In 2024, FRONT 242 is unleashing the re-release of some 5 timeless classics on classy crystal clear vinyl in their original vintage design artwork. It’s a true sensational pleasure for the ears rediscovering these great classic tunes on vinyl format, reminding us how these releases firmly placed the group as a major driving force of electronic music for the many years to follow.

Just like for the previous batch, the two last releases “Two In One” and “Geography” will be available in a combo 2-vinyl package offered with a second and different exclusive FRONT 242 tote bag limited to 500 units worldwide and strictly available through the official Alfa Matrix store and their official German e-shop www.deejaydead.de

And like they enjoy shouting it out loud… “always ahead!”.
Catch the men live during their final tour across the year 2024.

The limited bag will also include the 25th edition of the “Sounds From The Matrix” CD compilation series featuring some 19 Spleen+ & Alfa Matrix artists mixing hot tracks of the moment and offering some exclusive previews of new songs taken from forthcoming releases coming out later this year… Enjoy the amazing sonic diversity from the matrix and its Spleen+ cold wave post punk division.

1. The Breath Of Life – Down We Go
2. Hanging Freud – Falling Tooth
3. Psy’aviah Feat. Sorrow Stories – Heaven Is Not Enough
4. The Names – Apophenia
5. The Ultimate Dreamers – Piano Ghost (Rough Mix)
6. Imjudas – Go Away
7. Lovelorn Dolls – A Heart Cries
8. Freakangel – Death Bloom
9. The True Union – Blinded
10. Neikka Rpm – Sharp As Lies
11. Acylum – Oder Tod
12. Miseria Ultima – Sworn To Control
13. Avarice In Audio – Faith
14. Noemi Aurora – Shining
15. Elektrostaub Feat. Richard Bjørklund (Spektralized). You Are My Angel (Short Edit)
16. Entrzelle – Hero (Matrix Edit)
17. Elektroklänge – Bordcomputer (Radio Edit)
18. 808 Dot Pop – Fm-Am
19. Metroland – Cooperation In A Fragmented World

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In 2024, FRONT 242 is unleashing the re-release of some 5 timeless classics on classy crystal clear vinyl in their original vintage design artwork. It’s a true sensational pleasure for the ears rediscovering these great classic tunes on vinyl format, reminding us how these releases firmly placed the group as a major driving force of electronic music for the many years to follow.

Just like for the previous batch, the two last releases “Two In One” and “Geography” will be available in a combo 2-vinyl package offered with a second and different exclusive FRONT 242 tote bag limited to 500 units worldwide and strictly available through the official Alfa Matrix store and their official German e-shop www.deejaydead.de

Originally released in 1982, FRONT 242’s debut album “Geography” is a true “classic” record in electronic music history which became such an influential album on the development of industrial / EBM music throughout the 80’s and far beyond and which constitutes the layers on which FRONT 242 was constructed.

And like they enjoy shouting it out loud… “always ahead!”. Catch the men live during their final tour across the year 2024.

SIDE A
A1. operating tracks
A2. with your cries
A3. art & strategy
A4. geography II
A5. u-men
A6. dialogues
A7. he runs too fast for us

SIDE B
B1. least inking
B2. gvdt
B3. geography I
B4. black white blue
B5. kinetics
B6. kampfbereit

The limited release also includes the 25th edition of the “Sounds From The Matrix” CD compilation series featuring some 19 Spleen+ & Alfa Matrix artists mixing hot tracks of the moment and offering some exclusive previews of new songs taken from forthcoming releases coming out later this year… Enjoy the amazing sonic diversity from the matrix and its Spleen+ cold wave post punk division.

1. The Breath Of Life – Down We Go
2. Hanging Freud – Falling Tooth
3. Psy’aviah Feat. Sorrow Stories – Heaven Is Not Enough
4. The Names – Apophenia
5. The Ultimate Dreamers – Piano Ghost (Rough Mix)
6. Imjudas – Go Away
7. Lovelorn Dolls – A Heart Cries
8. Freakangel – Death Bloom
9. The True Union – Blinded
10. Neikka Rpm – Sharp As Lies
11. Acylum – Oder Tod
12. Miseria Ultima – Sworn To Control
13. Avarice In Audio – Faith
14. Noemi Aurora – Shining
15. Elektrostaub Feat. Richard Bjørklund (Spektralized). You Are My Angel (Short Edit)
16. Entrzelle – Hero (Matrix Edit)
17. Elektroklänge – Bordcomputer (Radio Edit)
18. 808 Dot Pop – Fm-Am
19. Metroland – Cooperation In A Fragmented World

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Just like for the previous batch, the two last releases “Two In One” and “Geography” will be available in a combo 2-vinyl package offered with a second and different exclusive FRONT 242 tote bag limited to 500 units worldwide and strictly available through the official Alfa Matrix store and their official German e-shop www.deejaydead.de

“Two In One” compiles FRONT 242’s two very first 2-track singles, originally released in 1981 and 1982. It also features founding members Dirk Bergen next to Daniel B. and which announced the band’s classic debut album “Geography”. Two classic singles in electronic music history which became such influential releases on the development of industrial / EBM music throughout the 80’s and far beyond and which constitute the layers on which FRONT 242 was constructed.

And like they enjoy shouting it out loud… “always ahead!”. Catch the men live during their final tour across the year 2024.

The limited bag will also include the 25th edition of the “Sounds From The Matrix” CD compilation series featuring some 19 Spleen+ & Alfa Matrix artists mixing hot tracks of the moment and offering some exclusive previews of new songs taken from forthcoming releases coming out later this year… Enjoy the amazing sonic diversity from the matrix and its Spleen+ cold wave post punk division.

1. The Breath Of Life – Down We Go
2. Hanging Freud – Falling Tooth
3. Psy’aviah Feat. Sorrow Stories – Heaven Is Not Enough
4. The Names – Apophenia
5. The Ultimate Dreamers – Piano Ghost (Rough Mix)
6. Imjudas – Go Away
7. Lovelorn Dolls – A Heart Cries
8. Freakangel – Death Bloom
9. The True Union – Blinded
10. Neikka Rpm – Sharp As Lies
11. Acylum – Oder Tod
12. Miseria Ultima – Sworn To Control
13. Avarice In Audio – Faith
14. Noemi Aurora – Shining
15. Elektrostaub Feat. Richard Bjørklund (Spektralized). You Are My Angel (Short Edit)
16. Entrzelle – Hero (Matrix Edit)
17. Elektroklänge – Bordcomputer (Radio Edit)
18. 808 Dot Pop – Fm-Am
19. Metroland – Cooperation In A Fragmented World

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In 2024, FRONT 242 is unleashing the re-release of some 5 timeless classics on classy crystal clear vinyl in their original vintage design artwork. It’s a true sensational pleasure for the ears rediscovering these great classic tunes on vinyl format, reminding us how these releases firmly placed the group as a major driving force of electronic music for the many years to follow.

Here the first 3 releases “Endless Riddance”, “No Comment” and “Politics Of Pressure” will also be available in a combo 3-vinyl package offered with an exclusive FRONT 242 tote bag limited to 500 units worldwide and strictly available through the official Alfa Matrix store and their official German e-shop www.deejaydead.de

The two other vinyl releases will come out later this summer.

And like they enjoy shouting it out loud… “always ahead!”.
Catch the men live during their final tour across the year 2024.

The 24th volume in the “Sounds From The Matrix” CD compilation series will be automatically included in every order of this combo 3-vinyl package. It features some 17 label artists with a straight EBM / future pop flavour. Join the rhythm!

Sounds From The Matrix 024

1. C-Lekktor . New World Disorder (Esa Remix)
2. Elm . N W O (Conformity Mix)
3. Aesthetische . Boiling Over (Celsius Version)
4. First Aid Tech . Tech Under Your Skin
5. To Avoid . 1989 (Single Edit)
6. Alien Vampires Feat. Dani Devine . Witchy Bitchy (Speed Injektion Remix)
7. Komor Kommando . Get Off The X
8. Cubic . Bcl (Data Edit)
9. Glis . Control
10. Ad:Key . Nackt (Pure Stomp Mix)
11. Darkness On Demand . White Clouds (Maxi Version)
12. Llumen . Bring Me Flowers
13. Synapsyche Feat. Chris Harms (Lord Of The Lost) . The Last Dying Flame
14. Implant Feat. Noemi Aurora – I Wasn’t There
15. Digital Factor . Hold The Hope
16. Aiboforcen Feat. Noemi Aurora . Heaven Knows
17. Mondträume . Picture Of You
18. Neuroactive . Driven (Club Mix)

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In 2024, FRONT 242 is unleashing the re-release of some 5 timeless classics on classy crystal clear vinyl in their original vintage design artwork. It’s a true sensational pleasure for the ears rediscovering these great classic tunes on vinyl format, reminding us how these releases firmly placed the group as a major driving force of electronic music for the many years to follow.

“No Comment” and “Politics Of Pressure” were originally released in 1984 and 1985, at a moment when FRONT 242 reached its full force line-up made of Daniel B., Patrick Codenys, Jean-Luc De Meyer and Richard “23” Jonckheere; and really started attracting a true cult-following. They had become the solid leaders of the newly born “electronic body music” movement in reference to their high-tech and hard edged electronic punk dance music. They were also shaping their cult image today as a high energetic powerful live-act dressed in military outfits ready to conquer the world and become one of the most popular underground bands for the many years to follow…

The first 3 releases “Endless Riddance”, “No Comment” and “Politics Of Pressure” will be available in a combo 3-vinyl package offered with an exclusive FRONT 242 tote bag limited to 500 units worldwide and strictly available through the official Alfa Matrix store and their official German e-shop www.deejaydead.de

The two other vinyl releases will come out later this summer.

And like they enjoy shouting it out loud… “always ahead!”.
Catch the men live during their final tour across the year 2024.

SIDE A

A1. Commando Mix
A2. S.Fr. Nomenklatura (1&2)
A3. Deceit (Behind Your Face)

SIDE B

B1. Lovely Day
B2. No Shuffle
B3. Special Forces

The 24th volume in the “Sounds From The Matrix” CD compilation series will be automatically included in every order of any of the 3 first FRONT 242 re-releases on crystal vinyl. It features some 17 label artists with a straight EBM / future pop flavour. Join the rhythm!

Sounds From The Matrix 024

1. C-Lekktor . New World Disorder (Esa Remix)
2. Elm . N W O (Conformity Mix)
3. Aesthetische . Boiling Over (Celsius Version)
4. First Aid Tech . Tech Under Your Skin
5. To Avoid . 1989 (Single Edit)
6. Alien Vampires Feat. Dani Devine . Witchy Bitchy (Speed Injektion Remix)
7. Komor Kommando . Get Off The X
8. Cubic . Bcl (Data Edit)
9. Glis . Control
10. Ad:Key . Nackt (Pure Stomp Mix)
11. Darkness On Demand . White Clouds (Maxi Version)
12. Llumen . Bring Me Flowers
13. Synapsyche Feat. Chris Harms (Lord Of The Lost) . The Last Dying Flame
14. Implant Feat. Noemi Aurora – I Wasn’t There
15. Digital Factor . Hold The Hope
16. Aiboforcen Feat. Noemi Aurora . Heaven Knows
17. Mondträume . Picture Of You
18. Neuroactive . Driven (Club Mix)

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In 2024, FRONT 242 is unleashing the re-release of some 5 timeless classics on classy crystal clear vinyl in their original vintage design artwork. It’s a true sensational pleasure for the ears rediscovering these great classic tunes on vinyl format, reminding us how these releases firmly placed the group as a major driving force of electronic music for the many years to follow.

“No Comment” and “Politics Of Pressure” were originally released in 1984 and 1985, at a moment when FRONT 242 reached its full force line-up made of Daniel B., Patrick Codenys, Jean-Luc De Meyer and Richard “23” Jonckheere; and really started attracting a true cult-following. They had become the solid leaders of the newly born “electronic body music” movement in reference to their high-tech and hard edged electronic punk dance music. They were also shaping their cult image today as a high energetic powerful live-act dressed in military outfits ready to conquer the world and become one of the most popular underground bands for the many years to follow…

The first 3 releases “Endless Riddance”, “No Comment” and “Politics Of Pressure” will be available in a combo 3-vinyl package offered with an exclusive FRONT 242 tote bag limited to 500 units worldwide and strictly available through the official Alfa Matrix store and their official German e-shop www.deejaydead.de

The two other vinyl releases will come out later this summer.

And like they enjoy shouting it out loud… “always ahead!”.
Catch the men live during their final tour across the year 2024.

SIDE A

A1. No Shuffle
A2. Don’t Crash
A3. Funkahdafi

SIDE B

B1. Commando (remix)

The 24th volume in the “Sounds From The Matrix” CD compilation series will be automatically included in every order of any of the 3 first FRONT 242 re-releases on crystal vinyl. It features some 17 label artists with a straight EBM / future pop flavour. Join the rhythm!

Sounds From The Matrix 024

1. C-Lekktor . New World Disorder (Esa Remix)
2. Elm . N W O (Conformity Mix)
3. Aesthetische . Boiling Over (Celsius Version)
4. First Aid Tech . Tech Under Your Skin
5. To Avoid . 1989 (Single Edit)
6. Alien Vampires Feat. Dani Devine . Witchy Bitchy (Speed Injektion Remix)
7. Komor Kommando . Get Off The X
8. Cubic . Bcl (Data Edit)
9. Glis . Control
10. Ad:Key . Nackt (Pure Stomp Mix)
11. Darkness On Demand . White Clouds (Maxi Version)
12. Llumen . Bring Me Flowers
13. Synapsyche Feat. Chris Harms (Lord Of The Lost) . The Last Dying Flame
14. Implant Feat. Noemi Aurora – I Wasn’t There
15. Digital Factor . Hold The Hope
16. Aiboforcen Feat. Noemi Aurora . Heaven Knows
17. Mondträume . Picture Of You
18. Neuroactive . Driven (Club Mix)

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In 2024, FRONT 242 is unleashing the re-release of some 5 timeless classics on classy crystal clear vinyl in their original vintage design artwork. It’s a true sensational pleasure for the ears rediscovering these great classic tunes on vinyl format, reminding us how these releases firmly placed the group as a major driving force of electronic music for the many years to follow.

Originally released in 1983, the “Endless Riddance” EP followed FRONT 242’s debut album “Geography”, both true classic records in electronic music history which became such influential releases on the development of industrial / EBM music throughout the 80’s and far beyond and which constitute the layers on which FRONT 242 was constructed.

The first 3 releases “Endless Riddance”, “No Comment” and “Politics Of Pressure” will be available in a combo 3-vinyl package offered with an exclusive FRONT 242 tote bag limited to 500 units worldwide and strictly available through the official Alfa Matrix store and their official German e-shop www.deejaydead.de

The two other vinyl releases will come out later this summer.

And like they enjoy shouting it out loud… “always ahead!”.
Catch the men live during their final tour across the year 2024.

SIDE A

A1. Controversy Between
A2. Sample D

SIDE B

B1. Take One

The 24th volume in the “Sounds From The Matrix” CD compilation series will be automatically included in every order of any of the 3 first FRONT 242 re-releases on crystal vinyl. It features some 17 label artists with a straight EBM / future pop flavour. Join the rhythm!

Sounds From The Matrix 024

1. C-Lekktor . New World Disorder (Esa Remix)
2. Elm . N W O (Conformity Mix)
3. Aesthetische . Boiling Over (Celsius Version)
4. First Aid Tech . Tech Under Your Skin
5. To Avoid . 1989 (Single Edit)
6. Alien Vampires Feat. Dani Devine . Witchy Bitchy (Speed Injektion Remix)
7. Komor Kommando . Get Off The X
8. Cubic . Bcl (Data Edit)
9. Glis . Control
10. Ad:Key . Nackt (Pure Stomp Mix)
11. Darkness On Demand . White Clouds (Maxi Version)
12. Llumen . Bring Me Flowers
13. Synapsyche Feat. Chris Harms (Lord Of The Lost) . The Last Dying Flame
14. Implant Feat. Noemi Aurora – I Wasn’t There
15. Digital Factor . Hold The Hope
16. Aiboforcen Feat. Noemi Aurora . Heaven Knows
17. Mondträume . Picture Of You
18. Neuroactive . Driven (Club Mix)

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“Taken by surprise that our new “<<rewind” 12” vinyl sold out in just a few hours, we heard the messages from our disappointed fans who couldn’t act fast enough and add this release to their collection, and also from our distributors who could not offer this vinyl to all our loyal record stores. This solid blue version will nevertheless remain strictly limited to 666 copies worldwide as announced”.

But we are launching a new pressing of this FRONT 242 vinyl (in solid yellow colour this time) which we hope to receive around early December. Manufacturing delays are very unstable the last time. We will let you all know as soon as an availability date gets confirmed. Thanks again for your continuous support. Always ahead.

It was bound to be an exclusive double-celebration anniversary release for the Alfa Matrix label’s 20th birthday and FRONT 242’s 40th anniversary, and to be revealed as a surprise at the band’s planned concerts in Brussels, Belgium (Ancienne Belgique) in 2021, however the long-casted shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic once more played spoilsport and upset our plans.

We decided that the wait was over and that it was high time sharing this beautiful 4-track 12-inch solid yellow color vinyl with all of you. With the stunning flashy yellow / blue artwork design of Etienne Auger, “<<Rewind<<” brings us back to FRONT 242’s golden moments through the sonic kaleidoscope of the newer Electronic Body Music generation (TERENCE FIXMER, THE HACKER, RADICAL G and KANT KINO) revisiting FRONT 242’s timeless tracks like “No Shuffle”, “Don’t Crash” and “Take One”.

An intimate “fast forward jump into the past and rewind back to the future” release for the unique audience that you are.

Tracklist

SIDE A

1. No Shuffle (Terence Fixmer remix)
2. Don’t Crash (The Hacker remix)

SIDE B

1. Take One (Kant Kino remix)
2. Take One (Radical G remix)

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We now decided that the wait was over and that it was high time sharing this beautiful 4-track 12-inch solid blue color vinyl with all of you. With the stunning flashy yellow / blue artwork design of Etienne Augier, “<<Rewind<<” brings us back to FRONT 242’s golden moments through the sonic kaleidoscope of the newer Electronic Body Music generation (TERENCE FIXMER, THE HACKER, RADICAL G and KANT KINO) revisiting FRONT 242’s timeless tracks like “No Shuffle”, “Don’t Crash” and “Take One”.

An intimate “fast forward jump into the past and rewind back to the future” release for the unique audience that you are. “<<Rewind<<” is strictly limited to 666 units worldwide. The first 242 units sold via alfa matrix receive an exclusive ‘FRONT 242 page marker‘. 

The digital version of this EP holds a bonus dynamic live version of TERENCE FIXMER’s remix of “No Shuffle” and the Bandcamp version also includes the exclusive “Rewind Medley”.

Tracklist

SIDE A

1. No Shuffle (Terence Fixmer remix)
2. Don’t Crash (The Hacker remix)

SIDE B

1. Take One (Kant Kino remix)
2. Take One (Radical G remix)

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We now decided that the wait was over and that it was high time sharing this beautiful 4-track (+ 2 bonus tracks, incl. one exclusively for the digital release on Bandcamp).

“<<Rewind<<” brings us back to FRONT 242’s golden moments through the sonic kaleidoscope of the newer Electronic Body Music generation (TERENCE FIXMER, THE HACKER, RADICAL G and KANT KINO) revisiting FRONT 242’s timeless tracks like “No Shuffle”, “Don’t Crash” and “Take One”.

An intimate “fast forward jump into the past and rewind back to the future” release for the unique audience that you are.

The release comes also as a beautiful 4-track 12-inch solid blue color vinyl. With the stunning flashy yellow / blue artwork design of Etienne Augier, “<<Rewind<<” is strictly limited to 666 units worldwide.

This digital version of this EP holds a bonus dynamic live version of TERENCE FIXMER’s remix of “No Shuffle” plus also the exclusive Bandcamp only “Rewind Medley”.

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