Influenced by bands from the German and UK electronic scene, Dirk Ivens (synths & voice) formed Absolute Body Control early 1980, and was joined by Mark de Jonghe (synths) and Veerle de Schepper (backing vocals). After a first track on a compilation and a first 7" single (Is there an exit?), Mark leaves the band and Eric van Wonterghem (who was in fact a spectator at the first ABC concert), filled in the gap and became Dirk's new musical partner for years to come.
Soon ABC became one ...
Soon ABC became one of the first Belgian electronic acts who proved to be succesfull also on stage. In 1984 Dirk became a member of The Klinik, followed by Eric who left after the 2nd album to form Insekt. In 1989 they released their last tape "Tracks" which contained all ABC compilation contributions so far, but the band was put on non active well before. However, the public interest was still there and resulted in the release of a first ABC CD: "Eat this" (1993). Many people re-discovered the band and ABC releases became much sought after collectors items. Still, it took them over 22 years to reform and play at festivals all over Europe from year 2006 onwards. After releasing new versions of classic tracks like 'Figures' and 'Give me your hands' on the (deleted) 'Wind[re]wind' album (2008), and the extremely successful (also deleted) 'Lost/Found' 2CD, here now a FULL collection of all their 'lost' works from 1981 to 1989 - previously released on Vinyl only (on the 'Vinyl on demand'-Label) and now for the first time ever available in digital format on this sumptuous 5-CD box-set. Full tracklist to follow shortly, but it will be similar to the tracklist of the vinyl edition of year 2007.
