Name: B9 Bis - Belgian Cold Wave 1979 - 83
Brand: Various

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

ltmcd2486

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2014-03-11

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Signed copies: No

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Standard:20

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Various

Genre GB

New Wave / Post Punk

Label GB

LTM Recordings, originally known as Les Temps Modernes, was founded in Edinburgh in 1983 by James Nice. The label's early releases showcased the talents of Section 25, The Happy Family, and Crispy Ambulance. After relocating to Brussels for four years in 1987, Nice also worked for Les Disques du Crepuscule and later PIAS. LTM was reactivated in 1997 with a focus on CD reissues from the bankrupt Factory Records and its European counterpart Les Disques du Crépuscule. Over time, the label expanded its scope to include new wave, electronic, and post-punk artists along with new recordings and DVDs.

In 2008, LTM launched the compilation series Auteur Labels featuring volumes dedicated to New Hormones, Crepuscule, Factory Records, Factory Benelux, Independent Project, and Object Music. Additionally, LTM has shown an interest in experimental artists from the 20th century such as Erik Satie, Wyndham Lewis,
Marcel Duchamp,
and William S. Burroughs. They have published audio works by these artists alongside compilations representing Futurist,
Dada,
Surrealist,
Bauhaus,
and De Stijl movements. Notably,the Boutique Label operates as a sub-division of LTM.

LTM presents B9, the definitive collection of cold wave and minimal electronica from Belgium, recorded between 1979 and 1983. Originally released on Sandwich Records in May 1981, B9 featured 10 exclusive tracks by luminaries such as Digital Dance, Polyphonic Size, Kid Montana, Pseudo Code and Prothese, the latter the first recording project by Daniel Bressanutti of Front 242. Now digitally remastered, with 8 additional tracks by Front 242, The Names, Marine, Siglo XX, The Neon Judgement, Berntholer, Allez Allez, Isolation Ward and more. Cover op-art by Victor Vasarely. Design by Benoit Hennebert, based on a poster for The First Belgian Rhythm Box Contest (1981). Liner notes by James Nice.2LP - Gatefold vinyl package includes detailed liner notes and period images. Third edition of 500 copies on black vinyl.

B9 Bis - Belgian Cold Wave 1979 - 83

Music GB