arnold jarvis take some time out was first released in 1987, the year that fourth floor records was born, and it stands the test of time as a seminal release for the label. the track perfectly characterises the stand out productions that keep the house music world returning again and again to its catalogue for inspiration. this official vinyl re-issue includes the club and dub that made up the original release, plus a reconstruction mix by ilija rudman. ilija delighted classic music company earlier this year with his minimal take on disco in track in her eyes. his approach to the take some time out re-work has the same deconstructed vibe the loose percussion and punchy melodic bass gives a pleasing spaciousness to the track, giving the record fresh life and re-imagining it for 2016

one of house musics true originators, todd terry was first discovered by pioneering new york house imprint fourth floor records. now the label has collected four of his earliest and most essential productions on to one 12inch vinyl. the a-side houses a pair of tracks created under his black riot alias in 1988, both featuring his trademark raw, jacking drums. the unmistakable rave stabs on a day in the life were to reappear on countless hardcore records, testament to the tracks influence, whilst the cut-and-paste sample patchwork of warlock defines the house sound of that era. meanwhile, the b-side features two tracks as masters at work, a moniker that todd would later pass on to his friends little louie vega and kenny dope gonzalez. both alright alright and dum dum cry, originally released in 1987, exhibit terrys musical roots, combining hip-hop breakbeats, powerful electro-funk and playful freestyle melodies in his inimitable style.

nice price deal !!! 1988 breakbeats from the break boys.

pressed on dark green bio-vinyl, housed in a gatefold cover. cover and gatefold artwork by scottish artist paul scott canavan (dungeons & dragons, magic: the gathering). includes 12” art card of original artwork.

the fourth wall returns with a new album.

alex ketzers newest ep >fourth face< follows up right in the footsteps of his previous installments, continuing the cologne-based producers endeavour of blurring the line betwixt abstract-adjacent techno and moody atmospherics through intricate narratives and vibrant motion. as ever with ketzer, sound design is a matter of vital balance and focussed devotion, and no effort is spared in the sculpting of this dialogue between complex, slo-evolving soundscapes and surgically executed rhythms that unfolds as one fascinating audio-origami of sorts.

markus floats is back with his fourth album.

reissue, transparent orangene doppel lp

world music

wldv introduces four tracks on this new 12&#8243,,,, release in tribute to valencia’s ‘la ruta del bacalao’ (or ruta destroy), with a kind of proto-techno that reminds us the late eighties and early nineties movement sound, also mixed with his personal horror disco.

acid mayhem on clear vinyl.

deluxe double vinyl release, housed in an aluminium bag with booklet included. contains the original oxes album from 2000 on vinyl 1 plus the first peel session on vinyl 2.

handstamped, heavyweight vinyl

repress - fallout ‘the morning after’, produced by lenny dee and tommy musto, was originally released in 1987 on the legendary fourth floor records. originally recorded as a 17 minute opus, the track was edited into different versions, the sunrise mix and the aftermath. the names fallout and the morning after were tommy and lenny’s personal references to a private after hours club called the rooftop on the 23rd floor of a building in new york where they played, named as a nod to the after effects of the late nights and early mornings of these parties. ‘the morning after’ crossed many genres of dance music, and was notoriously adopted by grooverider and fabio who championed it at rage, their legendary thursday night party in london. remastered for this re-issue, and also tastefully remix by nu disco producer of the moment, purple disco machine, a new lease of life awaits for this genuine classic which has truly stood the test of time.

4th strike from hornsey hardcore - you know the drill!

ltd 180 gr, 1 per customer

limited to 200 copies, the handmade vinyl cover is painted by sasha sime, thus making each copy unique. hot on the heels of paul ritch s >s.c.u.d< ep, quartz rec welcomes joton for a slamming ep >the fourth d<. the spanish producer and new rhythmic label owner delivers highly effective techno grooves on >the fourth d< and >dark sculptures<, while distant sounds on >different faces< and mystic chants on >diatomic< give this ep a shamanic dimension.

blond london wonder joe corti is back on better listen to kick off whats sure to be a big year of releases for him. fourth base balances big party tracks meant for roughing up the room (oh lord) and the title track, for instance) as well as the sly filter disco sound of lula and the surely anthemic the first time

a true trip-hop classic: tricky’s 1995 debut album “maxinquaye” is finally available on vinyl again.

well, this is different… fourth kind the self titled mini album on omniverse records. it’s hard to pinpoint a genre with records like this, produced by marc mac of 4hero and similar to some of the 4hero output, it defies genre and fits somewhere in-between many. the production is heavily reliant on synthesisers and vintage drum machines in places but is full of real life and organic movements, this is partly down to the signature drums played by luke parkhouse. the only other guest spot is filled by nu jazz funker pascal strauss aka luman child who plays bass guitar on “take me to your sky” which along with “afterglows” are the closest we get to dance tracks, in most parts a 70s fusion feel is present. the short interlude type tracks are just as important and i would go as far as to say vital to telling the story. moogs, arps and solina strings weave patterns throughout, all in all, across the 10 tracks the album is a journey of mood and emotions. 180g pressing.

one of drum & bass shining lights and a huge personal favourite of ours at dispatch, we are proud to welcome spirit to the label with the fourth cycle ep. few can match spirit’s quality and consistency and this ep is no exception, the perfect balance between soul and grit, iridescently delivered with tantilising progression. effortlessly fusing techno, trance and electro influences, with deep, driving bass, spirit reflects drum & bass in its purest form, his music holding sublime longevity. instantly transporting us back into any number of nostalgic periods from this scene, spirit presents his superb debut dispatch ep.

4 to the floor presents sub-urban records documents the output of this true underground champion. based in new york, sub-urban records was arguably the best and most consistent american garage and vocal house label there was. co-founded by the mighty tommy musto under northcott productions, tommy had his hand in much of the musical output from the label, and in turn this double-pack 12inch collection. documenting sub-urbans legacy, the album also features tracks and remixes from artists including mike dunn, sandy rivera, and matthias heilbronn. the spunky free me brings together dennis ferrers co-production with a remix by kerri chandler, whilst the basement boys add their characteristic groove to next phases piece of mind. 4 to the floor presents sub-urban records is part of the 4 to the floor series, lovingly selected and compiled by luke solomon. 4 to the floor will also delve into the movin records, fourth floor, faya combo, soulfuric and slip ‘n’ slide catalogues, digging for those lightbulb moments of musical discovery. fulfilling his role as your friendly record shop assistant, luke’s 4 to the floor series comes correct with brand new vinyl lp collections and digital albums from these now legendary house labels, plus official label merch to accompany all of the releases, for that full rack-raiding experience. 4 to the floor is very much about selecting music that has stood the test of time from each and every one of the labels. it will be a celebration of house music history. – luke solomon

optimo music presents -miracle steps (music from the fourth world 1983 - 2017), a 2 x lp compilation of fourth world music compiled by jd twitch & fergus clark. also available as a digital release.

special price ... gerry read & kevin mcphee reunite with *frummppp*, following their 2011 classic *demolition man*.
*frummppp* heads in the opposite direction of *demo man*, swapping he madcap samples for jarring synths. the remix on the flip keeps the jacking and strutting vibe of the original, and ups the deranged sample use.

people must jam have an undisputed three for three on the score board, and it comes as no surprise that this serious second innings in the floor jammers va series is heading straight for the outfield too ! it s a truly international affair, as chicago disco don rahaan takes the lead with an irresistible uptempo jazz-funk rewire while uk producer andy ash is next up to the plate, rearranging and amping up a teddy p classic on the b, tokyo s beaten space probe takes on millie jackson s incendiary we got to hit it off (as recently hacked up by tom trago) bsp leaves in the best bits here as the powerhouse groove gets a respectful renovation. finally out in the sticks wrap it all up eighties fashion, as a slamming bassline led drum machine jam powers us to fourth base. strictly limited to 300 copies.

deep and tripping acid backed with some jazzed out drumworks on the flip. limited to 400 copies and pretty damn bad ass!

fourth wave are very happy to welcome ivvvo onto the roster. already having released the breathtaking *all shades of white* and *occult* albums for opal tapes, contributions to the oporto based terrain ahead, and the aptly named *future* ep for public information, portugal hailing ivvvo (pronounced e-vo) is the owner of exquisite palette and master of a unique language in his music. from the shadows, and in a pair of shiny new nike kicks, ivvvo has effortlessly created some of the most profound and romantic techno tracks of recent years.

drut recordings are proud to present a remix package to follow kelpes acclaimed album from june: fourth: the golden eagle.the entire lp has been reworked, in original order, by a cast of new and established producers including mike slott, dam mantle, debruit and fulgeance for a 11 track digital album and special edition 5 track 12inch ep version.

industrial rooted and hypnotic techno. vinyl only! early support from norman nodge, ben sims, surgeon, marcel fengler.

felix lenferink follows up last years bouree ep with the next part of the series, bouree scene two for fourth wave.
calling in vocalist loes, felix moves from jazzy broken garage on third bouree through to driving atmospheric techno on fourth bouree. third bouree then gets remixed by felixs house alter ego frits wentink and mystery man gerry read, who delivers a loopy aural approximation of what a mental breakdown.

london based electronic marvel kel mckeown - aka kelpe - celebrates ten years of sonic boundary pushing with new maxi single, drut001/ answered - out april 15th - and new lp drut002/ fourth: the golden eagle - out june 3rd - both on his brand new label drut. setting to work with a selection of analogue synths - moog, korg polysix, korg ms10 and doepfer dark energy - the ableton aficionado and purveyor of warped, cut n spliced cliq-hop beats has delivered a handcrafted, 10-track masterpiece of an album which draws upon the strengths of his previous three.

bop & diagram touch down on auxiliary under their abstract elements guise. super bass heavy minimal science is the name of the game here. delivered on beautiful purple marbled vinyl.

fourth wave are proud to announce the debut release of felix lenferink. hailing from the netherlands, felix looks set to follow in the footsteps of countrymen martyn, 2562 & 4ths very own presk with his techno heavy sound. delivering two tracks of percussive broken techno with cheeky synth stabs, first bouree strides into the club, necks some jagers, and proceeds to the dancefloor with great aplomb. second bouree is stranded in the middle of the dancefloor at 5am surrounded by strangers wondering what the fuck is going on.

following a 12 inch for doc daneekas tty, presk returns home to deliver his second 12 inch for fourth wave. delivering his most progressive and unique work yet, presks latest injects some fun into his synth-heavy sound, while deftly swerving the moodiness of his future-techno contemporaries. >hesitate / kook< marks the first release in 2012 for what promises to be another ridiculous year for new label fourth wave – an upcoming 12 inch from newcomer felix lenferink, and man of the moment gerry reds debut album are all set for release over the next few months.

the last record in wunderkind gerry reads trilogy of 12 inches arrives to round off the first stellar year for fourth wave. all by myself carelessly builds and chops through a dusty loop and brooding male vocal, like a inebriated bum woozily recalling all but forgotten nights dancing at the music box in the early 80s. continuing on the chicago theme, gerry cracks out a jazzy sample and clipped vocals on what a mess blending in his own unique style the unlikely bedfellows of disco house and drone. drone disco house, anybody?

the third ep from laak on austere is very much in the same vein as the labels ethos – raw, profound underground house music! with the past releases on austere getting props from players such as jus ed, keith worthy, steven tang, anton zap, malcolm moore (altered moods), deep space orchestra, homepark, pjotr (ethereal sound), area/m50 (wave) and dj spider, this ep will not disappoint the heads so dont sleep on this!

feedback and early support by: adam beyer, marcus meinhardt, franco bianco, david squillace, mihai popoviciu, simina grigoriu, someone else, dualton, mirco violi, shaun ingham, don ramon, das hutwerk, philipp wolgast, slam, kim kemi, andrea ferlin, mieka du franx, philipp ort, dibby dougherty, desyn masiello, danny tenaglia, kane roth, randall jones, tuncay celik, arnaud le texier, de:bug, djforum.it magazine and many more.

guillaume coutu dumont has been unstoppable over the past three years. since releasing his debut album, face a l est, on montreals musique risquÚe label in 2007, the montreal-born berliner has released a steady stream of eps, remixes and compilation tracks for circus company, musique risquee, oslo, cocoon and many more. he has also kept up a nonstop touring schedule, wowing crowds the world over with a dynamic live show that never sounds the same twice. throughout, he has developed one of the most distinctive styles in contemporary house music-a deep, powerful and original fusion of afro-latin percussion, instrumental melodies, soulful vocals, and intricate rhythm programming. now, with his new album breaking the fourth wall, he takes another big step forward.

tough banging funky industrial techno cuts w/ noise music inspired sound sphere