La Valse- Winter 7”
Incredibly rare 7” from the Netherlands here that I’ve seen on several wantlists over the years. Due time for this gem to be heard! No year attached to this one, and despite the label (No Records), it may be a private pressing. If I had to guess, it has an early 80s feel to it- perhaps 1981-4 due to the prominent use of the TR606 (EDIT: according to a magazine listing, this was released in 1984). The band were from Breda and this is their only release, perfect for fans of that cold guitar sound with both male and female vocals on the a-side. Minimal synth fans should also enjoy this one, as the flip features some trademark synth and drum machine work. You can also find “Sorrow” on one of the None Night of Flexipop compilations…
Either way, both tracks here are great, gloomy affairs that should feel at home for fans of The Names/Factory Records.
Thanks to Stéphane for clueing me into and sending me the original rip of this lost classic!
La Valse- Winter 7”
1. Winter
2. Sorrow
*download it here* (RE-RIPPED at 320 kbps 5.5.13)
April 23, 2013 at 1:42 am
i have this single and can send a better ripped copy if you like
April 23, 2013 at 2:07 am
Craig, I am very interested! Feel free to drop me a line at blog@systemsofromance.com!
April 27, 2013 at 2:09 am
please! yes re-rip and send me too!
avoid lossy! mp3 please use FLAC!!! thank you
April 27, 2013 at 5:38 pm
Expect a new rip of this shortly, but sorry, I only post mp3s. 320 for my own rips.
May 12, 2013 at 11:02 pm
thank you!!!!!!!
nobody knows the real year?
April 29, 2013 at 3:16 pm
Great stuff Frankie! =)
May 7, 2013 at 9:28 am
thanks for this gem
June 1, 2013 at 7:43 am
fantastic music. Thanx a lot
June 15, 2013 at 3:43 pm
It was released February 1984 (according to Vinyl Magazine)
February 28, 2014 at 9:31 am
superb music loved all