Awaaz Series 1: Original Soundtrack Recordings From The Archives Of CBS Gramophone & Tapes India 1982-1986, by Various

Awaaz Series 1: Original Soundtrack Recordings From The Archives Of CBS Gramophone & Tapes India 1982-1986

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Double LP release with laminate gatefold and incredible multi-layered flower petal foldout. Mastered for and cut to vinyl by multi Grammy-nominated Frank Merritt at his mastering studio The Carvery.

Sleeves handmade in New Delhi, India. Liner notes compiled by celebrated music archivist, selector and writer Nishant Mittal (aka Digging In India).

Every detail in this release has been researched and lovingly crafted. From the laminate cover and incredible foldout to the collage design and typeface, there are countless authentic details and nods to Bollywood releases of the era.

Includes unlimited streaming of Awaaz Series 1: Original Soundtrack Recordings From The Archives Of CBS Gramophone & Tapes India 1982-1986 via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

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1.	Bappi Lahiri - Deewana Dil Sangeet Ka 07:36	info
2.	Bappi Lahiri - Hero 06:37	info
3.	Kirti Anuraag - Zindagi To Zindagi Hai (Outro) 01:10	info
4.	R. D. Burman - Meri Ankhon Mein Zara Jhanko To 05:40	info
5.	Bappi Lahiri - Urban Flesh Market 02:36	info
6.	Anand Milind - Becho Becho 08:30	info
7.	R. D. Burman - Birth Of Shiva 03:29	info
8.	R. D. Burman - Dekho Idhar Jano Jigar 05:58	info
9.	Ilaiyaraaja - Aye Zindagi Gale Lagaa Le 05:18	info
10.	Bappi Lahiri - Baahon Me Leke Mujhe 06:40	info
11.	Bappi Lahiri - Rural Flesh Market 01:16	info
12.	Bappi Lahiri - Mere Jaisi Mehbooba 07:28	info
13.	Kalyanji-Anandji - Aage Bhi Dushman 03:22	info
14.	Bappi Lahiri - Prem Ashram 06:28	info
15.	Raamlaxman - Dil Gadbad Jhala 06:12	info
16.	Kirti Anuraag - Instrumental Music 02:29	info

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Bollywood rarities handpicked and remastered. Featuring rare, overlooked or not-previously-on-vinyl music from Bappi Lahiri, R. D. Burman, Ilaiyaraaja, Kalyanji-Anandji, Anand Milind, Raamlaxman and Kirti Anuraag released between 1982 and 1986. Mastered for and cut to vinyl by multi Grammy-nominated Frank Merritt at his mastering studio The Carvery.

Naya Beat is incredibly proud to present the first in our series of ‘Awaaz’ (‘sound’ in Hindi) archival projects focused on uncovering the sounds of 1980s Bollywood Original Soundtrack Recordings (OSTs). Series 1 focuses exclusively on the musical output of CBS Gramophone Records & Tapes (India) Ltd. Active during India’s peak disco era – a time when synthesisers and drum machines became a mainstay in Indian popular music – CBS India became a home for established composers to be experimental, up-and-coming composers to get their start, B-movie soundtracks, and straight-to-VHS releases.

Expertly curated by Naya Beat co-founders Turbotito and Ragz, who were given unprecedented access to the original label archives, this compilation is not just a collection of four-to-the-floor Bollywood disco (although there are plenty of those). ‘Awaaz’ is designed to take listeners on a musical journey that includes everything from leftfield electronic and mood music to outrageous proto house.

Be it classic and hard to find cuts like Ilaiyaraaja's "Aye Zindagi Gale Lagaa Le" and “Mere Jaisi Mehbooba” (Bappi Lahiri’s Hindi remake of Herbie Hancock's “Rockit”), or the instrumental mood music of Kirti Anuraag’s VHS movie soundtracks, to the proto house of Raamlaxman’s “Dil Gadbad Jhala” and Kalyanji-Anandji’s “Aage Bhi Dushman,” or the synth and guitar drenched breakdance madness of R. D. Burman’s “Dekho Idhar Jano Jigar,” the music on this compilation captures the output of a label that was unique as it was unconventional.

An homage to the genre, every detail in this stunning release has been lovingly crafted. From the laminate cover and incredible foldout to the collage design and typeface, there are countless authentic details and nods to Bollywood releases of the era. As much of the album has been made in India as is possible. The sleeves have been handmade in New Delhi. The liner notes have been compiled by music archivist Nishant Mittal (aka Digging In India).

Bandcamp purchases also include three digital-only bonus tracks; remixes of ‘Birth of Shiva’ by producer and Razor-N-Tape co-owner JKriv, ‘Zindagi To Zindagi Hai’ by LA-based producer and Cosmic Kids member Daniel T., and ‘Aye Zindagi’ by Naya Beat co-founders Turbotito and Ragz.

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released June 16, 2023

Digital Mastering by Filip Nikolic
Vinyl Mastering and Cutting by Frank Merritt at The Carvery, London
Artwork and Design by Radha Vishnubhotla
Sleeve Production by Diksha Mehta
Liner Notes by Nishant Mittal (Digging In India)
Producers: Filip Nikolic, Raghav Mani
A&R: Filip Nikolic, Raghav Mani

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