Computeractive UK From 11 May 2016

This comprehensive compilation includes every track Wansel recorded for PIR as a solo artist between 1976 and 1979 that featured on his 4 jazz-funk oriented albums for the label. Life On Mars (R&B #44), What The World Is Coming To (R&B #45), Voyager (R&B #37) and Time Is Slipping Away (R&B #58) allowed Wansel to show his myriad talents to the fullest and explore his deep interest in the cosmos.

The Associates - Sulk (1982) {2016 2CD Deluxe Edition}
EAC rip (secure mode) | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG -> 695 Mb | MP3 @320 -> 232 Mb
Full Artwork @ 300 dpi (jpg) -> 21 Mb | 5% repair rar
© 1982, 2016 BMG | BMGCAT2CD53
New Wave / Post Punk / Alternative

BMG are to reissue Scottish post-punk band Associates’ first three albums as two-CD deluxe editions, along with a new double-disc anthology. Formed in Scotland in 1976 by Billy MacKenzie (vocals) and Alan Rankine (synths / guitars / programming), the pair settled on the name Associates in 1979 after a short period as The Ascorbic Ones and then for a while in 1979 with the moniker Mental Torture. Their debut album The Affectionate Punch was eventually released (on the Fiction label) in August 1980. The following year the band issued six singles (on another label, Situation Two) whose A and B-sides were gathered on the next long-player, compilation Fourth Drawer Down.

9 compact discs in individual card-sleeves packaged in a 5x5 blue box. Includes two informational booklets entitled '1971-1976' and '1977-1981'. Limited to 1,500 sets.
This album is a terrific compilation of some of the most essential experimental & electronic albums ever & reflective of the Golden era of Krautrock. If you have all the albums there is a live comp album of 40 minutes both about 20 minutes long, 1st track from '72 & 2nd from '77 that is unreleased & displays their more industrial side but as there is so little live work from Cluster from the '70's its a good addition.

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of C86, we’re now proud to announce a sequel, in the shape of C87! Imagine if the NME had reconvened a year on from their original compilation? Well, that’s the inspiration for another 70+ tracks, ranging from well-known Indie names to obscurities making their debut on CD.

The Associates - The Affectionate Punch (1980) {2016 2CD Deluxe Edition)
EAC rip (secure mode) | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG -> 633 Mb | MP3 @320 -> 220 Mb
Full Artwork @ 300 dpi (jpg) -> 23 Mb | 5% repair rar
© 1980, 2016 BMG | BMGCAT2CD70
New Wave / Post Punk / Alternative

Digitally remastered and expanded two edition of this 1980 album. The Associates debut LP The Affectionate Punch further cemented their growing reputation as sometimes startling, often enthralling innovators who recognized no musical rules. This expanded edition features the original LP in a new, hi resolution transfer from tape, and Disc Two features one previously unreleased track. The booklet features liner notes by Billy MacKenzie biographer Tom Doyle, reproductions of original promotional material and memorabilia, and previously unpublished photos.