A Compilation of Minimal Wave from Around the World ‘79-‘85. The Hidden Tapes features rare, unreleased, and licensed tracks from as far as Japan and the former Yugoslavia. Most of the bands on this compilation recorded on 4-track tape in their bedroom studios while two of them went further to collaborate by sending tapes through the mail. The sounds on this record range from raw proto-industrial to naive danceable Belgradian new wave, to filmic synthesizer music to more complex, vocal-driven melodic synthpop.

The Hidden Tapes presents songs from Danton’s Voice, Oskarova Fobija, The Fast Set, Sympathy Nervous, Pas De Deux, Unovidual + Tara Cross, SS-Say, Robert Lawrence + Mark Phillips, Kym Amps and Reservé, all lovingly remastered. Limited edition of 999 numbered copies, pressed on 180 gram vinyl, and housed in heavy printed jacket accompanied by printed inner jacket with photos and info. Thanks to everyone involved in making this happen. Check sound samples linked below. Available May 17th!

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A1 SS-Say - Care
A2 Oskarova Fobija - Beli Dekolte
A3 Danton's Voice - I Hear The Bells
A4 Sympathy Nervous - Polaroid
A5 Pas De Deux - Cardiocleptomanie
B1 Robert Lawrence + Mark Phillips - Computer Bank
B2 The Fast Set - Kaleidecon
B3 Reservé - Destination Pour L'Inconnu
B4 Kym Amps - You Don't Know My Name
B5 Unovidual + Tara Cross - Microphone Connection