17 artists across a double lp

str ltd to 300

fully remastered 2021 repress - tip!

synth pop

timeless african rhythms and the heartfelt influences of new york city.

respuesta alternativa or the alternative response was the project of spanish musician jesus ma catalan, created with the help of julian c. perez. as the title implies the music was generated in response to traditional music notions of the time, and reflects how jesus ma catalan would challenge these traditional ideals using a fusion of styles and his unique vision. jesus laid out his synths and drum machines, while other musicians played traditional instruments over the top. this unique approach worked to create atmospheric tracks capturing simple themes, with each influence being carefully thought of in the joint result. as he explains each instrument weaves independently throughout a passage in a curious game where the listeners attention goes from focusing on a keyboard, guitar to bass or percussion. previously only released on a cassette album in spain, left ear have polished 5 choice cuts for a 2018 12inch.

from a lost australian electronic soul gem, to a cult classic: shahara-jas im an arabian knight has gained much momentum since its 2017 reissue, so much so that the egyptian lover reached out to the label proclaiming hed do a remix. the electro innovator who the original release appears to be highly inspired by seemed like a perfect fit for this sleazy late night groover. the result is 3 fresh mixes using elements of the original session tapes and the perfect touch of the egyptian lovers signature 808

left ear are re-introducing another ten lost tracks from nicholas georgieff and virgil work, st louis basement electronics duo workdub. the release spans material from 1989-95 and includes recordings from their sole lp and both cassette albums. workdubs music hardly fits into a vacuum and some might even say it’s otherworldly. tracks like reach for the stars and lunar module reflect dreams of space-age exploration, all the while their investigation into drum machines, synthesizers, samples matched with their organic live instrumentation work to create a unique atmospheric dubbed out sound.

what do you need to know about peter westheimer? well, hes a medical doctor, played violin in the australian youth orchestra, he s been an actor, a former deputy mayor, a street theatre performer and a documentary soundtrack composer. tip!

ma catalans project respuesta alternativa

highly limited edition re-issue of this mid 80s nugget from down under. huge tip!

twin cosmos aka morihito & yasuhito ito

ambient / experimental

left ear re-surface with a compilation of music from italy’s original “homewave” band the influenza prods.

limited to 250

unreleased full-length versions

left ear have put together a collection of recordings taken from the elusive berlin band i.a.o., spanning their third phase from 1988 to 1995.

in 1986, uruguayan vocalist and musician mariana ingold took the advice of a storied uruguayan composer and musicologist and recorded her first album (todo depende) for the now legendary label ayuí/tacuabé. in the early ’80s, the introduction of the synthesizer fostered an experimental new approach to traditional candombe rhythms. ingold’s influence on the scene looms large. pairing elegant vocals and majestic harmonies with complex arrangements, she pushed the montevideo-specific sound — loosely termed candombe fusion — in new directions and thrived working collaboratively with artists including eduardo mateo, jaime roos, and hugo fattoruso. with the assistance of chris j. morris, left ear records has extracted a collection of tracks that encapsulate this period between 1986-1991, lifting from her albums todo depende, cambio de clima, and haace calor. full liner notes translated in english and spanish with archival photos included.

the 2 most significant tracks from a never officially released 1979 album by mysterious justine.

french 80s experimental and percussion sound!

killer compilation that sheds light on oddball tunes made in australia and new zealand during the 70s and 80s. tip!

after previously releasing starship commander woooo woooos mastership lp, left ear records have continued excavating the archives of the artist more formally known as omer coleman jr. the result is two handpicked mid 80’s instrumentals salvaged from the original master tapes, as well as an extended vocal edit on the flip for good measure. after laying his alter ego to rest omer made a handful of electronic releases on his own kansas based remo label. of these releases left ear has selected their two favourite instrumentals: lovin babe sure is fun and so good. lovin babe sure is fun was originally released in 85 and was created to celebrate a time in america where the economy was good, people were happy and love was in the air, the essence of which omer captured using his roland 808 and 303 in what may best be described as acid-boogie. so good on the other hand is a sensual downtempo cut shaped with heavy-bass, telephone samples and guitar solos that conjures images of late night rendezvous and compromising scenarios.

nigeria’s kingsley bucknor’s ‘just u and me’ lp gets the long-awaited reissue treatment from melbourne’s left ear records. after cutting his teeth playing with fela in the 70’s and releasing two afrobeat lp’s kingsley travelled the globe before finding himself in london, it’s here that he laid down 6 distinctive electro-funk tunes inspired by african rhythms and music he’d heard through his travels in the states and in europe. originally issued on kinglsley’s own kab records in ’85 and according to kingsley the release was well received at the time, but due to constraints of international marketing the record remained mostly unknown outside of his homeland. fast-forward to 2017 and the stage is set for a new global audience to appreciate the distinct sound of kb.

oddball japanese electro-fueled vocoder funk with occasional raps from the 80s, including unreleased material. japanese electro original, minoru hoodoo fushimi, self-released four albums. two vinyl lps and two cds between 1985 and 1992. melbourne s left ear records have selected twelve tracks, for a double vinyl retrospective. 10 tracks from minoru s four albums and a further two unreleased tracks from the archives.

dope late 80s electro from melbourne. three mixes (including instrumental) of this nuts tune – serious recommendation!

black pepper from guyanese artists yoruba singers. amazing 1984 version of a track of the same name released in 1975. super rare original 12inch reissued for the first time by left ear records.

stone cold killer classic jazz funk long player. zoning and beautiful. tip! thesda - spaced out was originally pressed in 1979 in a run of just 100 lps. these original lps were only distributed amoungst friends and family of the artists and as a result they are extremely sort after. the lp a cosmic journey blending jazz funk soul and disco is a into one of the most unique and high quality private press releases of its time. this killer jazz funk album is fully licenced and reissued for the very first time by left ear records.

originally released in 1986, brother resistances rapso take over blends calypso, reggae, disco, funk and poetry to create the artist’s signature rapso sound. tip!

reissued for the first time by left ear records, basement party is a must have 12- from the inimitable trinidad artist, andre tanker. originally released in 1980, basement party showcases tanker s talents as it blends reggae, disco, funk and calypso flavours into a deep reggae groove. the reissue features artwork from the rare original 12- and is limited to just 500 copies.

rare australian funk/jazz/blues lp from 1977. limited edition of 500 copies.