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IDIB SUMMER 2009

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Get the Premier Rang 12", Solange 12", and Desire CD for one low price.

$20.00

DESIRE

CD

Official CD release of this new Italians group. This band feastures Johnny from Glass Candy/Chromatics, Nattie from Chromatics, and new vocalist Megan from Montreal. Someone told me the music is the perfect mix of the pop glaze of Glass Candy and the synth pop sounds of Chromatics. Megan's voice is warm and inviting, the synths gleam with happiness and positivity. It's a new group for a new chapter in our lives. This release also ushers in our new lower CD price- making music more affordable for the kids.

$10.00

SOLANGE

Robots are Un-American 12"

While digging for rare italo disco vinyls in the archives of a now defunct radio station, a friend of Bottin's found this reel dated 1984. All we could find on the internet are traces of a mysterious promo pressing (that's where we got all the credits from) on legendary IL DISCOTTO label. The track seems to have been recorded at Green House, a former recording studio in Padova, Italy - the same city as the radio station's where it was found! We asked Bottin to make a remix that we put on the B side and the rest is history, literally. Ltd to 750 copies and will not be repressed!

$8.00

PREMIER RANG

Les Corps Humides 12"

Brand new act out of Paris, they came to us out of nowhere- almost from the clouds... The music was unlike anything we have ever heard. Hints of post punk, minimal synth, German minimal cold wave. A truly original sound. Dark and brooding tracks that blew the doors off of Mike's house. See what the jazzfunks wrote about it. Hear samples at their myspace as well.

$8.00

PURPLE BRAIN

Mix CD and 7" (RVNG)

Newest endeavor by RVNG and of course its over the top as usual. Obey your brain. From the cerebral ether of Andre Bumrocks and Jason Convict! comes Purple Brain, the new mix CD and 7" from Rvng Intl. The 60 minute Purple Brain mix is a transformational affair. There's no right place or time, rather the listener is paralyzed and abducted by a higher force. The Brain uses abstract themes of transgression, outsider art, and the occult to create a cinematic feel throughout the mix. This could / should be the soundtrack to a lost New Hollywood or Cronenberg film or a documentary on a great heretic or healer. The music contained within moves through the pounding rock side of disco to loose afro-rock, metallic clang, desert dirge, and synth overloads. Accented by sound collages constructed by the Brain, the mix is a meditative journey into the mind's dark eye. No intermission, no encore, to be listened loud and under influence. The 7" features two edits from the mix and an original composition. On the a-side, Purple Brain take future / former soap opera theme composer Barry De Vorzon'scollaboration with Perry Botkin Jr., "The Riot" from the R.P.M. soundtrack, and rev the frenzy factor to eleven. After the bell and whistle pastiche of The PB Theme, the Brain extend the political policy of Maishie Maponya's "To the Comrades" from theBahumutsi Drama Group's production of Busang Meropa. The CD / 7" comes packaged in a super size (21" x 28") two color poster and insert designed by Kevin O'Neill of Will Work For Good. 300 7"s are pressed on purple vinyland randomly circulating throughout mail and retail orders.

$13.00

DESIRE

West Coast Tour Demo CDR

In true Italians fashion, we did this Demo CDR for a few shows on the west coast, and we decided to make a few more for the die hards who follow the blog. Very limited quantities!

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GLASS CANDY

Disco Musik T-shirt (X-LARGE)

White American Apparel shirt with metallic gold and blank inks. LOOK.

$15.00

GLASS CANDY

Beatbox T-shirt (SMALL)

White American Apparel shirt with blue, green, black inks. LOOK.

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GLASS CANDY

Spraypaint T-shirt (X-LARGE)

Black American Apparel shirt with metallic silver and blue/green ink. LOOK.

$15.00

GLASS CANDY

Spraypaint T-shirt (LARGE)

Black American Apparel shirt with metallic silver and blue/green ink. LOOK.

$15.00

GLASS CANDY

Spraypaint T-shirt (MEDIUM)

Black American Apparel shirt with metallic silver and blue/green ink. LOOK.

$15.00

GLASS CANDY

Spraypaint T-shirt (YOUTH LARGE)

Black American Apparel shirt with metallic silver and blue/green ink. LOOK.

$15.00

TWISTED WIRES

One Night At The Raw Deal 12"

BRAND NEW! Description forthcoming.

$8.00

BOTTIN

No Static 12"

Bottin is from Venice Italy and has been flying under the radar for a while. Our aim is to bring him into the limelight where he belongs. Throbbing disco meant for dancefloors with a hint of melody and a lot of synth. True Italian disco just the way you have come to enjoy it.

$8.00

NITE JEWEL

What Did He Say b/w Let's Go The Two Of Us Together 12"

Two new underground synth pop songs from Los Angeles' NITE JEWEL. Recorded on 8 track. Ramona G's singing is contagious, and the music is out of this world. We love this girl! This is the future my friends! As always, limited edition.

$8.00

GLASS CANDY

Beatbox LP w/ 7"

The vinyl version of the Beatbox CD. This comes with a bonus two song 7" with exclusive tracks not on the CD version. These songs will not be available digital as well. Special mailorder edition of 200 copies on pink vinyl while they last. Beautifully packaged, with excellent insert as well.

$15.00

GLASS CANDY

Deep Gems CD

A collection of singles, b-sides, and rarities. In between touring like crazy, GLASS CANDY has been in the studio every possible moment working on a new LP for 2009. In the meantime, "Deep Gems" is a collection of rare tracks recorded between March 2006 and October 2008. Featuring 10 unreleased songs plus the remix of "Miss Broadway" they've been playing live, and the 12" version of "Geto Boys".

$10.00

ITALIANS DO IT BETTER

Disco T-shirt (SIZE MEDIUM)

Newest shirt design to celebrate the new Fall 2008 releases! On black American Apparel shirts, 3 colors. Shirt looks like this.

$18.00

ITALIANS DO IT BETTER

Disco T-shirt (SIZE YOUTH LARGE)

Newest shirt design to celebrate the new Fall 2008 releases! On black American Apparel shirts, 3 colors. Shirt looks like this.

$18.00

VARIOUS ARTISTS

After Dark 3xLP

The label was asked over and over again to do vinyl for this record, so they did! Triple vinyl issue of the now famous CD. All your favorite songs with super deluxe packaging. This is a very limited editon vinyl issue and will not last long. Pretty cheap for a triple LP gatefold!

$25.00

VARIOUS ARTISTS

After Dark CD

AKA: The ITALIANS Tour CDR. Features all unreleased songs by GLASS CANDY/CHROMATICS/FARRAH/PROFESSOR GENIUS/MIRAGE. The future of dance music is here. Sold exclusively on the west coast GLASS CANDY 2007 spring tour, and HERE. Over 70 minutes of music. The essential dance CD of the summer...and winter, and spring, and fall.

$10.00

TIEDYE featuring Rubies and Fiest

I Feel Electric 12"

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TIEDYE

12"

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INVISIBLE CONGA PEOPLE

12"

$8.00

GLASS CANDY

Beat Box CD

$10.00

CHROMATICS

Nite Drive CD

The new CHROMATICS CD dazzles the mind with its sheer beauty and unrelenting pulsing rhythm. The band's transformation from no wave destroyers in the late 90's to the current proper almost balaeric disco band was so smooth, it went by unnoticed. This band is destined for greatness, and all the tracks you have been asking about are on here. And yes the Kate Bush cover is here!!!!!

$10.00

CHROMATICS

Chromatics In The City 12"

Highly anticipated CHROMATICS 12" released hot on the heels of the smash hit "Nite". Bonus b-side I'm On Fire", which is indeed a Bruce Springsteen cover. Amazing art, and amazing band. Not the standard Italians bulk disco sleeve, but full color artwork!

$9.00

GLASS CANDY

Miss Broadway 12"

The first batch of Italians Do It Better vinyl is here! These are all ltd to 1000 copies. This is a KILLER cover version of the Belle Epoque classic "Miss Broadway". 100% essential baeleric disco bliss. Grab this LTD repress quick!

$8.00

FARAH

Law Of Life 12"

The second IDIB 12" brings us the super dark sleeper hit artist off the AFTER DARK compilation. These are all ltd to 1000 copies. FARAH based out of Austin, TX sings in both Farsi and English. Johnny's production is his darkest yet. A slow cosmic disco new classic! LIMITED REPRESS.

$8.00

PROFESSOR GENIUS

La Grotta 12"

The third IDIB 12", and it's a scorcher! These are all ltd to 1000 copies. PROFESSOR GENIUS is from Jersey City, NJ. Pure analogue Cerrone/Mororder-esqe tracks. Throbbing synths and pulsating beats takes you on a cosmic journey. Totally INSANE!!!

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JACQUES RENAULT

Mystery Mix #1 CD

Super awesome mix CDR released by this mysterious label. Don't know much except Jacques is our boy and the music is awesome. Fans of the Crazy Rhythms mix will want this thing! Killer stencil covers as well. Cheapo price! Over 70 minutes of music!!! Buy one for your significant other as well!!!

$4.00

ITALIANS DO IT BETTER

Tote Bag

Black tote bag with grey print. Double sided. On heavy duty tote bags, not your typical canvas junk! See picture here. Only one left!

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GLASS CANDY

Iko Iko 12" (TMU)

The last copies in existance of this now classic GLASS CANDY record. Hurry it will not last long!

$8.00

GLASS CANDY

Iko Iko CD (TMU)

CD version. Nice low price. One time pressing and running very low!!

$5.00

CHROMATICS

Nite 12" (TMU)

The record that put them on the map. See where the magic began. Only a small handful left. This will not be repressed!

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CHROMATICS

Nite CD (TMU)

CD version. Nice low price. One time pressing and running very low!!

$5.00

CHROMATICS

Healer/Witness 12" (TMU)

Their first excursions into the dance realm. Years ahead of the game! 500 pressed in generic white DJ sleeve.

SOLD OUT

GLASS CANDY

Love Love Love Poster

Found a few of these. Very old school but looks awesome! Ships folded.

$4.00

GLASS CANDY

Poster

Killer 12"x12" full color "RECORD-FLAT" style poster promoting their limited DJ 12". We thought we were out of these but found some in the stockroom. Art by Johnny Jewel. These look REALLY good on your wall. These ship flat! See picture here.

$5.00