J’Accuse... Amore Mio
J’Accuse... Amore Mio marks a pivotal moment in the career of Faust’O, standing as a radical and ambitious album within the Italian new wave scene. The work delves into urban alienation and existential discomfort through avant-garde sounds, nihilistic lyrics, and an intense metropolitan atmosphere. Its experimental approach and emotive currents secure its place as a distinctive and influential release in Italian pop-rock history.
Encounters of a Loving Kind
Nadia Cassini’s album Encounters of a Loving Kind delivers a distinct blend of disco, funk, and pop, vividly reflecting the stylistic tides of the late 1970s. Despite a muted commercial reception at the time, its catchy rhythms and Cassini’s charisma earned it a cult following, securing its status as a notable crossroad for fans of sensuous, groove-oriented European pop.
Catherine Spaak
Catherine Spaak's self-titled 1963 debut album encapsulates the elegant melodic pop style of early 1960s Italy, extending Spaak’s cinematic charisma into the recording studio. Produced with the collaboration of top talents and distributed internationally, the album showcases her gentle vocal approach over finely arranged tracks, balancing French chanson influences with distinctly Italian songwriting. This release reflects Spaak’s position as a cross-cultural muse and a vital pop presence in the …
Tin Pan Alley
Tin Pan Alley is the iconic name given to a collection of New York City music publishers and songwriters who dominated popular music in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Originally, it referred to a specific location: West 28th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues in Manhattan’s Flower District.
Drawing inspiration from this historic music landmark, renowned Japanese musicians Haruomi Hosono (Apryl Fool, Happy End, Yellow Magic Orchestra), Masataka Matsutoya (mus…
Rats Notte Di Terrore
Beat Records Company and Cabum Edizioni Musicali are proud to present the CD release of the original motion picture soundtrack of Rats Notte Di Terrore, the 1984 Horror cult directed by Bruno Mattei and Claudio Fragasso.
The score composed by Luigi Ceccarelli it’s an electronic symphony, since years requested by horror cinema fans, it has been processed in a wonderful stereo thanks to remastering of a multi-track original master of the period and a meticulous restoration and mix by the composer.…
La Scorta
Beat Records is pleased to reissue on CD the soundtrack by Ennio Morricone for the drama film “La Scorta”, directed in 1993 by Ricky Tognazzi, with a screenplay by Graziano Diana and Simona Izzo, photography by Alessio Gelsini Torresi, editing by Carla Simoncelli and Filippo Bussi, music by Ennio Morricone, produced by Claudio Bonivento, distributed by Istituto Luce Italnoleggio, and cinematography by Pentavideo Medusa.
Ennio Morricone is no stranger to the noir and crime genres, having scored c…
The Last Sacrifice
The Last Sacrifice by Mike Lindsay—co-founder of Tunng and the creative force behind Lump—offers a meticulously crafted folk-horror soundtrack that doubles as a standalone listening experience. Written as the audio companion to Rupert Russell's sinister true crime tale, Lindsay’s score winds through moods of spectral dread and rustic eeriness, shaped by analog warmth and otherworldly textures. The resulting album is immersive and haunting, deftly blending traditional English folk motifs with chi…
Hegel
Hegel by Lucio Battisti offers a boundary-pushing, introspective journey through philosophical concepts, poetic abstraction, and experimental electronics. Its eight tracks unfold with Panella’s cryptic lyrics, reflecting on beauty, identity, and the passage of time within meticulously programmed synth-pop arrangements. As Battisti’s final work, it stands as a compelling testament to the possibilities of Italian songwriting and sonic innovation.
Cosa Succederà alla Ragazza
Cosa Succederà alla Ragazza by Lucio Battisti deepens the exploration of electronic sounds and playful, surreal wordplay from Panella. The album, centered around the mysterious figure of the “girl,” combines pulsating, synthesized arrangements with a cut-up poetic style, producing a work both hypnotic and elusive. Through eight tracks, Battisti turns pop into a puzzle, rewarding repeated, attentive listening.
La Sposa Occidentale
La Sposa Occidentale by Lucio Battisti marks a further evolution in his sound, with surreally poetic lyrics from Panella and a sonic palette that merges synth-pop and dance electronics. The album presents a concept around a female protagonist, while adopting minimalist visual cues—a white cover with a stylized drawing—and delivering tracks of subtle complexity and rhythmic invention. The result is a sophisticated and enigmatic work that expands the boundaries of Italian pop.
L'Apparenza
L'Apparenza by Lucio Battisti marks a pivotal moment in his career, expanding on electronic and lyrical experimentation begun in his Panella phase. The album’s multilayered arrangements and poetic ambiguity invite listeners into an abstract space, where meaning slips between lines and melodic innovation comes to the fore. With tracks like A portata di mano and Lo scenario, Battisti tests the boundaries of Italian pop, offering an album that is as challenging as it is rewarding.
Don Giovanni
Don Giovanni by Lucio Battisti redefines Italian pop with a distinctive synthesis of minimal electronic textures and enigmatic poetic imagery. With Panella’s elliptical lyrics foregrounded, the album resists straightforward interpretation, instead encouraging listeners to linger over its paradoxes and musical subtleties. Each track oscillates between melodic openness and experimental abstraction, weaving a soundscape that is both contemporary and timeless.
The Pop World Orchestra
Yan Tregger’s The Pop World Orchestra is a compilation highlighting the versatile French composer’s rare library music works. Characterized by lush arrangements and dynamic orchestrations, the album distills Tregger’s cross-genre flair—it’s a bright, groove-driven showcase of 1970s pop, jazz, and funk inflections, reaffirming his status as a master of mood and melodic invention.
You Need This!: “World Jazz Grooves Volume 2”
You Need This!: “World Jazz Grooves Volume 2” is a double LP/CD/digital compilation curated by Jean-Claude and Victor Kiswell for BBE, released October 3, 2025. Traversing jazz experiments from Denmark, France, Brazil, Canada, USA, and Jamaica, the album uncovers rare and unreleased tracks, including contributions from Mary Lou Williams, Dadje, Cedric Brooks, John Tchicai, and Kahil El’Zabar, revealing a deeply international, cross-genre approach that celebrates the global diversity of jazz.
Rare and Unreleased Tracks
Yan Tregger’s Rare and Unreleased Tracks, issued by Broc Recordz in 2025, gathers nine elusive gems from the French maestro’s archives. The collection pulses with velvet grooves, lush disco orchestrations, and cinematic funk, offering a fresh window into Tregger’s production artistry and his capacity for melodic, rhythmic invention.
Profondo Rosso 50th Anniversary Box Set
This Box Set brings together Goblin’s legendary horror soundtrack, a new six-track LP from Calibro 35, the LP-sized English book "Nel Rosso più Profondo" by Fabio Capuzzo, and a striking lenticular image, all housed in a deluxe slipcase. The set melds remastered classic material, insightful essays, and collectible visuals, offering a rich tribute to fifty years of cinematic innovation and musical legacy.
Ghost Story
Ghost Story, by Ron Geesin, is a previously unreleased, wildly inventive soundtrack to Stephen Weeks’ cult British horror film of 1974. Blending traditional folk motifs, modern electronic experimentation, and eccentric studio craft, Geesin’s score is at once haunting, playful, and profoundly original - characterized by spectral atmospheres and surreal sonic storytelling.
The Tape Masters Vol. 2 - Soul Power West Germany
The Tape Masters Vol. 2 – Soul Power West Germany by Peter Thomas Sound Orchester is a rare deep dive into the group’s soulful and funky cuts from the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. This compilation unearths cinematic grooves, Afro-American influences, and unreleased tracks recorded for Munich’s GI club scene, combining infectious rhythm sections, vocals, and rich sonic detail from master tapes.
My Pussy Belongs To Daddy
**2025 Stock** Ebalunga!!! presents a joyful reissue of the legendary compilation album "My Pussy Belongs To Daddy"! Released in 1957 on the Beacon label run by the legendary producer Joe Davis - it was one of the first albums which captured the audience’s attention by means of double entendres in the songs. The release became one of the most eccentric and scandalous albums of its time and remains one of the most sought-after gems in the history of discography. It was unusual at the time for wo…
The Library Archive Vol. 4
ATA Records delivers another essential chapter in their meticulous Library Archive series. Volume 4 represents a sophisticated understanding of library music's golden era, when masters like David Shire and Roger Webb defined cinematic instrumental music. This is authentic homage executed with both reverence and creative vision.
The production showcases the full palette of classic library instrumentation: Hammond & Farfisa organs provide the foundational textures, while vibraphone and the distinc…