Under And Above The Clouds – Yacht Rock Grooves From Germany & Austria 1979-1991
When people think of Yacht Rock—those smooth, sun-drenched sounds that once drifted from Californian radio stations in the late ’70s and early ’80s—they rarely imagine it echoing through rehearsal rooms in Hamburg or Linz. Yet even far from the Pacific coastline, the appeal of shimmering chords, laid-back grooves, and polished production found fertile ground.
This compilation gathers rare and overlooked tracks from Germany and Austria. These artists embraced West Coast aesthetics with sincerity …
Akira O.S.T.
*2025 stock* The strength of the Akira soundtrack lies in its unique blend of traditional Japanese instruments and futuristic electronic sounds. Yamashiro weaves together an eclectic mix of influences, creating a sonic landscape that mirrors the dystopian and cyberpunk themes of the movie. The use of traditional chants, taiko drums, and shakuhachi flutes alongside electronic synthesizers and orchestral elements generates a hauntingly mesmerizing atmosphere that perfectly complements the visuals …
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.
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.…
Chapters (Screen & Stage Dancefloor Jazz from Yugoslavia 1971-1984)
A new release from Fox & His Friends Records, Chapters (Screen & Stage Dancefloor Jazz from Yugoslavia 1971-1984) by Ozren Depolo brings to light a trove of previously unreleased music spanning more than a decade of his work in film, theater and television. This gatefold audiophile 180g LP, including a 12-page booklet with archival photos and detailed liner notes, offers for the first time a full album composed exclusively of Depolo's own authorship, drawn from master tapes held in private and i…
More Rags, Ballads, and Blues 1971-1985
More Rags, Ballads, and Blues 1971-1985 unveils Allen Ginsberg’s intimate musical experiments from the First Blues era, collecting rare recordings and performances in a candid, engaging tribute to his cross-disciplinary storytelling. Collaborations and unguarded rehearsal takes reveal the gentle wit, poetic fervor, and sonic curiosity that defined his work during these pivotal years.
Thailand's Golden Sounds
Baa Records’ Thailand's Golden Sounds (80's Synth-Pop & Disco) is a vibrant compilation spotlighting the evolution of Thai pop as synthesized textures and disco grooves emerged from Bangkok’s Golden Sound studios. With a focus on overlooked 1980s gems, these tracks fuse local melodic sensibilities with Western production tricks, capturing a unique and danceable era both nostalgic and unexpectedly forward-looking.
Tokyo Funk Diva 1981 - 1988
Hitomi ‘Penny’ Tohyama’s Tokyo Funk Diva 1981-1988 introduces international audiences to one of Japan’s most charismatic exponents of funk and boogie. This capsule compilation, curated and newly remastered, captures her innovative blend of soulful vocals and sleek '80s production from a catalogue that shaped Tokyo’s underground dance music scene.
Tacones Lejanos (Original Soundtrack)
Framed by Almodóvar’s saturated, performative world, Ryuichi Sakamoto’s score for Tacones Lejanos (High Heels), newly reissued by Quartet Records, layers melancholy minimalism and luminous melodrama, offering ornament rather than excess, with bolero and chanson threading through Sakamoto’s reflective atmospheres. The soundtrack’s architecture is subtle, emotionally surgical, quietly powerful in its dialogue with Luz Casal’s iconic voice.
Demons
Claudio Simonetti, the iconic composer and founding member of Goblin, proudly announces the release of a special edition of Demoni, the original soundtrack to Lamberto Bava’s cult horror classic Demons (1985). Known for his groundbreaking work in the world of horror and progressive rock, Simonetti brings back one of his most thrilling and unforgettable scores in a definitive version that fans and collectors have long awaited.
Originally conceived during the golden era of Italian horror cinema,…
Nuovo Cinema Paradiso
The soundtrack for “Nuovo Cinema Paradiso” (1988), composed by Ennio Morricone in collaboration with his son Andrea, is a masterpiece filled with emotion, nostalgia, and beauty. Like Giuseppe Tornatore’s film, it narrates the bond between past and present, between cinema and life, with a delicacy and depth that have made it one of the most iconic soundtracks in cinematic history. “Nuovo Cinema Paradiso” is a homage to the power of cinema as an art form and a shared experience. The story follows …
Punjabi Disco
Boys, as well as a cover by Say She She’s Piya Malik and Turbotito & Ragz and a previously unreleased track. It is available for pre-order and out on x2LP vinyl and all digital platforms on October 31st, 2025.
Released the same year and into equal obscurity as ‘Ten Ragas To A Disco Beat’, Charanjit Singh’s acid house opus, the reissue of ‘Punjabi Disco’ is set to have similar reverberations in the world of dance music. Produced by Mohinder’s eldest son and legendary bhangra pioneer Kuljit Bhamra…
Abaco Cruise
Tip! Little jewel of a single - a Balearic classic in waiting on the A Side and a blissful B too. Both unreleased on a 7" until now, these are 1983 laid back Bahamian vibes by Car Gottlieb, well known radio entrepreneur and groovy guy about the islands! A 7" full of laid back sunshine. 500 copies only. No repress.
Tehrangeles Vice (Iranian Diaspora Pop 1983-1993)
Discotchari is delighted to release a first-of-its-kind various artists compilation: Tehrangeles Vice (Iranian Diaspora Pop 1983–1993), fully licensed from Taraneh Enterprises. The album is a groundbreaking exposé of the vibrant subcultural hub of Tehrangeles (portmanteau of Tehran + Los Angeles), and the action packed, true story of the Iranian diaspora music industry. Featuring 12 tracks remastered by award winning Osiris Studio, lyrics and translations to all featured songs, original cassette…
Iemanjá
In 1969 Duo Ouro Negro went on tour to the United States. Their experience there was decisive for what we would come to know three years later.
“Don't forget your blackground” Raul Indipwo would exclaim in 1972, the voice of ‘Blackground’, the Angolan band's landmark album. Awakened to the activism of Black Power, attentive to the jazz that was being created on American soil, combined with an interest in the independence movements of the African colonies, what was then the most international of …
Bombin'
Originally recorded in 1985 Bombin' is the iconic title track from Dick Fontaine's acclaimed graffiti documentary that originally aired on UK's Channel 4 in early 1988. The documentary follows the journey of graffiti artist Brim, as he travels from The Bronx, New York to various locations across the UK, encountering legendary figures including a young Goldie (MBE) and 3D (Massive Attack / The Wild Bunch). The track became legendary to a generation of graffiti artists and Hip Hop lovers who grew …
They Live
*Ultra limited edition consits of 4 different artworks (Buy, Obey, Watch TV, Sleep) - no repress! - Please mind that you will receive a random selection of the artworks - Either Buy, Obey, Watch TV or Sleep. A specific selection cannot be guaranteed -
Full soundtrack of John Carpenter's cult sci-fi/action/horror cult film They Live (1988) in never released on vinyl before expanded edition from legendary composer Alan Howarth. Blues riffs surf on ambient synth, saxophone and harmonica mingle w…
Album #1
Originally released in 1980 in very limited quantities, Salty Miller's sole album is a hidden gem of the Beach Music scene. Issued under the unwieldy Beach Music Records of the Carolinas, the album blends soul, disco, and mid-tempo steppers, all perfectly suited to Beach Music's signature dance, the Shag. The album was dreamt up after Miller had stepped away from the music industry, only to return years later, driven by a mix of disposable income and lingering creative regret. Determined to reco…
Flashback
Tip! Tip! Tip! Azzurro 80's new album—his first ever on LP—is a beautifully faded Polaroid that, like a true flashback, plunges listeners into the heart of the 1980s. It's a sonic journey that captures the essence of a decade, distant yet vividly etched in our collective memory. The Roman producer unleashes his sonic vision with even greater intensity than before, weaving through dreamy italo-disco, electric atmospheres, soundtrack-worthy synth-pop, and boogie-funk grooves. Each track opens a wi…