Rare Xmal songs compilation CD for trade!   (Formed 1980, in Hamburg, Germany. Disbanded 1991?). Vocals : Anja Huwe Bass : Wolfgang Ellerbrock. Guitars: Manuela Rickers (1980-1987) Frank Z (1988-1991), Wesley Plas (1989) Drums : Manuela Zwingmann. (1980-1984), Peter Bellendir (1984-87), Curt Cress (1989) Keyboards: Fiona Sangster (1980-1987), Henry Staroste (1989)

1981: 7"-Grossstadtindianer (ZZ31): Schwarz Welt, Wolken, Grossstadtindianer Released by ZICK ZACK Records in Germany

1982: 12"-Incubus Succubus (ZZ110): Incubus Succubus, Zu Jung Zu Alt, Blut Ist Liebe Musik & texte Xmal D Aufgenommen im Hafenklangstudio '82. Gemixt im Hafenklang und Cool Cat Studio von Frank Z. Released by ZICK ZACK Records in Germany. Some copies came with a promo lyric sheet

1983: FETISH LP- (CAD302) Qual, Geheimnis, Young Man, In Der Nacht, Orient, Hand InHand, Kaempfen, Danthem, Boomerang, Stummes Kind CD- (CAD302 CD) Same as above with three bonus tracks: Qual(remix by Ivo)*, Zeit*, Sehnsucht* Xmal Deutschland are Anja Huwe, Fiona Sangster, Wolfgang Ellerbrock, Manuela Rickers and Manuela Zwingman. Sleeve by 23 Envelope. CAD302 co-produced by Ivo and engineered by John Fryer. *Bonus tracks on the 1986 CD edition, originally only in Qual 12" LP-(4·A·D/VIRGIN, 205 446-320) Released by Virgin/4AD in Germany, p/s, i/s LP-(K25P 521) Released by Nexus International in Japan. The record has the obi, the common strip all around the recor that had information on the band written in Japanese. Promo sticker on label, insert, obi 12"-Qual (BAD305): Qual (remix by Ivo), Zeit, Sehnsucht Coproduced by Ivo . Engineered by Jason and John Fryer. &laqno;Qual» mixed by Ivo 12"-Qual, 12" (BAD 305): UK, test pressing (A1/B1; 03.05.1983), p/s 12"-Qual, 12" (600 883-213) Released by Virgin and 4AD in Germany 7"-Incubus Succubus II (AD 311) Incubus Succubus II, Vito Produced by Ivo and John Fryer 7"-Incubus Succubus II (AD 311) Front and back of picture sleeve switched. Not known how many copies exist of this strange misspressing. 7"-Incubus Succubus II (AD 311) UK, test pressing (A1/B1;08.08.1983) without picture sleeve 12"-Incubus Succubus II (BAD311) Incubus Succubus II, Vito Produced by Ivo and John Fryer. The original 5000 copies have a "grass" label while subsequent releases have a "lightening" label. 12"-Incubus Succubus II (BAD 311) UK, test pressing (A1/B1;08.08.1983) without picture sleeve 12"-Incubs Succubus II (K15P 518): Incubus Succubus II, Vito, ?, ? Released by Nexus International in Japan. The record has the obi, the common strip all around the recor that had information on the band written in Japanese. 12"-Incubus Succubus II (DRO-061): Incubus Succubus II, Vito Released by Discos Radioactivos Organizados in Spain

1984: TOCSIN LP- (CAD407): Mondlicht, Eiland, Reigen, Tag Fur Tag, Augen Blick, Begrab Mein Herz, Nachtschatten, Xmas In Australia, Derwisch     CD-Tocsin (CAD407CD): Same as above with two bonus tracks: Incubus Succubus II, Vito Exit Manuela Zwingman. Enter Peter Bellendir. Produced by Mick Glossop.Sleeve by 23 Envelope. LP- (CAD 407) Promo copy without picture sleeve. A1/B1; 16.05.1984. The label mistakenly states catalog # as BAD 407 LP- (CAD 407) Promo copy (A1/B1; 25.05.1984) proof, p/s, i/s LP- (CAD 407) Released in the US by Rough Trade/4AD, p/s, i/s LP- (VOM-1-3339) Released in Canada by Vertigo/4AD, p/s, i/s LP- (260.07.072) Released in Germany by Bellaphon/4AD. Includes promo insert with German tour itinery. LP- (K25P-495) Released in Japan by Nexus international/4AD, p/s, insert, no obi LP- (K25P-495) Released in Japan by Nexus international/4AD, p/s, promo labels, obi LP-(DRO-093) Released in Spain by DRO/4AD, p/s, i/s 7"-Reigen (DRO-094): Reigen, Eiland Released in Spain by DRO. 7"-Reigen (DRO-094): Reigen, Eiland Promotional copy including postcard and special promo sleeve released in Spain by DRO.

1985: 7"-Sequenz (RRE-1): Jahr um Jahr, Autumn 12"-Sequenz (RRET-1): Jahr um Jahr II, Autumn, Polarlicht Produced and engineered by Mick Glossop for Smoothside productions ltd. Recorded at Burnwey Studios, Hamburg, August 1985. All words and music by Xmal Deutschland. Sleeve by Estragon for 23 Envelope. Licensed to Red Rhino Europe, distributed in UK by Red Rhino/Cartel and in Europe by Play it again Sam. Poster from the German 1985 tour

1986: 12"/CDs- Peel Sessions EP (DE18313-2): Polarlicht, Der Wind, Jahr um Jahr, Autumn Dutch East India Trading-Strange Fruit: Line up: Anja Huwe-Vocals, Wolfgang Ellerbrcok-Bass, Fiona Sangster-Keyboadrs, Manuela Rickers-Guitars, Peter Bellendir-Drums. Producer: Mark Radcliffe, S.M.: Mike Robinson. Recorded: April 30, 1985, First Transmission: May 13, 1985. This was actually the second John Peel Session, a first session was recorded back in 1983 with the following tracks were: Vito, Reigen, Sehnsucht and an unknown track, could you help me to complete this information? As far as i know no official release of these first sessions exists. 7"-Matador (XMAL 1) Matador / Paho Edited by Xile/Phonogram in UK 12"-Matador (XMAL 112) Matador(extended remix)/Paho/4 Edited by Xile/Phonogram in UK Includes stickered sleeve and nice booklet designed by Anja Huwe. 12"-Matador [Blood & Sand] (XMALR 112) Matador (Blood & Sand Mix) / Matador (7" version) / Paho / 4 Edited by Xile/Phonogram in UK 12"-Matador (XMALDJ 112)Promo copy, no p/s The remixed 12" versions of Matador are quite different from the original and 7" mix, both are about 7-8 minutes long.

1987 VIVA LP- (830 862-1) Matador, Eisengrau, Sickle Moon, If Only, Feuerwork (31. dez), Morning (will there really be), Manchmal, Polarlicht, Ozean, Dogma I Edited by Xile/Phonogram in Germany, Holland and UK p/s, i/s All words and music by Xmal Deutschland except. "Will there really be a morning" original poem by Emilly Dickinson. Recorded at Brunwey Studios Hamburg and the Manor in 1986 except "Matador" and "Polarlicht" recorded at Brunwey Studios Hamburg in 1985. Sleeve by 23 Envelope. Sleeve photography by Nigel Grierson of 23 Envelope. Group photography by Anton Corbijn. CD- (830 862-2) Same tracks as above with two extra tracks: Illusion (version)and 4 . Edited by Xile/Phonogram in Germany, Holland and UK p/s, i/s Cassette- (830 862-4) 7"-Sickle Moon (XILE 2) Sickle Moon / In Onyx Edited by /Xile Phonogram 12"-Sickle Moon (XILE 212) Sickle Moon(extended) / Illusion (version)/ In Onyx Edited by /Xile Phonogram

1989 DEVILS LP-(837 940-1) I'll Be Near You, Searchlights, You Broke My Heart, Sleepwalker, When Devils Come, Heavens And Seas, Dreamhouse, I Push It Harder, I Should Have Known, All In My Hand Recorded at Hammertone studio/Düsseldorf and pilot studios/ München by Henry Startose. Mixed at Chateau du Pape/Hamburg by Paul Corkett and Henry Startose. Photos: Alexandra Kummer. Cover Design: Ingrid Albrecht for "the muffin management" To all our friends-lost and found CD-(837 940-1)Same tracks as above with two extra tracks: Drowned You, Dreamhouse Theme By this time, the band was scaled down to a trio: Wolfgang Ellerbrock and Frank Z with the frontwoman Anja Huwe. Released in Germany by Metronome Musik CD-(ACD 1267) Released in Canada on Attic Records (ACD 1267). Same tracks as Metrome CD 7"-I'll Be Near You (889 708-7) I'll be near you, The girl in the iron mask Released in Germany by Metronome Musik 12"-I'll be near you (889 709-1) I'll be near you (radical remix), The girl in the iron mask, I'll be near you (retouched radio version) Released in Germany by Metronome Musik CDs-I'll Be Near You (889 709-2) I'll be near you (radical remix), The girl in the iron mask, I'll be near you (retouched radio version) Released in Germany by Metronome Musik 7"-Dreamhouse (871 542-7) Dreamhouse, Drowned you Edited in Germany by Metronome Musik, p/s 7"-Dreamhouse (Theme) (871 718-7) 1 track, one-sided promo only, p/s in extra outer cardboard sleeve with paper band and insert. 12"-Dreamhouse (871 543-1) Dreamhouse (do-the-hitch-hike-mix), Dreamhouse (theme), Dreamhouse, Drowned you Edited by Metronome Musik CDs-Dreamhouse (871 543-2) Dreamhouse (do-the-hitch-hike-mix), Dreamhouse (theme), Dreamhouse, Drowned you Edited in Germany by Metronome Musik This was the last release by X-Mal Deutschland. In summer of 1990 the band went into a studio to record a new album on WEA. Unfortunately nothing came of that sessions. The last reference known was an offer to tour with the Cramps in 1991, offer that was refused.

Compilation appearences: Deutschland Strike-Back (SBR 24 LP) Compilation LP released in UK on Strike-Back Records in 1981, "Kaelbermarsch" Hours (Plurex 2400) Compilation LP edited in Holland by Plurex in 1982, includes "Zu Jong, Zu Alt" Dreams and Desires (PS 006) Cassete sampler with bag and booklet, edited in UK by Pleasently Surprised, includes Xmal Deutschland - Tag für Tag [Demo] Gothick Rock. Vol 1 Double CD/LP set released in 1992 by Jungle Records, including Xmal Deutschland -Incubbus Succubus II Gothick Rock. Vol 3 Double CD set set released in 1997 by Jungle Records, including Xmal Deutschland -Qual (12" version)

Finally i'm able to offer all those Xmal fans a compilation of rare, long out of print tracks that were only available on vinyl. The tracklisting of CD set is as follows: 1-Schwarze Welt 2-Wolken 3-Grossstadtindianer 7"-Grossstadtindianer (ZZ31) 4-Incubbus Succubus 5-Blut ist liebe 6-Zu Jung Zu Alt 12"-Incubus Succubus (ZZ110): 7-Polarlicht 8-Der wind 9-Jahr um Jahr 10-Autum 12"/CDs- Peel Sessions EP (DE18313-2): 11-Jahr um Jahr II 12-Autumn 13-Polarlicht 12"-Sequenz (RRET-1): 14-Matador (7" version) 7"-Matador (XMAL 1) 15-Matador (12" remix) 16-Paho 17-4 12"-Matador (XMAL 112) 18-Matador (Blood and Sand Mix) 12"-Matador [Blood & Sand] (XMALR 112) 19-Sickle Moon (12" version) 20-Illusion (version) 21-In Onyx 12"-Sickle Moon (XILE 212) I still have to finish the recording and editing of this stuff, but if you're interested in these CDs please let me know. Obviously this will be CDR, not for commercial use, but only as trading item. I'd like to trade it specially for Xmal live stuff (CD or tape), Xmal videos (PAL only please), B-sides and remixes from the Devils era and any other stuff from my wanted items. This discography has been compiled from my personal collection and information taken from the Eyesore site and this uncomplete discography of X-MAL Deutchland . Special thanks to Ralf, Jeff Keibel, Joel, Andy and some other 4AD-listies. If you have any addition to this discography mail me. Thanks to everybody Xavier Cristina Pau February 1998. Version 1.2