limited reissue of the original 1978 calendar records release of this super-obscure underground disco masterpiece from the sarr band. highly in-demand after support from djs such as rahaan and harvey, this killer double a-sided 12 inch kicks off with the awesome >magic mandrake<, a funky, undulating groove-stomper featuring an unstoppable bassline, boogie horns and sleazy vocals that rock the floor every time. on the second a side >double action< is a slower, chuggier disco gem with psychedelic beats, seedy flute-loops and smoky synths making for a truly cosmic experience. essential!

vinyl sampler from big stricks album resivior dogs. night moves features old school detroit hero reckless ron cook. essential!

slamming remastered reissue of über-rare detroit electro gold >mill-due< by t.mack on tiny label megas. incredibly hard to come by, this underground 12 inch from 1985 oozes funk, soul, boogie and delicious groove with a huge slice of time-defying electro chic. with a super-squelchy analogue bassline, sexy guitar licks and killer beats, it is topped off with detroit style space-age deep vocals which conjure images of early juan atkins productions - this record is a collectors wet dream! an on-air favourite of the electrifying mojo, this is motorcity electro at its very peak. absolutely 100% essential for fans of electro and techno alike! do not miss out on this true holy grail of detroit electro funk

slamming remastered reissue of über-rare detroit electro gold *mill-due* by t.mack on tiny label megas. incredibly hard to come by, this underground 12 inch from 1985 oozes funk, soul, boogie and delicious groove with a huge slice of time-defying electro chic. with a super-squelchy analogue bassline, sexy guitar licks and killer beats, it is topped off with detroit style space-age deep vocals which conjure images of early juan atkins productions - this record is a collectors wet dream! an on-air favourite of the electrifying mojo, this is motorcity electro at its very peak. absolutely 100% essential for fans of electro and techno alike! do not miss out on this true holy grail of detroit electro funk.

tune(s) alert! new belgian band delivers with >drops< a superb deep & mellow electronic vocal song. including two killer remixes by roger 23 (playhouse / baud / neurhythmics) with an amazing dark and sensitive techno house re-work sculpted for memorable moments at panorama bar, and break sl (uncanny valley / philpot / c-beams) with a stunning deep-house version. comes in a strong 300 grams black and white plain sleeve designed by nico gomez. essential package for any contemporary house & techno lover!
mastered by lupo at dubplates & mastering. pressed by optimal. 400 black vinyl copies pressed.

the second instalment of the limited edition, single-sided vinyl-only wx/wl white label series sees compa come with another serious remix to put any sound system to the test, a: >fear<. with support from some of the scenes most influential djs, mala (digital mystikz), chase & status, kryptic minds, joe nice, youngsta, razor rekta, goth-trad and j:kenzo amongst many others, its no wonder anything compa touches right now is considered essential material for any djs record bag.

killer release by freekwency dropping some genuine disco funk boogie tracks! the last 12 months have seen producer benny badge feature on inkswels ginseng root ep and future times vibe 2 compilation with analogue funk comrade tom noble. now hes back on voyeurhythm with freekwencys latest contribution to the labels. timeless release and possibly the best voyeurhythm so far! essential for everyone into tom noble, metro area and everything inbetween.

already achieving the status of essential new tune on pete tongs influential bbc radio 1 show, life is pure peak time action. second track escape continues the big room vibes. feel it cranks up the pace with stomping beats. big package!

vase returns with musical prodigy koreless releasing his long awaited single lost in tokyo alongside a dancefloor readied remix from label boss jacques greene. lost in tokyo garnered hype after being featured in jamie xxs bbc radio 1 essential mix last year and soon became a crowd pleaser in the young producers infamous live shows. featuring his trademark formula of stripped back production, lush atmospherics and hypnotic vocal chops. warm synth pads glow as the signature vocal pitches dramatically build to a beautiful crescendo. on the flip man of the moment jacques greene flips the track into dancefloor territory with pounding drums and incredible energy. dj support comes from annie mac, mary anne hobbs, gilles peterson and benji b

limited remastered reissue of >the disco scene<, a superb disco obscurity from chicagos lake shore drive. a highly sought-after 12 inch amongst collectors, the 1978 original changes hands for silly money and deservedly so. a big baldelli fave, this super-rare release on small but respected label magic touch (check the fantastic label artwork!) delivers a hefty dose of proper old-school disco funk powered by some seriously heavy drums and bass layered with cool synths, punching horns and heavenly disco-diva vocals. with the great in-demand instrumental on the flip, this is a sure-fire party starter essential for all disco lovers.

hot release by neil landstrumm & mat consume, who did a first shit & cheap release on scandinavia in 2001, and 2012 seems a good year to tear it down with a totally unexpected raw & raving electro banger for the dutch shipwrec label. inspired by 60s surf & garage and later punk & wave, the drum machines are set to give us the essential kicks, claps and hihats we need for that oldschool electro vibe. the trashmens surfin bird gets a remake dipped in acid and with shadowlands pre-dubstep skills take control, but nevertheless, all tracks have those wobly basslines typical to landstrumm�s music combined with unique vocals that make this release something special and definitely standing out! this release comes in a sick designed three colour silkscreen printed sleeve, limited to 300 copies including a download code to redeam the digital tracks from the label

compiles 2 of freds finest tracks from out of print finale releases, >emotive vibrations< from finale sessions vol 1, & >dawn< from finale select vol 1. essential moody deep house from a crucial producer. stamped white label.

welcome reisssue for monster soul-funk lp >disconnection<, one of the most obscure and sought-after releases from top 70s disco label, prelude. ridiculously expensive and hard-to-find in the original, this album is stuffed full with killer tracks spanning warm, soulful disco, high-stepping groove and boogie-heavy funk all written and produced by robert holmes. standouts include the jazzy free-style >dead on the case<, later reworked for the mysterious french skyline project, cool jazz-funk groover >bay city<, recently edited by none other than balearic maestro lexx, and the floor-friendly chunky funk workout >cash money<. however no track is a filler on this superb album which fully deserves its holy grail status with collectors. essential!

heading up the release is a trio of talented artists who always create a storm in the electronic music scene with their productions. for their debut on saved, guti, livio & roby present a 3 track ep, delivered on grey vinyl.
the release is a real spectrum of electronic music showcasing the production skills that they all possess. from the masterpiece of >we are< on the a-side to the deeper vibes of >up there< and more downtempo >piesa 3< on the flip, the package is an essential release for djs.

another slamming release from veteran producers jay lumen (saved / mistakes) and gary beck (soma/perc trax). on their own they are pretty amazing so imagine what they are like when their talents are combined. this drumcode bomb is an essential for any techno box, lets face it this one will do the damage!

played and supported by chris liebing, dvs1, marcel fengler,inigo kennedy, bas mooy, oscar mulero, truncate, markus suckut and more.kike pravda presents his first release on his own label called senoid recordings, including a remix of ben sims. the vinyl starts with the track exalt.it includes a roland 909 very processed, aggressive and distorted sound until the end, accompanied by a sequence of a dark bassline and dynamic,which kike pravda takes it to the limit of its frequencies in constant evolution.a track that makes it the letter of introduction of senoid. in b side, ben sims remix scared to the most pure style of mr ben. hi-hats unstoppable, unmistakable grooves,giving back to the sounds of the original, essential for its most faithful followers.closes the record the original version of scared, a continuous arpeggio with an accompaniment of a 909 ride pure, brilliant, subtle.scared evolves from beginning to end, with touches of dark, analogic, atmospheres and glitches, which turns it into a space trip.

for the fourth release, hold youth presents a new member to his family. s3a is a new french artist who travel all over the scene for some years, but finally release his great music. after his first acclaimed works on phonogramme, he brought us 4 deep and moody tracks, where he draws his style from his standards. we remind you that we work vinyl only, so check your dealer asap for this essential 12 inch

the excellent lumberjacks in hell imprint has served up some fine edits in its short lifespan to date, most notably from chicagos mutant beat dancer traxx and the labels latest release turns to two other windy city residents renowned for their collections and skills. rahaan needs little introduction for the disco loving community with essential drops on stillove4music, disco deviance and more, whilst mr sounds runs the excellent bring the heat website. this twelve is all about the a side >rainin bleeding boy< which puts a well loved uk ebm couple through the dub laden beatdown grinder - though djs will get plenty of mileage out of both tracks on the b side with >flip side< some supremely chopped up disco funk and >war i declare< a stomping and heavily filtered bomb.
comes on blue, marbled vinyl.

next release on claap coming up and it is another gummihz affair! after his last release on claap head rush last summer was snatched by the guys at defected for the defected in the house series, alex is back with his next record aptly titled rejuvenation ep. this two tracker carries a pair of absolutely necessary house grooves. rejuvenation features an elegant arpeggio which builds up to an intense crescendo bound to hypnotize dancefloors the world over. intense but very elegantly produced it carries alex�s signature sound and explores a similar musical territory to secret voyage (claap004) which has received overwhelming responses since its release. the motif on the flip side remains similar but with a more mature soundscape, showcasing alexs endless sonic diversity. add a bonus beatzz extract to round up an essential ep for the open air season and not only.

killer techno!! gag reflex is one of those tracks that tears down the walls youll find yourself fist pumping to this one day at some obscure techno party! influences of early 90 s detroit techno all the way up to darkest & sweatiest corner in the berghain. gag reflex is a distorted throbbing stab heavy work out. the bottom end rolls along while the crashing hi hats juxtapose to create a sense of havoc. essential techno tool! on the flip angry dragon focuses its energy on the synth work. the overlaying 909 claps adds more aural pleasure rounding off the package in proper form. issued in limited hand stamped form - vinyl only!

thug records returns with a truly unique and special release. tevo howard and nick anthony simoncino working together on one of the deepest records this year. both showcasing their unique take on house music, they are brought together by the devout and seductive vocals of mark rogers. sending a message of love and hope, and reminding us that house music can have a purpose that cuts deeper than just the dancefloor. the double 12 inch package provides a selection of original vocal mixes, instrumentals and club ready dubs, the bass played a sad refrain is essential, emotive and timeless. peace to the freedom fighters!

repress 2015! after several cooperations with aka aka and niconé, umami come up with their first very own single. we dont need words should explain all what you get from umami: melodic but stripped down to the essential ingredients track which make them catchy and danceable!

two essential techno players. the bek audio imprint hits double figures on this release, showcasing label-boss gary beck while also welcoming the sounds of mark reeve. mark reeve has made appearances on labels like soma, cocoon & traum and is an artist that gary has been supporting in many of his recent dj sets. gary beck sets the pace with >ars poetica<, the rugged opening track on this release. rasping off-beat bass and unnerving vocal samples join toughened drums and percussion to create a full-bodied fix. on the flip, mark reeve makes his first appearance on bek audio with his >fabula< track. a clean, smooth and grooving lesson in restrained and delicate production, fabula utilises icy cold atmospheres with warm and unwavering rhythm.

ntroducing the latest, fresh off the presses,limited edition slab of essential vibes: nix004. on this one were proud to showcase our latest artiste: joonipah. hes our very own geordie, cheeky chappie and the boy done good. as per usual, were limiting it to 300 vinyl only treats for the world, all carefully hand numbered at our top secret production facility south of london.

aroy dees mos deep does analogue deep and classic house like few other labels manage to represent today. this new black rain ep marks a return to the label for r-a-g aka aroy himself, g-string and marco spaventi. tip! opening with fog the deep vibe is set immediately. crispy snares, a chugging groove and plenty of eerie sonics swirl around into something with a keen sense of foreboding. the titular track then gets all chicago with its busy claps and nagging synth lines. the mood is a sombre one for those creepy back room sets and the analogue machinery used to make it gives a trademark warm and fuzzy feel to proceedings. the ep closes with a reprise of black rain. this beat-less rework deals in ambient synthscapes that drag you into their fold and never let you go. essential business once again from mos!

aroy dees mos deep does analogue deep and classic house like few other labels manage to represent today. this new black rain ep marks a return to the label for r-a-g aka aroy himself, g-string and marco spaventi. tip! opening with fog the deep vibe is set immediately. crispy snares, a chugging groove and plenty of eerie sonics swirl around into something with a keen sense of foreboding. the titular track then gets all chicago with its busy claps and nagging synth lines. the mood is a sombre one for those creepy back room sets and the analogue machinery used to make it gives a trademark warm and fuzzy feel to proceedings. the ep closes with a reprise of black rain. this beat-less rework deals in ambient synthscapes that drag you into their fold and never let you go. essential business once again from mos!

breathing the air of late spring in rome, the climate is one of wonderful sunsets and open-air dance floors. this is the picture that attilio tucci and sergio picciaredda capture in their proverbial camera under the pseudonym camilla green, a continuing collaboration with wild cat, which started with altarboy of the album left below (wwr004.) the harmony between the line of 303 and the pad synth on lost love evokes intense emotions and opens up in a revolving way. the track >xo< emerges techno with the beauty of its essential components: the fast-paced beat, the hypnotic samples, the wise use of the acid sound that never sound noisy. the warm voice of wild cat in both the tracks will envelope you. let inhibitions go and dance. the higher powers say youll need to stock up on these beautiful pictures and memories of late spring to help you get through another cold winter.

medical records is ecstatic to present the reissue of the essential >novels for the moons< by axxess. originally released in 1983, axxess is the brainchild of french multimedia artist patrick mimran. mr. mimran was co-director of lamborghini motors (along with his brother) at the time and fittingly released the album on the imprint lamborghini records. heavily influenced by german electronic pioneers klaus schulze, tangerine dream, and kraftwerk, mr. mimran commissioned the german engineer andreas bahrdt to build a custom complex synthesizer which eventually materialized into a 16 voice analog synthesizer of genius proportions.
presented on high-quality 180gram yellow vinyl in a limited edition of 1000 hand-numbered copies.

nicolas audren aka dj steaw is a dj / producer based in rennes (france). his productions reflect his inspiration for deep house, funk, afro and especially the raw old school elements in house music. this release takes us back to the classic house sound somewhere in between kerri chandler & mood ii swing and has been a secret weapon of ours for some time now. from the funk & organ groove in >i want< to the lush chords and big piano breakdown in >sky hunt<. house dancers and fanatics of good vibes be aware! essential is the right word for the white journey ep.

limited edition vinyl reissue of the deeply balearic and impossible-to-find extended version of the magnificent tranquillo (melt my heart) from the one and only carly simon. produced by the acclaimed arif mardin, who also worked with such luminaries as aretha franklin, esther philips and donny hathway, this 1978 classic rides soulful disco-tinged waves of blissful strings, heady horns and cosmic guitars with a rich orchestral feel - no wonder this is a such a firm favourite on the balearic scene with djs in the know from harvey to phil mison. originally released on a promo-only 12 inch single with the same version on both sides, tranquillo is here backed by another essential sun-drenched gem from ms. simon - >you belong to me<. a jazzy, breezy summer groover laced with gentle piano, soothing vocals and some amazing saxophone from virtuoso david sanborn. welcome chance to grab an affordable copy of this highly desirable 12 inch.

complimenting the original version, playout have assembled an all-star cast of remixes to create one of the most essential releases youll hear this month. tigersushis joakim, new yorks com truise, and finally its the turn of the uks optimo, creating the perfect warehouse moment in the process.

well, the deep, raw and real series has come to an end with volume 4, but quintessentials keep these lovely compilations coming. the thank you freaks series is about hot tunes from hot producers. and part 1 is offering a lot of them: andy ash, uncle deep, chicago damn and marcos cabral! quite essential!

after his last single asset 001 and releasing his distance track on dogmatik records, stojche returns with the second release on his own solo tangible assets imprint delivering another four cuts, whereby we witness his consistency in putting out a must-have quality works. the 1st track on the a side is called you & me. podium techno tune where the 909 drums and the fat baseline interact perfectly with musical theme. stojche starts off with the pad lines, building them up with various chords, synth swabs and dubby layers that strike in perfect timing. this one is real immersive moody groover. a2 -mechanism has an electric piano aspect as key texture that jams along the track, and later the amazing string arrangement creates a lot of space for the drum sequence to bring the mood to another level. this tune could do a lot of damage on the dancefloor if dropped in a right time. b1- revolt kicks off with a storming groove right from the start. uncompromising drums with the acidic synth keys that rumble in 4 on the floor beat that showcase chicago house influences from the past. b2 - podrum is the closing track of this single that carries a real strong emotion and deepness. classic detroit influenced after hour tune approached in style. the warmth stretches across the entire soundscape, where we witness stojches skills to create an essential spiritual deep house number. definitely stojche has succeeded in delivering four different quality works to one beauty of a record!!! asset002 will be available only in tangible (physical) format

a retrospective compilation of etienne de crecys work in the last 20 years. essential tunes, remixes from 1995 to 2011 and unreleased tracks from 1992 to 2011. a total of 69 tracks on 6 x 12 inch vinyl in a collectors box.

at last - the essential >application of language< ep tracks mastered properly ! features a new and completely unreleased version of >keep planning< previously thought lost. other tracks unavailable on vinyl for many years. comes in a twice hand-stamped printed downwards jacket . thought lost for many years we present a new revision of the brilliant application of language tracks taken from the original >lino11< 12 inch. but with the added bonus of a completely unheard and brutal take on >keep planning< from 1996... properly mastered for the first time by our very own techno luvvy matt colton - this is truly linear, hypnotic, low-fi machine funk. back in the early days of downwards only the surgeon titles were mastered properly as o connor didn t think his own productions were worth it (having been transferred direct from tape)... features the brand new downwards printed jacket and two hand stamps

word on the street is sleazy and we continue fine-tuning our ears, delivering the most current and upfront cuts for you, the discerning dj. here we present a special limited transparent blue vinyl release from max belobrov, a young russian sporting his moog and a serious passion for music. his sound swings between deep house and techno fusing nu school disco elements and beats� we knew we were onto something with max when radio 1s essential mix aired with maceo plex stepping up and playing maxs title track >magic walk<.

introducing kleine reise records, a berlin based label flowering from the roots of their beloved clubs kleine reise & loftus hall, a natural progression to further share our world of sound. life is change, tastes evolve, the only essential ingredient is for our music to have soul. free from the shackles of any particular style or genre and from the constraints of time, we begin a journey through the sonic universe. our first offering comes from two of kleine reises founding members dara drea oneill and peter power. on the a-side we have sun-k, composed during several sundowns at the hazy heights of last summer. channeling the collective spirit of the open-air arena, it offers the first glimpse into peters ufordian fantasy. on the b-side, dara takes a bare-back ride through a pitched dreamscape. the constant flapping wings of a little dragon guides him. if you stretch out your arms it feels like flying. lastly with >red roses< peter conjures up an irresistible dream-like, slo-mo workout, guaranteed to be drifting out across the adriatic beach parties this summer take a little trip with us. love the kr family

spanish hot shot producer tadeo delivers an excellent ep on micropunto. top of the bill techno with enough dept and staggering riffs. this also includes and outstanding nx1 rework and the well orchestrated the gate on the b side. another mps essential for real techno heads worldwide

a.paul is well known for delivering ferm dancefloor orientated techno. surely he wont dissapoint on this naked lunch 12inch. dark and edgy drums combined with sqeeuky yet sinister atmospheres. essential underground techno.

versatile producer nikola gala gets set to release monster club track >only< on the prestigious rekids imprint. a cut of driving, razer sharp techno, the rib-rattling bass and detroit-esque synths will no doubt slay the most discerning dancefloors. throw in a ryan elliott remix and you have yourselves an essential package

a - side: i love my lady (the black bahia version) ashley reworks an unreleased collaboration between chic and lounge legend johnny mathis. what ?!!!! this has summer anthem written all over it. beedle waves his magic wand over this future classic beach groove to create a joyful sing-a-long. b - side: addis ababa (afrikanz on marz kosmik rework ) ashley and his musical partner darren morris add their trippy aom vibes to this rare studio one classic to create an afro/reggae/drone/psychedelic monster. it pulls you in and does not let you out. this is an essential rework for all the true heads out there.

loftsoul is the moniker of renowned dj uchikawa masahiko. he has been a dj for more than 25 years, and is deeply involved with the japanese nightclub scene since its early days. his borderless and genre-straddling playing style, from soul, jazz, dance classics, deep house, to techno tells of the impassioned music life of dj uchikawa masahiko. in addition to running regular parties at his club loft in nagano, (which has hosted djs such as joe claussell, jerome sydenham and glenn underground) and premier at loop, uchikawa has been recording tracks as loftsoul, and collaborating with pianist makoto kuriya as rhythm of elements. >soul inspiration< sees loftsouls continued collaboration with chicago house stalwart glenn underground alongside ricardo miranda aka the latin soul brothas. >soul inspiration< is a deliciously deep groove with trademark virtuoso piano for some esoteric soulful dance floor action. the b-side sees the latin soul brothas slow it down for them electronic soul of the moog mix. finally, dj uchikawa and hide koyama provide an essential dub.

formed in 2007 this duos djing and production skills have gone from strength to strength.
starting out on fling recordings, their first release miniminds was supported by mr c, being played in dc10 all summer followed by a radio 1 essential selection airplay by pete tong. later down the line xoe was used by mason in his radio 1 essential mix.

excellent third release on the essential supafrico records featuring four absolutely stunning afro flavoured grooves dug deep from the vaults. first up we have a previously unreleased extended version of >hot black n sweet< by nigerian funkster kio amachree. taken from the über-rare 1981 >ivory< lp, this a slice of pure funk filled afro boogie led by a groovy phat bline, driving horn section and kios magnificent kid creole-esque vocals.

following her flowerhead single which was backed with a hugely successful spencer parker remix, swedens la fleur returns to her own fledgling power plant imprint for it s third release, eavesdropper. strong, melodic and timeless house music paired with stunning artwork, power plants remit is a simple but attractive one. the beautiful images of olaf hajek, wilfried pordiech sätty and now hans arnold provide a striking outer to a core that, in just two releases, is already essential for many a house fan. former dancer sanna la fleur, label boss and the artist in question for the label s third 12 inch, employs a variety of sunny major key chords and whispering female vocals on title cut >eavesdropper< to great ends. spacious and gentle yet undeniably propulsive >eavesdropper< is an infectious skipping groove with a strikingly beautiful feel underpinned with nagging bass. the flipside cut tjuvlyssnerskan takes its name from the swedish feminine noun for eavesdropper yet reverses the gender of the vocals of its counterpart. added dusty loops, poignant pianos and another weighty bass create a piece of house that much more than the sum of its parts. the > eavesdropper< is another triumph for the power plant label and la fleur while also being a shining example of how to release records with love and care.

first single cut from upcoming mule musiq compilation >im starting to feel ok vol.5<. a side, our one of the most favorite producer >juju&jordash< gave us the brand new song. its very unique psychedelic techno stuff and off course essential!! move d on a2 and dj sprinkles on b side are first available on vinyl. its just for vinyl lover. second single cut which coming in may have the track from vakula, kuniyuki and lowtec.

south london producer darren cunninghams new album, r.i.p, underlines actresss reputation as one of the most eloquent voices to emerge from the sub-bass nexus of london dance music. his intuitive and original grasp of beats, textures and rhythm puts him on a parallel path to dance music innovators such as drexciya, t++, aphex twin, autechre, burial and basic channel. absolutely essential release by one of the most exciting producers of the 21st century.

mr tribez is back with a brand new patterns ep. straight up chordy and repetitive techno sounds that you are used to from boriqua. another patterns essential for the crates.

last year s acclaimed sea power & change ep, a melancholic project from the mind of celebrated portuguese powerhouse tiago, is now revisited through the lens of three essential esp institute artists. side a gives us a take on strange fruit by our heroes soft rocks � a smacked up dub/boogie rendition leaving the beautifully dark mood intact whilst twisting the the rhythms toward the tough side. on side b, secret circuit (eddie ruscha of laughing light of plenty, and soon to release his solo release for esp) stuffs wild combination in his saddle and takes us for a ride through a futuristic version of the wild west with a funky bassline and distant whistles, only to be rounded out by a blissed-out epic re-rendering of yesterday is gone by somberero galaxys jonny nash. its a family affair.