Various Artists - UntergruNDW - Die Wahre Deutsche Welle (1996)

A two-CD compilation provides a rare glimpse into the origins of Neue Deutsche Welle (NDW), gathering tracks by underground artists who were overshadowed by commercially successful pop acts like Nena, UKW, and Hubert Kah. Alongside specialized literature, such as Longerich's analytical book, this collection serves as a valuable historical document for exploring early German post-punk and synth-pop. However, the compilation's core focus is somewhat compromised by the inclusion of mainstream bands like Extrabreit, Rheingold, Jawoll, and Trio.

Tracklist:
1-1 F.S.K. - Was Kostet Die Welt [3:18]
1-2 Fehlfarben - Die Wilde Dreizehn [4:47]
1-3 Deutsch Amerikanische Freundschaft - Kebab Träume [4:01]
1-4 Holger Hiller - Jonny [3:34]
1-5 Der Plan - Gummitwist [4:37]
1-6 Die Doraus Und Die Marinas - Tulpen & Narzissen [2:11]
1-7 Die Radierer - Angriff Auf's Schlaraffenland [3:40]
1-8 Grosse Freiheit - Ein Mann Zuviel [3:41]
1-9 Nichts - Hallo Kartoffelsalat [3:52]
1-10 Jawoll - Kotzbrocken [2:43]
1-11 Neonbabies - Spaß Muß Sein [2:16]
1-12 Ede & Die Zimmermänner - Klein + Doof [1:51]
1-13 Palais Schaumburg - Telefon [2:25]
1-14 Saal 2 - Angst Vorm Tanzen [2:55]
1-15 X Mal Deutschland - Incubus Succubus [5:17]
2-16 Trio - Los Paul [2:35]
2-17 Die Zimmermänner - Nöte Des Kleinen Mannes [2:39]
2-18 Rheingold - Fluß [4:51]
2-19 Extrabreit - Polizisten [5:13]
2-20 The Wirtschaftswunder - Der Große Mafioso [3:27]
2-21 Front - Polaroid [3:03]
2-22 Geisterfahrer - Himmel Auf Erden [1:59]
2-23 Konec - Tanze [3:34]
2-24 4D - Sexappeal [5:23]
2-25 Einstürzende Neubauten - Sehnsucht [1:19]
2-26 Weltschmertz - Sehnsucht Aus Beton [3:44]
2-27 Pyrolator - Max [3:16]
2-28 Nina Hagen Band - TV-Glotzer (White Punks On Dope) [5:15]
2-29 Morgenrot - Strom [2:58]
2-30 Strassenjungs - Ich Brauch Mein Suff [2:33]