Pre-order for “Italia Synthetica 1981-1985” vinyl pre-order

Italia Synthetica 1981-1985 returns as an expanded double vinyl edition, pressed on black and spread across three sides of wax. This compilation documents the musical mutation that followed the post-punk hangover, as artists drifted toward colder emotional shores in step with the synth-wave moment sweeping Europe and Britain. The scene it captures flourished in Italy between 1981 and 1985, and its musicians remain revered today, particularly in the US.

The first record collects the original album, while the second gathers bonus tracks from the earlier bonus CD edition, including four previously unreleased cuts by Der Blaue Reiter. Beyond that, the tracklist features Modo, Actor's Studio, La Maison, and the still fresh sounding contributions of genre pioneers Neon and Naif Orchestra.

What makes this collection essential is its balance of robotic rhythms and electronic intuition with a genuine sense of fun. These tracks share common ground with the electronic movements that came before, yet they also knew how to fill up a dancefloor.

EXPECTED RELEASE DATE: 11/27/26.

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