The Outer Edge Discography
Hudson People –
Trip To Your Mind (Official)
Following the success of the rework releases of Trip To Your Mind by Delfonic, LTJ Xperience, and DJ Friction, the time has finally come to reissue the original mixes of this essential and still highly sought-after Disco Funk classic.
Highscore –
Breakin’ Out
Highscore is one of the newest—and quite sensational—discoveries in funk of the 1980s out of Germany. Two tracks Breakin’ Out and Girls So Fine, both recorded about 40 years ago and shelved ever since, are finally receiving a long-overdue 12″ release.
Ghia –
Tender Rain
Call it soulful dream pop, proto–trip hop or downtempo jazz – Tender Rain is the follow-up LP to the successful “This Is” album and continues to deliver Ghia’s unmistakable sonic magic. On this release, the band shares a selection of previously unreleased vocal songs alongside instrumental pieces, all carried by their trademark chilled and almost meditative atmosphere. Most of the recordings date from the early 1990s, get your copy now!
FEX –
Don’t Look Back
We are pleased to announce the first FEX live album, Don’t Look Back. The release features selected recordings from two concerts in Paderborn and Uelzen, both captured in 1985. All tracks on the album are previously unissued, including entirely unheard songs such as It’s a Hard Life, Just Get Back, Legend, and Waiting Song, alongside a previously unreleased version of Subways of Your Mind, widely known as “The Most Mysterious Song on the Internet.”
Art Programming –
Art Programming
Essential 1983 Bremen electro and proto-techno restored from original cassette archives of the P.A.P. label. Fully restored and remastered, complete with bonus tracks and unreleased mixes unearthed from a rare demo.
FEX –
Dead End
From the band behind the internet’s “Most Mysterious Song,” FEX returns with two blistering 1984 post-punk artifacts. “Dead End” and “Sarah” are high-velocity transmissions of urban desolation restored from original rehearsal room demos.
Jo Tongo –
Those Flowers
The spiritual “twin” to Sa Discossa. Originally released in 1982, this Cameroonian/French masterpiece blends Afro-Disco-Funk with deep, conscious Reggae. Fully remastered as the second installment in our African Edge series.
Under and Above the Clouds – Rare Yacht Rock
Smooth sounds for cloudy skies. A sun-drenched compilation of rare AOR, Blue-Eyed Soul, and West Coast aesthetics from 1970s & 80s Germany and Austria. From the North Sea to the Alps, discover the “lost” Californian dream.
Hudson People – Trip To Your Mind (DJ Friction Edit)
Following the success of the 12″ “Trip To Your Mind (The Reworks)”—where Delfonic and LTJ Xperience both brought their own magic to Hudson People’s disco/jazz-funk anthem—we’re back with a fresh twist: DJ Friction steps in for an official 7″ rework, breathing new life into this cult classic in his own unmistakable style.
FEX –
Skyscraper
The incredible story that began with The Most Mysterious Song on the Internet (TMMS) now enters an exciting new chapter: Skyscraper, the debut album by FEX. Skyscraper features ten original tracks recorded in the early to mid-1980s—carefully re-transferred, remastered, and brought back to life.
Collage –
Motel D’Amour
“Motel d’amour” is a concept album, offering a sharp, vibrant perspective from a confident, intelligent, and radiant young woman eager to experience nightlife, love, and music. A previously unissued new wave/electro-funk grail!
Jo Tongo –
Sa Discossa
The definitive fusion of Cameroonian Makossa, heavy Disco-Funk, and soulful Reggae. Originally released in 1980, Sa Discossa is an electrifying testament to Jo Tongo’s “universal language” of groove.
Hudson People – Trip To Your Mind (Reworks)
The ultimate psychedelic disco-funk anthem, officially reimagined for the modern dancefloor. Featuring world-class edits by Delfonic and LTJ Xperience.
Subways Of Your Mind (TMMS Version) – FEX
The official remastered 7″ of the song that captivated the internet as “The Most Mysterious Song”. Includes “Talking Hands” as a B-side. A piece of viral music history.
Collage –
Mit den Puppen tanzen
A definitive collision of 1984 German New Wave and NYC Electro-Funk.
Powered by the Roland TR-808 and the haunting vocals of Katrin A. Kunze.
Limited reissue of 400 copies. A rare gem for DJs and collectors.
J.D. (Puma) Lewis – Shake It Make It Loose
The best authentic 80s boogie-funk album produced in Germany. Featuring John Davis (Milli Vanilli) and Reg Hudson (Hudson People). Deluxe gatefold reissue including previously unreleased bonus tracks.
FEX – Subways Of Your Mind (Like The Wind)
The studio version of the “Most Mysterious Song on the Internet.” Paired with the fan-favorite anthem “Heart In Danger.” Both transfered from the original “yellow label tape.””
Grand Slam – Goin’ Out / Don’t Let You Down
Ultra-rare 1986 Bavarian GI-funk and old-school disco rap remastered from the original tapes. Featuring the Sugar Hill-style heater “Goin’ Out” and the uptempo boogie anthem “Don’t Let You Down.”
Ghia –
The Other Side
Contemporary synth-funk reworks and heavy boogie remixes featuring Adriano Prestel, Marian Tone and DJ Friction. A dynamic 12″ EP based on two original 1985 Ghia demos.
Ghia – Out Of Luck (DJ Friction Remix) (Feat. Adriano Prestel)
DJ Friction transforms this synth-funk gem into a classic boogie heater. Featuring new synth basslines and an extended build-up, it’s a high-energy essential for any modern DJ set.
Ghia – Out of Luck (Feat. Adriano Prestel)
A refreshing modern funk recreation of a lost 1985 boogie treasure. Produced by Marian Tone and Ed Longo, this version features soulful vocals by Adriano Prestel and authentic DX7 synth layers. A vibrant tribute that captures the essence of the era’s groove.
Boogie On The Mainline – Rare Disco from Germany
An 11-track survey of Germany’s undiscovered 1980s post-disco and boogie scene. Compiled by DJ Scientist, this collection unearths rare gems from small and private labels. Includes tracks by Ströer, John Davis, Peter Patzer, and many more waiting to be played out!
Total – Jede Nacht derselbe
Traum
A 1984 NDW “holy grail” blending Oberheim DMX beats with Jupiter 8 basslines. Originally a self-released green 7″ vinyl rarity, this remastered 12″ includes a DJ Friction edit and a previously unreleased mix.
Art Programming –
Art Programming
A 1983 Bremen proto-techno / electro masterpiece featuring eight minutes of punchy 808 rhythms and vocoder vocals. This limited 200-copy 12″ includes the original cassette-only rarity alongside a dancefloor-focused edit by Alexander Arpeggio.
Ghia –
Don’t Stop
A fusion of mid-80s lo-fi electro, funk, and synth-pop highlighting Ghia’s most experimental recordings. Featuring the synth-funk instrumental “Message From The Other Side” and smooth Balearic grooves. A limited release of perfectly restored home-recordings.
Art P / Die Synthetische Republik -Genscher Pull N Push
A high-voltage split 12″ featuring Art P’s 1982 proto-techno / electro anthem “Genscher Pull and Push” and a punchy re-mix of “Polaroid.” The flip side unearths Die Synthetische Republik’s “Der böse Osten,” a remastered minimal synth-wave gem in an exclusive extended mix.
Ghia –
This Is
A legendary lost album recorded between 1988 and 1991, capturing Ghia at their peak. This definitive collection blends street soul, downtempo, and jazz-funk, featuring the haunting vocals of Lisa Ohm. A masterful link between 80s soul and early 90s proto trip-hop, now released after more than 30 years.
Ghia –
Crystal Silence EP
A 1980s street soul teaser featuring exclusive mixes and unreleased gems. Highlighting the collaboration between composers Boberg and Simon with vocalist Lisa Ohm, this EP offers deep jazz-funk and demo takes. Includes rare live material found on the band’s lost demo tapes.
Wolffen – Der Tanz
ihrer Backen
A cosmic 1988 outsider synth-pop rarity blending German vocals with a haunting Arabic chorus. Produced by Peter Schnell, this rediscovered gem features an extended mix and a specialized instrumental edit by Cid Hohner.
Hans Hass – Welche Farbe hat der Wind – The Reworks
A “cloud rock” and proto-AOR hymn from 1974, expertly updated by Marian Tone. This limited 7″ features re-recorded drums and bass alongside the original psychedelic guitar work by Gabor Kristof. An absolute gem and must-have!
Ghia –
Curaçao Blue
A sun-drenched collection of rediscovered 1980s Balearic jazz-funk and DIY home-studio gems. Produced by physics students using DX7 synths and drum machines, these 10 unreleased will surely make you move and groove.
Art Programming –
No Message
A lost 1985 electronic masterpiece from the P.A.P. archives, blending apocalyptic synth-wave with vocoder-led electro-funk. Remastered from an original cassette.
Ghia –
At The Hilton
A 1985 Balearic jazz-funk discovery from the band’s long-lost cassette archives. Featuring the warm, instrumental grooves of “Down At The Hilton” and “Curaçao Blue,” these home-studio recordings pre-date their work with singer Lisa Ohm.
Imagination – On The Way (Live at Audimax 1978)
Previously unissued 1978 live recording from Düsseldorf capturing the raw energy of this German Jazz Rock outfit. Dedicated to drummer Andreas Oelschläger. Very limited cassette only release!
Axel F. –
Geronimo
Remastered from original master tape by Frederic Stader. Comes with full picture sleeve. The 12″ features both extended versions, same as the original. This limited-run release ensures the cult classic’s legacy is preserved in its most authentic form.
Upstairs – It’s Hard To Get In The Showbiz
The definitive 1980 German AOR masterpiece with a sharp Krautrock edge. Blending Fender Rhodes, Moog synths, and disco-funk grooves, this rare Frankfurt private press features soulful highlights like “You’re Just Yourself.” Remastered 40th-anniversary reissue limited to 300 copies with lyric insert.
Imagination –
Shake It
The 1980 holy grail of German private-press AOR and leftfield disco. This remastered double-LP gatefold edition features sunshine funk, vocoder jazz funk grooves, and three previously unissued bonus tracks. A soulful masterpiece from Düsseldorf, complete with Lichtenstein-inspired pop art.
Imagination –
Unreleased Demos
A strictly limited 25-copy hand-numbered cassette featuring previously unissued recordings. A raw, essential deep dive into the band’s archive. Each tape serves as a physical piece of music history, meticulously curated for the most dedicated collectors.
Imagination – I’m Always Right (The WDR Tapes 1977)
Unreleased jazz rock LP from 1977 from the WDR archives. Comprised of five tracks with a playtime of roughly 30 minutes, you will hear one of the finest German late-70s rock-tinged electric jazz albums of the era.
Ghia –
What’s Your Voodoo?
A 1991 masterpiece of mystical synth-pop and “proto trip-hop.” This rare Bielefeld gem features haunting vocals by Lisa Ohm and custom-built electronics, blending a deep bassline with soulful energy. It includes the elusive street soul B-side “Keep Your House In Disorder.”
Experience – Share It With You / Happiness
Official re-release of two elite Afro-funk and island boogie gems recorded in Hamburg, 1982. Featuring members from Trinidad, Jamaica, and Ghana, these tracks blend deep funk grooves with soulful vocals and vibrant steel pan solos. A unique, high-energy fusion limited to 400 copies in a picture sleeve.
Upstairs – Get On A Plane / You’re Just Yourself
A strictly limited 12″ featuring two 1980 disco-funk essentials. “Get On A Plane” delivers a smooth, mellow AOR vibe with an extended “Copa Cabana” chorus, while “You’re Just Yourself” offers a powerful, soulful 45rpm master. Essential German rare groove from Frankfurt.
Ara Pacis – To The Westcoast Revisted
Unreleased 1981 studio sessions from the North Sea’s premier West Coast-inspired rock outfit. Remastered from original tapes, these four tracks offer funky, powerful takes on their Pacific-inspired sound, blending Steely Dan influences with crisp German engineering. A sunny, melodic rarity finally on vinyl.
Ara Pacis – To The Westcoast / My Fate
Two of Germany’s finest 1970s AOR tracks, hailing from the island of Föhr. This remastered single features the sun-drenched, yacht-rock title track and a funky, unreleased 1981 studio version of “My Fate.” A rare, soulful West Coast gem limited to 350 copies with original picture sleeve artwork.
Herbert Bodzin – Revival II – The Electronic Tapes 1979-1982
A lost 1979–1982 masterpiece of German electronics, salvaged from a house fire. Featuring rare ARP 2600 and Korg PS-3300 synths, these unreleased sessions blend space rock and ambient futurism.
Herbert Bodzin – Revival – The Electric Jazz Rock Recordings
A 1977 jazz-fusion “oddity” restored to its instrumental glory. Originally hidden under political speeches, these sessions blend soulful Rhodes, phased flute, and early synth-string layers into a deep, psychedelic rare groove. A bridge between hard bop and progressive German jazz.
Haile M. Ghiorgis – Man Biye? / A Happy Disco Song
A mesmerizing 1980s blend of Ethiopian folklore and digital synth-funk. Recorded in Hamburg by the former Ibex Band keyboardist, these tracks feature hypnotic, slow-motion ethno-soul-jazz and uplifting disco.
Oratorium
– Oratorium
The 1972 self-titled debut album by German group, Oratorium, is one of those rare albums that is shrouded in a certain mystique. This is a record that invites you into a sacred and supernatural world, one of uncompromising religious progressive rock.
Milton Browser – The Ride / The Thief
An elusive 1970s anomaly, Milton Bowser’s “The Ride” is a rare German-pressed funk heater with a wild outlaw history. After allegedly selling his label’s car engine to fund a sudden escape, Bowser vanished, leaving this high-energy 45 as his only surviving testament.
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