Rehearsal Tapes & Alt-Takes NYC 1976-1978

Before No Wave there was China and after China there was MARS. For the first time on vinyl, the complete ‘Rehearsal Tapes and Alt – Takes NYC 1976 – 1978′ is an incredible document from this era. The rehearsal tapes are a chronological record of the 3 years of Mars’ existence, the first year of which was spent forming their sound and musical identity, starting out with a lineup of upright piano, bass, acoustic guitar and percussion before going electric with guitars, bass and drums.

• Complete: Summer ’76 – Piano Sessions
• June ’77 – China To Mars
• December ’77 – 11000 Volts
• No New York Alt. Takes
• July ’78 – Scorn
• November ’78 – NN End

• Genre: Pop
• Label: IMPORTS
• Label: IMPORTS
• Genre: POP