Experimental / New Wave

Giuni Russo's 1981 CGD album, produced with Franco Battiato and Alberto Radius and arranged by Battiato and Giusto Pio: electronics, experimental pop and avant-garde singing, remastered on 180g yellow vinyl.

Debut album by X, the 1980 Los Angeles punk landmark produced by Ray Manzarek of The Doors, with the twin vocals of John Doe and Exene Cervenka. Remastered by Jason Ward for the 2019 Fat Possum reissue.

First reissue of the private press album recorded in 1980 by Puerto Rico's The MD's: ten raw, catchy songs between punk, proto-hardcore and new wave with a prominent Minimoog, plus an insert of previously unseen photos and notes.

"From its word-playful title (Deceit / This Heat – say it aloud and twist your tongue) to the lyrics densely written on the back cover, This Heat's second album from 1981 is much more verbally direct than their largely instrumental 1979 debut. The group had things on their minds and statements they wanted to make. "'The first album was about the Dread, but dread not really understood yet,' says Charles Hayward. 'With the second album, we were starting to understand what made us afraid. The whole…

Corbett vs. Dempsey is honored to present the first comprehensive compilation of the music of Jon Waine, culled and curated from original 1970s/80s master tapes, home recordings, and rehearsal documentation, featuring provocative and legendary artist Pope.L in a little-known musical guise. In 1975, two college kids, Brian McCormack and William Pope, started making music in their dorm room at Montclair State University, in Montclair, New Jersey. Early on, they christened their endeavor Jon Waine.…

This set consists of an entire show at the Hope and Anchor pub in Islington, North London, recorded on 22 November 1977. This particular concert took place on the opening night of the "Front Row Festival", a series of shows by regulars of the venue during 1977. Many of the songs in the band's set that night were played by request; for this show, they rehearsed their entire catalogue. It is regarded as one of the band's more memorable shows.

Original Italian edition on EG of the superb 1979 experimental rock / new wave first solo album by King Crimson leader, featuring Brian Eno, Peter Hammill, Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Daryl Hall and many others.

Original Dutch edition on Polydor/EG of the surprising first album of the renewed, both musically and in the line-up, KC of the early 1980's, released in 1981.

Original Italian edition on Polydor/EG of the great second album of the renewed, both musically and in the line-up, KC of the early 1980's, released in 1982.

Original Italian edition on EG of the great third album of the renewed, both musically and in the line-up, KC of the early 1980's, released in 1984.

Rare unofficial 2LP set on Haro Records with the entire concert at Sun Plaza Hall in Tokyo in 1984.

Original UK edition on Polydor/EG of the electrifying debut album by Fripp's new wave band with XTC's Barry Andrews, released in 1981.

Unofficial 1981 LP on Raven Records with a live recording of Fripp's new wave band under the name Robin Hood & The Bunch Of Women.

Tip! 17 Re is the third studio album by Italian New Wave band Litfiba, released by I.R.A. Records in December 1986. Although little known outside Italy, It is still considered by many to be Litfiba's stylistic masterpiece. It is part, with the previous Desaparecido (1985) and the following Litfiba 3 (1988), of the so-called "trilogy of power".Initially released as a double album (in France it was released as a single), 17 Re is distinguished by the presence of four sides and sixteen tracks, all …

1998 CD re-issue of the 1991 cassette with live electronic improvisations by British super-group featuring Adam Bohman, Clive Graham, Michael Prime, Roger Sutherland and Ron Briefel.

"Live At The Hammersmith Odeon 1982." is an electrifying concert, recorded on February 8, 1982, captures the raw energy and dynamic performance of the band during the second leg of their acclaimed La Folie British tour. Originally recorded for the BBC radio series 'In Concert,' this performance remained in the vaults for nearly 16 years before seeing its first official release on CD. Fans can finally experience the unfiltered excitement and passion of The Stranglers, as they take the stage at on…

2026 stock “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.

2026 stock Hailing from the raw energy of Italy's underground scene, Frend unleash Primati, a primal roar of distorted guitars, pounding rhythms, and lyrics that claw at the soul. This debut LP channels the ferocity of ancient apes with modern edge—think explosive riffs echoing evolutionary chaos, from the brooding opener "Scimmia Urbana" to the frenzied closer "Dominio Perduto." Blending post-punk grit with shoegaze haze and a dash of no-wave frenzy, Primati is a savage evolution: 10 tracks of …

Rare Rough Trade calendar for the year 1982 designed by Martyn Lambert.

Original 1986 UK edition on Reflex Records of the arty, folky goth-tinged second album.

Original 1988 UK edition on Reflex Records of the arty, folky goth-tinged third album.

Original UK edition of simply one of the best debut albums of the British new wave, dark and innovative, released in 1980 by the new-born 4AD label. Essential.

Original German edition of the excellent third album by "gothic" new wave initiators, released by Virgin in 1983.

Unofficial early 1980's German LP on Geebo Geebo Records with recordings of the live shows at Scamps Disco, Oxford, August 11, and at the University Of London, October 31, 1980.

Unofficial German 1982 LP with a recording of the live show at Guildford Civic Hall, October 18th, 1982. Black vinyl with blue cover edition.

Unofficial early 1980's German LP on Bela Lugosi Records with a recording of the live show at Odissea 2001, Milano, May 3, 1982. This is the picture-disc version.

Unofficial 1982 German LP on Geebo Geebo Records with a recording of the live show at Odissea 2001, Milano, May 3, 1982. This is the black and white cover version limited to 400 copies.

Original UK edition of the second and final album released by 4AD in 1982, art/psych/blues/punk fusion at its wildest and best.

First 5-track EP of jazz-funk experimental new wave by the Sheffied band formed out of the ashes of the first Clock DVA, released by Go! Discs in 1983. Never re-issued on either LP or CD.

First LP of jazz-funk experimental new wave by the Sheffied band formed out of the ashes of the first Clock DVA, released by Go! Discs in 1983. Never re-issued on either LP or CD.

Unofficial 1981 German LP with folded poster sleeve on Fucktoni Records with a recording of the live show at the Gartenhalle, Karlsruhe, June 11, 1981, plus a studio track. This is the pink paper cover version.

Unofficial 1981 German LP with folded poster sleeve on Fucktoni Records with a recording of the live show at the Gartenhalle, Karlsruhe, June 11, 1981, plus a studio track. This is the yellow paper cover version.

Unofficial 1981 US LP on Logo Record with a recording of the live show at Tyffany's, Glasgow, May 14, 1981.

Unofficial 1989 US LP on Koo Rec with live recordings from the December 1985 concerts in Paris .

Original UK edition on Safari of the rather underrated but lovely debut album by one of the most outrageous figures of punk rock.

Original UK edition on Mute, and featuring label's boss Daniel Miller, of Frank Tovey's 1980 debut album combining synth pop style with industrial aesthetics.

1979 third single on Step Forward by Mark. E. Smith's outstanding and mercurial band. CBS pressing.

Rarer Step Forward Publishing version of the 1980 single by Mark. E. Smith's outstanding and mercurial band.

Original UK edition on Step Forward of the second album by Mark. E. Smith's outstanding and mercurial band with roots in the Velvet Underground, released in 1979. With two inserts.

Original UK edition on Step Forward of the second album by Mark. E. Smith's outstanding and mercurial band with roots in the Velvet Underground, released in 1979. With two inserts.