Reissues
Haystacks Balboa
Survival Research is proud to announce the reissue of the cult classic album Haystacks Balboa by the legendary New York hard rock band Haystacks Balboa. Originally released in 1970, this self-titled debut is a hidden gem of the early American heavy rock scene, now available once again for a new generation of listeners and collectors.
Haystacks Balboa captures the raw energy and innovative spirit of the late 1960s and early 1970s New York rock underground. The band, formed by Lloyd Landesman (Ham…
Looking For The Answer
Survival Research is proud to announce the reissue of Looking For The Answer, the cult classic album by The Elders. Originally recorded in 1971, this vibrant record is a hidden gem of soul-infused rock and funk, now available once again for a new generation of listeners.
Looking For The Answer is a playful and energetic blend of influences, drawing inspiration from the likes of Rare Earth, Iron Butterfly, Rhinoceros, and especially Sly & the Family Stone. The album is seasoned with touches of Bo…
Sound
Sounds From The Screen reissues Paolo Ferrara’s 1974 album "Sound," newly remastered for today’s listeners. Blending rare groove, psychedelic flair, and cinematic funk, the album features energetic rhythms and inventive arrangements, reaffirming Ferrara’s status as a visionary in Italian library music.
The In Between
Deluxe 2 LP pressed to HQ-180 gram vinyl, cut at 45 RPM, housed in gatefold tip-on jacket with printed inner sleeves. The In Between is the debut solo album by harpist, composer, and sound artist Shelley Burgon. Burgon is one of the most accomplished and sought-after performers and collaborators in the world of avant-garde and new music. Her interpretations of works by composers such as Pauline Oliveros, John Cage, Morton Subotnick, and Cornelius Cardew, as well as her collaborations with artist…
Three Black Nights Of Little Black Bites
This release presents the only live recordings of Marc And The Mambas, captured during three 1983 shows at London’s Duke Of York’s Theatre. Restored from original VHS tapes, the remastered double vinyl includes 19 tracks, deluxe packaging, and exclusive artwork by Val Denham.
Hold Onto I.D.
Recorded from late 1996 through early 1997, Hold Onto I.D., The Shadow Ring’s fourth album, marks the apogee of the trio’s experimental rock epoch—their last record clinging to their factitious bandness before they let all song and structure go awash in sonic malaise for their final run of releases on Swill Radio. The surrealist dreams of City Lights and Put the Music in Its Coffin give way to pseudo-expressionistic lyrics mired in the banality and bleakness of the everyday, set against the back…
Wax-Work Echoes
Wax-Work Echoes, The Shadow Ring’s 1996 album, marks a shift to original material and features Tim Goss in the main lineup. Fusing atmospheric soundscapes and wry lyricism, it captures the band’s restless energy. Out of print for decades, it now returns on vinyl.
A selection from The Brondesbury Tapes
CD Edition, newly remastered by David Singleton for 2025, with greatly improved audio.Rare 1968 Home Recordings by Giles, Giles & Fripp Finally Receive Definitive Vinyl Treatment, Featuring Early Appearances by Ian McDonald and Judy Dyble. The story of King Crimson's genesis has gained a crucial new chapter with the release of The Brondesbury Tapes 2025 Remaster, an extraordinary collection that opens the doors to the intimate creative laboratory where progressive rock's future was quietly takin…
The Cheerful Insanity of...
The Cheerful Insanity of Giles, Giles and Fripp reveals King Crimson's gentle 1968 genesis - a landmark British psychedelia album featuring the Giles brothers and young Robert Fripp. This breezy, Beatles-esque collection showcases burning Frippian guitar work and the original "I Talk To The Wind." The 2025 Panegyric reissue removes spoken interludes for improved flow. Essential prehistory.
Open Soul
2025 Red Vinyl Released in 1976 by Chicago's local label Stage Productions, this is the only album by a 6-piece soul band centered around the four Burton brothers. The original version is rarely available on the market, and when it does sell for over US$1000, it's no exaggeration to say that it's the ultimate collector's edition that everyone wants at least once! Starting with the epic and groovy funk "Open Soul" (B1) that uses the entire B-side of the record and lasts over 20 minutes, the super…
M.elle Le "Gladiator"
Edition of 300 copies, white vinyl. In the sprawling catalog of Franco Battiato's remarkable career, certain artifacts remain tantalizingly out of reach—works that slip between the cracks of official discographies yet represent crucial moments in the evolution of one of Italy's most visionary artists. M.Elle Le Gladiator stands as one such treasure, released in 1975 as the final and most controversial work of Battiato's experimental period for the Bla Bla label, marking the end of what many cons…
Days As Echoes
Bomb! Estonian multi-instrumentalist Misha Panfilov returns with Days As Echoes, a sophomore release that channels the expansive spirit of Krautrock through the lens of contemporary ambient and spiritual jazz. Part of Panfilov's ever-expanding musical universe, the Misha Panfilov Sound Combo delivers six compositions that function as both individual meditations and a cohesive sonic narrative about hope, journey, and human connection. Drawing from an impossibly diverse palette that includes Ethio…
Archival Recordings: Primal Image / Beauty
Time is a mysterious companion in Alan Lamb’s Primal Image/Beauty. Recorded on abandoned telephone wires in Western Australia, these works explore harmony and materiality, blending dynamic sonic environments with deep listening. Lamb’s music invites us to experience the world’s hidden sounds, unlocking inner reflection.
Copkiller (Original Soundtrack)
Morricone's elusive 1983 score emerges remastered from original tapes. Featuring Johnny Rotten and Harvey Keitel, this psychedelic, percussion-heavy crime thriller soundtrack anticipates industrial music aesthetics while showcasing the composer's urban paranoia mastery. A crucial missing link in his evolution.
Indagine Su Un Cittadino Al Di Sopra Di Ogni Sospetto (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Ennio Morricone's subversive 1970 masterpiece finally emerges in full stereo after 55 years. This restored edition of Indagine su un Cittadino al di Sopra di Ogni Sospetto reveals the composer's deliberately "imperfect" instrumentation—out-of-tune piano, mandolin, synthesizer—as radical social commentary. Essential archival triumph.
Live And In Session 1982
Outsider Records proudly announces the release of Live and In Session 1982 by the legendary Nico, accompanied by the acclaimed post-punk band The Blue Orchids. This remarkable collection captures the raw energy and haunting beauty of Nico’s 1982 European tour, offering listeners a rare glimpse into a pivotal moment in underground music history.
In early 1982, Nico—iconic singer, songwriter, and former Velvet Underground muse—joined forces with The Blue Orchids, one of Manchester’s most innovativ…
Brigitte Fontaine est folle
Wewantsounds is delighted to reissue French pop icon Brigitte Fontaine's landmark 1968 album Brigitte Fontaine Est Folle, originally released on the cult label Saravah and arranged by Jean-Claude Vannier. This special 2-LP edition, approved by the artist, features the original album, newly remastered from the original tapes, along with a second LP of demos, instrumentals, and a live rendition of "Il Pleut" recorded for France Inter/ORTF. The release also includes a 20-page bilingual booklet with…
Tools
Pierre Bastien’s "Tools" pays tribute to the Meccano screwdriver, the origin of his mechanical instruments. Using self-made devices, Bastien explores sound’s raw materiality, embracing chance and discovery, and inviting listeners to experience new musical worlds.
Electric Silence
Originally released in 1974, Dzyan’s third and final album is a Krautrock masterpiece, blending daring world beat, jazz-prog, and mysticism. Multi-instrumentalists experiment with exotic sounds and inventive instruments, creating a psychedelic, otherworldly work—an enduring highlight of German rock.
Time Machine
Originally released in 1973, Dzyan’s second album "Time Machine" marked a shift from vocal prog-rock to a unique blend of jazz, ethnic, and acid-rock influences. Showcasing virtuosic musicianship, it stands as a pioneering work in German rock, ahead of its time.