the debut LP of the Berlin duo Pleasure Victim will be released on the Swiss label EINS:ZWEI:ACHT
Titled “Hypnovisions” (named after a line from the song “Telecult Power,” which appears in two versions on the album), the album is both a debut and a best-of collection of material the band recorded since 2019.
The album will be released in a limited edition on vinyl only; no downloads, no streams, no CD, no cassette.
Below is the artwork for “Pleasure Victim” which presents a night-time urban scene with a LADA parked on the street.
It doesn’t take much to be thrown back into the late 1970s or early 1980s.
Also the font style used is reminiscent of retro signage.
Musician Jonas Heyn and singer Uwe Marx have been working together since 2019, making the band the unofficial successor to the minimal electronic pioneers Bakterielle Infektion. Their sound is a unique mix of post-punk, EBM,
and darkwave with a subtle use of guitars.
The entire album was recorded on vintage equipment from the late ’70s and early ’80s, creating a synthetic, very ’80s-influenced sound.
In 2020, their debut 7” single “Stadt aus Glas” was released on the Canadian label Nancy Records.
Below is the B-side to that single, “Far Away”.
Additionally, one of the band’s tracks will also be featured this summer on a lavish 6CD box set, “Cold Wave Post Punk Resurgence 1.” More news on that compilation will be shared later.
The record release concert will take place on July 13th at the Slaughterhouse in Berlin.
In addition to Pleasure Victim, Paradox Sequenz and Schwund (both from Berlin)
will also be performing live on stage.
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PLS-86 -:OPERATING MANUAL: LP (128:P)
Out now…
Price : 30 Euros + shipping charges (Shipping from Germany or Switzerland possible)
strictly limited edition of 111 copies in total the vinyl color is " Fresh Spinach Cream Splatter ECO"
The first 20 numbered copies will be sent with a tape of the album and a numbered art print on vellum. (pictured is the technique used)
the handwritten numbering is in roman numerals. Sold out….
the main edition is therefore limited to 91 copies
Advanced Wave Memory By VictorYann //////
PLS-86 is a project that pays tribute to all the Yamaha PortaSound PSS series synthesizers manufactured between 1985 and 1990.
The aim is to explore and archive all the possible and unimaginable resources of these collector's gems.
PLS-86's performances are first improvised, then recorded in a hurry after finding a few motifs.
But above all, the charismatic performer declares his love for the 80s hits that rocked his childhood.
A1. She Always Asks for Candy A2. I'm not a Rabbit A3. Simplicity A4. Dancing with Elvis A5. Super Sentai B1. I Want to Learn B2. Start-Up Nation B3. Call me Berlioz B4. Fairy Tale B5. In my Empty Club B6. Outro 86
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L’AVENIR - :Imagination:(128:O)
the release is limited to a total of 111 copies. The regular first edition is 74 copies in smoke-violet-transparent-ECO vinyl. sold out..
A EINS:ZWEI:ACHT :FriendEDITION: is also planned, but this cannot be completed before fall/winter 2024.
The vinyl there in is Dark-Blue-violet-ECO
The design of this box is still a design study and in the making. I can promise that the materials will again come from the luxury segment and will be 100% handmade in Switzerland.
From now on the distribution of this :FriendEDITION: will start for a very limited period of time.
If you are interested, please send an email or let us know when ordering
Thank you very much for your trust in the work and your passion for these extraordinary works
and a collaberations CD version lim. on 100 copies produced in the United States.
of these 18 copies are distributed by EINZ:ZWEI:ACHT
Housed in digipak sold out…
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wermut:HOFFNUNG:2024(128:AKTE:001)
Few copies left… before sold out
Price : 30 Euros + shipping charges (Shipping from Germany or Switzerland possible)
the release is strictly limited to a total of 128 copies. and come in a heavy board covering printed inlay with lyrics
The regular Edition of 88 copies in eco winered splatter vinyl, :attention: the cover is rough on the outside in contrast to the :FRIENDEDITION:
Furthermore, there is a :FRIENDEDITION:
all boxes are in real wood walnut veneer and dark stained. on the front is an intasie with the wermut Christos logo.
On the back is a window with luxury ceramic fabric and a precious metal brass plate with engraving, each of these plates is unique in its appearance.
inside all boxes are lined with red velvet and the cover of the vinyl are smooth on the outside in contrast to the main edition where the cover is rough on the outside. as always, all boxes are 100% designed and handmade in Switzerland.
there are two versions of the :FRIENDEDITION: they differ in some features
Please note that the first 28 boxes have a different vinyl color in light purple
:DasLICHT: strictly limited to 12 copies
(the Christos symbol is here in metal bronze mirror, the velvet is in rose red and the graphic image differs to the other relic)
:Das FEUER: strictly limited to 28 copies
(the Christos symbol is here in red, the velvet is in blood red. the graphic image differs from the other relic)
all :FRIENDEDITION: were distributed on the holy day of easter
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SILENT SIGNALS:Hope & Despair:(128:N)
all variations sold out…
The release will come in 4 colour variants and come in a heavy board covering and with heavy inlay
Furthermore, there is a :DESIGNEDITION: limited to 2 copies which are only intended for the Artist and the label.
and a :TestpressEDITION: strictly limited to 10 copies in an art design box made of wave and wood and glass.
This edition includes all 4 vinyl colors plus the test pressing which is encased in glass in your lid, thus sealing the sarcophagus
The label goes the sustainable way this time and uses sustainable vinyl.
About the strict limitations of the individual colours
there are
30 black vinyl
36 Silver green/red clear eco vinyl
41 White eco vinyl
48 Red eco vinyl
and one in red/white mixed colour this is part of one of the 2 :DESIGNEDITION:
36Silver green/red clear eco vinyl - this version is sold out
30 black vinyl - this version is sold out
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SWESOR BHRATER -:Sang Lié: (128:F)
:EDITION BRONCE 2023: sold out
The edition is a new edition of the former :FRIENDEDITION:
The box is made of smoked oak this time, but the embedded metal work is brushed in aluminium bronze.
Inside there are the last black vinyls of the former edition and in addition graphics of the former photo session for this work of art printed on heavy cardboard.
This album is therefore also completely distributed
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SWESOR BHRATER:Green Children:(128:M)
last 5 copies…
Price : 30 Euros + shipping charges (Shipping from Germany or Switzerland possible)
the release is limited to a total of 1:2:8 copies. and come in a heavy board covering printed inlay with lyrics
The regular first edition is 99 copies in smoke-green-transparent vinyl
and an ultra small limited edition of 10 copies in black vinyl
Additionally, there will be a EINS:ZWEI:ACHT :Familyedition: limited to 6 copies and a :Friendsedition:
The EINS:ZWEI:ACHT :Family EDITIONS: called Edition :LE.MAT: are made of about 3000g of solid oak.
Inside there is an amulet made of bog oak and a hand print on handmade papyros which is the set for a puppet theatre figure. There is still a spiritual aura around this total work of art with protective salt from a mystical Pagan mountain river from the Pyrenees and the seeds of long forgotten flora (from a Demeter farm in Northern Germany, hand-picked and dried),
may the beauty be carried into the world. It is not just a publication, it is life, nature itself.
I can't say any more about it at the moment, just fascinates me.
There are also two :FRIENDEDITIONS: called :Der Zirkel: and the édition :Elhaz:
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EINS:ZWEI:ACHT asks for your understanding the allocation of the :Friendsedition: and also the 10 black vinyl
will be done on fair allocation
the Familyedition are distributed and not for sale
release date was 1.28.2022
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L’AVENIR - :Shadow & Reflection:(128:J)
all variations sold out…
the release is limited to a total of 111 copies. The regular first edition is 89 copies in smoke-violet-transparent vinyl.
There is also a very limited friendship edition which is limited to 22 copies.
The front of the box is made of opal acrylic glass, with a logo embedded on the back. Inside there is precious metal which supports the extraction of the vinyl. The surface is oiled white. This box is 100% handmade
The vinyl in the box is also here in the color smoke-violet-transparent
This EINS:ZWEI:ACHT FRIENDEDITION is sold out
and a collaberations CD version lim. on 100 copies produced in the United States.
of these 25 copies are distributed by EINZ:ZWEI:ACHT
Housed in standard digipak and includes the complete Souvenir EP as bonus
Price for CD : 15 Euros + shipping charges (Shipping from Germany or Switzerland possible)
the first edition is limited to a total of 111 copies. The regular first edition is 89 copies in black vinyl.
in this edition is included a First :28: Edition ( number 1-28),
with an additional card numbered in 2 variations. The numbering is here in gold
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and a FRIENDEDITION of 22 hand-numbered and engraved copies
This FRIENDEDITION consists of one box with front and back from a concrete wall optik, made in an elaborate handicraft process, each piece is self-designed and 100% handmade. Inside is a scent stick to highlight the memories of the time. To the LP are still 2 cards enclosed with the signature of the artist
The vinyl comes in a heavy cardboard cover with a strong insert with a photo collage from the 80's, 90's ,00's and now.
black vinyl
The numbering is in gold
A1. FIRE AND SNOW
A2. EMPTY EYES
A3. ARMY OF ANGELS
A4. SOMETHING IN THE WIND
A5. KILL ME CURE ME
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B1. UK BIBLE
B2. MONEY WALLS
B3. LIVING IN DYSTOPIA
B4. THE STOLEN YEARS
B5. IN WINTER
Audio samples are available
in a very compressed and shortened version
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SWESOR BHRATER -:Sick Rose: (128:H)
all variations sold out…
The first edition of this Album is very very limited of 88 hand numbered copies in smoke-transparent vinyl
in a heavy board cover and a mystical heavy inlay with lyrics
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plus 14 Friend and 10 Family Edition WOODEN BOXES in oak made of historical old wood,
with a metal mirror intarsia inlay and a velour leather closure cap, they are available in different vinyl colours
and have personal elaborate handmade inserts from Swesor Bhrater from France
all Boxes are personalized with an engraving
made to measure in Switzerland with a SPECIAL DEDICATION for friends.
design, draft and production by EINS:ZWEI:ACHT
the Familyedition and Friendedition are distributed and not for sale
Lim.Edition of 200 hand numbered copies, come in a heavy board covering printed inlay with lyrics
100 black vinyl / 100 blood moon vinyl ( the blood moon vinyl is sold out)
including 11 exclusive for friends 100% swiss hand-made smoked oak slipcase
with metal intarsia (gold or silver) and personal engraving
release date 28.06.2019
A1.Sang Lié
A2.Brigitte
A3.Will you be There?
A4.The Light splits our Lies
B1. What is Mankind?
B2.Against all Odds
B3.Cafard!
B4.A Coat
B5.La Connaissance
Audio samples are available
in a very compressed and shortened version
Hailing from the South of France, Victor-Yann began writing and composing music in the early 2000s.
Passionate about romantic poetry and occult music, especially the underground culture of the 1980s, his artistic and musical journey was also deeply influenced by the work of his elder brother Alaxis Andreas G. (LE SYNDICAT ELECTRONIQUE, INVASION PLANETE), with whom he collaborated on a number of projects.
His first footsteps on wax are to be found on CHARLES DE FRONTANEL's 2005 album "Grotesque", on which VY played the guitar. But it was only in 2016 that his current project SWESOR BHRATER emerged, with the magnificent CD album "Premices" released on Hieratique Records, followed by two split releases, with BRANNTEN SCHNÜRE and BRUTA NON CALCULANT respectively.
SWESOR BHRATER is the proto-indo-euorpean word for sister-brother, a reference both to fraternity and the Myth of the Androgynous, and in itself a clue to what the proejct stands for - a neo-romantic quest for lost beauty and lost meaning, anchored in and showcasing a mythological and Traditional culture threatened by the modern world. Musically, SWESOR BHRATER is a seamless and intuitive interplay of driving synths and accoustic sounds, delivering songs that are both deeply moving and cut for the dance-floor. Although flirting with many genres from cold-wave (think MARTIN DUPONT or WERMUT) to folk and bat-cave (TROP TARD),
SWESOR BHRATER always stays true to his own, unique sound, which makes him one of the most exhilarating projects of the moment.
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L‘AVENIR / SILENT SIGNALS
:Mirrors of Expression: split 12inch( 128:E)
all variations sold out…
lim.Edition of 200 hand numbered copies
70 silver clear vinyl
120 black vinyl and heavy board cover and 2 Stickers
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10 for friends in a 100% swiss hand-made MirrorBox with special solid grey marbled vinyl and personal engraving sold out...