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Place Kick
Spittle Records reissues Chance Operation’s 1985 debut “Place Kick,” a genre-defying mix of post-punk, funk, and jazz, now on vinyl for the first time—restoring a vital underground classic for new audiences.
Dance Till You Die
Dance Till You Die is more than just a track title—it’s a loud and clear order, a warning, and a timeless statement from one of the most uncompromising Japanese post-punk outfits of the early 1980s.
Emerging from Japan’s underground scene, Daisuck & Prostitute forged a raw yet magnetic sound that blended the abrasive edges of No Wave with an almost ritualistic sense of groove. Dance Till You Die stands as a rare testament to their uncompromising vision: esoteric and challenging, yet undeniably…
A Love Supreme
*2026 repress* "One of the most important records ever made, John Coltrane's A Love Supreme was his pinnacle studio outing, that at once compiled all of the innovations from his past, spoke to the current of deep spirituality that liberated him from addictions to drugs and alcohol, and glimpsed at the future innovations of his final two and a half years. Recorded over two days in December 1964, Trane's classic quartet-- Elvin Jones, McCoy Tyner, and Jimmy Garrison -- stepped into the studio and …
Bells, Boots And Shambles
Bells, Boots and Shambles by Spirogyra channels existential uncertainty, merging folk roots with progressive and classical flourishes. Anchored by delicate instrumentation and the crystalline voice of Gaskin, the album remains a deeply emotive exploration of loss, hope, and ambiguity, earning its reputation as a pivotal yet underappreciated work in progressive folk history.
Ali Toure Farka
On Ali Toure "Farka", the legendary Malian guitarist and singer presents a nuanced journey through desert blues, crafting hypnotic grooves and lyrical vignettes that connect tradition with a restless creative spirit. Touré's mastery lies in the interplay of voice and guitar, exploring personal and cultural landscapes across languages and styles.
Ultradisco
After the surprising debut with ‘Monochromatic’, Milano 84 - the musical project of Fabio Di Ranno and Fabio Fraschini - returns with a new album that brings the formula into even sharper focus. Synth pop, new wave, Italo disco acquire a contemporary dimension and an international flavour.
Juvenile Rock
Once whispered about in underground circles, Juvenile Rock—a crucial artifact from Japan’s vibrant 1980s post-punk scene—returns in definitive form. Originally circulated only as a CD-R and later on cassette, this rare collection of unreleased material from Dendo Marionette is now finally available on double vinyl, bringing new life to a body of work that until now was largely inaccessible outside of dedicated collectors. Juvenile Rock presents an expansive portrait of the band at their most dar…
Harafuri
If punk culture and aesthetics ever had a poet, it would undoubtedly be Kō Machida. Best known as the visionary frontman of the pioneering punk band INU and later acclaimed as a novelist, essayist, and professor, Machida has built a career at the intersection of raw musical energy and razor-sharp literary craftsmanship. Eleven years after the groundbreaking 1981 masterpiece INU – Meshi Kuuna!, Machida returned with a new creative chapter: the album *Harafuri*. This record marked a significant ev…
Trap
Originally released in 1985 on Japan Records, "Trap" marks the second solo venture from pioneering Japanese musician Chiko Hige. Delving deep into the raw energy of the No-Wave movement, Hige crafts a powerful, hypnotic sonic journey brimming with hyper-kinetic grooves, jagged guitar textures, and contorted saxophone lines. "Trap" stands as a snapshot of controlled chaos—its blend of frenetic rhythms and edgy soundscapes continues to resonate with fresh relevance, captivating new listeners and l…
Sixties Japanese Garage Psych Sampler
*2026 repress!!* Here's for the real thing! A late 60s Japanese compilation investigating the so-called "group sound" movement. Includes early recordings by a series of musicians later to perform with legendary bands such as the Flower Travellin' Band, Speed Glue & Shinki, Les Rallizes Denudes and Foodbrain. Must have !
Mating Call
Experience a remarkable session led by the legendary pianist and composer Tadd Dameron, recorded in 1956 and featuring the young lion John Coltrane, fresh from his tenure with Miles Davis. Mating Call is a solid and often overlooked gem showcasing six powerful and beautiful Dameron compositions. Performed by an impeccably tight quartet, the album features John Simmons on bass and Philly Joe Jones on drums, complementing Dameron’s distinctive bass-heavy piano style. This foundation offers a rich …
Jazz Frontier
Reissue, originally released in 1963. Lou Blackburn's debut Imperial session has to be considered mostly a bop album, even though traces of contemporary pop culture and soul are clearly an influence. The trombone player is joined by Freddie Hill (trumpet), Horace Tapscott (piano), John Duke (bass), and Leroy Henderson (drums). Blackburn was born in Rankin, Pennsylvania, during the 1950s, he played swing music with Lionel Hampton. In the early 1960s, he began performing with musicians like Cat An…
Milano Undiscovered - Early 80s Electronic Disco Experiments
*Special discounted pricing. 2026 repress* 40 years after the beginnings of the Italo disco movement 'Milano Undiscovered' leads us to discover the first ferments of the Milanese post-punk dance scene. In the early 80's future producers began to veer towards a form of dance music not yet defined, what once seemed like an experimental form, today sounds like a cornerstone for future development in the club scene of key city as Berlin, Paris, Stockholm and Amsterdam.
Italo disco was first mistreat…
Paradise Mambo
Formed in Hakata before relocating to Tokyo in 1984, Akebonojirushi quickly established themselves as one of the most adventurous acts in Japan’s underground music scene. The six-piece band defied easy categorization, blending sharp-edged New Wave textures with the groove and freedom of Funk-Jazz, then distilling it all into daring, unpredictable Pop songs.
Originally released in 1987 on the influential DIW label, Paradise Mambo captured the energy of a vibrant era when Japanese musicians were…
Spare Beauty
Spittle Records is proud to announce the reissue of Chance Operation’s seminal sophomore release, Spare Beauty. Originally issued in 1982 as a double 7” on Jeep Records, this sought-after EP makes its long-awaited debut on 12” vinyl, reintroducing four tracks of pure Japanese post-punk brilliance to a new generation of listeners. Spare Beauty is a masterclass in hypnotic, infectious sonic grooves. Each track weaves together raw energy and avant-garde flair, showcasing the band’s innovative appro…
Underwater Electronic Orchestra
Ojo de Mujer presents a rare gem from the twilight zone of 1970s electronic experimentation: Labat's Transition, an album that exists in its own peculiar dimension where psychedelic disco meets aquatic reverie, and synthetic soundscapes dissolve into moments of unexpected grace. Surfacing from the depths of obscurity, this Canadian pressing has long been whispered about among collectors and connoisseurs of the era's most adventurous electronic music. The album's striking cover — featuring a figu…
Out Now
We are excited to announce a highly anticipated reissue of Faust’O’s pivotal fourth album, strictly limited and individually numbered to just 500 units in a collector’s digipack version.
Monitor
Monitor, the 1981 solo album by Gianni Leone (Leonero), stands at the crossroads of Italian New Wave and progressive rock, offering a singular listening experience that both anticipates and transcends its era. Conceived in California following Leone’s transformative years with Balletto di Bronzo and his ventures in New York, this release embodies a synthesis of transatlantic influences and personal artistic exploration.
1982
Dark Entries flashes back to the grimy streets of New York City circa 1982 to bring us an unreleased album from cult outfit Ike Yard. Comprised of Stuart Argabright, Michael Diekmann, Kenneth Compton, and Fred Szymanski, Ike Yard sits between the sinewy proto-body music of the Neue Deutsche Welle and the shattered grooves of their No Wave peers in New York.
The band’s initial run was short but blinding. They released an EP for Les Disques du Crépuscule in 1981, which was followed by their legend…
A Mineral Compound Fountain Of Youth
A Mineral Compound: Fountain Of Youth is an expansive compilation released on Light Sounds Dark, renowned for unearthing the obscure corners of experimental music. This 3LP set ventures deep into a shadowy sonic world, fusing DIY electronics, avant-noise, post-punk, ambient, industrial, and classical influences. Listeners are enveloped in nearly two hours of dense, faceless murk curated from Light Sounds Dark’s mysterious vaults—a journey through dank, musty soundscapes shaped by private-press o…