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The band, founded by Michael Cretu (known for his work with Enigma) and Manfred \"Thissy\" Thiers, combined electronic rhythms, funk elements, and catchy melodies into a distinctive style that blended pop and new wave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"931\"\u003e The album contains high-energy tracks that perfectly capture the spirit of the 80s – danceable, precisely arranged, and with high-quality sound. 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Plays cleanly and clearly, no skips. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good (VG) – Minor edge wear, small creases at the edges, subtle age-related discoloration. Front cover vibrant colors with striking 80s artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003eProduct details:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP, 33 1\/3 RPM \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moti Special \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003eAlbum:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003eDancing for Victory\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polydor – 825 195-1 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003eYear of publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1985 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Synthpop, Pop, New Wave \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003eCover design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typical geometric-futuristic 80s style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2026\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2134\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2063\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2063\"\u003e Original pressing from the 1980s \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003e Cleaned and inspected \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2134\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2134\"\u003e Images are part of the item description\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nischenstatt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56746011820419,"sku":"LP-MSP-POL-1985-610","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/5776\/0131\/files\/batch_IMG_8929.jpg?v=1761832585","url":"https:\/\/www.nischenstatt.de\/en\/products\/moti-special-dancing-for-victory-lp-1985-polydor-retro-synthpop-80s-original","provider":"Nischenstatt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}