WRWTFWW Records presents the first-ever vinyl release of Art Form I, the overlooked 1997 compilation from Tokyo's cult imprint FORM@ RECORDS, now available as a limited-edition double LP housed in a heavyweight sleeve as part of the ongoing collaborative series between the Swiss and Japanese labels. Originally issued only on CD, Art Form I is a fascinating deep dive into the rich and singular world of late '90s Tokyo electronic music -- an inspired collection of timeless IDM, techno, ambient, and electronica experiments. Showcasing a roster of visionary underground artists including fan-favorite Virgo (Landform Code, Remnants), the compilation maps the innovative spirit of the era: emotional machine music, intricate rhythmic architecture, mind-expanding textures, and the soulful heart that serves as the solid foundation of everything FORM@ RECORDS.
Art Form I reminds of the pioneering explorations from Warp's Artificial Intelligence series, B12, The Black Dog, Ken Ishii, and early Carl Craig, all while maintaining its own distinctive local identity. This long-awaited vinyl edition offers listeners a fully immersive rediscovery of a pivotal moment in underground music. Featuring Mag-Net-Walker, Tensor, Minerva, Souther, Dendrobium, Micro Wave Assessment Chisei, Led-M, and Penance.
| A1 | Mag-Net-Walker - Rover |
| A2 | Tensor (3) - Gently Drifting |
| A3 | Minerva - Dreamers Notion |
| B1 | Souther - Jupiter |
| B2 | Dendrobium - Ethereal |
| B3 | Mag-Net-Walker - Slope |
| C1 | Virgo (4) - First Epilogue |
| C2 | Micro Wave Assessment Chisei - Film |
| D1 | Led-M - Sweet Memories |
| D2 | Penance - Marine Snow |
