The title track of the Just Because LP, Martin Dupont's first record from 1984 which is featured as part of Martin Dupont's The Complete Collection 1980-1988 5 LP linen bound box set, limited to 500 copies.

We are proud to present a five LP box set by the highly lauded French group Martin Dupont. The band formed in Marseille in 1980 and consisted of Alain Seghir, Brigitte Balian, Beverley Jane Crew, and Catherine Loy. They were immensely talented with a rare dynamic between them that was likely inspired by a combination of their magnetic personalities, creative vision and and the home studio where they recorded. The music they made was colorful, enthusiastic and delicate, but also melancholy and mysterious. A mixture of hot and cold, light and dark. They made electronic music that incorporated guitars and clarinets and are described by many as a New Wave band yet they truly transcended genres. In Beverley Jane Crew’s words, “the songs just tumbled out in a completely organic and spontaneous way and as soon as they were recorded on the four track, they were shared with friends on tapes, openly and excitedly.” 

The Complete Collection 1980-1988 consists of all of Martin Dupont’s recorded material to date in the form of five 180 gram vinyl LPs and spans 60 songs recorded between 1980 and 1988. Along with the five LPs, the box contains a 12 page LP-sized full color booklet featuring previously unpublished photographs of the band, their history, and select song lyrics. The box itself is bound in platinum grey linen, with black foil type;  both booklet and box are designed by Peter Miles. All five LPs are pressed on black 180 gram vinyl and feature the original artwork of Yves Cheynet. The box set is limited to 500 copies. Website orders include a signed photographic reproduction of the band and digital download. 

Purchase here:
http://minimalwave.com/releases/release/the-complete-collection-1980-1988/

The Complete Collection: 1980-1988

Martin Dupont "Just Because" from The Complete Collection Box Set (MW068)

The Minimal Wave label was founded by Veronica Vasicka in 2005 to create a network for synth wave enthusiasts and promote 80s electronic music via an online archive and vinyl releases. The label specializes in high-quality vinyl pressings of electronic artists from all over the world. Our sub-label Cititrax focuses on modern and experimental electronic dance music. Aside from limited edition vinyl releases, both labels' catalogs are available digitally as well.

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