaught and Broken Bones transitioning into a more mainline thrashing approach, while younger acts such as Slammer, Xentrix and D.A.M. were expanding the scene's repertoire and giving it further credibility.
Brighton-born quartet Virus, sported a sound that originally had a fair bit in common with the faster and darker approach of Sodom and Kreator, and developed a reputation as being the U.K.'s answer to trailblazing progressive thrashers Voivod!

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Virus

LP | 1988 | UK | Reissue (Back On Black)

Tape | 1987 | US | Reissue (Goofin')

Release: 1988 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Re-issue of Virus' 1988 second album Force Recon on CLEAR/GREEN SPLATTER vinyl!
Brighton-born quartet Virus, sported a sound that originally had a fair bit in common with the faster and darker approach of Sodom and Kreator, and developed a reputation as being the U.K.'s answer to trailblazing progressive thrashers Voivod!
Virus will likely never see the same level of exposure that the average North American and German thrash act of the 80s enjoyed, but their back catalogue deserves more attentive ears and banging heads, and those who complain that thrash metal is too stylistically limited should be the first in line!

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Sonic Youth

Sister

False Gestures For A Devious Public

Release: 1987 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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“Let’s get something straight. There is no album in the entire corpus of indie rock—not Loveless, not Surfer Rosa, not Psychocandy—that reaches the heights of invention, joy, and magic of Sonic Youth’s sublime fifth album.... The haunted reveries of Sister remain with you for years, even if you only hear them once” — Stereogum.

1987’s Sister was another notch in the band's move away from No Wave, yet still maintained their experimental approach. Gordon, Moore, Ranaldo and Shelley were coming into their own at this point, combining elements of noise, punk and pop. They had also become better songwriters since their previous album, providing better context for their noisier elements and incorporating the dissonance of their earlier releases into more traditional song structures. To quote Stereogum once again, “Sister is the sonic manifestation of refracted light. It’s a record that changes you.”

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The Blood

LP | 1983 | UK | Reissue (Audio Platter)

Tape | 1989 | US | Reissue (Revelation)

Release: 1983 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Re-issue of the Blood’s legendary debut LP which reached No 5 in the Indie Charts when originally released in 1983.
The Blood were one of the first to merge punk with metal.

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Judge

Bringin' It Down

After Your Brain White / Red Splatter Vinyl Edition

Release: 1989 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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To most fans of hardcore, Judge is a band that needs no introduction. The band took the ideals and positive goals of Youth Of Today and infused them with beefy guitar licks, introspective lyrics, and a hefty influx of New York style. Now available again on cassette.

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Raw Power

LP | 1986 | EU | Reissue (Back On Black)

LP | 1972 | EU | Reissue (Vampisoul)

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Essential Hardcore record re-issued from RAW Power - After your brain - on absolutely stunning limited edition White AND RED Splatter Vinyl! Raw Power’s masterpieces of Hardcore-Metal crossover are remarkable for ranking a brilliant range of riffs and for being recorded by excellent musicians. This thrash/metal-hardcore album from the legendary RAW Power will crush your skull like a ton of bricks whilst embarking on an assault to your eardrums!

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Manduka

LP | 1970 | EU | Reissue (Munster)

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Progressive Psych Folk At Its Best Featuring Members Of Los Jaivas, Amerindios And Congregación.First Album By Brazilian Musician, Poet And Plastic Artist Manduka. Originally Released In 1972 On Irt, The Album Is A Sought-After Collectors Item, Especially Among Those Who Seek In Its Cultural Richness, Fundamental Episodes Of Chilean Popular Musical History.An Essential Record Almost Entirely Written By Manduka During His Exile Years In Chile, Away From His Home In Brazil. It Includes Improvised Jams And Songs About Brazilian History, His Own Exile And The New Cultures He Got Exposed To.A Sublime Combination Of Acoustic Guitar Sounds, Percussions And Delicate Songwriting That May Remind You Of Some Other Brazilian Artists Like Os Novos Baianos Or Even Caetano.It Includes A Special Cover Version Of Violeta Parra's 'Qué Dirá El Santo Padre' And Features Guest Artists Like Soledad Bravo, Patricio Castillo, Baltasar Villaseca -From Congregación-, Brothers Gabriel And Eduardo Parra, Members Of Los Jaivas, And Numhauser Himself.Limited!

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Eve

Take It And Smile

You Don't Mess Around With Jim / Operator (That's Not The Way It Feels) Record Store Day 2021 Edition

Release: 1970 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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The Ethereal Harmonies Of Eve Were Ever Present, But The Psychedelic Girl Group Feel Of Their Previous Band,Honey Ltd, Was Replaced With Funky Grooves And A Stoned Country Rock Vibe That Permeated Los Angeles In The Early 1970s.In The Late 1960s, Four Teenage Girls From Detroit Hitch-Hiked To Los Angeles To Follow Their Dream. Known As The Mama Cats, Their Combined Voices, Created A Magical Instrument, A Holy Harmonic Vehicle Built Upon The Inspiration And Improvisation Of Four Close Friends. Their Ethereal Voices And Heavenly Harmonies Sounded Like No One.Upon Meeting Lee Hazlewood In Los Angeles, He Was Bowled Over, Offering Them A Recording Contract On His Label, Lee Hazlewood Industries (Lhi), Renaming Them, Honey Ltd. Their Sole 1968 Lp Never Saw The Light Of Day. Out Of The Ashes Of The Group, The Three Remaining Members Continued On Under The Name Eve.In The Spring Of 1970, Eve And Producer Tom Thacker Went Into The Studio To Record "Take It And Smile". The Ethereal Harmonies Were Ever Present, But The Psychedelic Girl Group Feel Of The Honey Ltd Album Were Replaced With Funky Grooves And A Stoned Country Rock Vibe That Permeated Los Angeles In The Early 1970s (Think John Philips "Wolfking Of L.A.). Backed By Another Amazing Group Of Musicians, The Recording Sessions Included Members Of The Wrecking Crew, Elvis' Tcb Band, Ry Cooder, Sneaky Pete And Glenn Frey From The Eagles. Featuring Songs By James Taylor, Fred Neil, The Gibb Brothers, Burt Bacharach, Bob Dylan, Mac Davis And A Handful Of Amazing Originals Including The Beautiful "Dusty Roads" And The Title Track "Take It And Smile," Co-Written With Glenn Frey. Upon Its Release, The Album Failed To Find An Audience. After Recording One Last Song, "So Tired" For The Vanishing Point Soundtrack, The Girls Went Their Separate Ways, Each Continuing To Sing Professionally With Artists That Include Bob Seger, Neil Young, Tina Turner, Loretta Lynn And Countless Others.Remastered From The Original Analog Tapes By Grammyr-Nominated En...

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Jim Croce

12" | 1972 | EU | Reissue (BMG)

LP | 1979 | EU (Plug Recordz)

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Record Store Day 2021 Release. Color: Tangerine.

Limited edition double A-side on 12” Tangerine vinyl, featuring the first two singles from Jim Croce’s 1972 album, You Don’t Mess Around with Jim, which hit #1 in the US and Canada is RIAA Certified GOLD

Also included are the original B-sides “Photographs and Memories” and “New York’s Not
My Home”

The release also includes replicated original front cover art from both singles, one on each side.

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Plugz

Electrify Me

Release: 1979 / EU

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Paul Di'anno's Battlezone

Fighting Back Clear Vinyl Edition

LP | 1986 | EU | Reissue (Back On Black)

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Paul Di'anno's Battlezone

Children Of Madness Red Vinyl Edition

LP | 1987 | EU | Reissue (Back On Black)

Release: 1987 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1984 | EU | Reissue (Goldencore)

Cutty Sark

Die Tonight

Release: 1984 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Relapse)

G.I.S.M.

Detestation

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1984 | EU | Reissue (ZYX)

Griffin

Flight Of The Griffin

Release: 1984 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Bunte Republik Deutschland

Udo Lindenberg

LP | 1989 | EU | Reissue (Polydor)

Release: 1989 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1987 | EU (Mad Butcher)

Outsiders

Close Up

Release: 1987 / EU

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1984 | EU | Reissue (Golden Core)

Witchfynde

Lords Of Sin

Release: 1984 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1971 | EU | Reissue (Pilz)

Witthüser & Westrupp

Trips & Träume

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1971 | UK | Reissue (Science Friction)

Roy Harper

Stormcock

Kalevi Falk Green Vinyl Edition

Release: 1971 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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“Stormcock” was born in 1969 as Harper began to stretch his wings. He'd been there a few times before, but this time he gave himself the space to go deep and stay there. "Hors D'Oeuvres" is perhaps the lightweight in the collection, but after all, it's the starter... “The Same Old Rock” records Harper's opposition to continued dependence on the cheap opium of convenient mass religion. This year marks two important milestones for Roy Harper - his 75th birthday and 50 years of recording music. To celebrate, Roy will be performing four special concerts in September and releasing the first vinyl reissues of his classic albums, none of which have been available on vinyl for well over 20 years.
This limited edition was completely remastered and reissued on 12” 180gm vinyl. Originally released 1971 and recorded at Abbey Road Studio, this release is housed in a deluxe gatefold sleeve featuring original artwork with additional printed heavy inner sleeve including extra notes and images.

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Kalevi Falk

LP | 1971 | EU | Reissue (Svart)

12" | 1984 | EU | Reissue (Archives De La Zona Mond.)

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Forget Haikara, Apollo, Kalevala, Elonkorjuu... Kalevi Falk's eponymous album from 1971 may be rarer than any of those. Kalevi Falk were on Blue Master, the label also responsible for Apollo, and nobody is sure how many copies of their only LP were eventually sold or printed. Kalevi Falk continued playing until 1975 but due to everchanging lineups they never did another record. Although Kalevi Falk at the time was mostly known as the backing band for schlager stars such as Carola, their own work is a different bag. Ranging from a Beatles cover to psychedelic songs about vampires, this retro oddity has it all. The Svart reissue comes with the original gatefold layout and adds a new interview with a few of the band members.

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Berurier Noir

Nada

Release: 1984 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Teenagers From Outer Space

The Meteors

LP | 1986 | UK | Reissue (Big Beat)

Release: 1986 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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7" | 1984 | US | Reissue (Prank)

Avsum

Crucified By The System

7" | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Universal)

Release: 1984 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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A limited repress of debut 6-Track EP by Swedish legends Avskum. Original released in 1984, "Crucified By The System" is a growling, lo-fi intense dose of rampaging Swedish hardcore with hoarse vocals, pounding drums and rushing guitars. The fold-out cover is near-exact replica of the original 1984 7" EP, and this edition for the records 40th anniversary includes a reprint of a band info insert from the time of release, a 3" circular vinyl sticker and is pressed on lime green vinyl with hand stamped labels.

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Brian May

Star Fleet Project

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Tape | 1983 | US | Reissue (Trust)

SS Decontrol

Get It Away

12" | 1986 | EU | Reissue (Rush Hour)

Release: 1983 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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What is there to say about SSD’s long out-of-print 1983 release, Get It Away, that hasn’t already been written? Long heralded as the album which defined the band, this collection of songs captures a time and an era in the nascent hardcore scene before formulas and posturing. In other words, it’s an unfiltered artistic statement that’s singular in scope and vision. The Boston act’s follow-up release was extremely limited, never repressed, and has gone on to have a life of its own despite the fact the only affordable way to listen to it has been low-quality streams on YouTube. Now, after being out of print for 40 years, the album will be available on vinyl by Trust Records with updated remastered audio. Over the years the mythology of the album has only grown—and this reissue of the album is sure to introduce this prescient and powerful collection of songs to a new generation of fans who never had the opportunity to see the original lineup of guitarist Al Barile, vocalist Springa, bassist Jaime Sciarappa and drummer Chris Foley perform live. Whether you’re buying this because you’re lucky enough to own the original pressing or you’re hearing the album for the very first time, this version of Get It Away is a striking document of the nascent hardcore scene that sounds just as vital today as it did when it was originally recorded. In a genre where authenticity reigns supreme, SSD stands tall as torchbearers, embodying the essence of hardcore music with every chord and lyric; this record is a must-have for new and old fans.

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Zenana

Witches

Egyptology Expanded Edition

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie, Pop

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Rush Hour’s RSS series excels in unearthing buried treasure, offering a second chance for artists and releases that have long been overlooked. That’s certainly the case with ‘Witches’, the superb sole single by British 1980s wave trio Zenana.

Originally released on seven-inch by the tiny PRM label in 1986, ‘Witches’ was the product of a sister-brother songwriting team whose music was mostly recorded in the front room of a terraced house in Nanpean, a small industrial village in Cornwall, England’s most south-westerly county. While the single was infectious, impeccably produced and dancefloor-ready, it sold in limited quantities at the time.

Zenana’s story can be traced back to the early 1980s, when singer-songwriter Anita Tedder founded the all-female trio as a vehicle for her musical ambitions. To bring her songs to life, she joined voices with her brother Mike, an early adopter of electronic music who had built a studio – nicknamed MFR, short for ‘Mike’s Front Room’ – in his Cornish home.

Countless Zenana tracks were recorded at ‘mfr’ between 1984 and ’86, with the resultant demo cassette securing the band a management contract, a slew of live bookings, a video shoot and even a television appearance. Buoyed by this underground success, they headed to the remote Sawmills Studio in Cornwall – famously only accessible by boat – to re-record ‘Witches’, a song inspired by local folk tales of witches gathering near Mike’s home.

While this version of ‘Witches’ failed to make an impact at the time, it has become something of a cult classic following its’ rediscovery by crate digger Kiernan Abbott – and subsequent championing by other dusty-fingered DJs including Antal, Skyrager, Trevor Jackson and Luke Una – in early 2023. The buzz inspired Zenana to perform live again for the first time in decades, with the story of their surprise comeback being covered by British media outlets including the BBC and (more surprisingly) the Daily Mail.

Now presented in re-mastered form, ‘Witches’ is a genuinely slept-on gem. Propelled forwards by punchy drum machine beats, a killer synth bassline and fizzing keyboard sounds, the song benefits greatly from strong vocals and an extra-percussive middle eight layered with vocalisations, cosmic spoken word sections and swirling noises.

It comes backed by a brand-new extended ‘spell of love’ courtesy of Bristol duo Bedmo Disco, AKA music journalist Matt Anniss (author of Join The Future: Bleep Techno and the Birth of British Bass Music) and DJ/production partner Gareth Morgan. Anniss is a long-time friend of Mike and Anita Tedder who has fond memories of visiting Mike’s home studio with his family around the time that ‘Witches’ was recorded.

Working from Zenana’s original MFR eight-track recording (tapes of the single version were lost years ago), Anniss and Morgan have turned in the extended ‘dance mix’ the track never had first time around. More atmospheric, clandestine and dancefloor-focused, it offers authentic nods to New York proto-house, mid-80s Shep Pettibone dubs, and the pioneering synth-pop productions and dub mixes of Factory Records regular Martin Rushent.

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World Party

2LP | 1987 | US | Reissue (Seaview)

Release: 1987 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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7" | 1974 | US | Reissue (Just Add Water)

Shakane

Gang Man / Gang Bang

7" | 1975 | US | Reissue (Just Add Water)

Release: 1974 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Heavy 1974 Junkshop Glam cruncher “Gang Man” available again for the first time in nearly 50 years. B-side is the unreleased original version entitled “Gang Bang” with the tawdry lyrics that could not be released in any way, shape or form back in the 70s. Produced by Miki Dallon who also worked with The Boys Blue, The Sorrows and early Billy Murcia-era New York Dolls. Edition of 300 copies on black vinyl.

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Lobby Loyde

Do You Believe In Magic?

7" | 1975 | US | Reissue (Just Add Water)

Release: 1975 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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We’re doing a deeper dive into fave Lobby LOYDE’s oveure. “Do You Believe In Magic” is obviously not the famous hit by The Lovin’ Spoonful. It is a Lobby original and was in fact one of the earliest Coloured Balls tunes dating from early ‘72. The ‘Balls never ended up recording it. A few months after their split in early ‘75, Lobby recorded it with him on lead vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, Jimmy Thompson (ex- Vince Maloney Sect, Tony Worley & The Blue Jays and Billy Thorpe & The Aztecs on drums, plus Paul Dixson on sax. This single was issued in December 1975 on the Bootleg label and has never been reissued before. It is an honor and pleasure to keep Lobby’s music alive. Edition of 400 copies on black vinyl.

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Fat Daddy

Roll Daddy Roll

CD | 1970 | Reissue (Universal)

Release: 1975 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Sharpie faves FAT Daddy formed in Melbourne in 1974. “We were anti the whole pretty boy/satin/Sherbert thing. We wanted to be the ugliest band in the world.” - guitarist/vocalist Max Vella. We’re reissuing another killer single from the 70s Aussie label, Bootleg Records. This is right up there with peak Boogie-era Status QUO, whom they toured OZ with in '76. What a strutting belter this is. This was originally released in 1975 and this very tough-to-find single never been reissued before. Edition of 300 on black vinyl.

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Rodriguez

Coming From Reality

Release: 1970 / Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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7" | 1972 | US | Reissue (Just Add Water)

Atlantis

I Ain't Got Time

Tape | 1988 | US | Reissue (Revelation)

Release: 1972 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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There’s “obscure” and then there’s this record. This is simply Rockin’ Horse, featuring gods Jimmy Campbell and Billy Kinksley, recording under a different name. Their incredible Yes It Is LP completely flopped in 1971 and their label, Phillips Records, just didn’t want to know. They were still under contract as Rockin’ Horse so they got around that by releasing this single as "atlantis" on their producer HAL CARTER's Fury label in 1972. They should have sold these songs to John Lennon because this smokes anything he was doing at the time yet sounds eerily just like him. Available for the first time since 1972. Edition of 300 copies.

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Bold

Speak Out

7" | 1971 | US | Reissue (Just Add Water)

Release: 1988 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Speak Out, originally released in 1988, has been remastered, pressed on color vinyl, and includes a bonus, full-color, 40-page booklet curated by the band, and has been returned to it’s original gatefold layout with an added embossing on the cover.

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Rockin' Horse

Julian The Hooligan

LP | 1986 | EU | Reissue (Vile)

Release: 1971 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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The Original UK Mono Single Mixes! Available for the first time since 1971. We like our Power Pop "original recipe" style from the late 60s/early 70s. Rockin’ Horse was an incredible mostly studio-only group, save for one UK tour they did backing Chuck Berry in '72. Rockin’ Horse was led by two Liverpudlians, Billy Kinsley (ex Merseybeats, Merseys, future Liverpool Express) & Jimmy Campbell (The Kirkbys, 23rd Turnoff) who were treading the boards of The Cavern Club with their earlier groups at the same time as The Beatles, whom they are often compared to.

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The Varukers

Prepare For The Attack

18,26 €* 28,99 € -37%

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1985 | US | Reissue (Superior Viaduct)

The Ex

Pokkeherrie

18,69 €* 21,99 € -15%

Daniel Schell & Dick Annegarn

Release: 1985 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Emerging out of Amsterdam's vibrant squat scene in 1979, The Ex – a name chosen for the ease and speed with which it could be spray-painted onto a wall – have for four decades been an entirely self-sustaining musical entity, charting a course through the global underground with a spirit of freedom and radical exploration.

On 1985's Pokkeherrie (Dutch for "terrible noise"), The Ex return to the more stripped-down instrumentation on their early LPs. A key lineup change would also see the arrival of drummer Kat Bornefeld (whose supple rhythms propel the group to this day).

Recorded at the new location of Koeienverhuur Studio in the basement of storied squat/venue Emma, Pokkeherrie is a testament to the angular momentum of a group in full creative flux. Right from the opening track, bassist Luc Klaasen generates a relentless pulse. Terrie Ex's sparse/acidic guitar and G.W. Sok's impassioned vocals combine in a vein similar to The Minutemen, Flipper or Rudimentary Peni, except The Ex have the patience and wherewithal to sustain their approach beyond just brief explosions.

Perhaps only The Fall from this period can match The Ex's ability to hold a melody together while utilizing otherwise harsh sonic elements over an extended piece, most effectively on "Soviet Threat," "1,000,000 Ashtrays" and "White Liberals."

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Egmont And The FF Boom

LP | 1979 | UK | Reissue (Finders Keepers)

18,74 €* 24,99 € -25%

Stream Of Consciousness Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 1979 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Part fantastical historic sonic biopic, part anthropologic journey into the deep roots of Belgium’s monstrous cosmic rock sound, this wholly individualistic concept album combines the lead members of the mighty COS (Daniel Schell and Pascale Son) with studio genius Alain Pierre (Ô Sidarta/Des Morts) and celebrated Dutch progressive rock singer Dick Annegarn, for what many consider to be both the overlooked hiding place of Belgium’s deepest psychedelic moment and European prog’s lost map to the ‘Franco-Flemish Boom’.

Emerging from the wider musical family that counted Marc Moulin, Placebo and Marc Hollander amongst its creative kin, Daniel Schell’s most profound conceptual project ambitiously combines the tale of the heroic historical figure of Count Egmont, while simultaneously tracing the evolution of the ud, or oud, (‘the grandfather of the guitar’) in this multifarious hallucinogenic epic. Featuring key members of other collectable groups such as drummer Felix Simtaine from Solis Lacus and bass player Jean-Louis Baudoin from the mythical Classroom (cos predecessor), this best-kept secret vinyl release also harbours the voices of Dirk Bogaert (of Belgian hard rockers Waterloo) as well as Catalan singer Ilona Chale (Marc Hollander/Aksak Maboul) before her later tenure as the COS front woman.

Initially released in 1978 via Zeuhl school distributors Free Bird alongside French pressings of Don Cherry, Jacques Thollot and CAN, it is plain to understand the niche nature of this maligned “lost Cos” LP as it finally blooms from between the cracked branches of European jazz-rock-synth-psych-prog-pop history… and beyond!

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Cryptic Slaughter

LP | 1988 | EU (Radiation Reissues)

18,89 €* 20,99 € -10%

LP | 1979 | EU (Trading Places)

Release: 1988 / EU

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Formed in Santa Monica in 1984 by guitarist Les Evans, drummer Scott Peterson and bassist Adam Scott—soon replaced by Rob Nicholson, who joined after singer Bill Crooks arrived, metalcore pioneers Cryptic Slaughter gained an early reputation as one of the fastest of all west coast hardcore bands. Following the success of Convicted and Money Talks, Stream Of Consciousness is the last album to feature the original line-up, the band having broken up prior to its release; with multiple tempo changes on each song, this is the group at their inventive peak, prior to the regrouping that brought a more concerted metal direction. A milestone in the history of crossover thrash.

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Sky

18,89 €* 20,99 € -10%

Survival Of The Fittest Record Store Day 2023 Edition

Release: 1979 / EU

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Sky's 1979 self-titled album blends technical prowess with catchy melodies, creating an eclectic prog experience. This album showcases virtuoso musicianship and flamboyant arrangements, rivaling classic prog epics, Sky's debut is a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered.

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Maxwell Udoh

LP | 1988 | US | Reissue (Tidal Waves Music)

18,99 €* 19,99 € -5%

12" | 1986 | EU | Reissue (Onderstroom)

Release: 1988 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Record Store Day 2023 first time officially reissued on vinyl since 1988. Limited to 500 copies. Rasman Maxwell Udoh was one of the best things to come out of the Nigerian music scene in the 80s and 90s. Born on the 29th of August 1959 and passed away on the 18th of December 2014, his 55 years on earth were a memorable time that resulted in many contributions to the musical heritage of Nigeria, and the messages he spread through his lyrics are still treasured by the downtrodden even today. Maxwell Udoh was a true pioneer, and his musical legacy is more than relevant, even to this day.

After he left Oron’s Methodist Boys High School in 1980, Maxwell’s uncle Patrick Peter Udoh took him under his wing. As a professional musician with The Doves Rock Band, Patrick taught him all he could until the band’s dissolution, which prepared Udoh for the trailblazing career that he would soon be embarking upon. Maxwell Udoh and His Masses Militia Band took Nigeria by storm with their debut album ‘Forward Ever, Backward Never’. The record was a massive hit that opened his route to greatness, taking his reputation far beyond the shores of Nigeria and winning him several music awards.

The fame that Maxwell would claim from this would skyrocket him into his election as chairman of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria. As a naturally inclined musician and charismatic leader type since childhood, his journey is a series of natural progressions that sequentially delivered to him the many stages of the recognition he deserved.

Rasman Maxwell Udoh was renowned as an advocate for social justice, as well as one of the first few Africans to sing authentic reggae in its true form. His musical catalogue overall helps tell the story of a man who was larger than life and is cherished both in Africa and the world over to this day. Maxwell’s independent albums and singles are classics for the ages and stand firmly and triumphantly as paragon examples of the best of Nigerian music.

On the album we are proudly presenting you today (‘Survival Of The Fittest’ recorded in Nigeria in 1972) the listener is treated to six mind blowing tracks filled with excellent reggae, funk, soul, boogie and disco influences. Also included is the heavy hitting smash-hit “I Like It (Don’t Stop)” that was featured on the ’’Khruangbin: Late Night Tales” album. Fans of Maxwell will be proud that he was chosen as a representative of Nigeria on these ongoing and acclaimed series. A great accreditation for Maxwell Udoh and a big deal to say the least. All of the above makes ‘Survival Of The Fittest’ a real must-have for collectors and fans alike.

Tidal Waves Music now proudly presents the First ever vinyl reissue of this landmark Nigerian album originally released on Average records in 1988 (OG copies go for large amounts on the second-hand market). This is also the first time these recordings are being released outside of the African continent. This unique record comes as a deluxe 180g vinyl edition (strictly limited to 500 copies) with obi strip and features the original artwork. Released exclusively for Record Store Day (uk/europe) 2023 and available in participating stores on April 22, 2023.

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Aroma Di Amore

Zonder Omzien

18,99 €*

12" | 1984 | EU | Reissue (Onderstroom)

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Aroma Di Amore is/was Belgian’s premier cult band. Since the early eighties ADA innovatively combined electronics with rock. With a mix of razor-sharp Flemish lyrics and unconventional song structures the group earned a cult status in Belgium and abroad. 40 years later they conclude their career with a few last concerts and a vinyl box set spanning the years 1983-1987.

At the notorious Rock Rally of 1982 Aroma Di Amore stands out with their wonderful handling of the Flemish language, a deep bass, typical cold new wave drums, biting guitar riffs with the occasional flavor of absolute madness. Frontman Jos Verlooy adopts the stage name Elvis Peeters. The explanation for this remarkable pseudonym choice: in 1977 – the period of the singer's musical awakening – one of the two famous rocking Elvises (not Costello, but Presley) succumbs to his pill addiction. So, dixit Verlooy, there is an Elvis vacant. A banal surname belongs next to that exotic first name. A combination that breathes rock 'n' roll, according to the singer.

His companion Gerry Vergult – who very much determines the sound with his metallic riffs, somewhat indebted to Jean-Marie Aerts – adopts the stage name Fred Angst. Completely in line with the depressing zeitgeist of the 1980s. Gerry eats and breathes music. Besides composing most of ADA’s songs, he records & self-produces a few fantastic dark en loner solo minimal wave tracks as Fred Angst. He is still musically active, more towards the electronic leftfield nowadays under the moniker Zool.

It is clear from an early age that companion Elvis Peeters possesses the gift of the word. As an adolescent he published the punkzine “Dus”. The punk spirit stimulates Peeters. He begins to transform the poetry that he has been entrusting to paper for some time into song lyrics. It is on a whim and without any stage experience that punk friends Peeters and Angst register for the Rock Rally as Aroma di Amore. On a bed of post-punk and cold wave (Joy Division, Wire and Sisters of Mercy are the main influences), they initially let out playful, minimalist and nonsensical slogans such as "Doe De Mafia" (1982) and "Gorilla Dans De Samba" (1983). Later on, the tone becomes more serious, although Peeters' choice of words continues to show a penchant for absurdism and sarcasm. No one in Dutch songwriting imitates this verbal elasticity, certainly at that time.

The numerous songs about war are downright horrifying. In the 1980s, an arms race is underway. When the Belgian government decides to install nuclear missiles in 1981, Aroma di Amore asks for one minute of silence in the hall during performances. In "Lauwe Oorlog" (1983), Peeters exposes the core of his unrest: “paraat voor de parade / de vrede wordt begraven / met militaire eer”. To this day, the frontman of AdA still proudly wears his at least 30 year old 'atomic energy, no thanks!' button.

In 1984 Aroma releases Koude Oorlog on the new and independent Brussels label Play It Again Sam. The traditional press and radio ignore the record, but in the alternative circuits the mini-album does not go unnoticed, and the group starts to build a solid fan base, resulting in more and more offers for gigs. There's also interest in the Netherlands, and due to the international contacts of PIAS, the record also ends up in France, Switzerland, Spain and Canada.

Encouraged by this modest success, the group returns to the studio for a 12" single. With new group member Frits De Cauter on sax, they record "Voor De Dood". To this day, Voor De Dood remains the most popular AdA song, as evidenced by the countless compilations on which the song has appeared.

AdA goes to the Netherlands to record their next album “De Sfeer Van Grote Dagen”. The people from Nasmak have built a new studio in Eindhoven and one of the members, Theo Van Eenbergen (later Henry Rollins), will be the producer. “De Sfeer Van Grote Dagen” is the group's most adventurous album, and the reviews are again unanimously favorable. However, sales are disappointing and PIAS proposes to recruit Chris Reed of Red Lorry Yellow Lorry and record a new single with him. "Zonder Omzien" is recorded at the prestigious Pyramid Studio. However, PIAS is waiting to release the album and in the meantime AdA is recording a number of extra tracks with producer Ludo Camberlin, including "Koekoek In De Stad". Towards the end of the year, Lo and Elvis travel to Africa for a few months and as a result the group comes to a standstill. In this period, Zonder Omzien is released.

At the beginning of 1986, Peeters and Meulen return, and Andrea Smits leaves the group. Luc Pillards is hired as a replacement, and when Ludo Camberlin presents himself as a new label boss and producer (Anything But Records), they start recording their first full album for the label. “Harde Feiten" kicks in immediately, and the group is back up to cruising speed. In the first week of release, the record even appears in the bestseller list of the record stores.

At the beginning of 1987 the recordings for the second album start, this time in a production by Peeters and Angst themselves. Shortly after the shooting, AdA goes to Switzerland for a short but successful tour, with Men 2nd and Cas & Organized Crime as support act. "Koudvuur" is published in the autumn and considered to be their strongest record so far by the group, the reactions are rather low. Both the reviews in the press and the sales are disappointing and put a damper on the joy. Nevertheless, the group is invited to perform in Valencia, Spain, where they have an unexpected success.

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Aroma Di Amore have always been outsiders, even within the confinement of the alternative rock circuit. Their peculiar blend of raw guitars, electronics, Dutch lyrics and unconventional song structures was too hybrid for many. Those howewer who, without prejudice, would lend an ear to the band's music, discovered an energetic, authentic and uncompromising collective that stood above all trends. While so many Belgian "connaisseurs" had their doubts about the possibilities of international recognition for a band singing in Dutch, Aroma Di Amore toured France, Switzerland and Spain; their records figured in alternative charts from Poland to Canada.

From beginning to end the nucleus of Aroma Di Amore consisted of Elvis PEETERS, who in a inimitable, possessed way delivered his highly original lyrics, and Fred ANGST, guitarist mastering the heaviest riffs as well as refined tapestries of sound. Furthermore, the line-up varied throughout the band's carreer with:- H.K. (Guitarist from 1982 until 1983)- Andrea SMITS (Organ from 1982 until 1985)- Luc PILLARDS (Synthsizer in 1986)- Jan WANDELAAR (Guitar and synthesizer in 1986)- Pulcherie (Saxophone in 1983)- Wout DOCKX (Bass from 1987 until 1988)and especially- Lo MEULEN (Bass from 1983 until 1987)and the late Frits DE CAUTER (Saxophone from 1984 until 1986)contributing to the music.

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Aroma Di Amore

Voor De Dood

18,99 €*

Invasion Of The Porky Men Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 1984 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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English Dogs

LP | 1984 | EU (Radiation Reissues)

18,99 €*