double 12 inch release, cut on 45rpm. comes in gatefold cover, including lyrics and liner-notes.

this release comes packed with 4 massive remixes from some of the best artists faround the world in the ghetto funk & breaks genre. expect some hot dancefloor weapons from basement freaks, the captain, ninelives the cat vs rob da rhythm, and the funk hunters, the new shining stars coming out of canada and ones to watch for on the growing ghetto funk scene!

duets ii is another collection of american songbook standards performed in the best of ways. it includes collaborations with the best voices of music: aretha franklin, natalie cole, norah jones and k.d. lang grace the recording booth with this legendary singer.
but it is the tragic and premature passing of amy winehouse that makes this album truly special, her appearance on the duet >body and soul< is the last known recording of the british songbird, and it is a truly heartrending version of the 1930 jazz classic. if this isnt grammy material, we dont know what is!
pressing on double 180 grams audiophile vinyl, housed in gatefold sleeve.

in 1973 focus were at their peak! they simultaneously had two top 10 albums (focus 3 (movlp022) and moving waves (movlp023)) and two hitsingles (sylvia & hocus pocus). all of the musicians were voted as top 10 musicians in each of their categories. jan akkerman was voted worlds best guitarist. with a live reputation that proved focus lived up to these best musicians claims, the right thing to do was to release a live album: focus at the rainbow. (fact: on the night of the recording, due to the demand for encores, focus ran out of pieces to play!)
180 grams audiophile vinyl pressing with insert.

released in 1973, pronounced >l&#277,,,,,,,h- nérd skin- nérd< is the debut album of legendary pioneers of southern rock lynyrd skynyrd. they brought together all the best elements of southern culture – blues, country, garage rock, southern poetry – and created a gumbo of southern sounds and flavors as none had done before. there are few debut albums that sounds as raw and determined as pronounced does, and this is largely due to the hard, lean edge that lynyrd skynyrd bring to the music. the album features the songs >i aint the one<, >gimme three steps< and >free bird<, their famous rock anthem. music on vinyl is proud to present this album, which marks the birth of a great band that spawned an entire genre.
180 grams audiophile vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

stamped white label vinyl / turbo recordings unleashes one of the best acid techno records of the year.

thomas hesslers ep is the first player through crepuscular shafts & sonic subways.. beware the trail. first track - lost - cements you into a vacuum of suffocating synths that precede a poundin kick.. you are propelled into a tunnel. the bridge of the track is a course in restraint, giving way to menacing drive & looping side sticks.. siren like washes takes hold, swirling & disorientating the listener. on the flip, - 12 channel madness - best conveys the tone and atmosphere of the release. the murky darkness & pace feels inhuman to the core, but not without infectious rhythm breakdowns with flavors of old & nu skool shuffle timbres. these tracks are also - tools - that do not sacrifice on complexity. the haunting synth washes carry us through but offer no comfort. insanity & intensity reaches catharsis but never overpowers the overall mix. - berlin movement - is the final track on the ep that affirms you are still inside the tunnel. the incisive hook lines impel you to find your way out. the kick is more subdued forcing you to go with the melody until the break & bridge lapses back & the restraint builds to hypnotic frenzy. a dry, howling wind prevails.. filtered and distorted. thomas hessler succeeds in taking us through his tunnel of contradictions: alluring, menacing, emotional yet coldly detached. listen up: you might not escape !
words: livia terri

the legendary sabor do brasil compilations are back, presenting the very best brazilian cosmic music. volume 6 of the series continues to mesh spacey bits of synth and syncopated beats with brazilian rhythms. expect a fusion of cosmic dancefloor grooves and elements of samba and bossa rather than a straight roster of brazilian music. the collection is including rare edits and long versions. titles include: partido alto, chosen ones, african roots, roda, drumm drumm, hey rio! and more. a must for all discerning disco and latin djs!

desolats happy to present the third edition of our yearly christmas sampler, and probably the best so far: a bumper tribute to a year of fine music

ruede hagelstein wants it all, and not just that jazz. the berlin producer, known for his productions that straddle the boundary between house on techno, released on labels like souvenir and upon you records, will release his debut album soft pack together with his band, the noblettes on november 18, 2011. a priori is the first track on the indie-electronic lp, and cannot claim itself free from jazz influences. with piano, a horn section, and brushed snares, the track swings with the best of them. since ruedes vocals also require something a little more dancefloor-friendly, this digital appetizer will be served up with a remix from the man himself. the vinyl will follow with remixes from guillaume & the coutu dumonts, noir and tiefschwarz.

amazing collaboration between arttu and detroits jerry the cat. two tracks recorded in spontanious live jams in arttus studio. two tracks that deliver what we like in house music! emotion, passion and fun.. and fun is exactly what these two guys had while recording these two crazy funk driven raw house jams! classic tracks rooted in the best chicago tradition combined with the unique voice of jerry. goose bumps!!!

bassism records is devout to cutting edge bass music. with its roots in dubstep, breaks, and drum & bass, the promotion company turned record label also ventures into the newer territories of liquid dubstep, minimal dub techno, deep house, and future dub. headed by veteran dj and producer tommy lexxus aka riparian, the bassism staple is carefully curated to showcase the best cases of dancefloor excitement and head-wise introspection. with singles forthcoming from vandera, kgb, twisted, cosmetics, beep, and a slew of other top shelf producers, bassism has only one direction to grow.

featuring the remaining tracks from last years stimulus album - including dave clarke fav and title track modular system. the ep also features a vinyl exclusive - incept - taking us into the realm of deep electrobass space exploration. support from keith tucker aux88, scape one, dexorcist, convexion/erp, oliver bondzio(hardfloor), and dave clarke (modular system charted and featured in best of 2010 show)

the next llfo comes as a split ep. swedish master of minimal house and argentinian techno veteran franco cinelli gathering to show underground dance musics status quo. franco cinellis da beatz on the a side, is a funky old school composition. the drums are the main plot of the track. twirling snares and classy rides accompanied by a very familiar sample give us a 1995 feeling. pandemonium on the b side, martinez contribution for this wonderful split ep, is his interpretation of modern house in perfection. as usual tight drum patterns, the for to the floor attitude and a low-fi bassline supported by a trippy vocal sample. probably one of his best work of late.

the singular threads of the musical fabric that is barrio weedwagon are too numerous and long to trace the beginnings. however, the story does indeed have a start. the spark first took flame on a dance floor deep in the heliopolis favela of são paulo, brazil. after this initial shared out of body experience about 2012, barrio weedwagon can best summed up in these words: emerging from a black hole in the center of the milky way galaxy, the beings who would claim the name barrio weedwagon were awakened. the steady stream of organized radio frequencies from earth became a soothing and yet tantalizing lullaby for our heroes.

over two years ago already, we were announcing andres zaccos first ep on airdrop. the >seated hopping ep< had been sent to us by andres best friend, none other than el senor franco cinelli. needless to say, we fell in love with the subtlety of his music. fast forward until today and be prepared to be blown away by how much zaccos musical refinement has developed. swayzaks brun listened to the first sketches of this ep and immediately decided to give a go to the main track. the result is a conceptual treatment that reflects the advanced maturity of the swayzak sound, deep inspiration to most, if not all.

red marbled vinyl only at decks.de!solomon s remix is already rated one of his best to date and perfectly refletcs his flair for the sub-heavy downtempo funk and club-feel. expect the cool underground clubs to have the solomun remixes running for the entire summer season 2011.

3 years ago patrick & frederic started their marvelous career as kaiserdisco and made it to one of the most interesting acts in the global underground scene. they are not only a techno or minimal act, kaiserdisco is fascinating people all over the world cause they are producing music from lazy deep house to groovy techno, always with the right sense for the dancefloor. in the last years they remixed artists like booka shade, kosheen, extrawelt, sebastien leger, 2000 & one...., and had releases on legendary labels like drumcode, 100% pure, strictly rhythm, my best friend, global underground etc... and now it is time to start their own imprint. the first kd music release la famillia ep comes from kaiserdisco themselves. the a-side la benjamina is a typical kaiserdisco anthem. strong beats, groovy bass and a hypnotizing melody. you can feel it in every second of this track how much fun it was to produce this piece of music. especially the big break will make you go mad!! hija major on the b-side is a heavyweight techno layout. a massive rolling bassline catches you from the first second! the hole track reminds you of a fast rolling train packed full of wood. it rattles from first to last and when it falls into the breaks you can imagine it pushes the train even more and more and more...

played by reboot, joris voorn, martinez, christian prommer, lee curtiss, sis, ... ever wondered what a butch diana ross on acid might sound like…? well youre about to find out… but before we get to overside, youve gotta enjoy and marvel at the sheer brilliance of the rest of jairo catelos latest offering on silicone souls darkroom dubs. our man from the asturias has rapidly built a strong and loyal following thanks to his beautifully crafted house cuts. jairos ability to bring together dubby textures and an innate soul within his productions is most enviable. his warehouse ep features three original new cuts backed by a rework from french house guru, phil weeks. lead cut soul school is something of a two-headed beast. whilst its kick-drum and dramatic synth stabs drive it with a serious dose of funk, it still retains a warm-summer soul that will keep the fillies moving. then, as a little sax break goes to our head, were flipped and the beats and bass get sleazy and old school. killer! mr. weeks beings some 90s flow to the table on his remix. working the guitar licks and bassline hard but always retaining a smooth as silk groove, phil shows just how to keep the dancefloor cookin. a beautiful house record from one of the very best. >yairos 303 acid< mix of overside finds us getting upside down and inside out. serious funk with an injection of some classic acid styles. final cut >the shake< sees jairo roll out drums. a lazy bassline is swarmed by ripping snares and a host of percussive sites and sounds. a perfect close to a pretty much perfect ep.

now with lovingly remastered audio, extensive liner notes, and unpublished photos, this double l.p. set gives you both of the aforementioned rarities and the best of overton berry - that is, if you havent had the good fortune of seeing the man play live. still performing his trademark blend of standards, thoughtful interpretations, and original compositions weekly in-and-around seattle, if you find yourself music hungry in the pacific northwest, you just might have a chance. berry is still doing his thing with the utmost respect and dedication to his craft.lp limited to 1000 copies.

full flavor music returns to close out 2011 with the mighty compilawax sampler. featured on this various artists compilation are four of the best digital selling tunes the label has previously released.

even those of you living in a cave in the last couple of years have heard of azari & iii, the celebrated production duo from toronto. best known as their founding member, alphonse alixander lanza iii is an old timer with his earliest productions dating back to the raving 90’,s. on gtcm08, alixander iii flies solo and delivers a superb ep that showcases his darker, edgier side. with three origi¬nal tracks each more harrowing than the other, iii expands and enhances the gtcm signature sound. this here is an ep for discerning djs who refuse to fall for the cliches of mainstream dance music and who have the confidence to unleash such powerful tracks on the dancefloor.
support from laurent garnier, stephan bodzin, slam, troy pierce, brodinski, dj hell, mr g, deetron, lee curtiss, nuno dos santos, erol alkan, paul woolford, master h, the hacker, arnaud le texier ...

tornado wallace has made a rather rapid climb up the hype list since his debut release here on delusions of grandeur in 2010 and deservedly so. definitely one to push quality as opposed to quantity, the melborne wunderkind has chosen to focus on just a select few remixes and releases which has stood him in very good stead and created demand as a dj and producer with genuine integrity as well as talent. in addition to his two eps on d.o.g he also released an ep for instruments of rapture as well as making remixes for home taping is killing music, kolour ltd and future classic. he is also responsible for one of ras best and most popular podcasts this year

a very high quality production for wonder wet records. on the second release, we reset, the dj/producers duo from the capital, well known for their overwhelming live sets, makes its debut.
the productions of we reset are the fruit of their love for live music. folco and alessandro are two roman producers born to recreate in studio the atmosphere of the dance floor through hot and melodious sounds often created with the use of anologic synthesisers built with their own hands. nothing more and nothing less than two best friends who love to making music and spending intense and rewarding days doing it!

hummingbird is proud to present its 5th release by italian dj/producer yaya. known already for his works on loco dices label desolat, he comes to hummingbird with this break out track, that mysterious way. on remix duties we have a stella line up consisting of rising talent doubtingthomas (safari electrique/fra), stalwart producer re.you (souvernir music/ger) and one of frances best kept secrets varoslav (supplementry facts).

minimalist, swinging, mesmerising techno at its best (german pressing)

the eraly years of a decade are good times for exploration, just like in 1993 when we (alex & sasa) first started working together. we rented a huge loft space on ave b & 2nd st. in the east village in manhattan. the winter was tough, we had 16 snow storms and due to a landlord who hated everybody, we had our heating turned off except for a few hours in the morning, sometimes not even that... the only way to stay warm was to wear hats, gloves and scarves the whole winter... but that was fine because nightlife was a lot of fun. there was a good club/party every night. right below where we lived was one of the best after hour clubs called >save the robots<. but one of my favourite parties was >sugar babes< which was at the cbgbs gallery space right next door to cbgbs, every monday night. the dj used to sample parts of the records he was mixing and then just play the loop of the sample and alongside was a drummer playing to it. it was really inspiring. so we wanted to go back to this idea of sound assembly and create a new series for us to work with called >skematics< its like a diagram or manual to help understand the interconnections between the odd parts we find and assemble, an imaginary manual for a new decade that has not been musically defined yet

galaktika prepares their first vinyl of the year with the hand of garnica, paulo olarte and maurice aymard teaming up with mr hot guy maceo plex. the small compilation is meant to be for those floor killer sessions and those layback down mixes a mixture between deep house and techno. why not give it a try in vinyl if we believe this are one the best original tracks the labels heads have made so far and with the support of one of hottest name in the scene. so take advantage of this exclusive 200 copies.

dj pacso steps up again with theses two bangers on one of the best jump up labels around, lowdown deep. if you like your bass round and your beats chunky then you will be all over this release.

the ow040 is just around the corner and we are looking forward to this anniversary. on the occasion of this jubilee we have a spezial gift for you. a new artist is entering the ostwind team. we are happy and proud to welcome alex q. after his fantastic releases on musik gewinnt freunde, cliff, mina records, amuse gueule and his own label kleinstadtfelling alex he made a name for himself. the range of his sounds inludes harmonic, deep as well as dubby techhouse and detroitish house. this is reflected on his ostwind ep like a summer rain. this young talented guy from eisenhuettenstadt shows that he could find something good in this cold and rainy summer. the result is a beautiful record that makes us breath calm and deeply and we reminisce about best moments of the summer. we will keep the sun shining in our hearts. the honour of the remix on this anniversary vinyl belongs to marcus schmidt vs. double c. two friends of alex who present us a a wonderful dub house track. thanks to alex and his friends for this unique release. we wish them good luck and all the best fort he future!

harry axt has sharpened the axe. the man for the rough seems to be in best mood and brings us 3 peak-time madness.

music man records is proud to present the long awaited second mix-cd from marcel dettmann, resident at the notorious berghain club in berlin since even before it was called like that, and one of the key artists on their label ostgut ton. marcel dettmanns previous mix-cd was named best mix-cd of 2008 by resident advisor. last year he released his debut album dettmann to high critical acclaim. in the meantime he is also building the profile of his own label mdr, and of course he stays one of the most in demand remixers around.
the tracklist of conducted includes again a mixture of new to be discovered talents, old to be re-discovered gems, and a few usual suspects, such as sandwell district, redshape or shed. conducted is a timeless mix from one of the most important players in todays techno scene.
this is the first of two vinyl samplers, including tracks by bluemoon productions (1990!), morphosis, signal & fbk.

music man records is proud to present the long awaited second mix-cd from marcel dettmann, resident at the notorious berghain club in berlin since even before it was called like that, and one of the key artists on their label ostgut ton. marcel dettmanns previous mix-cd was named best mix-cd of 2008 by resident advisor. last year he released his debut album dettmann to high critical acclaim. in the meantime he s also building the profile of his own label mdr, and of course he stays one of the most in demand remixers around. the tracklist of conducted includes again a mixture of new to be discovered talents, old to be re-discovered gems, and a few usual suspects, such as sandwell district, redshape or shed. conducted is a timeless mix from one of the most important players in todays techno scene.
this is the second of two vinyl samplers, including tracks by cheeba starks (1996!), vril, the analogue cops & answer code request.

stephin merritt (born february 9, 1966 is an american singer-songwriter based in los angeles (formerly in new york city), best known as the principal singer and songwriter in the band the magnetic fields. he is known for his distinctive and untrained bass voice.

180gr heavyvinyl ! back to black , classic hip hop

for this first release, we give you the opportunity to grab 4 fantastic trax done by legendary detroit producer : jason grove. born in detroit, he started his career in the late 80s, dj-ing in underground parties when the techno house movement was just at the beginning. he was invited few times on detroit local stations such as wdrq & wjlb to play. some said he was at that time very close to the >wizard<, helping producing their first tracks with anthony srock as final cut. he had many opportunities during the 90s to release some of his work on various prestigious labels, however, as the guy is really hardcore & straight edge, he prefered to continue producing only with analog gears (dont ever speak to him about a computer or hell get mad !) & record his work on cassette only, selling it to indie stores & giving it to friends for some special events (birthday, graduation ect ... !). we heard this story long times ago & it was only when we were in l.a. last year at pooh-bah record shop that we finally managed to get our hands on one of those tapes (one from june 1991 & the other one done in october 1992) with some of the best & incredible music we ve heard in years, it sounded like kerri chandler before kerri chandler did even start to release any tracks ! those first tapes are finally available after a hiatus of more than 15 years on vynil only (!)

after three best-selling releases basic fingers is back! our fourth release is a killer 12 from stockholm based producer changed.
if you like your disco bumping around in the midtempo range this release is definitely for you. working around a killer sample from love unlimited orchestra the >jamaican girl< track is destined to become a huge dancefloor winner. flip things over and you will find a tasty rework of swedish artist roger rönning and his much in demand folk disco track >tiden bara gar< where changed used elements from both the original and live version.
a real standout release from a label thats got a lot to shout about!
basic fingers is a new label brought to you by the fine team over at gamm. its an open-minded concept with quality edits and reworks for an underground disco/ house generation.

mannheim based plastic city has been around for the best part of two decades now, working with some of the most exciting artists in house and techno and maintaining an output of electronic music that is unrivaled. now the label behind artists such as terry lee brown junior and the timewriter is looking towards the release of the debut album from the awesome nikola gala. gala is part of the exciting wave of greek talent that has risen through the ranks of the house and techno scene over the last decade. he is a prolific producer who has released music on some of the hottest label around including rekids, ibadan, his own escada music and of course plastic city.

coloured vinyl! in philpot history we had many prolific producers dropping their best tracks by far. we keep it like that!! so heres our second 12inch by highly acclaimed arttu delivering the goods on two slammin gangsta tracks! timeless jackshit to open your mind (…like the artwork suggests). thanks for purchasing a real copy!

for his discographic debut degustibus has chooses to release gin sonic, a tune made by rubini, an italian artist workin and livin between venice and berlin.
gin sonic is a classy old-school track, made in berlin but dreamed in a synthy-outerspace. circular bassline swim in a invincible funky-beat and crush against a wall of synth providing you a sure dancefloor-filler.
in addition they commissioned a remix from berlin-legend dj filippo naughty moscatello. he made 2 versions, impossible to choose the better they included both in the release. remix 1 is a dubby-hypno ride with a moroder-like dizzy bassline. remix 2 is a perfect example of the best naughty style: sharp bassline and vintage-synth blended together in an solid old-school disco journey. already a classic.

though classically trained, arthur russells major contributions to the music world is in the dance genre. despite the fact that his pioneering work in the late 70s and on through the 80s was only quietly acknowledged at the time, his long-term impact is best described as formidable. russell died in 1992, but his art lives on and his influence is still felt in the world of dance music and beyond. his innovative, leftfield dance records flew way ahead of what people were used to hearing at the time, due in part to his involvement in new yorks downtown avant-garde music scene.

here we have the sampler to the long awaited album from the talkin beatz camp, >make way for the new generation<. label boss kg has worked really hard to pull this project together and he has been working with some of the best producers in the scene.

ruff revival livens up the dance by offering the best in raw bass driven tunes for the floor. jungle, garage, and dubstep vibes get mashed up together on each release, with the emphasis on fun, rudeness, rhythms, and bass experimentation.

the next ep on germany s hello? repeat imprint comes from seuil, one of paris s most inspired underground producers. in terms of style, it is a match that could hardly be more perfect. hello? repeat has spent the past six years carving a niche for itself with eps from cabanne, audio werner and label co-founder daze maxim, plus acclaimed albums by bruno pronsato and kate simko. seuil, meanwhile, has put out a steady stream of ultra-deep 12-inches on labels like freak n chic and sammy dees ultrastretch. both specialize in a sound that is modern, understated and hypnotic. late call is exactly what its name suggests: a record made for the deepest, most tender portion of the night. the drums are slick and punchy, but the rest is woozy and romantic–this is one to put on when the crowd has stopped chatting and everyone s dancing with their eyes closed. topping it off is a vocal line made famous by diana ross but recited here by an androgynous diva: if you need me, call me, no matter where you are, no matter how far… dark, trippy and weirdly moving, this is one of seuil s finest tracks yet. >slow motion< strikes a similar chord but with a more subtle approach. here you notice seuil s rare touch for subtlety: in the absence of any real >hook<, he keeps the track moving with expertly sculpted drums, a warm half-melody and a gently propulsive beat. soft chords sustain in the background to create a balmy summer night feel. both tracks show seuil and hello? repeat doing what they do best: delivering something deep, functional and full of character.

black market records from london was without a doubt one of the influential labels in the early nineties with several great releases and a blooming store in soho. we are happy to see that some of their classic releases will be made are available again! first in a series of classic re-issues from their archives includes the amazing de-lite wild times remix by derrick may! arguable one of his best remixes he ever did.. and still able to touch the hearts! on the flip a piece of classic house music by desiya that ruled the dance floors for months in a row (no1 in the billboard dance chart!). a nice document of tunes that influence many. and man... we cant stop playing that amazing remix by mayday!

finding the new matter is reekos new album, second in his career after submitted to involuntary treatment, published in 2004 by the british label inceptive.more than ten 12inches for the best techno labels around, led up to the release of this new and eagerly awaited album by the spanish producer. his mastery of digital tools and excellent sonic capabilities is made evident by this intricate work, which runs from environmental experiments, through deep and scientific techno, to sounds of an industrial and raw kind: his specialty for years.the album begins with the beginning , a small track that serves as an atmospheric intro in which the digital textures and pads are the main ingredients, starring in one of the few melodic moments on the album.movement starts with strange beings , repetitive synth strings, sine waves and rhythms that start to generate the tension needed in order to enjoy the album. an abstract track with a space flavour, in line with the best standards-bearers of scientific techno

limited blue transparent collectors edition! the mighty desonanz strike back and deliver 3 brilliant techno bombs at its very best and darkest. nachtstrom techno deluxe!

following the cd release earlier this year, the rio edits series is back, now based in brazil the 9th instalment is a tribute to the late, great ayrton senna. laced with latin flavour this release is rio at its very best!

john digweeds bedrock records celebrates a milestone 100th single release in superb style with two of the best tracks that you will hear this year, from two of the most creative young producers in the electronic dance scene – guy j and henry saiz. in this day and age to not only survive as an independent label, but to flourish and constantly evolve, bringing forward new and exciting talent, is something that should be applauded. a mark of the global respect and love that bedrock has steadily gained through years of releasing quality dance music that rides the waves of trends and fashions is the fact that this bed100 release received over 12.000 listens on soundcloud before it was even officially announced!