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As one of Chicago’s most mysterious and revered characters, the story of Gemini, aka Spencer Kincy has become something of a myth in recent years – blazing a trail throughout the 90’s, prolifically releasing over 200 tracks from 1994 to 1999, Spencer’s music had shades of innovation and soul few of his peers could match. Then, suddenly, at the peak of his career, he disappeared.Anotherday are very proud to bring you the reissue of Gemini’s most complete and varied album – 1997’s ‘Imagine – A – Nation’, originally released on Cajual subsidiary Relief. You know the music - every track is on youtube, or you have picked up one of the very expensive original pressings on discogs, but here it is, in its fully re-mastered glory!Rumours and gossip of Spencer’s whereabouts and situation have been rife in the music press, and rarely on the money. Spencer is alive and well, and wants his music to be heard. This album has been licensed directly from him, and the money made from its exploitation will go directly to him.

It is an honor for 7777 to present its 13th release featuring DMX Krew and Yuri Suzuki. Side A brings you straight house attitude. B side strips it down and adds the acid. These songs are perfect for your record bag.

Official Reissue of the 1991 U.M.M. Underground Music Movement classic ! Produced by Emanuele Luzzi , "Onirico" is one of the records never repressed and sought after . Supported by dj of the caliber of Derrick May, Luke Vibert, Speedy J., Steve Rachmad, JD Twitch, Tom Middleton, Marco Trani... Don't Miss It, limited 300 copies black vinyl!

One third of London Modular Alliance and sought after electro artist Pip Williams (aka Phil Ventre) graces CPU with some acid drenched electro-funk. Over driven 808 percussion and 303 basslines slice through this EP with searing accuracy creating a highly effective DJ weapon.Ventre's Jedi like synthesis skills are inspiring, with sublime sculpted leads and sci-fi bleeps rhythmically scattered throughout, all 4 tracks give you an insight into his synchronised sub-oscillating mind.

Limited information on this release, it contains two super edits that have been heavily road tested on a certain soundsytem that is currently doing the rounds. Not much information beyond that but the music speaks for itself. Slow mo with energy. More soon

Mint Condition - A brand new record label focussed on excavating the outer fringes of classic House and Techno. Unreleased mixes, classics and overlooked gems mined from the last 20+ of contemporary dance music are the order of the day. From Chicago, Detroit and New York to London and beyond, Mint Condition have got their expert digging hats on to bring you exclusive heat and those rarer than rare jams that have been on your wants list for years! Dig in....Another dyed-in-the-wool house classic here, from all the way back in the golden mists of 1987 on the tiny, cult Danica label. Don't forget, Mint Condition's mission is to bring you the classics too, a nice, new copy to play out in the club so you can keep your original nice and fresh! We care about these things. That's why we're happy to present this monumental slab of Chicago house history from one of the absolute gods of this culture - Mr. Frankie Knuckles - this time operating under his Night Writers alias. We're not sure too much needs to be said about this one, it's all here really, that classic Knuckles deep touch, the musicality, the vibe... Ricky Dillard's vocals encapsulating that feeling when the music takes over, pure abandon. The pairing of these two talents results in what would eventually become a bona-fide house CLASSIC. No arguments. If you're not familiar you're in for a treat, if you already know then you're nodding your head and agreeing with everything you've just read. Simple really - YOU NEED THIS ONE!'Let The Music Use You' has been legitimately re-released with the full involvement of all license holders for 2017 and remastered by London's Curve Pusher from the original sources especially for Mint Condition. 100% legit, licensed and released. Dug, remastered, repackaged and brought to you by the caring folks at your new favourite reissue label - Mint Condition!

Matrixxman has been a Dekmantel regular for a couple of years now. The San Francisco producer continues to impress with a new triptych for Dekmantel Records. Over the course of three EP’s (Rhythm, Acid, Polyphony), Charles McCloud Duff displays his versatile and original take on house and techno. The concept of the triptych is to explore the range within the confines of a particular limitation. This second EP "Sector II: Acid" shows an exercise in acid. Similarly, the TB-303 may conjure certain knee-jerk reactions at a glance, but acid has the potential to cover a broader palette of emotion than one might initially expect. Sector II holds three squirming 303 sequences and the classic rhythmic drum programming of ‘Arrival’, ‘Bad Acid’ and ‘I Am Matrix’. ‘Rites’ on the other hand is more subtle and fluent, swinging with hazy acid flourishes and dynamic syncopation.

Dripping Acid is a series of separate 12"s exploring themes of melodic liquid acid. Part 1 of 6 limited releases by the Tin Man!! -- For Tin Man, acid endures. Like the lapping of a sizzling ocean on the shores of a distant planet, the peaks and troughs of expansive 303 basslines have been a constant in the music of the producer born Johannes Auvinen. He dedicated his mid-2000s early period to the sound, and even as his productions have expanded in scope and style - from the vocaltinged techno of Cool Wave, Wasteland and Perfume, to the intricate, classical-leaning compositions of Vienna Blue - he has returned often to Roland's indelible bass synthesizer. His plaintive, searing melodies have anchored Absurd Recordings' venerable Acid Test series since its first release, and they've punched through the mix in the club music of recent collaborations with Gunnar Haslam (Romans), with Cassegrain, and also with John Tejada. So it wouldn't be accurate to call Tin Man's latest project, Dripping Acid, a rededication. Yet his most ambitious project to date - six 12"s comprised only of new acid compositions - embraces the style as wholeheartedly as he ever has. While the brittle machine-music of '80s Chicago is the blueprint of any acid track, Dripping Acid refrains from revivalism, instead looking forward and inward as it harnesses the 303's psychedelic potential through sumptuous production and adventurous composition. Though it's focused on a single style, Dripping Acid is tremendously diverse, expanding upon the evocative physicality of its track titles ("Evaporated Acid," "Drenched Acid," "Oozing Acid") to rend dancefloors of all shapes and sizes. Tin Man's acid can be exuberant and coy, bleak and technicolor, maximalist and impressionistic, even completely unrecognizable as acid - but as Auvinen stretches the sound to the point of snapping, he shows there's still bend in a decades-old template, and plenty more alien waves to ride.

Returning for another spastic floor beating with Jack Tracks and Gherkin Acid experiments from Steve Poindexter and Jamal Moss, aka Hieroglpyhic Being, this 3rd Face Of Drums EP on Mathematics does not disappoint!

This record needs no introduction! One of THE most classic House records ever made! The legendary pairing of Frankie Knuckles (RIP) and Jamie Principle delivering two devastatingly ahead of the curve anthems; "Baby Wants To Ride / Your Love", both still sounding as fresh, vital, original and contemporary as they did on their 1987 release. Truly one of the dream pairings in modern dance music, the Knuckles / Principle team brought us many classic moments but the two tracks contained here are among the most recognizable and well loved tracks in the House music lexicon. Often sampled, covered, edited and re-worked, but never, ever bettered here are two absolutely essential cuts, re-issued as they were released originally in the late 80's on Trax. Re-released for 2015, re-mastered and re-pressed with all the original Trax label artwork present in conjunction with the official rights holders / owners. An essential addition to any dance music lovers crate! Don't snooze on this...

Photic Fields usher a new name into the fold, Switzerland's Contra Communem Opinionem aka CCO. The Lux Rec and Mathematics alumni arrives with The Road to the Stars, five tracks of his trademark acid elegance. The ferocity of the 303 has been sheathed, percussion pared down with lush chords and deep warmth being the focus. House is the foundation from which CCO builds. Those time honoured sounds support cascading melodies and fragile keys for a 12" that borders between armchair abstraction, floor funk and the night sky.

The mighty Mystic Bill, a true US House legend though somehow criminally underrated. Those who know, know.His records have long had a mythical status among the diggers, with DJ's who delve that little bit deeper weaving his sounds into their sets. Having released on numerous labels including Relief, Trax, Classic and more Bill has cemented his rep as an artist that has his own vibe and sound. Bill's music exists in that space where the late night meets the earliest morning, sweaty, dark dance-floors and stripped back, jacking tracks are the order of the day... proper, real deal house music. 'Mystic Files' covers the period of 1989 - 1995 and showcases some of Bill's various styles, originally released on TRAX in 1995 this timely reissue shines a light on an artists who definitely deserves more props! This release has long been a tough one to catch with second hand copies sometimes fetching healthy prices online and collectors clamouring to harness some of Bill's magic... This will be right up your alley if you're a fan of Ron Hardy, Relief / Cajual, Steve Poindexter, Armando and everything in between! Sleeping not advised!

Legendary Detroit DJ, producer and godfather of 'Beatdown' Delano Smith has been in the mix for over 30 years, his skills are untestable, his sets are all classics, and he shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon!This EP from 2005 on Chicago's Still Music packs a punch - Low down, deep, rolling techno-house hybrids that tick all the boxes! Still sounding fresh today. Including a stellar dub mix and Jimpster reimagining all 3 cuts will find their way into your record bag no problem!Essential repress action!

Shall Not Fade regular Steven B.C returns to House Crime dropping a double pack of ghetto houz jackers! TIP!

Dripping Acid is a series of separate 12"s exploring themes of melodic liquid acid. Part 2 of 6 limited releases by the Tin Man!! -- For Tin Man, acid endures. Like the lapping of a sizzling ocean on the shores of a distant planet, the peaks and troughs of expansive 303 basslines have been a constant in the music of the producer born Johannes Auvinen. He dedicated his mid-2000s early period to the sound, and even as his productions have expanded in scope and style - from the vocaltinged techno of Cool Wave, Wasteland and Perfume, to the intricate, classical-leaning compositions of Vienna Blue - he has returned often to Roland's indelible bass synthesizer. His plaintive, searing melodies have anchored Absurd Recordings' venerable Acid Test series since its first release, and they've punched through the mix in the club music of recent collaborations with Gunnar Haslam (Romans), with Cassegrain, and also with John Tejada. So it wouldn't be accurate to call Tin Man's latest project, Dripping Acid, a rededication. Yet his most ambitious project to date - six 12"s comprised only of new acid compositions - embraces the style as wholeheartedly as he ever has. While the brittle machine-music of '80s Chicago is the blueprint of any acid track, Dripping Acid refrains from revivalism, instead looking forward and inward as it harnesses the 303's psychedelic potential through sumptuous production and adventurous composition. Though it's focused on a single style, Dripping Acid is tremendously diverse, expanding upon the evocative physicality of its track titles ("Evaporated Acid," "Drenched Acid," "Oozing Acid") to rend dancefloors of all shapes and sizes. Tin Man's acid can be exuberant and coy, bleak and technicolor, maximalist and impressionistic, even completely unrecognizable as acid - but as Auvinen stretches the sound to the point of snapping, he shows there's still bend in a decades-old template, and plenty more alien waves to ride.

JASSS is an outstanding sound artist and DJ (playing resident at the Mannequin Records night in Berlin). Raw and pure, she returns with an instant-classic second single for Death Of The Machines. ‘Es Complicado’ is a percussive a-side driven track, a passionate industrial/futuristic wink to the past, while ‘No Chanche’ on the b side is opening a new path for her productions. The mind sick samples from the 1966 Bergman’s masterpiece ‘Persona’ leave the track - as the movie itself does - in a climax wrapped by a variety of interpretations, moving from tribal new beat rhythms and ending into an acid nightmare. TIP!

Stripped down and raw drum machine jams from Venezuelan artist Phran, his third EP for Klasse Wrecks features acidic minimalism and strung out percussive hypnotherapy with a cheeky vocal sample to boot.

GLENN UNDERGROUND takes us on a TB303 journey with lush ambient chords and spacey rhythms on "BATTERY ACID" on the A-side plus a raw dub edit of it on the flipside. "MR HEARD" finishes out the B-side and is yet another tribute to the Master Of House LARRY HEARD aka MR FINGERS and GU really taps into LARRY's musical solar system!

After the success of last year’s multi-edition album release ‘F O R M A T’ via The Vinyl Factory, the critical acclaim of his ‘Science Fiction Dancehall Classics’ On-U Sound compilation and the ‘Metal Dance’ series for Strut, Trevor Jackson is back in 2016 with the long-awaited return of his much loved PLAYGROUP project.“Inspired by the hedonistic early days of house, disco, post punk, electro and dub, these tracks reflect a unique moment in time”, explains Trevor. “The emergence of underground club culture in New York, London, Chicago, Paris and Northern Italy was driven by pioneering DJ’s playing a wildly diverse soundtrack to a passionate, dance driven and open minded audience. It was a sensory overload of chemicals, bass, smoke, sweat, sex and danger; a testament to the non-air conditioned, non-i-Phone infested and non- corporate clubbing days of yore.” Targeted directly at the modern dance floor, many of the tracks were freshly re-edited and tweaked with the assistance of Sasha Crnobrnja from In Flagranti. Ed DMX lends a helping hand on one track, two feature the vocals of Mike Z from the seminal new wave band Crash Course In Science, and a young Kieran Hebden (AKA Four Tet) plays guitar on the final EP’s lead track. Released as series of 9 limited edition vinyl-only EPs over a period of 9 weeks, the 30 tracks featured are a collection of reworked demos and unreleased recordings. Still sounding as relevant today as they did when initially created during the writing process of the debut PLAYGROUP album from 1997-2001. Packaged in a collection of 9 individual sleeves that, as a full set, combine to make a single image featuring a photo by legendary photographer Bill Bernstein, they’re as much a testament to Trevor Jackson’s visual ability as his musical one.PLAYGROUP’S self-titled debut album was released on the Virgin affiliated Source label back in 2001, then re-issued on Trevor’s own Output recordings label in 2003. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews, with Mojo stating “there will be few better albums this year” and The Face calling it “a shuddering amalgamation of risky disco, punk-funk and early house vibrations”. Rolling Stone described “perfect incandescent pop funk” whilst XLR8R dubbed it “a concept album that does that rare thing - actually delivers”. Featuring Kathleen Hanna, Peaches, Gonzales, Edwyn Collins, KC Flightt, Rowettea, Roddy Frame, Dennis Bovell and Shinehead, the album played a key part in the rediscovery of modern dance music’s foundations rooted in the 80’s underground - something that still powerfully reverberates today. Trevor Jackson has been working at the forefront of audio and visual culture for over 20 years. The London based Creative Director, moving-image maker, producer and DJ’s work includes countless classic record covers, and has been exhibited at prestigious international galleries/museums like the ICA, the Barbican, and the Guggenheim. Jackson’s iconic Output Recordings label ran from 1996-2006 and helped launch the careers of Four Tet and LCD Soundsystem. Trevor has produced and remixed Massive Attack, U2, The Cure, Tiga, Run DMC, Soft Cell and Dinos Chapman. He has created award-winning artwork for Soulwax and been commissioned to create audio visual works for major brands like BMW, Lexus and Coca Cola.Jackson continues to DJ internationally at some of the world’s finest locations such as Berghain/Panorama Bar, Salon des Amateurs, Robert Johnson, Watergate, The Rex, Lux, Fabric, Oval Space, The Roundhouse, The Warehouse Project, Sonar, Red Bull Music Academy, Primerva, Bennicassim, Glastonbury, LACMA, the Serpentine Gallery and Kraftwerk’s Tate Modern residency.He also hosts a regular fortnightly radio show on NTS featuring the very best in brand new alternative underground music titled ‘Music for Sick Minds and Warm Hearts'.

Absolutely classic, banging ghetto Houz HEAT from the legendary Dance Mania camp outta Chicago.DJ Slugo and DJ Clent supply us with a handful of chopped up R&B and Hip Hop sampling footwork/House bangers.Already highly sought after due to a certain LA DJ dropping the 'Pac sampling "Hail Mary" on his Boiler Room set, this EP can change hands for up to £100 used!Reissued and remastered here for the first time you can now get your hands on this heavyweight 6 tracker for the price of a normal 12" single - Sho nuff!If you know about this style of music then you know what to expect! Raw, super charged House and Footwork stylings for the heads!Reissued in conjunction with Dance Mania, Chicago IL. 100% legit!

Amazing again! After some time of silence, Involve is back with a new EP from the label boss Regal. This is a really personal EP where all the tracks work around the TB 303, telling a life story.

Mysterious acidic black label release on the Planet Rhythm imprint, coming from the hands of an unknown artist…

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Previosuly unreleased material by Chicago's great Vincent Floyd! Early works, mastered from the original DAT tapes.

"Promised Land" is a hands down Acid House anthem. Fact. Released in 1988 on Chicago's DJ International label it became one of the first crossover "hits" of House music. Transcending electronic music's boundaries it entered the worlds minds & ears with it's positive lyrics & Chicago House rhythms. This 2014 reissue brings together 4 definitive remastered original mixes of this all time essential classic.

Chicago's Derrick Carter has long been a name steeped in House music mythology, a true original and a fierce DJ to boot.His project with long-time collaborator Chris Nazuka from the mid 90's entitled Sound Patrol has always had a cult following and this long lost EP from 1994 is now finally seeing the light of day again!'The music EP', released on Carter's Organico label still sounds totally streets ahead today, a sublime 4 tracker existing in the deepest recesses of the dance-floor.Beautifully deep constructed house music filled with emotion and soul, 'The music EP' ticks a lot of boxes. In fact, it'd be surprising if this record ever leaves your bag.So many moods are contained within it's grooves - melancholy, narcotic delusional happiness, sheer abandonment, it's all here. Essential is an understatement.It would be extremely difficult to convey the majesty, deepness and beauty of these tracks in a press release. You merely have to listen, let it wash all over you. Open up.A truly rare example of a near-perfect record, made available again. Don't snooze, don't front. This one deserves a place in your bag and in your heart.Remastered and repressed with the involvement and welcome assistance of the Mr.Derrick Carter, Chicago USA. 100% legit.

Titonton Duvante presents Residual Classic. This series is created to all the outstanding releases Titonton did in the past on various labels. Some of those are not active anymore but the music needed a return on vinyl and with Residual Classic there is now the right platform. First release is the classic "Avenues/ Alleyways" from 1998 which originally came out on 2000 Black!

Creme Organization returns in July with four searing electro cuts from Dutchman Ekman. Mixing up West Coast electro with tougher, more textured techno styles in recent releases for Berceuse Heroique and Bedouin Record, this artist is as much about the past as the future and proves that across this new and impressive set of tracks. Doomsday Argument is not as dark as you would expect form the name: its a lithe and slippery electro affair with crisp snares and gurgling bass all topped off by a freaky top line. The Great Filter mixes up distorted bass with rippling glass synths and sounds both spooky and cosmic, then Post Singularity Day picks up the pace with a quick and urgent Drexcyian style that is restless, dynamic and busy. Last of all Antifragile is a wild acid workout with rocking beats and ripping 303s that twitch every nerve in your body.

The b side hits it harder, rolling tough with some nasty B-Boy Party electro and a euphoric hardcore cut complete with acid lines swooping in"Off the Leash” is the cry of morphed pack animals from a UFO crash site. It’s radiated saliva dripped onto cold machinery burning through circuit boards. .The first transmission morphs from cyborg electro to broken down party frequencies. It’s conspiracy meetings caught on short wave radio.likewinged beast. A fitting soundtrack to a midnight cruise across the landfill dunes as mutants creep into your backyard as the bros sink into the dunes.

After an amazing duo of vinyl releases from Jordan Fields and Vincent Floyd, Chicago Basement Trax keeps banging out the jams! The Boxed Out EP sports another lost tape from Jordan Fields with Oriental. No fake added noise here from this original 80's synth and drum machine creation just more uncut raw from JF's archive that seems to have no end!! Check out more old school and acid by jack Jeremy Williams, Italy's Giuseppe Gatti and Paris underground pushers Wondernature! Massive EP!

Respected House and Techno artist DJ Deep returns to Rekids with four murky productions this June.Having been a staple in the Parisian scene for over two decades, DJ Deep’s vast knowledge of electronic music is indisputable making his return to production in recent years all the more exciting, releasing on Tresor, Rekids, and his highly regarded label Deeply Rooted.‘La Grande Brasserie’ features rolling kicks and a subtle rhythm as futuristic stabs ebb in and out of the mix, contrasting to the ‘2e Service’ version which, whilst sharing a similar aesthetic, sounds bigger with its echoing synths and infectious claps.On the flip, both tracks are more dark and mellow in comparison; ‘Paris Heartbeat’ demonstrates twisted atmospherics and gloomy elements, whilst the intricate and mesmerising ‘Chord Kids’ is exemplary of DJ Deep’s ability to craft imaginative left-of-centre cuts.

"A Broken Clock Is Right Twice A Day" EP is comprised of 7 tracks recorded in Kazan and Moscow during various sessions. Some of them go back as early as 2014 and everything is composed on two 8-track samplers. Alina Izolenta and Kamil Ea were born in the USSR, so the origin of the acronym PTU is embedded in everyday life of a country, which no longer exists. The duo spent their childhood in Siberia and on Volga, and their salad days in music schools and early clubs of their respective home cities. Back then accessing the Internet was only possible via pre-paid cards that came in envelopes. Music — via pirate CDs and endlessly slow mp3 downloads. Friendships would stem from copying music from hard drive to hard drive. The name PTU came to life in the middle of 00s, in a rented apartment, literally the last building in some street on the outskirts, over impromptu synth sessions with friends.

A stunning release with 2 powerhouse remixes from the inform Paranoid London and the evergreen producer don, Trevor Jackson aka Playgroup as they both unleash the acid.Absolutely Massive. Don't sleep as we predict stock not hanging around too long.

Imagine being dropped into a spiralling warehouse of acid and sub-base pressure with only four tracks to lead you into the light. The He-Men compress Three Hours into a key change driver, stabbing and bubbling as you reach the surface gulping for air, bathing in the strings, dripping in acid-wash. Before you know it you’ve been whisked away to the halcyon days of yore, creeping around castle corridors. Leeds native DJPC then kidnaps your soul for a spin in Acid Mundae (24 Master) bombarding you with high hats, rolling baseline and old school pads and synths that take you to the dark underbelly of house music and beyond the black rainbow.The shadow of DAWL’s electro powered hand then commands you with Telepath, breaks and bleeps Morse code that compel you to dance. The menacing sample, “I know what you’re thinking,” crawls around your skull until it finally shakes you loose from his imperious grip. DAWL isn’t finished yet. His Apache spirit breaks loose in Freestylin’, a controlled dash of a tune that scratches all over your body, hauling you to his Hip Hop roots before dumping you, used and abused back on the dance floor waiting for an Uber to teleport you to the darkest after party you can find.

1994 - Chicago producer Rick Lenoir has already released a slew of legendary records under many well known aliases and his House Jam label has been in business since '87. The Sanctuary Project is the nom de plume utilised by Rick for this particular killer Disco infected 4 track EP from that period. The keen eared among you will no doubt recognise some of the sample sources used throughout these tracks, Lenoir flips jazzy loops, chopped up vocals and lays it all out over some kicking drum programming, this is that style of sample based House that has the hardened dance heads and hip-hoppers unified, gritty, raw and brimming over with soul! The cuts featured on this EP will sit nicely with most contemporary sounds and shows how on the money Rick was in the mid 90's! The record has long been out of print and has been forever popular with the diggers out there, commanding a healthy price when available in the second hand stores and online. This reissue has been realised with the full involvement of Rick Lenoir / House Jam Records, Chicago and is 100% legit! Don't snooze, this one deserves a spot in any self respecting House heads record bag or DJ set, classic material made available again for 2017 - 'Running it’!

Dripping Acid is a series of separate 12"s exploring themes of melodic liquid acid. Part 3 of 6 limited releases by the Tin Man!! -- For Tin Man, acid endures. Like the lapping of a sizzling ocean on the shores of a distant planet, the peaks and troughs of expansive 303 basslines have been a constant in the music of the producer born Johannes Auvinen. He dedicated his mid-2000s early period to the sound, and even as his productions have expanded in scope and style - from the vocaltinged techno of Cool Wave, Wasteland and Perfume, to the intricate, classical-leaning compositions of Vienna Blue - he has returned often to Roland's indelible bass synthesizer. His plaintive, searing melodies have anchored Absurd Recordings' venerable Acid Test series since its first release, and they've punched through the mix in the club music of recent collaborations with Gunnar Haslam (Romans), with Cassegrain, and also with John Tejada. So it wouldn't be accurate to call Tin Man's latest project, Dripping Acid, a rededication. Yet his most ambitious project to date - six 12"s comprised only of new acid compositions - embraces the style as wholeheartedly as he ever has. While the brittle machine-music of '80s Chicago is the blueprint of any acid track, Dripping Acid refrains from revivalism, instead looking forward and inward as it harnesses the 303's psychedelic potential through sumptuous production and adventurous composition. Though it's focused on a single style, Dripping Acid is tremendously diverse, expanding upon the evocative physicality of its track titles ("Evaporated Acid," "Drenched Acid," "Oozing Acid") to rend dancefloors of all shapes and sizes. Tin Man's acid can be exuberant and coy, bleak and technicolor, maximalist and impressionistic, even completely unrecognizable as acid - but as Auvinen stretches the sound to the point of snapping, he shows there's still bend in a decades-old template, and plenty more alien waves to ride.

The return of Manie Sans Delire with seven new tracks on a double vinyl edition (12” & 7”) of 300 copies recorded in studio between June 2015 and July 2016. Manie Sans De?lire is the project of June and Trenton Chase focusing on electronics, played and recorded live.

Innershades joins the Club Lonely squad with 3 stellar cuts and a remix from Delft boss LA-4A. Don't Sleep on this one!

Vinyl Only. One Sided limited charity edition. Bahnsteig 23 stops wink-wink jokes einmal. Panzer Peoples mit gedanken Syrian comrades. Muzik bringen together. Music bringen love. Sneaker 808 uplift Mejwiz reach for himmel. In age of Assad, Putin & Trump, we must widerstehen. All proceeds to refugee support at MOABIT HILFT …

Proto version acid tracks by the legendary Mike Dunn. 4 raw jacking acid and drumtracks from a true master!

In terms of "legendary" House records, it doesn't get any better than LNR's "Can't stop the house".Originally released in the golden year of 1987 the Chicago duo of Larry Thompson and Rick Lenoir (with a helpful production assist from the mighty Adonis and a dope remix from Steve "Silk" Hurley) crafted this anthemic slab of chunky, funked out jacking House. "Can't stop the house" is a straightforward, stripped back club track, no special FX - just straight up party music for sweaty dancefloors. This official 2016 reissue contains 4 mixes of this stone cold classic - The vocal mix, basement mix, house of trix mix and the rapid edit, all culled from the numerous pressings that came out in 1987 - 1989. In a sense, this is "the complete" collection of this cornerstone of Chicago House. The full set. All audio has been lifted from Rick Lenoir's private collection of reel to reel tapes from his basement and remastered accordingly. This reissue has been realised with the full involvement of Thompson & Lenoir and is 100% legit! Don't snooze, this one deserves a spot in any self respecting House heads record bag or DJ set, classic material made available again for 2016 - You can't stop it!

Jackmaster Hater presents Jeremy Williams with four nice and jackin’ Acid influenced Chicago tracks!

King of ghetto house kicks off his 20th anniversary celebration with 5 CLASSIC joints, & a modern banger with tracks like “Wouldn't You Like To Be A Hoe Too”, “Strap Up Before You Hit It”, “Pajamas”, “Where The Rats”, “Vulture Life”, “Slugzilla”. The record will be presented in a custom series sleeve.

Reissue of sought after early Recondite double pack.

The Trickfinger project was recorded 10 years ago with no intention of being released at the time, made purely for discovery and learning experience. “In my opinion, making music with no intention of releasing it is the best thing a musician can do for his own development in this day and age. The Trickfinger LP was made in that mindset, and it was the beginning of a new musical life for me. When I hear it, it sounds like I am opening up doorways to new worlds, and I never have had that feeling listening to music I made for the purpose of releasing it and selling it.

From the underground of Stavanger Norway one could expect some serious filth and crunch, but Ullis Tapes issues two soft, gentle and almost slick house tracks with bubling acidic melodies and pads on the A (with Tom Ace from Club No-No 3) and lengthy slow chorded lullaby house on the B feat. Bejjer.

Collated by legendary Acid House don K' Alexi bringing together 5 of his Chi Town cohorts for a 6 track Jack fest of the highest order.

Active Cultures proudly presents its first release, the Animate Objects EP by Tide Eman, a new recording project by Texan producer Bill Converse. 5 tracks in Converse's singular style meant to stimulate mind and body.

Acid House Creator DJ Pierre digs through the vaults & releases a 12 track, 12 artist double LP showcasing Acid's true pioneers from across the globe.

A true classic from the Dance Mania archives. This stormer from Paul Johnson was originally released in 1994 and includes the mighty 'Feel My M.F Bass'. Tune!!

The 12” plays the same both sides. Original mix only. Re-mastered by Matt Colton from the original DAT tapeOriginally released on vinyl R&S in 1994, ‘Meditation Will Manifest’ was re-earthed in 2016 by Nina Kraviz and Ricardo Villalobos, becoming a secret weapon on dancefloors 22 years after its original release.Josh Wink has always been ahead of musical trends and walks his own path in dance music. From a young age Wink was exposed to different mysticism and consciousness philosophies. “It wasn’t a big, popular or trendy thing to do at the time, but I was 14 and just did what my mother did… Releasing tracks like ‘Meditation Will Manifest’ and ‘Higher States of Consciousness’, people looked at me as being this deeply profound spiritual guy, but I never really thought about it in that way, even though I’m really into repetitive, transcendental and meditative rhythms. I don’t do drugs, so I never really had another outlet to get into alternative states.” – Josh Wink (taken from recent Mixmag article).“‘Meditation Will Manifest’ is quite rightly regarded as a classic track in the R&S catalogue. It’s one of the finest examples of acid house that we’ve released in our 30-year existence and it still sounds fresh today. We’re so glad that the original DAT tape has been found and that a whole new generation can experience it.” – R&S“It is exciting to see that a track that I made over 20 years ago is touching so many people once again. With DJs like Nina and Ricardo playing it recently, people have been wondering what it was… It makes me happy that the track still sounds relevant and still does its damage on the dance floor. We got in touch with the guys at R&S and decided to remaster the original and release it, as it has never been released digitally. Luckily I was able to my find the original DAT in the studio and we were able to make this happen." – Josh Wink

Secret Studio Records presents Josh Elle's debut 12″. Dark acid / Jack Beat with a lo-fi aesthetic out of Berlin.

Secret Studio joins with Honey Soundsystem's Jason Kendig on "BREATH”, an atmospherical journey through Tech, with a distinct House slant. B side is a Secret Studio original "YEAH”, fully engulfs you in their world of Acid.

Mint Condition - A brand new record label focussed on excavating the outer fringes of classic House and Techno. Unreleased mixes, classics and overlooked gems mined from the last 20+ of contemporary dance music are the order of the day. From Chicago, Detroit and New York to London and beyond, Mint Condition have got their expert digging hats on to bring you exclusive heat and those rarer than rare jams that have been on your wants list for years! Dig in....The word 'classic' get's bandied around a lot when talking about certain records, artists, labels etc but rarely is it truly justified. In the case of the monumental slab of NYC deepness that is 'I'll Be Your Friend' we feel the tag is genuinely justified. Originally released in 1991 on the RCA label the track has been one of house music's most enduring anthems. Literally one of the deepest tracks out there, it's combination of Owen's vocals paired with the stellar production techniques of Def Mix's David Morales (and THOSE drums) is such a heady combination that the record crossed over so many scenes and to this day remains an evergreen staple in DJ's of all persuasions bags. Featured here we have all the original mixes (with the exception of the shorter radio edit) in their original forms. The record sounds as fresh as it ever did, the sort of track that never dates and will always fit into a set, the very definition of a classic.Legitimately re-released with the full involvement of RCA records for 2017 and remastered from the original sources specially for Mint Condition by London's very own Curvepusher. 100% legit, licensed and released. Dug, remastered, repackaged and brought to you by the caring folks at your new favourite reissue label - Mint Condition!.

Chicago - 1992. Ray Barney's Dance Mania imprint has already been making it's presence felt on the streets since way back in 1985 with a slew of releases from luminaries such as Lil Louis, DJ Pierre, Vincent Floyd, Armando and many more. Step in Parris Mitchell, under his Rhythm II Rhythm alias with a 12" of pure deepness for the label, oddly this the only one Parris released using this particular name. "A touch of jazz" is a languid, soulful roller that stands out amongst the more tougher edged, frenetic releases on Dance Mania. This is some late night, smoothed out business across 4 alternate mixes. It's all uptempo snapping drums, shifting jazzy keys and that ridiculously catchy bassline, pure deep house basically.This is the first time "A touch of jazz" has ever been reissued in full, just as it was originally released in 1992, complete with original Dance Mania label artwork. 100% legit, reissued in conjunction with Dance Mania records, Chicago IL and Parris Mitchell."Do it tonight!"

Delroy Edwards has come a long way. 2012 marked his introduction into the world of Dance Music via Ron Morelli's Imprint LIES. After offering up essential dance floor singles like '4 Club Use Only' and 'Heart and Soul' Edwards' established himself as a producer with a unique touch and style. With a growing desire to control his own output and make a more significant statement, Delroy set off to start his own imprint, L.A. CLUB RESOURCE.

The Chicago house master aka Mr Mike Dunn returns to moreaboutmusic with some fresh new material taken from his forthcoming album due in 2017.

Collin Strange lands on LIES. He is going to hit hard on this one!! Collin Strange has a long and storied history in the New York City underground music scene of the nineties. From owning a record shop in the East Village, to working at distributers, to playing in bands of all sorts, to producing music alone, Strange was around at one of the most vibrant (and transitional) times in the L.E.S., just on the cusp of Guliani's culture crackdown which choked the life out of the city, forcing many to leave. Currently located in Seattle, Strange has picked up where he left off years ago plugging in the gear and churning out blistering acid cuts with a very D.I.Y. edge that brings to mind Drop Bass Network, Unit Moebius, or free party French acid of old. Coming full circle these tracks are completely at home on L.I.E.S. and will undoubtedly thrash any sound system in sight. Play at maximum volume for total disruption.

These four beautifully deep old school analogue tracks combine ultimate acid with melancholic sounds which, on any occasion, sum it up to an outstanding piece of art.

Classic alert! This is the 2016 repress of this killer Chicago acid record. In our opinion one of the biggest, rarest and untouched Chicago House tunes. Don’t sleep!

Look up at the night sky and make a wish… It appears fleetingly. Vinyl only

Free jazz electronics, club beat tracks and psychedelic passageways all make an appearance on the latest 33.10.3402 EP for L.I.E.S. which follows up this year's earlier standout EP for the label. Truly exciting music coming by way of Belgrade, unafraid to turn the corner where most would run away. It’s adventurous music for those who know.

What can be said about LNR's "Work it to the bone"? Another slamming piece of Chicago House history brought to us by the dynamic duo of Larry Thompson and Rick Lenoir (LNR - Larry N' Rick) of the cult House Jam label. This is some straight 1987 HEAT, real House music for the heads, from the very beginning! "Work it to the bone" does exactly that, works every single part of your body into a frenzy, a cacophony of jacking sparse drum programming with that infamous descending bassline and that dude chanting, asking us to join him "C'mon let's work!" This record is a total classic. Period. Featured on this official 2016 reissue we have 4 mixes of this monolithic slab of machine funk that originally came out on various pressing between 1987 - 1989: The vocal mix, the instrumental, LNR clubhouse remix and the LNR underground mix. n a sense, this is "the complete" collection of this cornerstone of Chicago House. The full set. All audio has been lifted from Rick Lenoir's private collection of reel to reel tapes from his basement and remastered accordingly. This reissue has been realised with the full involvement of Thompson & Lenoir and is 100% legit! Don't snooze, this one deserves a spot in any self respecting House heads record bag or DJ set, classic material made available again for 2016 - House is going on!

Here comes another great 4 track Acid House EP on Chicago's House nation Trax label. This should be played in niteclubs.

This 5 track Acid House EP is definitely good for nightclubs. you'll find vocal and dub/instrumental mixes along with an acapella. Out on the new imprint Chicago's House Nation Trax.

Copenhagen purveyor of melodic electro soul Kondi Records finally resurfaces after almost a decade with a new batch of tracks from man of the moment, Jeremiah...

Back to Jack a new label from a couple of old school jocks with a passion for the sound of a 303.The first release by 'Phazon' aka Lee Coombs, the new outlet for all things Acid and underground. Special attention is given to this early authentic sound and is produced using original hardware and production techniques. 'Authentic House Music with an old school vibe.'Freqbox - Mechanical 909 drums and Juno chord stabs move into 303 riff's and back out again. Lying somewhere between Detroit and Chicago this is the sound of Phazon.D minor Experiments - Acid Mix - A true TB-303 workout that builds and builds and then builds some more. An Acid House experience inspired by all the originators of the sound.This Ain't London - Jackin' Acid with funk. 707 drums and layers of TB-303s with chopped up 'This Ain't London' vocals make this sound like mid to late 80's all over again.D minor Experiments - Drums mix - 707 drum track for those who like to mix it up.

Joe Lewis' almost unobtainable classic acid EP "Lost In Tracks" now remastered from the original tapes for Clone Classic Cuts.

Killer raw jacking acid tracks with some old school Chicago influences in a contemporary style. Inter Gritty on Deep Moves delivering the goods!! For fans of Gesloten Cirkel!!

Little is known about Konstantin Tschechow, the first and last time we met was around the turn of the millennium in the small city of Koenigsbrueck in the far east of Germany. It was during one of my regular night strolls through the countryside, when I ran into him accidentally. He was standing there in the middle of nowhere leaning on the fence of a train yard where he was, as he said "recording silence". I found that very interesting and we got to talk to each other. After a long conversation about everybody and his dog we found out that we were both Grandsons of Afrika Bambaataa. We planned to hang out more often so we exchanged phone numbers and he gave me a CDR with some of his recordings before he disappeared. A couple of weeks later I called him up to ask if we could meet, but he told me that he had to leave the country because the local authorities found out that he illegally immigrated from Aldebaran. Before I could say "to hell with this fascist state!!!" the connection was interrupted. I tried to call again, but he must have dumped his phone to make sure nobody could track him down. That was the last time I ever heard from him. A few years ago, there were rumors of him being the sound man for reincarnated John Lennon on various tours around Galaxy Mt23, unfortunately I could never afford tickets to find out. One lucky day in 2015 I found the CDR that he gave me on our first and only meeting ever. I discovered 5 tracks and instructions to release them in the year 2016 during a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse. You can now own these rare sonic documents pressed on 12" vinyl record. (If you read this Konstantin, get in touch!)

Much-needed repress of this PDON nailer w/ Mutado Pintado.

This pressing came with an incorrect tracklist on the cover!The actual tracklist is:A1 - ESP Its YouA2 - Chip E Time to JackA3 - MissingTrack #B1 - JM Silk Music is the Key #B2 - Chip E Like ThisB3 - Sterling Void Dont Wanna Go #C1 - Fast Eddie Acid ThunderC2 - Sterling Void Its AlrightD1 - Endless Pokers The PokeD2 - Joe Smooth Promised LandE1 - Steve Silk Hurley Jack your Body #E2 - Missing Track #E3 - ESP Lets MoveF1 - MDIII Face the NationF2 - Frankie Knuckles Only the Strong SurviveThis very limited addition of the vinyl version represents music that became known as the "House Sound of Chicago". The defining moment of modern music. The modern legends; Darrell Pandy, the most unique entertainer I ever met, began his career with "Love Can't Turn Around", Loleatta Hollaway made her comeback here from her earlier disco career, Frankie Knuckles first records were recorded with us, as well as his work being included with Jamie Principle . Marshall Jefferson, Joe Smooth, Cannon Irving, Chip E., Keith Nunnasly, Steve "Silk" Hurley, Ricky Dillard, and many more This was the time house music was created, and across the street from DJ International was the warehouse where the legends played. This all happened on Rental Street now undergoing the City of Chicago's now and new DJ international Street. With over 400 recordings done at DJ International and Underground Studios, most of Chicago's legendary DJ's were there. For those who were able to be there knew that this was the basis on everybody's mythology of house music . The full story told coming soon. This compilation is for deejays honoring "momentum' music, and history as DJ International a house "Sound Of Chicago" music for DJ's is the collaboration in CHICAGO, with the greatest artist / performers.

Hot release! Riverette is back with another reference this time produced by Cliff Lothar. Old Jams Die Hard #1 stands as a classic and old school release full of techno and nasty acid bass lines. Warning! Beware of the dance floor! Want to miss this one?

Sulphuric acid tracks!

Large Music continues to showcase the brilliant and creative work of early 90s artists Black Ice with a re-issue of one of the most sought after early Chicago House releases- the Union Camp EP. Originally released in 1993 on the historic Night Club Records, Large Music has now licensed the tracks exclusively for a worldwide vinyl-only release. While all four tracks possess that classic raw Chi-town Soul vibe, it is Track 1, Men on Drums, that has garnered the most attention. Championed the last few years by respected Berlin-based DJ Zip, many of the elite vinyl-only DJs across the globe have sough out a clean copy of this very rare wax masterpiece.

Iconic Deep House label Large Music returns to the vinyl market with a limited repress of the classic Kerri Chandler release Return 2 Acid. First pressed in 2005, this was the 100th release on Large and has been out of print for 10 years. The A side features Kerri's powerhouse tribute to the glorious days of Acid House laced with driving beats and an incessant 808 acid line. On the flip side Kerri goes old-school, this time with an electro Afrika Bambaataa influenced jam entitled Planet Sonic. Also included for this special reissue is the unreleased Acapella of Return 2 Acid solidifying this as a true collectors item.

Hailing from Chicago's South Side, the duo Dar Embarks lives in a world of underground techno and machines. Their debut album, FLEER EP, was recorded live on hardwares, no keys were played, just the pressing of buttons and turning of knobs. Gathering its inspiration from records on the shelf, sci fi and comics, Dar Embarks remains steadfast in technotic efforts to interpret the future…our future.

More quality from the Trax vaults. One of the biggest all time house music anthems from Marshall Jefferson, mixed by Ron Hardy and produced by Virgo. Re mastered versions from the Traxbox compilation.

Mr. Fingers classics from 1986. Re mastered versions from the "Traxbox" compilation. ESSENTIAL!

We're not done celebrating our 10th Anniversary at the Still Music headquarters and we've decided to continue diggin' for some treats from our vaults. After we've released the critically acclaimed "Kill Yourself Dancing! The Story Of Sunset Records Inc. 1985-89", a lot of our friends were asking us for some specific 12"s to be repressed. We felt obliged to comply and here we go with three of the most significant 12"s from Sunset Records Inc. Let's start at the beginning with a one of the first house 12" released in Chicago in 1985 by Razz aka Matt Warren & Ralphi Rosario. This 12" was mixed by the mighty Farley Jackmaster Funk and recorded at the seminal Chicago Trax studios where legendary Chicago classics records were produced. Matt and Ralphi where childhood friends and this is what they wanted to do in '85, a 12" that they could play out at their parties... The result is stunning and is one of the rarest document to the birth of House music in Chicago.

Adonis 'We're Rocking Down The House' re issued and re mastered for 2014. Released in conjunction with Trax in original 1986 artwork.

Fantastic re_issue of Mr. Fingers' seminal "Can You Feel It". All 4 mixes in all their glory re mastered from original files for 2014. If you only buy one House record in your life, this should be the one!!!

Freerange HQ says: "This is an exciting one for us, it has to be said. We're nearing our 200th Freerange release and in that whole time there's only been one rissue of a previously available track, that being Blackjoy's 'Untitled'. Almost ten years on and it's time to indulge ourselves once more by presenting you with two of our all time favorite house tracks, which incidentally both happen to be by Chicagoans Hula, Maurice Joshua, Martell Steward and Craig Simpkins - better known as Da Posse. Many of you will probably know 'In the Heat Of The Night' which was released on Future Records in 1988 and some of you might even have a copy on vinyl. If so then good for you because the original is currently changing hands for serious money because somewhat strangely there don't seem to have been any obvious edits or white labels of these particular Da Posse tracks and certainly no official re release on vinyl or digital. We hope you agree that with club music like this sounding every bit as mind blowing today as it did in 1988 it seems only right to help introduce such innovative, influential and timeless music to a wider audience."

After the critically acclaimed Serge & Tyrell release a little while ago Alden Tyrell is back solo with a new Clone Jack For Daze. A double A-side release with modern jack tracks that nod to Chicago's tradition of making effective and fun tracks for the floor. These two tracks with a little jack nostalgia that will do the job! Mr Tyrell delivering in top form. Coming soon!

Omar S starts 2011 with this absolutely incredible track. This is on a level with the likes of Psychotic Photosynthesis! One sided release.

Timeless deep house anthem by Larry 'Mr. Fingers' Heard!