Alec Mansion’s Belgian boogie grail reissued on vinyl for the first time

Summertime synth-funk.

Alec Mansion’s self-titled 1983 album is set to get its first ever vinyl reissue, courtesy of the ever-diligent Be With Records.

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Co-produced by two giants of the ’80s European pop scene, with programming by Dan Lacksman of Telex (the “Belgian Kraftwerk”) and production from Marc Moulin of jazz-fusion outfit Placebo, the LP has become one of the most sought after pieces of analogue boogie on the continent, fetching eye-watering sums on the second hand market.

The centre-piece is undoubtedly the cosmic nostalgia of ‘Dans L’Eau De Nice’ which pays homage to swimming in the ocean in Nice while the planes land overheard, and is equal parts RAH Band, Space and Whispers in its soaring keys and bubbling synth lines.

Having spent years on the search for a pristine copy, Be With has faithfully reproduced the artwork, and pressed the LP to reassuringly heavyweight vinyl. Released on 7th July, you can pre-order your copy here.