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Artist:
PAN & REGALIZ
Title:
Pan Y Regaliz
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$22.00
Catalog #:
LPS 004LP
"A reissue of one of the rarest psych/prog albums recorded by a Spanish band in the early seventies. A world class item featuring spaced vocals, effects, astonishing guitar work, flute... The Wah Wah edition respects the original gatefold sleeve and features extensive information on the band, plus nice photos, memorabilia and one rare bonus track from a single that was not included on the original 1971 LP." Limited stock.
Artist:
SPIRIT OF JOHN MORGAN
Title:
Spirit of John Morgan
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$22.00
Catalog #:
LPS 006LP
2001 release. "The first LP by this band was originally released in UK in 1969 (with only 500 copies pressed!). An album full of strong late '60s organized R&B sounds, covering stuff from people such as Graham Bond and John Patton. As a bonus, find enclosed the A-side of the group's second single, 'The Floating Opera Show,' never included on an LP before. Front laminated cover."
Artist:
RAW MATERIAL
Title:
Raw Material
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$22.00
Catalog #:
LPS 007LP
2001 release. "Reissue of this UK band's 1970 ultra rare debut LP. Good English prog rock with great flute, vibraphone and sax passages. This edition features the original UK cover art, and we have included three bonus tracks from their two singles, not on the original album."
Artist:
VAINICA DOBLE
Title:
Vainica Doble
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$22.00
Catalog #:
LPS 008LP
2001 release. "Probably the rarest and most sought-after LP in the Spanish collector's market, the first album by Gloria Van Aerssen & Carmen Santonja is at last reissued as it deserves. On the twelve songs they wrote for their debut album, originally released on Ópalo in 1971, Vainica Doble blended folk, soft rock, pop and a dose of psychedelia. The fantastic, colorful cover was designed by Ivan Zulueta, artist and film director (he was the mastermind behind the cult movies
1, 2, 3... Al escondite inglés!
and
Arrebato
), and is reproduced here in all its glory, along with extensive liner notes by Àngel Maeztu. Including 2 non-LP single tracks. All their Ópalo recordings collected in a fantastic edition. Made, as always, with love and devotion by the Wah Wah team."
Artist:
MUSICA DISPERSA
Title:
Musica Dispersa
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$26.00
Catalog #:
LPS 011LP
"Wah Wah Records proudly presents the new vinyl reissue of yet another smashing Spanish rarity. Musica Dispersa featured the talent of three of the most significant musicians from the Catalonian underground movement of the late '60s: Jaume Sisa, J.M. Brabo 'El Cachas' and Albert Batiste, who after their Miniatura project with Pau Riba were joined by young hippie girl, Selene. The album's title describes the sounds contained in the most precise way possible, but for those who need some extra lines to get into the groove, we must state that we face a masterpiece of melodic tunes that pay a certain tribute to the English folk movement of the era, as they do to early Amon Duül's freak out sound concept. Echoes of The Incredible String Band are present mainly in the guitar parts, drums are absent in all but one track (in which they are held by Josep Mª Vilaseca 'Tapi,' of Máquina & Tapiman fame) and percussion, harmonica, organ, mouth harp, piano and wordless vocals are heard all through the album, as is Selene's flute work. All in all, this is a strange, relaxing little piece of underground from Barcelona's early '70s hippie youth that has become a classic of our country's history of pop music, and that is yet again available in a 1000 copies only strictly limited edition that respects the original gatefold artwork, including the slight relief of the cover illustration. As an addition, our release comes with extensive liner notes and photographs. This is one of our best releases and we are proud of it!"
Artist:
CROW
Title:
Colors By Crow
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$22.00
Catalog #:
LPS 013LP
2003 release. "Crow were born in the same Minnesota garage scene that gave us The Trashmen, The Gestures or The Castaways to evolve into a rock combo that released three great LPs between 1969 and 1971 and a 'Best Of' album in 1973. But it is with Wah Wah Records'
Colors By Crow
that Crow will finally take the place they deserve in the history of rock music. This compilation features the best from all their output, including the single-only track 'Something In Your Blood' and not forgetting their hit composition 'Evil Woman,' a big classic on its own that has the honor of having been covered by Black Sabbath themselves. The Wah Wah edition is pure synergy: it gathers the best songs from Crow's recordings and the result is even better than the three LPs together! Besides, it comes in an attractive, colorful paste-up sleeve and is limited to 500 copies."
Artist:
MAQUINA!
Title:
Funciona!
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
2LP
Price:
$46.00
Catalog #:
LPS 015LP
2004 release. "What a surprise! One of our best & most recent finds is a lot of stereo reel-to-reel tapes recorded by Maquina!. Featuring some unreleased songs & versions: 'Thought Of You,' 'Blues En Fa' (studio version) are some of the rediscovered tracks that are included on this album alongside their classic singles ('Let's Get Smashed,' 'Earth's Daughter,' 'Sun Bring The Summer,' 'I Believe' and so on) and rarities such as 'Fragment Del Primer Temps De La Simfonia Nº1 D'Enric Herrera.' A unique collection which covers the band's different eras and line-ups. Also includes a 14-page insert with photos & other graphic material provided by the band members. Double album in a limited issue of 500 numbered copies."
Artist:
IA-BATISTE
Title:
Un Gran Día
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP + 7"
Price:
$30.00
Catalog #:
LPS 019LP
"Key duo from the Catalan folk rock scene, joint venture of Ia Clua (from Dos + Un) and Jordi Batiste (one of the leading forces of Máquina!), after the latter one's return from military service.
Un Gran Día
, the duo's first album, was recorded at the end of 1972 with the help of such outstanding musicians as Manel Joseph (ex Dos + Un, Ia's early band), Joaquín 'Max' Suñer (Vértice, Tapiman, Iceberg a.o. ) and Albert Batiste (Música Dispersa). The result is an amazing and varied musical tapestry, best heard on the record's first side, a long suite covering from orchestral folk-pop with some psych leanings ('Un Gran Día', 'Max') to straight in-your-face hard rock ('Sleeping Rock') via typical early '70s prog ('Oliba') and uncategorizable experiments which defy all known rules ('Reprise'). Sung both in Catalan and English, this album is a fine example of the craziness and experimentation achieved by the Catalan bands in the early '70s. A piece of wax which went totally unnoticed when first released in a tiny pressing back in the days (thus becoming a big ticket item in the collector's market). Strictly limited to 500 copies. High quality gatefold sleeves reproducing the original artwork from 1972's first press on Diabolo. Includes insert with liner notes by Fermí Puig. Comes with additional promotional poster and a bonus 7" EP in full color sleeve containing five amazing unreleased demo versions of some of the best tracks on the album -- do not miss it!"
Artist:
ATILA
Title:
Beginning of the End
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP + 7"
Price:
$20.00
Catalog #:
LPS 022LP
"Often hailed as one the hard psych masterpieces to come out from Spain in the early '70s,
The Beginning Of The End
was the vinyl debut of Atila, a trio formed in 1973 by Eduardo Niebla (guitar), Joan Punyet (drums) and Francisco Ortega (keyboards). Originally released in 1975 by the obscure New Promotions label in a alleged tiny pressing of 100 copies the album has reached 'monster' status between die-hard collectors worldwide, sometimes reaching the 1500 euro tag. An incredible progressive tour de force, the album combined the typical classical leanings, fierce guitar leads and dark keys all over in the best European tradition of the era (think Italian prog). Another rarity which finally reaches a wider audience thanks to Wah Wah in a well presented reissue that is completed by two bonus tracks plus a 7" including two more extra tracks all taken from contemporary sessions (actually the same month as the album recordings) which show the band delving into Pink Floyd-territory circa
More
/
Ummagumma
(think 'Careful With That Axe, Eugene' and you'll be pretty close)."
Artist:
MAQUINA!
Title:
En Directo
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
2LP
Price:
$34.00
Catalog #:
LPS 024LP
"The second album release by the Catalan band, Màquina!, which was to be their musical goodbye as a band, is undoubtedly the highest peak reached by a Spanish band at its time. They were offering a live recording with a superb sound, and it was presented as a double album. Original singer Jordi Batiste joined the group for the occasion to leave a recorded testimonial of how the boys sounded in their latter days. Crude unadulterated jazz rock performances under the influence of black music, jazz and funk, and bands such as Chicago, Spirit or Blood Sweat & Tears, starring a tight base of drums-bass-guitar-Hammond and with the addition of a funky brass section. The band canned some great performances of earlier stuff like 'Look Away Our Happiness' or 'Chains' plus great covers and new original material. This double album stays as a vinyl witness of what was the greatest progressive rock outfit in Spain. The Wah Wah edition includes the two tracks of the rare
Funciona
12", 'I Can't Quit You Baby' and 'Improvisando con Geno,' two recordings from the same sessions that surfaced in the early '80s when Apollo Records reissued both Màquina! LPs. Comes in original gatefold art and reproduces the original 8 page booklet." Strictly limited to 500 copies.
Artist:
UGLY CUSTARD
Title:
Ugly Custard
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
LPS 026LP
"This UK exploitation classic sees finally a proper reissue thanks to Wah Wah. This studio session group -- also known as The Mohawks -- formed by Clem Clattini (drums), Roger Coulham (keyboards), Herbie Flowers (bass) and library maestro and Alan Parker on killer guitar released this obscure album on Kaleidoscope records in 1971, not unsimilar to some other gems of the era like Blue Phantom, Psycheground, The Underground Set, Traffic Pop on Studio G's Beat Group... classic psych-sploitation sounds with a nod to prog and, of course, the funky side of things: 'Custards Last Stand' and 'Feel This' are pure mod Hammond-funk in the best Mohawks tradition."
Artist:
AGUAVIVA
Title:
Cosmonauta
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$19.00
Catalog #:
LPS 027LP
"Really amazing and obscure LP by this Spanish band led by legendary producer Manolo Diaz. A mixture of avantgarde and serious composition with pop instrumentation, this is a a really amazing LP which borders the outer-space exotica field. Describing the mystic impressions of an astronaut as he's trapped into serious trouble while orbiting... an unknown album even in Spain which will come as a big surprise to many a record collector. Another early '70s lost prog gem, another goldmine for beats and samples."
Artist:
ORA
Title:
Ora
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
2LP
Price:
$33.00
Catalog #:
LPS 029LP
"Wah Wah Records is proud to announce the reissue of the recorded works by this amazing folk-with-pop-psych-jazz-and-even-bossa UK band! Originally released on the Tangerine label, the Ora LP was also issued in the German Metronome label as
Knick Knacks
, but gets its first vinyl reissue since it first came out on this 2LP set. Record 1 will feature the original
Ora
LP as it was first issued back in 1969, while record 2 is made up of previously unreleased in vinyl format top quality material by the band and will include tracks never issued before in any format that original band member James Rubinstein had in his personal archive. Twenty-five must-have songs for anyone interested in UK folk/pop/psych. It is an album of incredible beauty, recorded by some talented young artists. The Wah Wah edition will be housed in a gatefold sleeve that will respect the original artwork concept, graphically adapted to this new issue following the directions of Ora leader James Rubinstein. James himself signs the inner notes so you get an accurate first person told history of the band who would later become the legendary progressive rock group Byzantium."
Artist:
FREE POP ELECTRONIC CONCEPT, THE
Title:
A New Exciting Experience
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$23.00
Catalog #:
LPS 030LP
"First-time ever legit RI for this lost gem from the late '60s Euro psychedelic underground. Belgium-based Portuguese soul brothers Tony & Waldo Lam (better know as Jess & James) join forces which American jazz man Scott Bradford and Belgian mad scientist & electronics grand daddy Arsene Souffriau for a crazy trip of groovy free-rock and soul into electronics trip in the best Pierre Henry's 'Jerks Electroniques Pour La Messe Du Temps Present,' Cecil Leuter's 'Pop Electronique,' JP Massiera's Maledictus Sound tradition... for some it may even be close to the craziness of Jimmy Haskell's 'Count Down' or The Love Machine's 'Electronic Music To Blow Your Mind.' Heavy riffing, screaming fuzz, mind-frying chirping electronics, tribal drumming mayhem, crazy studio effects, groovy go-go keyboard action, stomping beats all over... insane stuff far ahead of its time. Must-have for psych fiends, Krautrock aficionados, beat diggers, library lunatics and all around acid heads. A legendary record which is still riding high in many want lists. Grab it now or cry for ages. Comes with a gorgeous insert -- plenty of photos and info on the band! Strictly limited to 500 copies." Split release with Vampi Soul.
Artist:
GARRIE, NICK
Title:
The Nightmare of J.B. Stanislas
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
LPS 031LP
"The fabulous singer-songwriter / pop-psych debut masterpiece by Nick Garrie-Hamilton is reissued in vinyl format for the first time ever since its very rare France-only release in 1969. A musical delicatessen by this great Russian/Scottish, French raised singer songwriter. This LP first came out in France in 1969, under the production of Eddie Vartan, who managed to embody Nick's perfect songs into an orchestration with several common points to that in other great albums from the era coming from the UK (think of Billy Nichols, Duncan Browne, Bill Fay...). Soon after the record came out, the AZ's label owner committed suicide, the label resting orphaned and thus the release being unpromoted & undistributed sank in the dust of time. One of its songs, 'Wheel Of Fortune,' was rescued back in the Strange Things Are Happening days for its inclusion on a volume of the legendary
Circus Days
compilations. The Wah Wah edition, issued under license from Nick Garrie himself, comes with two bonus tracks taken from Nick's rare pre-LP 45, issued in France in 1968. It has been master cut by Yann Dub @ DK Mastering for a high quality sound pressing that will satisfy the most exquisite audiophile."
Artist:
EMTIDI
Title:
Emtidi
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$22.00
Catalog #:
LPS 034LP
First legit reissue of this debut album from 1970, predating their most commonly known
Saat
album from 1972. "Emtidi are best remembered nowadays for their classic album
Saat
, but prior to that release, the duo formed by Maik Hirschfeldt and Dolly Holmes had already released a marvelous LP. This superb debut album is filled with charming folk-oriented material. 6, 7 and 12 string acoustic guitars and beautiful flute arrangements surround the lovely female/male duet voices of Hirschfeldt and his Canadian partner, Holmes, making this album a pleasure for the listener, a nice piece for the collector and a source of good taste influences for the young musicians into today's new folk scene. Yes: this LP will give satisfaction not only to Kraut rock collectors, but also to all those into old folk gods like Pentangle, Vashti Bunyan, Bridget St. John, Book Of Am... plus to all those into the Devendra Banhart, Espers, Circulus... sounds! Sung in English, it was recorded in July 1970 and originally released on the Thorofon label, which issued a very short run, thus making it one of those rare items so valued by record collectors, with the addition that for this time the music lives up to the expectations of its market price value! Here at Wah Wah, we thought it was time to give this gem a proper edition as it deserves, with top quality pressing from the original master tapes. A nice chance to get this one for far less the amount an original copy changes hands for. Strictly limited edition. 1000 copies. Get it now or cry later!"
Artist:
BROSELMASCHINE
Title:
Bröselmaschine
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$24.00
Catalog #:
LPS 036LP
This new series of LP reissues of classic Krautrock LPs by Wah Wah is really fantastic. High quality pressings, deluxe gatefold jackets and some of our favorite albums of all time. Licensed from ZYX in Germany (and not Spalax, if you are concerned about these details; not sure that really makes them any "better"). Limited to 500 copies each worldwide, probably not long for this world. "Debut album of this band led by skilled master-guitarist Peter Bursch, which went to record this magical piece of psychedelic folk for the Pilz label in 1971. Guitars, flute, mellotron, congas, tabla, sitar & the magical voice of Jenni Schücker make the ingredients for a very special record, recorded & mixed by Dieter Dierks in his unique fashion. Full of Eastern promise, this is regarded by many as the best German folk-rock album ever! 'The ideal companion to Emtidi's
Saat
and Hoelderlin's
Traum
" --S. & A. Freeman,
The Crack In The Cosmic Egg
.
Artist:
EMTIDI
Title:
Saat
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$24.00
Catalog #:
LPS 037LP
Deluxe gatefold edition, limited to 500 copies. "The follow-up to their 1970s debut on Thorofon (also available on Wah Wah) is a cosmic folk opus of epic proportions. Dorothy and Mike team up with the great Dieter Dierks to produce one of the most beautiful cosmic treks of all times, where fragile femme vocals collide with a rich background of multi-tracked guitars, phased keys and trippy electronics. Again, a recording touched all over by Dierk's magic, who wraps the whole set in a glowing, otherworldly atmosphere. Kosmische classic!!!"
Artist:
HOLDERLIN
Title:
Hölderlin's Traum
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$24.00
Catalog #:
LPS 038LP
"Debut album by this legendary German folk outfit centered around the family core of brothers Christian and Jochen Grumbcow and including Christian's wife, Nanny, as the band's lead singer. Another sample of Dieter Dierk's talent for turning otherwise average folk albums into something else, their album for Pilz was a refined and complex work which included such remarkable guests as Bröselmaschine's Peter Bursch on sitar or Walter Westrupp on flute. A German progressive folk master opus which took hints from medieval and classical musics and reworked them into something very special and unique. A really nice album which should please all lovers of folk and progressive musics!"
Artist:
FLOH DE COLOGNE
Title:
Fliesbandbabys Beat Show
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$24.00
Catalog #:
LPS 039LP
Deluxe gatefold reissue, edition of 500 copies. "Actually the first release ever on the revolutionary and innovative Ohr label,
Fliesbandbabys Beat Show
saw Floh De Cologne's delivering a hard slap on the face on Western Germany's capitalist society. Well-known for their humorous and satirical approach (which gained them comparisons with other freak troupes like The Fugs or The Mothers Of Invention), they deliver a freaky concoction of agit-prop satire and madness with relentless no-barriers free jamming. Political agitation meets free-rock! Housed in a nice gatefold cover, carefully reproducing the original groundbreaking cover design by Reinhard Hippen (responsible for all of Ohr's classic first five releases). Kraut madness!"
Artist:
BURSCH UND DIE BROSELMASCHINE, PETER
Title:
Bröselmaschine II
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$24.00
Catalog #:
LPS 042LP
Limited to 500 copies, no gatefold on this one. "Second chapter on the Bröselmaschine saga after a four-year hiatus. The band's second incarnation came to life in 1975, when Peter Bursch reformed the group together with old member Willi Kissmer and new recruit, Klaus Dapper (flute, sax, tuba). Helped by such honorable guests as Mani Neumeier and Roland Schaeffer (from Guru Guru) or Jan Fride from Kraan, their 1976 album was a solid session of progressive folk, very different than its predecessor but also with an atypically hypnotic and haunting quality. Long jams, ranging from the relaxed to the energetic, extended instrumental parts, nice flute and sax touches, sparse vocals. A totally underrated gem waiting to be rediscovered. Top progressive Kraut-folk sounds!!!"
Artist:
DE BYL, FRANZ
Title:
Und
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
LPS 043LP
"Time to unearth another Kraut obscurity, sought-after by collectors worldwide since his inclusion on the legendary NWW list. Franz De Byl's second album, released by Thorofon in 1971, was actually his debut as a solo performer, an eccentric collection of freaky acoustic folk songs with bluesy elements and an extra satirical, political twist (not unlike Floh De Cologne). Weird sounds and compulsive chanting from this master of the acoustic guitar, one of the most curious characters to ever emerge from the Berlin underground!"
Artist:
DAVANI FOUR, THE DAVE
Title:
Fused!
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$26.00
Catalog #:
LPS 044LP
"Wah Wah is proud to announce the vinyl reissue of one of the best Hammond organ fueled LPs from the Swingin' London years! The talented organist Dave Davani and his group were a regular act at top clubs like the Flamingo or the Ricky Tick, sharing the spotlight with other top British names such as Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated, Zoot Money's Big Roll Band, Graham Bond Organization, Artwoods, Georgie Fame or even U.S. heavyweights as Jimmy McGriff. The superb
Fused!
LP, originally released by Parlophone in 1965, is a killer sample of what Davani and company delivered in the sweaty smokey nightclubs of London that year. First class Hammond-powered mod jazz and R&B, deeply rooted in the sounds of the fab Jimmy McGriff, 'Big' John Patton, Brother Jack McDuff, and Jimmy Smith soul jazz albums imported from the U.S. at the time. From the top opening track, an organ-ized version of the classic Miles Davis 'Milestones,' to the last groove of the record, this one will please everybody into swingin' soul jazz sounds. Reissued on vinyl format for the first time, you have a chance to grab yourself a copy of this goodie at a reasonable price -- but only for a while, since it has been licensed for a 1000 copies run and albums as good as this one do not last long on the shop's shelves. Get it now before it's too late! An exact repro of the original Parlophone LP upgraded with cool liner notes written for the occasion by today's Hammond maestro, Nick Rossi."
Artist:
BULENT
Title:
Benimle Oynar Misin
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$26.00
Catalog #:
LPS 045LP
"From the hidden depths of the eastern Mediterranean, down in the Capadocian mystery lands, comes Bülent Ortaçgil, one of the national musical treasures of Turkey, but one that to Western ears remains unheard. Ortaçgil, or Bülent, which became his artistic name in his beginnings, during the much-loved and never forgotten '60s, made a name for himself on the same scene as Fikret Kizilok, who has now made some waves since his inclusion on Damon and Naomi's compilation
International Sad Hits
. But Bülent's music, much as it was of its time, was not at all sad, even though it also came from the heart. And what a heart. It could be said that his voice was indeed as sweet as that of the Golden Horn, and that his music united two continents as much as the Galata Bridge united two parts of Istanbul. For Bülent's music was deeply Turkish but assimilated the folk flavors of the day, British or American, but the most gentle and perfumed ones. Want names? Donovan and Nick Drake, mainly. Bülent's
Benimle Oynar Misin
has to be heard to be believed, really. Wah Wah's vinyl edition is the first legit edition outside his own country, remastered and with the original artwork. Do yourself a favor. Listen to Bülent." --Ferran Llauradó; Gatefold sleeve.
Artist:
TILSTON, STEVE
Title:
An Acoustic Confusion
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$26.00
Catalog #:
LPS 046LP
"The beautiful debut album by Steve Tilston was originally released by The Village Thing in 1971. Housed in a beautiful sleeve, it contained ten wonderful songs, mostly played on just acoustic guitar (plus voice, of course), which showed the great talent of a young Tilston that must have been listening to a lot of stuff by Bert Jansch, Nick Drake, Donovan, Wizz Jones or Davy Graham. Occasionally he is also accompanied by Dave Evans (guitar & vocals), Keith Warmington (harmonica & vocal), John Turner (string bass) and Pete Finch (violin). The ten songs on the album are original compositions written by Tilston himself, and this Wah Wah LP features two extra bonus tracks from 1978, previously unreleased on vinyl format, plus an insert with the lyrics."
Artist:
HUNT & TURNER
Title:
Magic Landscape
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$26.00
Catalog #:
LPS 047LP
"The second of our reissues from The Village Thing catalog is this wonderful 1972 LP by the talented duo Ian Hunt and John Turner. Hunt & Turner got together in the summer of 1970, after having worked as some of the most in-demand session musicians of the West Country. Turner was an accomplished string bass player, while Hunt was already a big name on the Bristol scene, playing great guitar and writing songs. They moved around Bristol's Troubadour Club, which Turner had run for several years, and once the duo was arranged, they expanded their art around the UK and Europe. With this LP, they gathered a small amount of success, reaching #6 on the
Melody Maker
folk charts. More fabulous folk sounds, plenty of crystalline acoustic guitars and delicious vocals, at times reminiscent of CSN&Y and relatives. Hunt & Turner, who, besides their fab vocal duties, already play acoustic & electric guitars, electric and string bass and bongos, are occasionally augmented by John Merritt on bass guitar and Rod Matthews on percussion. Includes an insert with the lyrics."
Artist:
SUN ALSO RISES, THE
Title:
The Sun Also Rises
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$26.00
Catalog #:
LPS 048LP
"Another acid folk delicatessen from The Village Thing catalog, The Sun Also Rises was recorded by Graham Hemingway (vocals, guitar) and Anne Hemingway (vocals, dulcimer, glockenspiel, vibes, percussion). They were occasionally joined by John Turner (string bass, finger-picked & with a bow) and Andy Legget (who whistles on one of the songs). It features an amazing tapestry of acid folk sounds with great male/female vocal harmonies. On the sources of this record you will hear echoes of The Incredible String Band, Comus, C.O.B or Tír Na Nog, but of course delivered with the distinct personality of this Cardiff duo, very hippie-sounding with a very trippy atmosphere. It is really a delicatessen for your ears! The album was originally released in 1970, and our reissue includes one bonus track not on the original release, taken from a 1972 Village Thing sampler. Comes with beautifully reproduced artwork in a nice matte finish. Not only a top listen, but also a beautiful addition to your acid folk collection. Remember it's just 500 copies, it will go fast! Comes with an insert with the lyrics."
Artist:
ANNEXUS QUAM
Title:
Osmose
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$30.00
Catalog #:
LPS 049LP
2nd pressing on purple vinyl. "Annexus Quam had actually a quite long career, having their roots in the outfit Ambition Of Music, formed back in 1967 Kamp-Lintfort (near Düsseldorf). By 1970, and paying tribute to their early name, they had incorporated a whole array of influences (most important one, the inclusion of jazz instrumentation) and brewed them in what was becoming a very personal progressive fusion of styles, best witnessed in their their debut album
Osmose
. At that time, the band had grown into a septet formed by Uwe Bick (drums, vocals, percussion), Jürgen Jonuschies (bass, vocals, percussion), Werner Hostermann (clarinet, organ, vocals, percussion), Peter Werner (guitar, vocals, percussion), Hans Kámper (trombone, Spanish guitar, vocals, percussion), Ove Volquartz (sax) and Harald Klemm (flute, vocals, percussion). Far from a typical jazz sound, they were able to integrate rock and jazz instrumentation into a unique style, which borrowed elements from the aforementioned genres but blended those into an ultimate cosmic fusion (which can recall at times the Third Ear Band, Xhol Caravan or even Ash Ra Tempel yet remaining totally their own). Actually, Annexus Quam were able to sound meditative, doomy, stoned, aggressive, exotic and lyrical in the same track without loosing any musical coherence or perspective. With their personal style that even today defies categorization (except for that big umbrella we call kraut rock),Annexus Quam had all the inventiveness and excitement of the 1969/1970 German bands.
Osmose
is a most unique album by an equally unique band, housed in one of the most luxurious, elaborated and tripped-out gimmix covers ever made, now reproduced in all it's multi-folding glory. Gimmix folding-pyramidal cover!"
Artist:
MYTHOS
Title:
Mythos
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$26.00
Catalog #:
LPS 051LP
"Another classic from the Ohr catalog! Formed by young multi-instrumentalist Stephan Kaske in 1969, Mythos were Berlin's finest space rockers, able to swim and dive between raging space-treks a la Hawkwind and blissed-out cosmic drifts in the style of their stable-mates Ash Ra Temple or Tangerine Dream. Their legendary debut album showed them in top-form, specially in the long suite 'Encyclopaedia Terrae' were they showcase their playing abilities and unique style via the extended instrumental passages. Somewhere else in the album, Kaske surprises us with his flute playing or his characteristic vocals (a bit in the style of VdGG's Peter Hammill). A classic album which deserves to be heard by a wider public! Strictly limited to 500 copies -- gatefold cover -- sealed copies w/info sticker."
Artist:
WALPURGIS
Title:
Queen of Saba
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$26.00
Catalog #:
LPS 052LP
"Overshadowed by their more experimental and cosmic label mates, Walpurgis made probably one of the most overlooked items of the Ohr catalogue. This quintet from Berlin formed by Ryszard Kalemba (guitar), Jerzy Sokolowski (guitar, vocals), George Früchtenicht (bass), Jan Sundermeyer (congas, flute) and Manfred Stadelmann (drums, vocals) were helped by the ubiquitous Jürgen Dollase (Wallenstein) on keyboards for the recording sessions of their one and only one album which taking place between May and June 1972 in Dieter Dierks Studio in Stommeln. Obviously inspired by the U.S. West Coast sound but also echoing the more cosmic tendencies of the Berlin scene, Walpurgis played a dreamy yet solid space-rock style which recall some of their contemporaries like Wallenstein, Ash Ra Tempel or Agitation Free whilst paying tribute to their American inspirations (Quicksilver Messenger Band, Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane) at the same time. Actually, Walpurgis just made those influences more evident as the West Coast sound had a huge impact in shaping the Berlin band's sound, with many a city's guitar player in debt with John Cippollina's guitar techniques (from Ash Ra Tempel's Manuel Gotsching to Curly Curve's Alex Conti). Strictly limited to 500 copies -- gatefold cover -- sealed copies w/info sticker."
Artist:
LIMBUS 4
Title:
Mandalas
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$26.00
Catalog #:
LPS 053LP
"Another unsung bunch of Krautrock pioneers, Limbus had formed in Heidelberg in 1968. Comprising the trio of Odysseus Artnerm, Bernd Henniger and Gerd Kraus, in 1969 recorded the groundbreaking New Atlantis LP (subtitling it 'Cosmic Music Experience') for CPM, a spaced-out concoction of free and psychedelic musics with strong folky and ethnical flavors sounding very much like a more ethnic take on free improvisation. In 1970 they become a quartet with the addition of Matthias Kniepper thus renaming themselves Limbus 4 and went to record the puzzling
Mandalas
LP, a further step in their cosmic ethnic improvisations, this time making use of a more varied instrumental palette and taking advantage of the possibilities of the recording studio. A unique album that ranks amongst the most adventurous ever released by Ohr and which, to make things even better, spots another of those cool Reinhard Hippen covers designs made of doll parts (which graced the covers of the first five of the the label's albums, this being actually the second ever Ohr release). You don't get them much trippier than this. Strictly limited to 500 copies -- gatefold cover -- sealed copies w/info sticker."
Artist:
ANNEXUS QUAM
Title:
Beziehungen
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$26.00
Catalog #:
LPS 055LP
"After the release of their debut album
Osmose
and much playing in jazz festivals, Annexus Quam fronted some personnel changes and settled down to a quintet. The band was now Hans Kämper (trombone, Spanish guitar, flute), Harald Klemm (zither, tabla, bendira, guitar), Peter Werner (guitar, percussion), Ove Volquartz (tenor/soprano saxes, flute) plus newcomer Martin Habenicht (basses). This reduced formation went to record
Beziehungen
, a much more jazzy effort which headed straight into free jazz territory but retaining the typical inventive touch of the band. Much more space was given to free improvisation, with tracks like the two-part 'Leyenburg' coming out as free-form music whereas the 16-minute long track 'Dreh Ducht Nicht Um' bridged the gap between their two albums by combining the progressive fusion sonorities of Osmose with some brilliant free jamming. A classic album that is recommended to the lovers of the experimental leg of Krautrock and progressive musics as well as fans of all things free. Strictly limited to 500 copies -- single cover -- sealed copies w/ info sticker. Includes the bonus 1970 track 'Kollodium!'"
Artist:
MAGIC MIXTURE, THE
Title:
This Is The Magic Mixture
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$26.00
Catalog #:
LPS 056LP
"YES! At last the glorious 1968 LP by The Magic Mixture gets the proper legit reissue. Originally released on Saga, this superb piece of psychedelic freakbeat should be in every record collection sharing section with UK psych gods like July, Skip Bifferty, Forever Amber, Five Day Week Straw People, The Open Mind and the likes. Even though according to the
The Tapestry Of Delights
book, the Saga LPs are supposed to have been recorded at a school premises rather than in a proper studio, this album has become a classic of the genre on its own, containing some killer psychedelic sounds delivered mainly by the guitar of leader Jim Thomas and his bandmate Stan Curtis' organ riffs. The line-up was completed with Jack Collins on drums and Melvyn Hacker on bass guitar. The songs are all original Magic Mixture compositions, and they are all excellent samples of what was going on in the UK when the genres who had been en vogue during the '60s (modern jazz, folk, R&B, pop...) were all put into the same cauldron in the search of a special mixture, eventually obtaining some great pop tunes played with a freakbeat edge and some early psychedelic sounds -- all pretty simple and without many gimmicks or studio trickery -- but amazingly lovely and very cool. It is one of the most sought-after Saga releases and one that commands high sums when it shows up on eBay. Wah Wah's is the first ever legit reissue, with the best sound quality and the best sleeve quality ever, considering the Saga releases were all low budget pressed on recycled vinyl!"
Artist:
UNDERGROUND SET, THE
Title:
The Underground Set
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$26.00
Catalog #:
LPS 057LP
"Another collectable from the Saga back catalog, issued in 1970 on the Pantonic subsidiary, but originally recorded in Italy, this killer organ instro LP is reissued on vinyl for the first time. On their debut LP The Underground Set delivered a shot of groovy organ-ized go-go sounds -- the kind of sounds that wouldn't sound out of place at a late '60s European psychedelic club or a teen exploito movie, with the perfect mix of psychedelic/progressive garage attitude and library music dexterity. An album to be filed along other killers like
Blue Phantom
or
Ugly Custard
. But also the kind of sounds that would inspire later artists such as Graham Day when he formed The Prisoners. The Underground Set was also committed to record the soundtrack theme for a couple of Italian TV shows, and later recorded a second album which followed the same line but with a heavier progressive edge. Lovers of mad organs and swirling fuzz psychedelic guitars will have hours of enjoyment with the purchase of this delicatessen that has, again, been mastered from the original tapes and housed in a quality sleeve. Best quality ever plus two bonus tracks: the Saga LPs were really low-budget pressings, so they tended to be of poor quality and usually done on recycled vinyl. Better than the real thing, but only available for a limited time: these 500 copies only will be gone soon!"
Artist:
4 INSTANTS, THE
Title:
Discotheque!
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$26.00
Catalog #:
LPS 058LP
"Here we unearth a missing nugget! Very little is known of The 4 Instants. They do not even appear on the
Tapestry Of Delights
(aka the Holy Bible of UK beat/R&B/psych/prog). Undoubtedly released as a teen exploitation album in 1966 by Saga on the Society subsidiary, the LP offers a tight mod R&B instrumental sound all through it, with killer Hammond organ and sensational guitar licks. Everyone into all night mod jazz/R&B partying shall consider this LP a classic on its own from now on! Think of Graham Bond Organisation, Dave Davani Four, The Mohawks, or any of those great mod jazz/soul jazz LPs that were imported from the U.S. in the era, and you'll get a close idea of what this album sounds like. Mostly offering killer versions of hits of the day ('Watermelon Man,' 'Mashed Potatoes,' 'Monkey Time'...) there is also one top-sounding cover of the classic Ellington tune 'Caravan' and three fantastic tunes written by the band, the credits of which give us the clue of the musicians involved, drummer Clem Cattini being one of them -- thus throwing connections to other greats of the genre such as The Mohawks or Ugly Custard, and giving an idea of how TIGHT this band sounds, since Cattini (who had previously been in The Tornados and recorded under the direction of Joe Meek) was one of the more in-demand session drummers and his work can be heard in many of the number one hits of the '60s and '70s. Sensational playing in an energy-plenty recording. This obscure jewel seems to be still completely unknown even among those into the coolest of the cool, maybe due to the non too well chosen original sleeve, to which our design team is giving a twist in order to make this exceptional LP look as fab as it deserves! A unique sleeve for a unique pressing of only 500 copies! Will you miss yours now and cry later?"
Artist:
EQUINOX
Title:
Hard Rock
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
LPS 059LP
"Thought from the beginning as a cash-in operation when hard rock began to spread throughout the UK, this LP features a very young band (keyboardist Jon Stoppard was 16 when this LP was released in 1973) performing the sounds of the day. Equinox consisted of Mick Shedd on vocals and guitar, Sid Oldfield on bass, Jon Stoppard playing organ and Terry Waldon as the drummer. Incidentally, they are not the ones who appear on the sleeve, where they were replaced by some unknown hipsters, and knowing Boulevard and its mother label Saga, it was probably a stock photo rather than a proper session paid for the occasion. The album sounds move through the early UK hard rock paths opened by bands such as Deep Purple, Black Sabbath or Led Zeppelin, and although it must be said that our youngsters can't match the playing skills of the bands they mirrored in, it's justice to state
Hard Rock
as a more than decent effort, and a true rarity even for the connoisseurs of the genre. Issued from the original master tapes and featuring the original sleeve in better quality than the low budget Boulevard original, this is a perfect chance to add the Equinox to your collection. Remember: only 500 copies pressed!"
Artist:
AMON DUUL
Title:
Paradieswärtz Düül
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$26.00
Catalog #:
LPS 060LP
2010 repress. Nice, authorized reissue of one of our favorite albums of all time! With the 7" bonus tracks. "Recorded in 1970, Amon Düül's only album for Ohr was a visionary slice of acid-folk which has gained cult status as years passed by. Ritualistic folk-rock, pastoral hippie songs, stoned jams, Eastern flavors, mystical passages and heavy hypnotic riffing which are in fact very different from the early Amon Düül epic freaked-out improvisations (
Psychedelic Underground
) or Amon Düül II complex and psyched-up progressive works (
Phallus Dei
). These were in fact archival recordings done by a different incarnation of Amon Duul, one that combined members of both factions into a floating line up welcoming many a guest, and which were released by R.U. Kaiser without the musicians knowledge or authorization, most likely in order to catch up with Amon Düül II rising popularity. All in all, a mythical recording featuring such underground classics as 'Love Is Peace,' 'Snow Your Thurst Sun Open Your Mouth' and 'Paramechanische Welt.' Included also on our edition is their sought after Ohr single: 'Paramechanical World' / 'Eternal Flow.' Another legendary title from the Ohr catalogue rescued by Wah Wah for your listening pleasure. Strictly limited to 500 copies. Sleeve reproducing original artwork from the Ohr original issue. Featuring bonus tracks 'Paramechanical World' and 'Eternal Flow' (originally released as 7" single)."
Artist:
INNER SPACE, THE
Title:
Agilok & Blubbo
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$28.00
Catalog #:
LPS 061LP
LP version, limited 180 gram audiophile pressing in deluxe gatefold sleeve with extensive liner notes.
Artist:
ANIMA SOUND
Title:
Stürmischer Himmel
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$26.00
Catalog #:
LPS 062LP
"Often described as one of the oddities in the Ohr catalogue,
Stürmischer Himmel
supposed the vinyl debut of Anima Sound, the radical free-music duo of sculptor Paul Fuchs and his wife Limpe Fuchs. Recorded at a 'thousand year cottage on a windy hill' and opening with ambience recording of wind and sheeps, the album is an organic collection of improvised atonal pieces ranging from the atmospheric to the wild with much use of screaming, horns, percussions, ambience recordings, wordless vocals and all kinds of home-made sound devices (Fuchshorn, Fuchszither, Fuchsbass... ). Pure German counter-culture sounds from the early 70s. Limited to 500 copies. Sleeve reproducing all the original artwork from the Ohr press. Quality vinyl press inside a 350 gr. quality sleeve. Comes with an insert with info and photos!"
Artist:
WITTHUSER, BERND
Title:
Lieder von Vampiren, Nonnen und Toten
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
LPS 063LP
Deluxe gatefold sleeve, originally released 1970. "Released under Bernd Witthüsser's name, this was actually the first collaborative effort with his partner in-crime Walter Westrupp (their infamous W&W's Pop-Cabaret). An enchanting collection of acoustic folk songs, albeit with a touch of black humour, on the subjects -- you guessed it -- of vampires, nuns and death based on texts by Baltus Brösel, Heinrich Heine, Novalis and Thomas Rother. Simple and haunting melodies with a spellbinding cosmic touch. Limited to 500 copies. Gatefold laminated sleeve reproducing the complete original artwork from the first Ohr issue. Quality vinyl press inside a 350 gr. quality sleeve."
Artist:
IBLISS
Title:
Supernova
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$26.00
Catalog #:
LPS 064LP
"With several connections to the early Kraftwerk history and formed in the Rhineland area in 1971, Ibliss was a quintet formed by percussionist Basil Hammoudi (from Organisation, the band before Kraftwerk), drummer Andreas Hohmann (also from Kraftwerk), brothers Wolfgang and Norbert Büllmeyer (bass and guitar respectively) and Rainer Büchel on sax and flute. With the help of Conny Plank, they recorded their one and only LP at Hamburg's Windrose-Studios: four long instrumental tracks in a hypnotic style that takes cues both from the teutonic motorik style and way-out jazz techniques. Kind of a floating cosmic fusion sound with a great emphasis on the rhythmic section. Another great and unknown album from the jazzier end of krautrock (Kollektiv, Thirsty Moon, Annexus Quam, Embryo, Organistaion?). Strictly limited to 500 copies. Quality pressing. Gatefold cover reproducing artwork from the original Spiegelei issue. Includes insert with pics and information on the band."
Artist:
VLASMAN, TON
Title:
White Room With Disintegrating Walls
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$26.00
Catalog #:
LPS 065LP
"Ton Vlasman recorded this amazing piece of acid Euro folk back in 1970, making it sound like an outer space freaked out Bob Dylan with the help of Frans Schoonen (organ, flute and harmonica) and Leo van Vugt (chincha tumba and tambourine). The seven original compositions are stunning, drug inspired psychedelic pieces of acid folk that mix Dylan with Indian ragas and even add some Pink Floyd overtones, yet from an acoustic rather than electric point of view. And the album contains also a very cool version of The Velvet Underground's 'Pale Blue Eyes.' If you ever wondered how Dylan would have sounded covering The V.U., here's a close example! The album, originally released on the small Flame label from Amsterdam, sold poorly back in the seventies -- thus becoming a collector's piece when it was rediscovered in the eighties. Since then it has been gathering new fans that pay small fortunes for a copy, no reissue has been available until now that Wah Wah offers 500 copies in a lavish edition that will probably sell out soon, so grab your copy before it's too late! The beautiful cover art and full color poster insert with the lyrics are the work of Leendert Le Duc, and both are here faithfully reproduced as they deserve. The Wah Wah reissue also features an extra insert with a text by reputed Dutch collector Jean Jöbses and a couple of rare unseen period photos courtesy of the Frans Schoonen and Leo van Vugt archives. The album has been carefully remastered by sound wizard Denis Blackham @ Skye Mastering, making these songs sound like never before. Remember, 500 copies only -- don't miss it!"
Artist:
ORANGE WEDGE
Title:
Wedge
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$26.00
Catalog #:
LPS 066LP
"Wah Wah is proud to offer the two LPs by Baltimore's high energy hard rock pride Orange Wedge. Having become one of the most successful live acts in Maryland, Orange Wedge nevertheless didn't get to sign a contract with a proper label, so in 1974 they decided it was time to invest some of their money into the self-production of their first LP.
Wedge
, the resulting work, shows a highly energetic band performing their own original compositions direct to your ears. Housed in a plain blue sleeve with the title stamped on front, 500 copies were pressed, some to be sent to record companies with the hope of getting a proper contract and others to be sold at gigs and a few of them at local Maryland shops. Needles to say they were quickly deleted and the record is nowadays a much sought after treasure among collectors of the hard rock genre. Here at Wah Wah we have respectfully worked on its reissue to offer you a killer release in thick cardboard paste-up sleeve with silver lettering stamping, and featuring an insert with the story of the band and lots of cool photos gently provided by original Orange Wedge guitarist and composer Joe Farace. This is a limited reissue of only 500 copies, so hurry to get yours before they just disappear from sight as it happened with the original pressing!"
Artist:
ORANGE WEDGE
Title:
No One Left But Me
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$26.00
Catalog #:
LPS 067LP
"The 1976 follow up to Wedge was
No One Left But Me
. Due to the lack of offers the Orange Wedge also released their second LP as a private pressing that was to be sold at gigs and local shops, and it sold like hot bread making this one an elusive piece among hard rock collectors. Their sound here is still 100% high energy, though an evolution has been made and the band sounds a bit more sophisticated. It was their best selling album at the time with a pressing of 1000 copies that hardly made it out of Baltimore, so here's a very good chance to rediscover this amazing piece of pure rock power. Here at Wah Wah we have respectfully worked on its reissue to offer you a killer release in thick cardboard paste-up sleeve, and featuring an insert with the story of the band and lots of cool photos gently provided by original Orange Wedge guitarist and composer Joe Farace. This is a limited reissue of only 500 copies, so hurry to get yours before they just disappear from sight as it happened with the original pressing!"
Artist:
HELDON
Title:
Électronique Guerilla
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP + 7"
Price:
$30.00
Catalog #:
LPS 068LP
2011 repress. "After our string of releases centered around the diverse German '70s scene, we're happy to introduce the next installment in the Wah Wah LPS reissue series. This time we move over to France to re-discover the beginnings of one of the most adventurous, influential and innovative French bands of the seventies: Heldon. Centered around guitarist Richard Pinhas and featuring a floating cast of regular collaborators (Didier Batard, François Auger, Patrick Gauthier, Alain Renaud, Georges Grunblatt; Coco Roussel amongst others), Heldon will marry Pinhas' personal obsessions of modern philosophy (Deleuze, Guattari), science-fiction (Norman Spinrad, Philip K.Dick), progressive rock (King Crimson, Fripp & Eno), American minimalism (Terry Riley, Steve Reich) and electronic music into a diverse musical cocktail that goes from the violent to the relaxed, but always retaining a dark and mysterious vibe. Often linked by critics and listeners to the experimental German bands of the era (Tangerine Dream, Ash Ra Tempel..), Heldon will release six crucial albums before being closed down by Pinhas in the late '70s. Since then, Pinhas has developed a long solo career that lives up to this day, releasing several albums and collaborations (Pascal Comelade, John Livengood, Maurice Dantec), including with Japanese noise king Merzbow. Dedicated to Robert Wyatt, Heldon's debut contained a puzzling collection of tracks that serve as a perfect introduction to Pinhas' universe: science-fiction, philosophy and musical experimentation collide in a harsh lo-fi tapestry of sounds dominated by Pinhas' 1954 Gibson Les Paul guitar and AKS synth. Not unlike some contemporary German bands, Heldon manages to take rock n' roll's language to a new experimental stage. Convulsive and evocative soundscapes recommended to all lovers of innovative and ground-breaking music. Strictly limited to 500 copies. High quality sleeves reproducing the original artwork from 1974's first press on Disjuncta. Includes insert with extra liner notes by Spanish journalist and long-time Heldon fan Paco Peiró. Bonus 7" EP with tracks taken from Heldon's predecessor band Schizo's two EPs." 7" tracklist: A1. Schizo (and the little girl) A2. Paraphrenia Praecox (originally released in 1972) B1. Le Voyageur B2. Torcol (originally released in 1973)
Artist:
HAMEL, PETER MICHAEL
Title:
Hamel
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
2LP
Price:
$38.00
Catalog #:
LPS 070LP
"First ever reissue of P.M Hamel's debut album, originally released by Vertigo in 1972. An extended trip through meditative and minimalist territories that has its roots both in western avant-garde and Indian classical music. Organ and synthesizer drones mix with natural sounds in a flowing, ever-changing soundscape. For fans of Terry Riley, La Monte Young, Popol Vuh, Taj Mahal Travellers, Deuter and anyone into ambient and meditation musics. With Peter Michael Hamel (organ, voice, electronics, piano), Anatol Arkus (synthesizer), Ulrich Kraus (synthesizer)." Deluxe gatefold sleeve with 4-page insert featuring photos and liner notes written by Ulrich Kraus and Terry Riley.
Artist:
BETWEEN
Title:
And The Waters Opened
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$26.00
Catalog #:
LPS 071LP
"Formed in 1970 in Munich, Between was an international band devoted to explore the spaces existing between (hence the name) disparate musical currents: from ancient music to avant garde from Western classical to Eastern musics, from medieval to pop music in a fresh approach that perfectly fitted the experimentation dominating the early '70s German music scene. Whereas many of their contemporaries favoured the introduction of electronic elements, Between relied mostly on purely acoustic sounds, albeit so distorted they would pass as electronic. Roberto Detree's self-made motocello was a constant source of other-wordly sonorities which permeated many of the band's compositions. Add to this Peter-Michael Hamel's Indian-influenced systemic organ minimalism and Cotch Black's hypnotical percussion and you'll get Between's sound in a nut-shell. A mystical vision not removed from that of their contemporaries Popol Vuh that predated much of the new-age, meditation and world-music fusions that would blossom in the '80s. Originally released by Vertigo in 1973 and housed in a colourful psychedelic sleeve by Guntram Holdgrün, this is often regarded as Between's most exotic and beautiful opus. A huge, majestic droning masterpiece with oriental nuances that might recall Popol Vuh, Fripp & Eno or Taj Mahal Travellers. Classic album from the early German '70s scene that deserves to be rediscovered by a wider audience. With Roberto C. Detrée (guitar, motocello, adapted harp), Robert Eliscu (oboe, oboe d'amore), Peter Michael Hamel (keyboards, vocals), Cotch Black (percussion) plus Duru Omson (bamboo flute, percussion, voice) and Fabian Arkus (electronics). Limited to 500 copies. Cover reproduces the original artwork by Guntram Holdgrün from the 1973 Vertigo issue. Insert with liner notes."
Artist:
OM
Title:
Om
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP + 7"
Price:
$30.00
Catalog #:
LPS 072LP
"Om -- led by superb Catalan guitarist Jordi 'Toti' Soler after his previous band Pic-Nic split -- were one of the most interesting outfits to ever come out from Barcelona. Starting in 1968, their first recordings were done as a backing group for other artists like folk-singer Maria del Mar Bonet or American hippie Joe Skladzien, but most notably Pau Riba whom they backed on his debut LP, the legendary
Dioptria
, one of the finest pieces of European psych ever. During all their early work, the band benefited from the organ playing of one of the most talented Catalan pianists, Jordi Sabatés (of Ocells del més enllà fame) as well as the musical talents of two English brothers: drummer Peter Hodgkinson and his brother Tim on sax and keys (this is, of course, the same Tim Hodgkinson who founded Henry Cow, together with Fred Frith). By the time they released their LP on Edigsa in 1971, Om was already an experienced band, with important studio work on their back and countless gigs, having backed American blues-man Taj Mahal in his Madrid 1969 concerts. One particularity of Om was that, rather than having an established line-up, they worked as a musical concept where it was not so important the individuals playing as it was the resulting sound. Their only LP shows how, through the works of Miles Davies, Gary Burton and John McLaughlin, they had developed their sound from its original psych/folk-rock beginnings to an intensely psychedelic jazz rock fusion. A classic album that is hardly known outside Spain and ranks amongst the best of the era, sharing shoulders with similar underground European experiments by Min Bul, Colhemec Ensemble, Xhol, Dharma Quintet, Sunbirds, Full Moon Ensemble or the more progressive output of the British jazz of the era: John Surman's Trio, Nucleus or Michael Gibbs. Strictly limited to 500 copies -- high quality gatefold sleeves reproducing the beautiful Tony Cepuka's original psychedelic artwork from 1971's first press on Edigsa. Insert with liner notes by Wah Wah's Marc Argenter and Fermí Puig. Includes also repro of a big Om poster (coming originally with the first copies of the LP). Bonus 7" single reproducing Om's single w/ non-LP tracks 'Vindrà La Llum' / 'Waiting For Godot' (actually the only one released under their own name and not as a backing band)." Massive 28-page insert (in English & Spanish).
Artist:
JARKA
Title:
Ortodòxia
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP + 7"
Price:
$30.00
Catalog #:
LPS 073LP
"At the dawn of the seventies, Barcelona's underground scene veered towards a jazz-oriented fusion sound with echoes of Gary Burton, Miles Davis and John McLaughlin. Two bands were at the forefront of this movement: Om and Jarka. The latter being the brainchild of Jordi Sabatés, one of the most talented pianists/keyboardists in the Catalan scene. A generation younger than the late great Tete Montoliu, with whom he also recorded, he found fame on the teenage pop charts of the late sixties with the outfit Pic-Nic, where he joined forces with Toti Soler and Doro Montaberry. After the split of Pic-Nic, he collaborated Hammond organ in Om, when the band was acting as a backing group on the recordings of the top Catalan artists, most notably Pau Riba whom they backed in his masterpiece debut LP
Dioptria
. In 1971, Sabatés started his own band, together with bassist Alfonso de Lucas and drummer Pedro Van Eeckout (ex Pan Y Regaliz). This was the line-up that went to record their debut LP,
Ortodòxia
, on the famed Estudis Gema in March 1971. Housed in a wonderful black & white sleeve courtesy of Guillem Paris (leading force behind Pan Y Regaliz), the record was a solid slice of psychedelic jazz-rock and featured contributions from some of the best musicians from the Barcelona scene: Toti Soler, J. Albert Amargós, Doro Montaberry and Ricard Sabatés. Hardly known outside Spain, this is a classic album that ranks amongst the best from the European underground of early 1970s. Jordi Sabatés has been one of the most prolific artists from Catalunya and his solo carrier after Jarka has gained him a wide reputation amongst collectors, mainly thanks to his 1975 LP
Ocells del més enllà
, but also to his other great albums of the era. The sound roots of what he became later are clearly heard in Jarka. Strictly limited to 500 copies -- high quality gatefold sleeves reproducing the original artwork from 1971's first press on Edigsa. Includes insert with extra liner notes by Wah Wah's Marc Argenter, helped by Fermí Puig. Bonus 7" single by Jordi Sabatés & Om reproducing the songs 'Another Me, Another You' and 'Retorn a...' in its colour picture sleeve. A legend amongst Spanish collectors, this single was originally withdrawn at the time and only the sleeves made it to the production process (so no records were ever pressed... Until now!)." Massive 28-page insert (in English & Spanish) -- this is the same insert included with LPS 072LP.
Artist:
JARKA
Title:
Morgue O Berenice
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$26.00
Catalog #:
LPS 074LP
"Originally released by Edigsa in 1972, the sophomore album by this great outfit led by Jordi Sabatés (
Ocells del més enllà
) took their jazz rock fussion sound one step further, diving deeper into the realms of seventies instrumental jazz. Recorded in the Gema and Odeon studios during spring 1972, featured a new Jarka line up: Sabatés himself on keys, Alfonso De Lucas on (bass) plus guitarist Daniel Somoza and drummer Tom Furgal, both from New York, where they had played with Chick Corea, Michael Gibbs a.o. Great electrified seventies jazz-rock sounds! Jordi Sabatés has been one of the most prolific artists from Catalunya and his solo carrier after Jarka has gained him a wide reputation amongst collectors and music lovers, mainly because of his 1975 LP
Ocells del més enllà
, but also to his other great albums of the era. The sound roots of what he became later are clearly heard in Jarka. Strictly limited to 500 copies. High quality gatefold sleeves reproducing the original artwork from 1972's first press on Edigsa. Includes insert with liner notes by Wah Wah's Marc Argenter and Fermí Puig." 28-page insert (in English & Spanish); same as the one included in LPS 072/073LP.
Artist:
IA-BATISTE
Title:
Chichonera's Cat
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$26.00
Catalog #:
LPS 075LP
"After their astonishing debut, Ia-Batiste took their songwriting talent one step further. Combining complex prog rock arrangements with their trademark catchy pop harmonies, they create a sophisticated collection of charming progressive folk tunes. Recorded at EMI studios between May and June 1975, it features Jordi Clua on bass, Francis Rabassa on drums, Max Sunyer (Tapiman, Iceberg) on guitar plus plenty of synth action (Elka & Moog) courtesy of Kitflus (Proyecto A, Iceberg, Pegasus). The sophisticated musical backing also includes percussion, piano, sax, choir, children's voices and pre-recorded tape. An essential record from the Catalan scene recommended to all lover's of '70s prog! Strictly limited to 500 copies. High quality gatefold sleeves reproducing the original artwork from 1975's first press on Òliba/Edigsa. Includes an insert with liner notes by Fermí Puig including some cool, previously unseen, photos."
Artist:
EMBRYO
Title:
Embryo's Rache
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$26.00
Catalog #:
LPS 076LP
"Released by United Artists in 1971, the so-called
Embryo's Revenge
saw a departure from their psychedelic beginnings to a more exotic world-influenced fusion. Eastern elements will enrich and shape the band's sound from now on, becoming one of their main characteristics in the years to come. The beginning of Embryo as we know'em. With Christian Burchard (drums, leslie piano, vocal), Edgar Hofmann (soprano sax violin, percussion), Hansi Fischer (flute, percussion, vocal), Roman Bunka (guitar), Franz Benton (vocal), James 'Tabarin Man' Jackson (organ, mellotron, piano), Hermann Breuer (electric piano, organ), Geoff Goodman (guitar), Dieter Serfas (gan gan). Strictly limited to 500 copies. Quality gatefold cover reproducing the artwork from the original UA 1971 issue. Exclusive liner notes with the band's history. Licensed from Christian Burchard."
Artist:
EMBRYO
Title:
Father, Son And Holy Ghosts
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$26.00
Catalog #:
LPS 077LP
"After some failed attempts, Embryo delivered the album United Artists was asking for. Embryo as its most condensed and.. accessible (?). Burchard & Co. (now a key-less quartet) play their characteristically Eastern-influenced jazzy prog, dominated by the great guitar playing of Sigi Schwab (of Vampires Sound Incorporated / Sexadelic) fame. An all-around solid album that will please all fans of '70s underground rock. According to a good friend of ours and all-round nutter:
'Is this The Best Krautrock LP of all time!?! Well, if Can get disqualified for having members from Japan and America and Brainticket get busted for their Italian connection then the gold medal goes straight to
Father, Son And The Holy Ghost
by Embryo. Squash together the best bits of Delay 68, Goldball and Vampyros Lesbos and you might find something close to this essential LP.'
-- (Andy Votel - Germanic Miner). With Christian Burchard (drums, percussion, marimbaphone, vibes, vocal), Edgar Hofmann (soprano sax, violin), David King (bass, flute, altomarimba, vocal), Sigi Schwab (guitar, 12 string guitar, veena, tarang). Strictly limited to 500 copies. Quality gatefold cover reproducing the artwork from the original UA 1972 issue. Exclusive liner notes with the band's history. Licensed from Christian Burchard."
Artist:
EMBRYO
Title:
Opal
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$26.00
Catalog #:
LPS 078LP
"Wah Wah brings you more essential Krautrock sounds, this time focusing on the pioneering innovative fusions born out in Munich in the early '70s which helped to bridge the gap between East & West. We're proud to offer the first four albums by one of the longest running bands in the history of German rock: Embryo. Formed around the core of jazz vibrafonist Christian Burchard and drummer Dieter Serfas, the band started their career in Munich in 1969. 40 years later, more than 300 musicians have passed thru' their ranks, from their colleagues of Amon Duül II (Lother Meid, Chris Karrer, Jimmy Jackson), Xhol (Hansi Fischer), Between (Roberto Detree, Peter Hamel) to renowned jazzmen (Charlie Mariano, Mal Waldron) or countless musicians from around the world (Yoruba Dun Dun Orchester, Okay Temiz & Oriental Wind, Karnataka College Of Percussion, Mahmoud Gania, Xizhi Nie), making Embryo an ever-changing but always interesting collective of musicians. This is where it all began. Originally released by Ohr in 1970, Embryo's legendary debut was an inventive piece of progressive jazz-rock spiced-up with free moves and soaked in a late '60s psychedelic atmosphere. The original blueprint which gave birth to the jazzier-end of Krautrock (Xhol, Kollektiv, Thirsty Moon, Kraan...). An absolutely must-have for any Krautrock buff and one of the best Ohr albums! With John Kelly (Ten Years After), Edgar Hofmann, Christian Burchard, Ralph Fischer plus guests Bettsy Alleh (voice), Roberto Detree (motocello), Holger Trülsch (bongo)." Gatefold sleeve.
Artist:
EMBRYO
Title:
We Keep On
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$26.00
Catalog #:
LPS 079LP
"Released by BASF in 1972, this was a direct result of Embryo's meeting with American jazzman Charlie Mariano. Perfectly capturing their extended and rollercoastering jams, a dazzling and exotic collision of eastern music with progressive jazz-rock: spellbinding!! With Christian Burchard (drums, percussion, vocals, marimba, vibes, Hackbrett, mellotrone),Roman Bunka (guitar, saz, vocals, percussion, electric bass on 'Don't Come Tomorrow'), Dieter Miekautsch (fender rhodes piano, piano, bass-piano on Hohner clavinet), Charlie Mariano (soprano and alto sax, flute, nagasuram, bamboo flute). Strictly limited to 500 copies. Quality gatefold cover reproducing the artwork from the original BASF 1973 issue. Exclusive liner notes with the band's history. Licensed from Christian Burchard."
Artist:
BETWEEN
Title:
Einstieg
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$26.00
Catalog #:
LPS 080LP
"The debut album by this multinational outfit, originally released by Wergo in 1971. A groundbreaking fusion of diverse sources and traditions: from ancient and medieval to avant garde, free improvisation or eastern meditation. A unique mixture that will blossom in their follow up
And The Waters Opened
. With Roberto Detree (guitar, motocello), Peter-Michael Hamel (piano, organ), Robert Eliscu (oboe, vocal), Cotch Black (percussion), Ulrich Stranz (viola) plus a young James Galway on flute." With 4-page insert.
Artist:
BESOMBES, PHILIPPE
Title:
Libra
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$28.00
Catalog #:
LPS 081LP
"When the bunch of filmmakers known as The Pattern Group (Roland Moreau, Georges Perdriaud and Jean Talansier) did
Libra
, their second movie, in 1973 they thought it would be a good idea to use bits from Pink Floyd's
Ummagumma
and
Atom Heart Mother
to create its soundtrack. The movie, a 90-minute film with no dialogue, depicts the story of four youngsters living in communion with nature, an idyllic life that is drastically changed when a U.S. satellite crashes in the area and attracts the attention of journalists and TV crews that come to destroy the peace of the place. Obviously, the Pink Floyd bits had been used without permission, and The Pattern Group saw they needed an original soundtrack if they wanted the film released without legal trouble. They approached Jean-Michel Jarre, who declined the invitation to create the new soundtrack, but suggested instead Philippe Besombes. Besombes was a sound explorer who walked similar paths as other avant gardist young musicians from his generation such as Richard Pinhas (Heldon), Paul Putti (Pôle), Jean Louis Rizet or Jean-Michel Jarre himself (way before he became the famed wizard of commercial synth music as we know him today). Besombes was requested to produce a soundtrack 'in the style' of those Pink Floyd tracks used. However he came up with that and more. Always aiming to find new ways of musical expression, he produced music that fitted perfectly in what the filmmakers needed but which was totally of his own. Surrounded by a cast of friends, he locked himself in the basement of his girlfriend's father (who even ended up providing the financial funds for the project to reach an end!) and taped the amazing sounds that form the
Libra
soundtrack, a landmark in French electronic tripping music. The soundtrack was recorded in 1974, and it was released as a vinyl LP on the Tapioca label in 1975. It has since become a highly sought-after LP among collectors of electronic music worldwide, and gets its first vinyl reissue on Wah Wah in a deluxe edition that features a lavish 12" sized, six-page booklet with plenty of photographs from the era and information on the making of
Libra
in texts written by Philippe Besombes himself and Raul G. Pratginestós."
Artist:
SCHICKERT, GUNTER
Title:
Samtvogel
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$28.00
Catalog #:
LPS 082LP
"There are records that come from the soul. No matter how primitive may be the recording techniques the musician has access to, the soul gets its way to the heart and mind of the listener.
Samtvogel
is one of those records. Günter Schickert recorded that amazing piece of human greatness in 1974, using the media he had at the time, putting his brain at work to find the best way of taping everything he had to say.
'When I was recording
Samtvogel
in 1974 I had only 2 Taperecorders. I played one track and while listening I added the second one. And so on. Four times. When I mixed all together I borrowed a 3rd taperecorder. And still added the last track to the master. I had a small mixer with 2 stereo and 1 mono but it was possible to pan tracks. No equalization. It all came out of my still living G2000 Dynacord guitar amplifier, of course valve, with no master, even the voice recorded through it. If I made a mistake in 1 track I had to repeat it from the beginning. And if while mixing I was not fast enough in changing the tape I had to start again. So it took me more than 3 months to get ready.'
Thanks to these three months of work, between June and September of 1974,
Samtvogel
was privately issued that same year. It would later be issued on the Brain label, with a small change in the artwork -- titles added to the front cover, which weren't on the original private pressing. Brain also reissued it on the label's
Rock On Brain
LP series, this time with a completely different sleeve. The album contained two tracks on side one and just one on side two, and its sound has often been compared to the most explorative works of Syd Barret -- however it must be pointed out that Schickert did not need any mind spreading substances to allow his sounds to float out of his mind & soul, they just came out in the most natural way. It will also appeal to fans of the echoed atmospheric guitar work of other Krautrock innovators such as Ash Ra Temple, Manuel Götsching or A.R. & The Machines, and some may find on the vocal passages certain resemblances to Damo Suzuki on Can's
Tago Mago
era. The Wah Wah reissue is limited to 500 vinyl LP copies only, housed in a quality sleeve that reproduces that of the original 1974 private pressing and featuring a 4 page insert with liners and photos, sound remastered at Eastside mastering Berlin. Get this bird now, before it flies away!"
Artist:
HELDON
Title:
Third (It's Always Rock 'n' Roll)
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
2LP
Price:
$42.00
Catalog #:
LPS 083LP
"After our acclaimed reissues of the first two LPs by French electronic rock pioneers Heldon, we are proud to offer a lavish vinyl version of their third album (also known as
It's Always Rock 'n' Roll
), where Pinhas and Co. follow the same paths he created with
Electronique Guérila
under the strong influence of works by Robert Fripp and Brian Eno, and of course the contemporanean Krautrock movement. For those of you following our line of releases there will be no need to say that composer, guitarist & electronics innovator Richard Pinhas is recognized as one of France's major experimental musicians and is a pivotal figure in the development of electronic rock. This third delivery of Heldon's works was first released on Disjuncta in 1975 as a double LP and features Richard Pinhas (ARP & VCS3 Synthesizers, guitars, bass, Mellotron) and George Grunblatt (Mellotron, guitars) plus contributions from some other greats of the genre like Patrick Gauthier (ARP synthesizers), Gilbert Artman (of Lard Free fame on drums), Jean My Truong (also on drums) and Ariel Kalma (Indian Harmonium). The double LP set came housed in a beautiful 7-ink gatefold sleeve that we will faithfully reproduce in full glory (that is, including the two extra gold & silver inks print). Four page insert with notes by Paco Peiró relating the story of Pinhas' early years is included. Only 500 copies will be pressed! Once they are gone, they are gone -- do not miss it!"
Artist:
BUNN, ROGER
Title:
Piece Of Mind
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$28.00
Catalog #:
LPS 084LP
"As K.J. Gustin wrote,
Piece Of Mind
is a work of 'exotic psychedelic free-jazz-meets-rock, East-meets-West, progressive and smoky moment in late Twentieth Century music history'. Add to that a spice of jazzy brassed R&B and a touch of minor-key popsike sensitivity and you get an accurate description of the sounds contained in Roger Bunn's astonishing 1969 LP, originally released in the UK on the Major Minor budget label, but issued in some European countries (Ohr label in Germany or Phillips in Holland) in a beautiful gatefold cover that is the one we choose for our reissue. When the LP was released in 1969, Roger Bunn was already a veteran British musician that had gained an astonishing CV since he began playing in the professional circuit. He spent the sixties moving through several outfits playing skiffle, jazz, beat, R&B, soul... whatever. As The Beatles did, he spent some of his forming time in Germany, playing with British formations there. A versatile musician on several instruments, he became a master of double bass. After the
Piece Of Mind
days he joined Pete Brown's Piblotko!, played with members of Soft Machine, worked with Ornette Coleman, saw one of his songs recorded (though never officially released) by a major rock star like David Bowie and even became a founding member of Roxy Music for a short period in 1970-1971, among so many other things. An album that should be an essential addition to any collection that misses it, reissued in full colour gatefold sleeve, quality vinyl pressing and an insert with liner notes, with sound remastered by Denis Blackham at Skye Mastering in a strictly limited edition of ONLY 500 COPIES, made in loving memory of this great musician who passed away in 2005, that we expect to sell like hot bread. Get yours before it's too late!"
Artist:
ANIMA SOUND
Title:
Musik Für Alle
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$28.00
Catalog #:
LPS 085LP
"After the success of the previous Wah Wah reissue of Anima Sound's
Stürmischer Himmel
we are proud to offer a first ever vinyl reissue of their
Musik Für Alle
album, one of the rarest private pressings in the Krautrock scene. In 1971 Paul and Limpe Fuchs loaded their instruments on an old tractor and spent six months touring through Germany at 20 km/h. When the summer came, they stopped in front of Willy Neubauer's recording studio in Düsseldorf and there they taped a music memory of the tour. Two long pieces, 17 minute long improvisations titled 'N Da Da Uum Da' and 'Traktor Go Go Go', were to be privately released as an LP on their own Altepfarhof label. By some, these two tracks 'can surely be considered as one of the best psychedelic experiences ever created, due to the intensity of the recording.' On their performance the group produced many wonderful and inspired sounds, many of them coming from Paul Fuch's self-built instruments, and counted with the post-production collaboration of Neubauer's Echolette Ringmodulater. The Wah Wah reissue has been properly licensed from Limpe Fuchs herself, reproduces the original cover art and features an insert with photos."
Artist:
KATCH 22
Title:
It's Soft Rock & All Sorts
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$26.00
Catalog #:
LPS 086LP
"Unearthing another hidden gem from the Saga catalogue. Katch 22 were a bunch of young boys that produced the UK answer to the US soft rock scene. It is ironic that a UK band can be so influenced by those US bands that were most highly under the influence of British popsike! Think of Harper's Bizarre, The Association, The Millennium or Eternity's Children even higher on tea! A surprisingly good production for a Saga pop/psych LP, the album is built up of excellent cover versions of some greats of the genre, paying tribute to the likes of The Left Banke ('Walk Away Reneé'), Simon & Garfunkel / Harper's Bizarre ('Feelin' Groovy') or even Buffalo Springfield ('Go And Say Goodbye') and also of some good originals in the same vein. It is certainly an underrated period piece that deserves a wider recognition, a great sounding album of orchestrated (and non orchestrated) pop sounds. The album was originally issued on Saga / Eros subsidiary in 1968, and the Wah Wah reissue respects the colourful sleeve and reprints the original insert, with sound remastered from the original tapes by Denis Blackham at Skye Mastering. Offered in a limited 500 copies only edition!"
Artist:
LARD FREE
Title:
Gilbert Artman's Lard Free
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$28.00
Catalog #:
LPS 087LP
"The first album by Lard Free, simply titled
Gilbert Artman's Lard Free
, is released in 1973 on the Vamp label. It has been recorded and mixed in April that year, the recording session taking place for only 36 hours in a London studio. But that's enough time for the band to showcase the adventurous spirit of Gilbert & Co. There's drums and sax of jazzy, repetitive inspiration, free-rock guitar licks and an always present AKS synthesizer that produce one of the essential works of Europe's musical avant-garde on its time. After this brilliant recorded legacy, Lard Free split in 1978, with Artman dedicating his time to his more 'successful' project Urban Sax. Featuring : Gilbert Artman (drums, piano steinway, vibes), Herve Eyhani (bass guitar, arp synthetizer), Philippe Bolliet (all saxes), Francois Mativet (guitars)." Gatefold sleeve.
Artist:
LARD FREE
Title:
I'm Around About Midnight
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$28.00
Catalog #:
LPS 088LP
"Lard Free's second LP,
I'm Around About Midnight
, was recorded in Paris in a three day session and released in 1975, also on Vamp. There is a totally different line-up from that of the first LP and it features long time friend Richard Pinhas, with whom Artman explores (in his own way) some sound passages of strong Heldon inspiration, although in a less immediate register, building an organic layered sound that emanates a certain shadowy formal beauty. The strong Artman-Pinhas connection is also confirmed by the inclusion on Heldon's
Third
of the track 'Pale violence under a reverbere', on a different mix and different title, 'Méchamment rock.' Featuring : Gilbert Artman (drums, percussions, vibes, hammond organ, steinway piano, tenor sax), Richard Pinhas (guitars, bass guitar, arp synthetisers, synthi vks 3), Alain Audat (synthi vks 3, tenor sax, clb), Antoine Duvernot (alto sax, flute)." Gatefold sleeve
Artist:
LARD FREE
Title:
III
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$28.00
Catalog #:
LPS 089LP
"The third and last Lard Free LP is released in 1977 on the Cobra label recorded in two different studios between January and March that same year. Besides some new musicians, another step forward in Artman's constant evolution is the use of the recording studio as an additional instrument that offers a whole lot of possibilities to creative expansion. The results are amazing : under an apparently lineal structure there's thousands of sound brushtrokes that feed themselves back to create a strange and provocative post-industrial picture. Gilbert Artman (orgue, piano, arp synthesizer, vibraphone, drums premier), Xavier Baulleret (guitares), Yves Lanes (synthy-ems), Jean-Pierre Thiraut (clarinette)." Includes a 4-page insert of liner notes and a poster on the other side.
Artist:
LARD FREE
Title:
Unnamed
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP + 7"
Price:
$28.00
Catalog #:
LPS 090LP
"Issued on vinyl format for the first time ever,
Unnamed
is a collection of 1971/1972 Lard Free 'lost' recordings that documents an interesting, primitive period of the band and shows Artman & Co. moving freely in different directions : jazz, noise and the most radical musical improvisation." Contains a bonus 7" (tracks: A1. "Cuve Perpetuelle"; B1: "A Chacun Son Boulez") and a 4-page insert of liner notes and a poster on the other side.
Artist:
DELIRED CAMELEON FAMILY
Title:
Visa De Censure Nº X
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$28.00
Catalog #:
LPS 091LP
"Another lost gem of French underground music, Delired Cameleon Family was originally conceived as the soundtrack to Pierre Clémenti's
Visa de censure nº X
, and was originally released as an LP in 1975. It was a host of reputed experimentalists who took charge of producing this soundtrack. Under the direction of Cyrille Verdeaux we found the likes of Yvan Coaquette (Música Electrónica Viva, Spacecraft...), Gilbert Artman (Lard Free, Urban Sax...), Christian Boulé, Tim Blake (Gong, solo recordings...), Ariel Kalma (Heldon, solo recordings), Jean-Claude d'Agostini, François Jeanneau, Jean Padovani, Olivier Pamela, Joël Dugrenot, Antoine Duvernet, Aude Cornillac and Valérie Lagrange. Cyrille Verdeaux was, of course, the main force behind the better known French band Clear Light. Verdeaux was born the 31st of July of 1949 in Paris. At the age of 15 he became a student at the French National Conservatory of Music, specialising in studies of harmony, composition and piano. He won three times the first prize in student composition. After the 1968 student riots he left the Conservatory to join a band as a keyboardist. In 1972 he released
Clearlight Symphony
, thus forming the band Clear Light to tour through Europe performing his symphony. Clear Light would release three more LPs through the '70s, and also the soundtrack to
Visa De Censure
. The music form
Delired Cameleon Family
, as it has been told somewhere, 'is the synthesis of piano's technical, epic scales, psychedelic wah wah guitar sounds and electronic cosmic, molecular machines arrangements.' We are proud to add this great experimental trippy soundtrack to the Wah Wah catalogue, reissued in cool vinyl, with remastered sound, housed in a faithful reproduction of the original sleeve and complete with an insert with liner notes and photos. Only 500 copies pressed, so better get yours before they are gone!"
Artist:
KUHN BROTHERS & THE MAD ROCKERS, THE
Title:
The Kühn Brothers & The Mad Rockers
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$28.00
Catalog #:
LPS 093LP
"Experienced jazz avant gardists Joachim and Rolf Kühn joined forces with Volker Kriegel, Gunter Lenz and Stu Martin to release this superb mixture of Krautrock, psych, funk and free jazz. With all kind of sound effects coming from distorted clarinets, Hammond organ, groovy bass/drums section, breaks and hot guitar licks The Mad Rockers paved the way for many Krautrockers to follow. Reissued in vinyl for the first time since its 1969 debut on the Metronome label, this is a basic record to showcase the rich mixture of different styles that would make the '70s German music scene so unique and appealing. The Kühn Brothers, Rolf and Joachim, were at first reluctant to the reissue of this amazing LP. They are highly trained musicians with a huge experience and a big sense of innovation and they felt they have many works which are much better than this one, which undoubtedly they do have since they started being really young and are still at it nowadays, but here at Wah Wah we do feel The Mad Rockers album is a landmark in krautrock story, since it anticipates the path that would be travelled by so many legendary krautsters of the seventies. Everything is there, the adventurous mixture of styles so diverse as psychedelic rock, jazz, funk... You name it, you find it. Plenty of excellent breaks, experimental in the quest for new sounds, with instruments run through distortion effects, the musicians involved are all key figures in the development of modern European of its era. You have Volker Kriegel, who besides his own solo recordings shall also be remembered for his great contributions to Dave Pike Set's classic albums or his work with Klaus Doldinger. There is Stu Martin, drummer also on other interesting projects like The Free Pop Experimental Concept also reissued on Wah Wah. Plus Günter Lenz on bass, jazz master who has worked among others with names like Krzysztof Komeda, Lighting Hopkins, Chet Baker, Coleman Hawkins or Olivier Nelson, and he has even done orchestral arrangements for Plácido Domingo! Jazz meets rock, funk and psych, absolutely amazing groovy LP! With 1 song compiled on Andy Votel's
Music To Watch Girls By
, the rest of the LP is equally good!" Gatefold sleeve.
Artist:
KUHN, JOACHIM & ROLF
Title:
Bloody Rockers
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$28.00
Catalog #:
LPS 094LP
Featuring the title track, picked by Andy Votel for B-Music's
The BYG Deal
compilation. "Recorded during the same sessions as the
Mad Rockers
LP, with the same musicians,
Bloody Rockers
features more free jazz meets rock explorations by the Kühns and Co., plus a couple of incredibly groovy floorkillers. The album was only released in France back in 1969 and has never been reissued before. This edition comes in remastered sound (by mastering magician Denis Blackham @ Skye Mastering) and faithful reproduction of the original sleeve with backflaps. Superb mixture of Krautrock, psych, funk and free jazz, with all kinds of sound effects coming from distorted clarinets, Hammond organ, groovy bass/drums section, breaks and hot guitar licks."
Artist:
RAVERS, THE
Title:
Bad, Bad World (Ravers Going Underground)
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$28.00
Catalog #:
LPS 095LP
"Wah Wah proudly unearths another lost gem from the past, this time by studio-exploitation German band The Ravers, a.k.a The Tonics. Under the production of Herbert Hildebrandt (ex-member of The Rattles, credited on some internet blogs to be some kind of German Kim Fowley), members of The Rattles/Wonderland (Achim Reichel) and The German Bonds produced a series of studio albums as cash-in operations, among them some very known works like Hell Preachers Inc. or Bokaj Retsiem.
Bad, Bad World
is one of those amazing releases. Having in mind the hardest beat/psych rock sounds of the era (the LP was originally released in 1969) and the rhythms that move a dancefloor, they produced this superb collection of groovy Hammond/fuzz/wah-wah driven freak rockers. More than one song here should be on any genre DJ's bag, the most direct one being 'What You Can Do For Your Country,' but with the whole LP packed with cool songs moving from the Kinks inspired 'We've Got Too Much' to early Deep Purple Hammond versus lead guitar duels."
Artist:
LE SYSTEME CRAPOUTCHIK
Title:
Aussi Loin Que Je Me Souvienne...
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$28.00
Catalog #:
LPS 096LP
"The debut LP of the band was released on Flamophone in 1969. It shows our friends delivering a very cool pop sound which pays tributes to the more McCartney-esque side of the Beatles, but mixed in a very personal way with the pop/psych/prog air of its era. Saving the distance, since Le Systeme Crapoutchik have a unique sound of their own that makes it hard to compare to anything else - and even not having such a baroque production - this LP could be the French equivalent to Billy Nichols's
Would You Believe
. First time ever reissued on vinyl, from the original master tapes and reproducing the original gatefold cover, plus an insert with liner notes by Jean-Emmanuel Dubois & Marc Argenter. In a limited edition of only 500 copies."
Artist:
LE SYSTEME CRAPOUTCHIK
Title:
Flop
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
2LP
Price:
$42.00
Catalog #:
LPS 097LP
"The second LP of the band was posthumously released on Flamophone in 1970. It was released as a double LP that collected all their single & EPs output plus other material recorded during the band's short life-span. Great echoes of The Bee Gees are heard on their early 7" releases, but again retaining a strong own personality that makes it difficult to find such a unique sound in other bands. A double LP housed in a gatefold colorful sleeve in a limited edition of only 500 copies, plus an insert with info and graphic material."
Artist:
LE SYSTEME CRAPOUTCHIK
Title:
Le Systeme Crapoutchik
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$28.00
Catalog #:
LPS 098LP
"The band reformed for a comeback in 1975 and this self-titled LP was their final release, the testament of a group that should be regarded as one of the biggest pop outfits in France. Features a bonus track from a non-LP single plus the original insert with lyrics and photos. Limited edition of only 500 copies."
Artist:
ILOUS & DECUYPER
Title:
Ilous & Decuyper
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP + 7"
Price:
$30.00
Catalog #:
LPS 099LP
"Bernard Ilous came from a music lovers family, his parents were into jazz and classical music and the young Ilous inherited that sensitivity to the point of teaching himself to play guitar and piano. He discovered R&R and started doing covers of The Beatles and Bob Dylan, but he soon showed skills to write his own compositions. He showed his work to music publisher Gerard Tavernier who signed him to his company and thus some of Ilous songs appeared on LPs by Francoise Hardy, Eric Charden, Johnny Hallyday, Dick Rivers, a.o. In 1969 his friend Claude Putterflam left his job at
Vogue
to create Flamophone records and he produced a single for Ilous, who was willing to release his own songs by himself. Very soon Ilous joined forces with Patrice Decuyper with whom he would record the amazing LP on offer here. Issued also on Flamophone in July 1971, its blend of folk & pop brings to mind echoes of The Beatles, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young or Joni Mitchell. The sound on the LP is amazing, they took one whole year to produce it, as they were using free studio hours now and then to stay into a budget, and they played most of the guitars and keyboards and were helped by friends from Le Systeme Crapoutchik on other instruments. The production is excellent and the compositions are amazing, probably one of the most impressive French-sung LPs of all time, and a must for lovers of 60s and 70s perfectly arranged & produced, well crafted works. It is reissued on vinyl for the first time since its original release, mastered from the original tapes and featuring a bonus 7" containing the two songs from their 1972 non-LP single plus an insert with liner notes. In a limited edition of only 500 copies." Gatefold sleeve.
Artist:
OPHIUCUS
Title:
Ophiucus
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$28.00
Catalog #:
LPS 100LP
"Ophiucus released their debut LP in 1972. It is one of the masterpieces of French psychedelic/progressive/folk music, and members of the band included Jean-Pierre Pouret -who had recorded with Sylvie Vartan, Antoine and Herbert Leonard a.o.; brothers Alain and Bernard Labacci (a.k.a. Tom & Jerry - they even supported Jimi Hendrix on a TV appearance) and Michel Bonnecarrere, who had founded the band Zoo. The sound production is amazing, as it used to be with French albums of that era, basing its strength on acoustic guitars and vocal harmonies, but not refusing to add subtle layers of electric arrangements, even featuring a couple of totally electric Hendrix-influenced songs ('Djarbouka' should become a classic among those dee-jaying at heavy psych parties from now on!). And the band's performance is top level! This amazing album was even planned for an international release and looking for that they even produced a version of it with English lyrics (which can be found on the bonus tracks of the currently available CD release by Lion Productions), but we are sticking to the original release, with the original French-sung versions of the songs, and respecting the beautiful original artwork. It is reissued on vinyl for the first time since its original release, mastered from the original tapes and featuring an insert with liner notes. In a limited edition of only 500 copies."
Artist:
ELEKTRIKTUS
Title:
Electronic Mind Waves
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$28.00
Catalog #:
LPS 101LP
"Out of the mysterious mind of Andrea Centazzo came Elektriktus. Originally released on the PDU label, the LP
Electronic Mind Waves
offers a collection of eight synth-fueled songs that sound very close to what kraut/cosmische heads were doing at the time, think of Conrad Schnitzler, Deuter or Cosmic Jokers, and also other European experimentalists like Richard Pinhas' Heldon, Spacecraft, Didier Bocquet, Seesselberg, F.G. Experimental Laboratory, Roberto Cacciapaglia or Hydrus. Along with Cacciapaglia and Hydrus, Elektriktus shows the most adventurous experimental sounds under a kraut/cosmische music influence to ever come out of Italy. Centazzo was already a highly experienced musician when he produced this LP in his home studio in 1976. He had been the drummer on Giorgio Gasslini's Quartet, with whom he also recorded several LPs, and also on his own jazz band Ictus (actually the name Elektriktus came out of melting his electronic experiments with his former band's name). He's actually one of the key names from the Italian improv/free-jazz scene and the driving force behind the ICTUS label. Strongly recommended to fans of minimal electronic music, kosmische sounds and ambient soundscapes. The Wah Wah reissue comes in an exact repro of its original sleeve and features an insert with information and photos. Strictly limited to only 500 copies."
Artist:
AME SON
Title:
Catalyse
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$28.00
Catalog #:
LPS 102LP
"The origins of Ame Son go back to the mid-sixties, when Bernard Lavialle (guitar), Bernard Stisi (guitar, vocals), Patrick Fontaine (bass) and Marc Blanc (drums) formed Les Primitivs circa 1965. They took the Parisian stages with a Yardbirds/Pretty Things inspired wild R&B set, and they kept active until Stisi left in 1967. At that point they changed their name to Expression, and with a more experimental approach they took their newly find free rock sound a la Soft Machine to night clubs and also to exhibitions of modern art. It was around that time that Marc Blanc met Australian ex-patriate Daevid Allen, who had been the guitarist with the Soft Machine until he hadn't been allowed to return to the UK after some south of France gigs of the band. Allen settled in Paris where he would form Gong, but before that he was to be joined by Blanc and Fontaine in his new project Banana Moon. After the Banana Moon period Lavialle, Fontaine, Blanc and flutist Francois Garrel regrouped under the name of Ame Son and were featured with great acclaim on some of the most important festivals of the era. The BYG label signed them and in 1970 they recorded their now legendary LP. The album was conceived pretty quickly and it has a spontaneous, energetic psychedelic/free rock feel with a pretty psychedelic prog sound that drinks from the same springs as bands such as Gong, the Soft Machine, the Pink Floyd or Guru Guru. Ame Son were one of the earliest French rock bands to go beyond the conventional rock and roll of the time, and
Catalyse
is considered to be one of the first truly progressive/underground efforts at thrity-three tours in France. The Wah Wah reissue features the original German gatefold cover, remastered sound, a repro of a very cool original Ame Son period poster plus photos and liner notes. Strictly limited to only 500 copies."
Artist:
AME SON
Title:
Primitive Expression
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP + 7"
Price:
$30.00
Catalog #:
LPS 103LP
"
Primitive Expression
is an amazing collection of unissued at the time studio material that proves Ame Son were a really amazing band, since this material sounds equally good as that of their official LP, if not better! It will appeal to fans of Gong, the early Soft Machine, Pink Floyd and in general anyone with interests in the field of experimental free form underground psychedelic rock. It also includes the two songs from their only 45. Additionally, this LP features a PS 7" with the fabulous 'Sweet Georgia' song by the Primitives for lovers of freakbeat floor killers." Includes an insert with liner notes and photos.
Artist:
HELDON
Title:
Agneta Nilsson
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$28.00
Catalog #:
LPS 104LP
"After our acclaimed reissues of the previous three LPs by Richard Pinhas' project Heldon, here is their fourth LP originally issued on Disjuncta/Urus in 1976.
Agneta Nilsson
is an interesting step in Heldon's development: it gives a twist to their classic sound, which was mainly built around Pinhas' Fripp-esque guitar work and ambient synth experiments to begin to explore a more rhythmic territory. Drums and bass take more presence here, offering a 'rockier' feel, but somehow retaining the mysterious ambience of its predecessors, while adding an extra touch of sinister aggressiveness. Featuring among others Magma's keyboardist, Patrick Gauthier, it starts pretty much in the same ambient, spacey, minimalist electronic mood of the previous Heldon releases, but as the development of the main title 'Perspective' goes ahead the move towards the more guitar and drums sound of the next to come Heldon sound is evident. Agneta Nilsson's sound has been described somewhere as 'a more sinister Tangerine Dream mixed with a more jammy King Crimson. Our reissue comes housed in a faithful reproduction of the original sleeve. It is made in a strictly limited edition of only 500 copies."
Artist:
CACCIAPAGLIA, ROBERTO
Title:
Sonanze
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$28.00
Catalog #:
LPS 105LP
"Roberto Cacciapaglia had already gathered attention for his excellent work at the keyboards on Franco Battiato's legendary second LP
Pollution
before joining forces with Krautrock mastermind Rolf Ulrich Kaiser for the release of his 1975 masterpiece
Sonanze
. Cacciapaglia self-produced the album in Milan for the Cosmic Couriers label, and it certainly brings echoes of some cosmiche kraut experiments like those of Popol Vuh, Klaus Schulze or Tangerine Dream, yet retaining a unique personality of its own. Actually it's the feel given by Cacciapaglia's mixture of classical sense compositions (he was trained in Milan's Giuseppe Verdi conservatory) with adventurous experimentalism (he worked for the RAI's phonology research team and also at the CNR in Pisa) what makes the sound of
Sonanze
so unique. According to the
Scented Gardens of the Mind
book, 'good musical references might be Terry Riley, Franco Battiato (
Sulle corde di Aries
), Klaus Schulze (
Cyborg
) and William Scheller (
Lux Aeterna
).' In a 500 copies only limited edition featuring an insert with liner notes."
Artist:
CLEARLIGHT
Title:
Clearlight Symphony
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$28.00
Catalog #:
LPS 106LP
"Through Tim Blake, Gong's synth player at the time (one of Branson's first artists), Cyrille Verdeaux signs for Virgin in 1974. That same year
Clearlight Symphony
is recorded (clearlight stands for a type of LSD). For its recording sessions Cyrille uses two different line-ups, each in charge of each of the two parts of the work. On one side there's ex Babylone members Christian Boule, Lard Free's Gilbert Artman and bassman Martin Isaacs. They record along with Verdeaux on Virgin's Manor studio. The other side will be canned at Kaleidophon studios, ran by White Noise's David Vorhaus, where Cyrille is joined by Gong members Tim Blake, Steve Hillage and Didier Malherbe. Verdeaux's original idea was to feature the Manor studio recordings on side A, but thinking heads at Virgin thought better to flip sides to make more profit of Gong's commercial success. A curious decision, since you normally don't promote an LP with the same strategy you would use for a single!
Clearlight Symphony
was released in 1975 with small echo in press and public, although it has nowadays reached a cult status among followers of the symphonic -- cosmic -- progressive genres. In what refers to its musical content,
Clearlight Symphony
is a completely opposed concept to that of the other project in which Verdeaux was involved at the time: the collective album
Delired Chameleon Family
(also reissued recently on Wah Wah Records), a brilliant psychedelic dive into the French underground of the seventies.
Clearlight Symphony
, instead, is a much more author-controled work, where all the musicians adapt themselves to Verdeaux's circular, systematic composition. The alleged and collected improvisations, dissonances and atonalities (superb Boule), the rhythmic tension of Artman's enigmatic, Heldonian drumming, Blake's environmental VCS3 modulations, Hillage's content cosmicism, Verdeaux's crescendos and counterpoints -- plus echoes of Debussy, Terry Riley, Soft Machine, Magma, and why not, the aforementioned
Tubular Bells
. In short, a work of honesty, an album of its time."
Artist:
UNFOLDING, THE
Title:
How to Blow Your Mind and Have a Freak-Out Party
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$28.00
Catalog #:
LPS 107LP
"A rare underrated freaky psychedelic LP that will appeal to those into The Summer Of Love meets The Mothers Of Invention sounds that will delight those ears into psychedelic exploitation albums like
Love Machine
,
Mesmerising Eye
,
Fire & Ice LTD
or
Friendsound
. Featuring a mindblowing production with harpsichord, sitar, chimes and anyting that makes freaky psych sounds. A trip back to the days of LSD and free love. Comes with a facsimile reproduction of the original insert. 500 copies limited edition."
Artist:
PRINCESS FLOWER & THE MOON RAYS
Title:
Dreaming The Magic Of Your Maya
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
2LP
Price:
$44.00
Catalog #:
LPS 108LP
"'Recorded in 1968 and issued as a very limited run private pressing this psychedelic raga freak-out is the brainchild of multi disciplinar artist Loren Standlee plus his partner Ziska with the cooperation of Daevid Allen and Gilli Smith in what was an early incarnation of Gong. Loren and Ziska had been involved with the crowd of avantgardist free thinkers that settled in Formentera in the sixties, and back home in N.Y. they had also been connected to experimentalists such as Angus Maclise, Marian Zazeela, Tony Conrad, Henry Flynt, Pandit Pran Nath, a.o. This bizarre selection of sounds was the brainchild of Loren Standlee and Ziska and features a very early Gong incarnation. Loren Standlee and Ziska were among the 'Formentera' (small Island near Ibiza, Spain) visionary poets, musicians and psychedelic 'researchers' in the early sixties. In Paris, they began hand-painting silk and designing clothes for many of the rock luminaries of the time, among them The Beatles, Rolling Stones, and Jimi Hendrix, as well as haute couture designers in Paris and London. They met Daevid Allen and Gilli Smyth at a poetry reading where Loren was playing Alto Flute and Ziska was creating vocal sounds to intermix with the flute. They began playing together as a group utilizing Daevid's Italian echo chambers and soon they had a two-night-a-week gig playing at the Vielle Grille, an avant guard club in Paris where you might hear Ornette Coleman playing upstairs or see Yoko Ono performing in a sack on stage. Two of the tracks on the bonus LP, feature the line-up of Loren, Ziska and Raj Samyana, which is basically The Universal Mutant Repertory Company minus Angus Maclise and his wife Hetty. An original copy would cost you a small fortune (raising over 4 digits!), but here's at last an accurate vinyl reissue that comes complete with liner notes plus an amazing poster of one of Loren Standlee's psychedelic collages plus an extra LP with previously unreleased studio material. Limited to 500 copies only." Gatefold sleeve.
Artist:
HYDRUS
Title:
Midnight in Space
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$28.00
Catalog #:
LPS 109LP
"The third of the experimental electronic releases on the PDU label (along with Wah Wah's offerings Elektriktus'
Electronic Mind Waves
and Roberto Cacciapaglia's
Sonanze
) was released in 1978 and offered amazing cosmic passages in the purest Gillet Lethman & Cosmic Jokers style, built with piano, synth and even a spice of disco rhythms, plus sensual voices in a Cantori Moderni d'Alessandroni or Edda Dell'Orso feel adding for an exotic touch. Reissued for the first time in a limited edition vinyl LP run of only 500 copies."
Artist:
RONTHEO
Title:
Rontheo
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$30.00
Catalog #:
LPS 110LP
"
Rontheo
is one of the rarest folk rock LPs to come out of the kraut scene of the seventies. Formed by Canadian RON di Tomaso and German THEO Busch it has become one of the most coveted pieces among collectors and aficionados. Wah Wah records is proud to announce at least an official vinyl reissue, made from the original master tapes and with the help & cooperation from both Ron & Theo themselves! When Theo Busch and Ronnie di Tomaso first met in 1975 it was immediately clear that Theo's violin playing matched magically with Ron's guitar and voice. In 1976 they produced one of the most lovely folk rock LPs of the era, a delicious orgy of acoustic guitars cleverly punctuated by electric acid guitar riffs and Theo's violin bits. Now fetching obscene amounts of money among collectors, it is here reissued on vinyl now for the first time for the enjoyment of folk rock lovers and listeners of rare euro lost gems like Emtidi or Subway. With sound taken from the original master tapes and housed in its fantastic gatefold artwork, includes an insert with photos and liner notes made with the help of both Ron & Theo. Limited to only 500 numbered copies."
Artist:
CACCIAPAGLIA, ROBERTO
Title:
Sei Note in Logica
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$28.00
Catalog #:
LPS 111LP
"Roberto Cacciapaglia's legendary 1979 composition for voices, orchestra, and computer. Recorded with the Ensemble Garbarino, conducted by Giuseppe Garbarino and featuring the voices of Elfriede Demetz, Alexandra Althof, Cettina Cadelo, and Eloisa Francia, plus the filtered reciting voice of Ann Steel. For fans of early minimalist composers, Philip Glass, Steve Reich, Terry Riley or even Moondog. First time ever vinyl reissue. Remastered at Abbey Road by Cacciapaglia himself and Simon Gibson. Limited to 500 copies."
Artist:
SPACECRAFT
Title:
Paradoxe
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$28.00
Catalog #:
LPS 114LP
"French guitar/synth duo featuring John Livengood (Red Noise) on synthesizers and Ivan Coaquette on guitar (Clearlight, Delired Cameleon Family, Música Electrónica Viva). With sounds recalling pre-
Zuckerzeit
Cluster,
Atem
period Tangerine Dream, The BBC Radiophonic Workshop, Gong, Clearlight, or Heldon, this French private-press album is one of the most acid, dark and free-form records from the whole progressive era. First ever LP reissue housed in silver-mirror paper cover. Limited to 500 copies."
Artist:
IMPROVED SOUND LIMITED
Title:
Engelchen Macht Weiter: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP + 7"
Price:
$30.00
Catalog #:
LPS 115LP
"The soundtrack to this 1969 German sexual comedy was produced by Improved Sound Limited, showcasing their killer blend of experimental pop, blues, rock, jazz, funk, and easy listening, augmented with tape effects, phasing, and distorted guitar. Groovy songs influenced by '60s beat and psychedelia. The Wah Wah reissue adds two bonus tracks to the LP, originally both sides from Improved Sound Limited's debut single in 1966, plus an extra bonus EP featuring four songs from other soundtracks they did for TV series and films between 1969 (their single containing two songs for the
Der Betten
student film) and 1973 (including two songs from
Krempoli
, directed by Michael Verhoeven). Newly mastered sound by Jörg Scheuerman. Comes complete with an insert with photos and liner notes. Limited to 500 copies only."
Artist:
BOOK OF AM, THE
Title:
The Book of AM Parts III & IV
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
2LP
Price:
$44.00
Catalog #:
LPS 122LP
"Juan Arkotxa, Leslie McKenzie, and Carmeta Mansilla have joined forces with Will Z (of Cosmic Trip Machine fame) to finish the great project that was
The Book of Am
. As you may know, a few years ago Wah Wah released the book including the only LP that was originally released back in the seventies (part I) plus adding an extra LP (part II) which had been recorded in the same era while the book was being created, but the book itself hadn't been previously released. Now, thanks to the help of Will Z, original Can Am des Puig residents Leslie and Juan, plus original contributor Carmeta have joined forces again to finish what was left unfinished. The main body of parts III and IV is formed by those songs written back in 1970's Ibiza and Mallorca that never reached the recording stage. Will Z has also written part of the music, and has helped with all arrangements having in mind the sound of the original sessions and respecting the musical feel and spirit of the original Book Of Am recordings. It sounds amazing and will not disappoint fans of parts I and II. Lovers of the previous
Book of Am
know what to expect and will not be disappointed! Comes in a gatefold sleeve with cloth-like stamped spine that includes the lyrics to the songs and some photos and reproductions of original engravings by Leslie and Juan."
Artist:
CHAKACHAS
Title:
Best Of...
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$16.00
Catalog #:
WBS 001LP
2002 release. "The kings of Latin funk with a collection of the best tracks from their two most legendary albums from the early '70s. Featuring their big classics 'Jungle Fever' and 'Stories,' plus plenty of danceable stuff!"
Artist:
POINDEXTER, PONY
Title:
En Barcelona
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$12.00
Catalog #:
WBS 002LP
2000 reissue. "Pony Poindexter visited Barcelona during 1972. As a result, he recorded this acid jazz masterpiece, originally released only in Spain in long play and cassette formats. It features seven Poindexter tunes recorded in the EMI Recording Studio in Barcelona in June '72. Wah Wah records makes this very rare LP available to both collectors and aficionados."
Artist:
VA
Title:
Black Is Soul Volume 1: Pama Singles Collection
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$19.00
Catalog #:
WBS 003LP
2000 reissue. "Volume one of two fantastic volumes featuring jewels from the Pama label singles collection, including soul and bluebeat recordings by artists such as The Mohawks (featuring their soul funk super hit 'The Champ,' a.o.), Laurel Aitken, The Crowns, The Milwaukee Coasters and more."
Artist:
VA
Title:
Black Is Soul Vol. 2
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$19.00
Catalog #:
WBS 004LP
2nd volume, older release but in stock for the first time. "Second part of these two fantastic volumes featuring jewels from the Pama label singles collection, including soul and bluebeat recordings by artists such as The Mohawks (featuring their soul funk super hit 'The Champ,' a.o.), Laurel Aitken, The Crowns, The Milwaukee Coasters and more."
Artist:
MAX-B
Title:
Max B
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$12.00
Catalog #:
WBS 006LP
2001 reissue of this 1972 album, best of Wah Wah's funk reissues. Sections of this, admittedly only brief sections -- might remind one of a Spanish Yahowha 13 vibe. "Many of you will recall Max B's stunning 'Banaticoco' track from Strut's recent
Club Africa 2
compilation. Here's the reissue of the seldom seen, highly sought-after first album by this Spain-based artist. Originally released by Opalo in 1972 it features Max B's very own fusion of Afro & funk, spiced with some psychedelic tinges. Another Spanish obscurity for you to discover!"
Artist:
GILBERTO, ASTRUD
Title:
With Turrentine
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$22.00
Catalog #:
WBS 008LP
"Astrud & Stanley's only LP for CTI, recorded in 1971, is now available again in a splendid new gatefold cover. This should already be a classic, as everything touched by the hand of Eumir Deodato deserves. The interesting thing here is that aside from the fantastic performances of 'Ponteio,' 'Vera Cruz' (a superb rendition by Stanley Turrentine!), 'Brazilian Tapestry' or 'Traveling Light,' we are reissuing the Spanish version of the album which features the two Spanish sung covers of 'Love Story' and 'For All We Know.' As a bonus, sides A & B of the superb Spanish single from 1972 'Acercándome a Ti' and 'En Tu Piel,' both written by Ennio Morricone and produced by the best producer from this country Manolo Díaz, are included in the package. 'Acercándome a Ti' is probably one of the very best songs Astrud Gilberto has sung, a very nice easy-with-strings tune backed by a you-must-hear-it-to-believe-it fuzz guitar sound from outer space. Groovy!"
Artist:
BUN HUNGA AND HIS COMBO
Title:
Relax
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$19.00
Catalog #:
WBS 009LP
"Limited repress of this little known gem by Dutch Hammond king Roland Thyssen under his Bun Hunga pseudonym which has already been tipped as one of the best exploited albums of the continent. Bun Hunga and his Diplomatic Music (as it appeared in early 7"s and some issues of the album) recorded this killer exploitation album which, unlike many of its counterparts, is a solid killer from start to finish (not a single dumb filler in sight!). Originally released in Belgium, and licensed to Spain and Argentina, some of the tracks were later repackaged in a couple of albums (
Trumpet Prayer
and
Music in Transit
) by the mysterious Golden Music Orchestra. Thyssen's organ dominates the album all over, an 11-track selection covering a wide array of moods, grooves and tempos: from the classic Euro sounds of 'Happy Starting' and 'Privilege For Organ' to the the exotic influenced grooves of 'Play For Suzy' and the incredible 'Bangala' via the mysterious jazz of 'Quiet Ballad' or the relaxed 'Cabal In The Night.' A mixture of go-go Latin rhythms, funky arrangements, masterful studio trickery, exotic atmospheres, top band action and screaming fuzz parts. Think
The Underground Set
,
La Formule Du Baron
,
Jungle Obsession
,
Mandingo
and other groovers of the era... this is European exploitation as its best."
Artist:
EL GRAN COMBO
Title:
Bugalus Con...
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$19.00
Catalog #:
WBS 010LP
2005 reissue. "We proudly bring you which is, surely, one of the best albums out of the vast output of this top Puerto Rico outfit. A collection of
guarachas
,
sones
and boogaloos capable to move even the most stiff-necked amongst you. Led by pianist Rafael Ithier (previously heard on
Cortijo Y Su Combo
) they go on to perform a great selection with some outstanding Latin soul sounds: 'Gran Combo's Boogaloo,' 'Clap Your Hands,' 'Shake It Baby,' 'Combolu'... 100% authentic Latin rhythms to move your feet to."
Artist:
MAZACOTE
Title:
Shukandu!
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$19.00
Catalog #:
WBS 011LP
2005 reissue, originally issued in 1973. "Another Latin bomb gets reissued by Wah Wah. This time is the much sought-after album by king percussionist Orlando López aka Mazacote in a sophisticated Latin-sound by great jazzy nuances. Includes the funky bombs 'Give Me Love,' the uptempo 'Malembe' & the breakbeat-ridden 'Con Flauta Y Trombon' amongst some other Latin gems. A seldom-seem album gets a well deserved reissue."
Artist:
VON MOISY, HEINZ
Title:
Las Plantas
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
WBS 013LP
"Great but still rather unknown German spiritual jazz including the massive 'Nil,' originally compiled by Rainer Trüby on the second volume of the Glücklich series (along with Sail Joia and Niagara). It's about time to exhumate this gem from the '70s German jazz underground for your listening pleasure. Drummer Heinz Von Moisy leads Irisation, an incredible quintet formed Carlo Domeniconi (acoustic guitar), Manfred Burzlaff (vibraphon), Dieter Gützkow (bass), Ulrich Moritz (percussion) and Von Moisy himself performing six self-penned original numbers (either by Domeniconi or Burlaff) that cross a wide selection of moods and atmospheres; from the free and fragile delicacy of 'Nil,' which builds from silence to reach the most inspired climax, to the sunny guitar licks of 'Samba Do Contrabandista' via the cinematic 'La Carretera' or the irresistibly hypnotic 'Mirage,' let's not forget the Eastern-flavored track-title 'Las Plantas.' Full of exotic, almost Oriental touches and breezy Brazilian vibes, this is an album to discover and treasure. Originally released by the tiny Thorofon label in 1977, now Wah Wah brings it back from oblivion in a limited issue strictly limited to 500 copies housed in a nice cover reproducing the original artwork by member Ulli Moritz."
Artist:
CUNILL, JOSEP
Title:
Rabbit Rumba
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP + 7"
Price:
$26.00
Catalog #:
WBS 014LP
"In 1972, Josep Cunill, after having spent some years touring Latin America with several professional orchestras, most notably The Latin Combo, was commissioned by producer Miguel Casas to record an anthology gathering some of the most popular Catalan rumba tunes. He entered Gema Studios with some of the most reputed musicians of the genre to record
Rabbit Rumba
. With the basic tracks covering some of the most successful artists of the genre like Peret or Los Amaya y su Combo Gitano laid in Gema 1 studio he finished the tapes at Gema 2 with the help of a Hammond X-77 that he used to produce layers of cool organ sounds. The resulting recordings have been labelled as 'The Jackie Mitoo of Catalan Rumba!' or sort of 'Jimmt Smith if surrendered by gypsies!' Cunill's rumba benefited of this great musician's high experience in all sorts of Latin sounds, he brought from Latin American & Caribbean shores a rhythm cadence that was then uncommon in Catalan rumba and that makes
Rabbit Rumba
one of the most interesting and sought after albums of the genre. The good news is that paying high amounts for a vinyl copy of this little gem is over, since thanks to Wah Wah this wonder of rumba sound is available again. Though for a limited time, only 500 copies have been pressed. The first 300 of them feature a bonus single that includes two remixes of the album made by Makala (Euskadi Gaztea) and Miguelito Superstar (FTM)."
Artist:
WINSTONE, NORMA
Title:
Edge of Time
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$28.00
Catalog #:
WBS 015LP
"First ever vinyl reissue of the debut solo album by one of the greatest UK jazz vocalists, featuring the cream of the crop of Britain's brilliant jazz wunderkind here: Kenny Wheeler, Paul Rutherford, Art Themen, Chris Pyne, Chris Laurence, and John Taylor. Winstone began as a jazz vocalist in 1965 and soon entered the New Jazz Orchestra. She also joined the Michael Garrick Quintet, where she added the wordless vocal improvisations. She collaborated with artists such as Mike Westbrook and Amancio D'Silva. Winstone's fantastic solo debut album was originally released in 1972 and voted amongst the best British records of that year by
Melody Maker
. First time ever vinyl reissue. Includes an insert with photographs and an introductory text written by Norma Winstone herself. Limited to 500 copies."
Artist:
ARDLEY, NEIL
Title:
A Symphony of Amaranths
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$30.00
Catalog #:
WBS 016LP
"First ever vinyl reissue of this 1972 masterpiece by another of the big names in UK jazz. Neil Ardley was offered the leadership of the seminal New Jazz Orchestra in 1964. Under his direction the Orchestra moved though different styles and changes of personnel, bringing in musicians such as Mike Gibbs (trombone), Harry Beckett and Henry Lowther (trumpets), and even Jack Bruce (bass). Some of them also contributed with the writing of original compositions, making the NJO the root from which the UK's '70s jazz scene was to blossom. By 1972 the NJO was already defunct, but his legacy remained in the works of its members. Ardley's
A Symphony of Amaranths
is a perfect example of what was boiling in the UK jazz scene. It was Ardley's tribute to his idols Duke Ellington and Gil Evans, and featured the skills of some great musicians of the scene including Don Rendell, Stan Tracey, Henry Lowther, Harry Beckett, Jeff Clyne, and Jon Hiseman. Side B is inspired by the words of Edward Lear, W. B. Yeats, James Joyce, and Lewis Carroll. Features, among other highlights, Ivor Cutler's narration of 'The Dong with a Luminous Nose' and Norma Winstone's vocals on 'Will You Walk a Little Faster.'"
Artist:
THE STORM
Title:
Storm
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
CD
Price:
$19.00
Catalog #:
WCD 006CD
"Their debut album, originally released on Basf in 1974, is one of the crown jewels of Spanish hard rock, and changes hands for a small fortune among collectors all over the world. This LP really rocks. It's high energy hard rock that follows the line marked by the big organ outfits of the era: Deep Purple, Atomic Rooster, Bram Stoker, Megaton, a.o. It has also a deep classic prog sound root, which reaches the top on 'Un Señor Llamado Fernández De Córdoba'. Now it gets the deserved well-done CD treatment at last, with great remastered sound, nice booklet AND YES!!!! up to 30 minutes of images with a concert of the group and an interview, all circa 1974-1975. An incredible document available for the first time."
Artist:
VA
Title:
Black Is Soul: Pama Singles Collection
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
CD
Price:
$19.00
Catalog #:
WCD 007CD
"Due to public demand here is the CD version of the successful
Black Is Soul
series, featuring jewels from the Pama label singles collection, including soul and bluebeat recordings by artists such as The Mohawks (featuring their soul funk super hit 'The Champ,'), Laurel Aitken, The Crowns, The Milwaukee Coasters and more. These killer comps have been a regular soundtrack to hundreds of soul and bluebeat parties all over the globe and are now collected on one CD. The CD edition contains all the tracks from the two vinyl volumes, plus 3 bonus tracks not available on the LPs." Artists include: The Mohawks, Beverley Simmons, The Crowns, Bobby Patterson & The Mustangs, Roy Docker, Norman T. Washington, Max Romeo, The Milwaukee Coasters, Rico Rodriguez, The Classics, Betty Lavette, Laurel Aitken, The Imperials, The Gruvy Beats and The Beas.
Artist:
ATILA
Title:
Intención
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
CD
Price:
$20.00
Catalog #:
WCD 008CD
"
Intención
, the sensational second LP recorded by Atila, has never fetched the high amounts their debut album
The Beginning of the End
does exchange hands for in the collectors' market, but it is still a mega-rare LP hardly seen below the 400 euros tag, and is considered by many to be better than their previous output. At the time of recording this album, the band was already considered one of the top stage acts from Spain, which led to their signing for the BASF label, where they had access to a better production, which not only resulted in a better sound but also in a much more visually attractive full color gatefold sleeve, which the Wah Wah reissue will reproduce to perfection and outgrade to a gorgeous 16-page booklet full of info on the band. Originally issued in 1976,
Intención
is the perfect follow-up to
The Beginning of the End
, with Atila offering further pieces led by the strong guitar licks of Eduardo Niebla, Benet Nogué's organ & Moog, and Joan Punyet's drums melting in top progressive freakouts, plus the addition of wordless vocal parts and even some Catalan sung parts, besides adding a symphonic edge to the general sound. Side A offers three killer tracks in that vein, while the B-side is a new recording of the bands' signature theme 'El Principio Del Fin,' with updated overtones, Moog passages and a much better recorded sound than the one appearing on their debut LP. In addition to the original
Intención
LP this CD edition will feature one bonus track recorded back in 1999, the year of the band's first comeback after they disbanded in the late '70s."
Artist:
VAINICA DOBLE
Title:
Vainica Doble
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
CD
Price:
$18.00
Catalog #:
WCD 009CD
"Probably the rarest and most sought after LP in the Spanish collector's market, the first album by Gloria Van Aerssen & Carmen Santonja is at last reissued on CD as it deserves. On the twelve songs they wrote for their debut album, originally released on Ópalo in 1971, Vainica Doble blended folk, soft rock, pop and a dose of psychedelia to describe a magical world of their own with splendid Spanish lyrics and great arrangements that bring you echoes of the Beatles, the British Psychedelic Trip or The Incredible String Band, without ever loosing their incredibly personal character that sounds so unique to today's ears as it did to those of 1971. Its fantastic, colourful pop cover was designed by Ivan Zulueta, artist and film director (he was the mastermind behind the cult movies
1, 2, 3... Al escondite inglés!
and
Arrebato
), and is reproduced here in all its glory, housed in a laminated slipcase featuring praise texts by some of their biggest fans such as Andy Votel (Finderskeepers/B-Music), Luis Calvo (Elefant Records), Ibon Errazkin, Ferran Llauradó (Rockdelux) and Ramon Vendrell (El Periódico de Catalunya). Features a lavish full colour 20 page booklet reproducing photos and press clippings from the era, along with extensive liner notes by Àngel Maeztu (written in Spanish) and printed lyrics. You won't get this through rapidshare! The twelve songs of the original 1971 LP are here augmented with 8 bonus tracks, six of them taken from non-LP Vainica Doble singles (including both sides of their mega rare first 45 from 1970 'La Bruja'/'Un Metro Cuadrado') plus two songs from the obscure single by Tickets, their backing band at the time, who recorded Vainica's penned 'El Rigor De Las Desdichas,' with 'Someone Like Me,' a killer psychedelic fuzz-pop stomper, as its flipside. All their Ópalo recordings collected in one fantastic edition made, as always, with love and devotion by the Wah Wah team."
Artist:
INNER SPACE, THE
Title:
Agilok & Blubbo
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
CD
Price:
$20.00
Catalog #:
WCD 010CD
"The Inner Space is the stuff of legend. This obscure outfit is best known as the antecessor band of Can and not much is known about them except it featured the core members of Can (Irmin Schmidt, Holger Czukay, Michael Karoli and Jaki Liebezeit) and lasted just a few months before renaming themselves The Can and releasing
Monster Movie
. They left two ultra-obscure seven inches as their only recorded legacy and only the first of them is credited to The Inner Space, it contained two songs taken from the soundtrack of 1969's underground film
Agilok & Blubbo
. Originally released by the German Vogue label in 1969, it currently fetches prices around the 300 euro mark in the collector's circuit. Given the obscurity of both the band and its recorded output, we're proud to present, for the first time to the public, not only the aforementioned singles but the complete soundtrack to Peter F. Scheneider's offbeat political satire
Agilok & Blubbo
. Previously unavailable until now, the original master tapes of this soundtrack have been stored in the archives of legendary German producer and music publisher Hans Wewerka who produced the recording sessions back in 1969. Here you can hear history in the making, the first step of a group of musicians who'll go on to achieve fame, success and recognition over the '70s, helping define a sound (often called Krautrock) that has been highly influential to this day. Those familiar with Can's output will recognize some of the band's characteristic sound, albeit in an embryonic form. Songs like 'Agilok & Blubbo' or 'Kamera Song' already hint at their later pop brilliance whereas the short cues and extended free jams found elsewhere in this soundtrack reminds us from the heterogeneous roots of a bunch of musicians coming from rock, jazz and avant-garde backgrounds. All in all, an excellent glimpse into the early stages of an innovative band developing its own musical language. This reissue includes detailed liner notes by Wah Wah's very own Raül G.Pratginestós and comes illustrated by original b/w shoots from the movie production. CD issue contains two bonus tracks: 'Memographie,' plus Irmin Schmidt's 1967 composition 'Hexapussy.' In all, over 28 minutes of bonus material!"
Artist:
MANDRAKE MEMORIAL, THE
Title:
Puzzle
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$28.00
Catalog #:
WDLX 001LP
"The fabulous third LP by Mandrake Memorial, one of the best bands of the US psychedelic sounds history, is the release chosen to open our new Wah Wah Deluxe series. This marvelous 1970 LP from the Poppy label is reissued for the first time ever on full 180 gram vinyl glory, housed in its original Escher gatefold sleeve and complete with a colour insert that reproduces the original LP insert plus contains some interesting texts courtesy of Poppy label founder Kevin Eggers and Mandrake Memorial member Craig Anderton. For those unfamiliar to this top band's sounds, we'll just add that their three LPs shall be up there with the best works of the best bands that came out from the States in the psychedelic era. Think of The West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band, Pearls Before Swine, United States Of America and the likes.
Puzzle
is a masterpiece that not only benefits from the master work of the Mandrake members, but also from that of producer Ron Frangipane. The combination of talents delivers a perfect mix of classic psychedelia with beautiful orchestra passages."
Artist:
MANDRAKE MEMORIAL, THE
Title:
Medium
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$28.00
Catalog #:
WDLX 002LP
"Orginally issued on the Poppy label in 1969, the second LP recorded by The Mandrake Memorial came in a nice gatefold cover by designer Milton Glasser, an icon of '60s and '70s illustration and design and one of the big names in the advertising field since then. More psychedelic sounds in glorious 180 gram black vinyl on our deluxe series. If your gods are The West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band or Pearls Before Swine, this LP shall be in your altar!" Gatefold sleeve.
Artist:
LIGHTMAN, AARON
Title:
Aaron Lightman
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$28.00
Catalog #:
WDLX 003LP
"This amazing LP from 1969 is one of the most beautiful hidden gems in the field of pop arranged singer-songwriters. Originally issued on Poppy Records, home of psych heads The Mandrake Memorial among others, Lightman's LP deserves to be discovered by all the fans of the soft rock, orchestra arranged sounds. Think of an American reply to the early works of Duncan Browne, Bill Fay, Nick Garrie or even Donovan at his most popsike recordings. Fans of the early Bee Gees will also enjoy this LP! Credit for the arrangements and production goes to the great Ron Frangipane and David Christopher, who is also credited as a co-writer of the albums songs. The album came housed in a beautiful Milton Glaser sleeve (Glaser was the main designer at Poppy at that time) which the Wah Wah reissue respects, and featured an insert with the lyrics which is also reproduced on our reissue. Housed in quality sleeves and pressed in 180 gram thick black vinyl for the delight of the most discriminating audiophiles. Limited to 500 copies!"
Artist:
KINGSLEY, GERSHON
Title:
Music To Moog By
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$12.00
Catalog #:
WLP 002LP
1999 reissue. "Reissue of the first album by German-born composer Gershon Kingsley. Originally released by Audio Fidelity in the late '60s, this record introduced him -- previously known for his Moog concertos at Carnegie Hall -- to the record buying public. Kingsley is one of the original Moog pioneers, well known for his collaborations with French maestro Jean-Jacques Perrey & as composer of the famous '72 hit 'Popcorn.' This album features the original 'Popcorn' as well as other Kingsley originals such as 'Hey Hey,' 'Sheila,' 'Trumansburg Whistle' and some Beatles covers like 'Nowhere Man' and 'Paperback Writer.' A full blown Moog extravaganza, a collection of catchy songs, easy melodies, robotic rhythms and a wide array of frequencies; synthesizer tones which buzz, twitter and twine."
Artist:
DUKE OF BURLINGTON, THE
Title:
Flash!
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$16.00
Catalog #:
WLP 003LP
2000 release. "A reissue of the first LP by this Italian clubxploitation band. The perfect soundtrack for any successful groovy party, with fantastic instrumental tracks, featuring great covers of El Chicano's 'Viva Tirado,' The Jackson 5 'I Want You Back' or Dick Hyman's 'The Minotaur.' A must for dancing and sampling, comes in a beautiful & colorful dust jacket."
Artist:
MONER, BELTRAN
Title:
Formula 1
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
WLP 004LP
2001 release in circle-shaped jacket. "Top class 1973 Spanish library album featuring sounds originally used for the Spanish TV sports special,
Fórmula 1
. Beltrán Moner creates electronic atmospheres strongly reminiscent of those on Peter Thomas'
Chariots of the Gods
. This is a must for fans of electronic music, to be filed among the masters of the genre like Pierre Henry or Cecil Leuter. Anyone with a sampler and the right dose of good taste is also advised not to miss it."
Artist:
POPP, ANDRE
Title:
Le Coeur en Fete
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$28.00
Catalog #:
WLP 008LP
"As you may know, André Popp is one of the most prominent musicians/conductors/arrangers from France. Originally released in 1972 on the AZ label,
Le Coeur En Fête
, an amazing masterpiece of groovy jazz funk / easy listening / progressive pop sounds featuring funky rhythms, cool guitar licks (courtesy of Le Système Crapoutchik / Eden Rose's Jean Pierre Alarcen!), sitar, Moog, killer Hammond organ and flutes, is one of the rarest LPs in Popp's catalogue. It was released in France, Germany and Canada but sold out less than a year after its release and has surprisingly never been reissued until now. An LP that will appeal to those into the sounds of other classic French works like
Pop Instrumental de France
, Jason Havelock's
Pop Symphony
, Jean-Claude Vannier's
L'Enfant Assassin des Mouches
, William Sheller's
Lux Aeterna
, Michel Berger's
Puzzle
,
Popera Cosmic
or even Janko Nilovic's
Pop Impressions or Psyc Impressions
. The Wah Wah reissue comes with incredible remastered sound (made by sound wizard Denis Blackham @ Skye Mastering) and features liner notes by French expert Jean-Emmanuel Dubois. Limited to only 500 copies."
Artist:
LOST MEN SERVICE
Title:
Barcelona Breeze
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$20.00
Catalog #:
WNS 002LP
"The Lost Men Service are a bunch of experienced young musicians coming from some now defunct classic Barcelona combos (Moonrakers, Knell Of Gaia, Pilseners...) who got together to produce an interesting mixture of elegant UK punk-rock, power pop and sixties mod sounds. Think of Jam, Buzzcocks, Who, Kinks, and add also a spice from the US greats of the seventies, Real Kids, Flamin' Groovies, and there you are. Wah Wah presents their astounding Rickenbacker pill powered debut LP
Barcelona Breeze
, featuring killer artwork courtesy of the famous Barcelona's Gauche Divine movement from the sixties Oriol Maspons, with layout and design by Txarly Brown." With insert. Includes a cover of "She Got Everything" by The Kinks.
Artist:
BLUEBERRY HILL
Title:
Giants
Label:
WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:
LP
Price:
$20.00
Catalog #:
WNS 003LP
"Giants. Blueberry Hill's steps are confident and comparable to those of a giant. Three years after their debut release
Thanks
-- produced by Carlos Raya (Fito y Fitipaldis, M Clan, Quique González), mastered by Richard Dodd (George Harrison, Johnny Cash, Tom Petty) and featuring the cooperation of Garth Hudson (The Band) -- they now give us
Giants
.
Giants
was recorded in Reykjavik (Iceland) by Sturla 'Mio' Thorisson at Greenhouse Studios (Bjork, Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, CocoRosie) at the end of 2007. After a year of intense work with Mio's recorded material, this new album features 12 tracks written by this quintet from Barcelona. They play with all the styles that give them the chance to do what they do best: write beautiful songs. While on
Thanks
the influences were American rock and country rock,
Giants
spreads the word by mixing in a whole musical rainbow of colours. Soundtracks and quiet landscapes are the influences of these 12 new songs, where you can find solace in pieces like 'K.O. BCN' or 'Autumn,' going through the auto-irony of 'Country Is Dead' or the Beach Boys-sounding title track 'Giants.' Being always of interest, having received very good reviews by media and the general public with their debut work, they sure will cause impact with this second release. Welcome to a world where illusion and know-how are those of a giant!" Gatefold sleeve
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