X-Mal Deutschland - Gift: The 4AD Years

Xmal Deutschland had an extraordinary impact in the early 1980s, with their staccato rhythms, raw sound and mysterious (to most at the time) language, plus the unique vision and strength of the women involved.

Commemorating their “4AD years” (1983-1984) forty years later, the group of mysterious charm is now releasing a new retrospective entitled Gift: The 4AD Years, a limited edition 3xLP / 2xCD release containing new Abbey Road remasters of their two albums released on the label (the feverish Fetsich and the titanic Tocsin), as well as tracks from other related releases and EPs, including Incubus Succubus II and Qual, together creating a package that pulses with power and aplomb. Gift's stunning artwork, with photography by Peter Schulte, is by Timothy O'Donnell, based on the original 23 Envelope artwork. It is accompanied by original cover photography by Nigel Grierson. Rounding out the box set is an additional photo booklet containing images by Kevin Cummins, Paul Slattery, Sheila Rock and others, as well as text by Chris Roberts.

(Red color triple vinyl edition)

 Released on the 16th of May 2025