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Blue Note Re:Imagined (RSD24 EDITION)

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    Blue Note Re:imagined was first released in 2020 featuring fresh takes on music from the illustrious Blue Note Records vaults recorded by a heavyweight line-up of the UK jazz, soul, and R&B sceneís most hotly-tipped rising stars. This incredible compilation includes artists such as Jorja Smith, Jordan Rakai, Ezra Collective, Poppy Ajudha and more. This new version of Blue Note Re:imagined, pressed exclusively for Record Store Day on Smokey Clear & Blue vinyl with new blue cover, includes an exclusive bonus track - Jorja Smith ñ Rose Rouge (Joy Orbison Remix). On itís original release Blue Note Re:imagined topped jazz charts around the globe and infuses the spirit of the new UK jazz generation into the legendary labelís iconic catalog, balancing the genreís tradition with its future and reflecting the melting pot of talent and diversity within the current scene.

    TRACK LISTING

    Side A: 1. Jorja Smith ñ Rose Rouge2. Ezra Collective ñ Footprints3. Poppy Ajudha - Watermelon Man (Under The Sun)4. JordanRakei ñ Wind Parade Side B:1. Skinny Pelembe - Illusion (Silly Apparition)2. Alfa Mist ñ Galaxy3. Ishmael Ensemble ñ Search For PeaceSide C:1. Nubya Garcia ñ A Shade Of Jade2. Steam Down, Afronaut Zu ñ Etcetera3. Blue Lab Beats ñ Montara 4. Yazmin Lacey - I'll Never Stop Loving You Side D:1. Fieh ñ Armageddon2. Mr Jukes - Maiden Voyage3. Shabaka Hutchings - Prints Tie4. Melt Yourself Down - Caribbean Fire Dance (Lewisham Drop)5. Emma-Jean Thackray - Speak No Evil (Night Dreamer) New Bonus Track: 6. Jorja Smith ñ Rose Rouge (Joy Orbison Remix)

    Various Artists

    Greetings From S.G.V. - The Greetings (Durutti Column, Stockholm Monsters, Blaine R. Reininge) (RSD24 EDITION)

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      Various Artists

      Crawling The Walls / Meets.... (RSD24 EDITION)

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        CHEAP PRICE COMPILATION CD of rare, unreleased, forthcoming, and brilliant tracks from the Agitated Label,and friends.. Like a massive bag of pick and mix to have a party with.. features Straight Arrows, Kelley Stoltz, Carlton Melton, oldboy, Headland, Laurel Canyon, Catatonic Suns, Last of Easy Riders, Icarus Line, Blamers, and much more besides.. 500 CD ...cheap...and tasty.. some tracks first time on CD, some exclusive to this release.. its fun! But whats that?..its not just a single CD label comp, its been double bagged with a extra CD, put together as a collection of “Radio Shows” by good friends of Agitated, The Hawk and KBCD radio!!! Heres what they had to say about DISC 2!!!! “CD2: The Agitated Radio Show on KBCD Radio - The Hawk presents a chemical hit of underground medicine all the way from Nixon County... "a repeat of CD1?" you may unreasonably ask - no, friends, it most certainly isn't.” Only 500/.. grab it on RSD 24..

        Various Artists

        Lost In Translation (Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack) (RSD24 EDITION)

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          Lost In Translation (Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack) was the soundtrack to Sofia Coppola's Academy Award winning movie of the same name including Kevin Shields, Air, Death in Vegas, My Bloody Valentine Squarepusher and The Jesus and Mary Chain. This deluxe edition includes a bonus LP curated by original supervisor Brian Reitzell featuring additional tracks included in the film (but not on the original soundtrack) from Peaches, The Chemical Brothers and more as well as the karaoke tracks from the famous scene in the film.

          Various Artists

          The Power Of The Heart: A Tribute To Lou Reed (RSD24 EDITION)

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            Various Artists

            The Endless Coloured Ways: The Songs Of Nick Drake - The Singles Collection (RSD24 EDITION)

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              ‘The Endless Coloured Ways’ is a collection of songs by legendary singer/ songwriter, Nick Drake, performed and recorded by over 30 incredible artists from a range of different backgrounds, genres, age groups and audiences. 

              From Fontaines D.C to Guy Garvey, and Aurora to Feist, each artist has offered their own incredible take on a timeless classic.

              This RSD exclusive 7" Singles Boxset includes eleven tracks across six 7" singles from the original campaign and housed in a brand new exclusive and limited edition collector's box, including an exclusive double sided pullout poster insert Record Store Day UK exclusive for 2024.

              TRACK LISTING

              Single I
              Fontaines DC - 'Cello Song
              Let's Eat Grandma - From
              The Morning
              Single II
              Mike Lindsay Featuring
              Guy Garvey - Saturday Sun
              Katherine Priddy - I Think
              They're Leaving Me Behind
              Single III
              David Gray - Place To Be
              Stick In The Wheel - Parasite
              Single IV
              Bombay Bicycle Club & The Staves - Road
              Karine Polwart & Kris Drever - Northern Sky
              Single V
              Emeli Sandé - One Of These Things First
              John Grant - Day Is Done
              Single VI
              Nick Drake - Tomorrow Is A Long Time (Bob Dylan Cover)

              Various Artists

              Soul Jazz Records Presents PUNK 45: Kill The Hippies! Kill Yourself! - The American Nation Destroys Its Young: Underground Punk In The United States Of America, 1973-1980 (RSD24 EDITION)

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                Soul Jazz Records’ new 10th anniversary one-off limited-edition heavyweight special-edition orange coloured vinyl pressing (+ download code) exclusively for Record Store Day 2024 of their long out of print ‘Punk 45: Kill the Hippies! Kill Yourself!’

                Soul Jazz Records’ debut ‘Punk 45’ album charts the rise of underground punk across the United States of America in the years 1973-1980.

                This album is fully remastered, relicensed with new tracks exclusively for RSD 24 and includes new tracks from Iggy & The Stooges, Nervous Eaters, Angry Samoans and more.

                The ‘Punk 45’ album features a collection of seminal, classic, obscure and rare punk and proto-punk 45 singles from the likes of Electric Eels, The Pagans, The Deadbeats, The Randoms, The Lewd and many more – a lightning-rod journey across the states of America: Cleveland, Detroit, Los Angeles, Akron, New Orleans, Philadelphia – tracing the rise of punk music in these various towns and cities.

                The album comes complete with extensive text, biographies on each of the bands, exclusive photos and original record artwork.

                Various Artists

                A Tribute To NEU! (RSD24 EDITION)

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                  Their influence is widespread, international, continued. NEU! paved the road ahead, created a model of forward propulsion away from hidebound rock cliches. Which is why the NEU! Tribute volume is so especially appropriate. They show how much there is for subsequent generations to unpack in NEU!, how much is buried, implied in their sound.

                  And so, The National pull back and reveal the latent colours, rhythmic potentials and mental freeways of ‘Im Gluck’. Fink honours the beautiful, lapping waterscape of ‘Weissensee’. Mogwai and Man Man acknowledge the road much travelled laid by ‘Super’. Alexis Taylor’s ‘4+1 = 5’, enhances Rother´s melancholia on ‘Wave Mother’ while Stephen Morris and Gabe Gurnsey’s remix of ‘Hallogallo’ is acid-tipped, machinic, dripping with robot sweat. Yann Tiersen’s remix of ‘Lieber Honig’ plunges deep down into the waters atop which it originally floated, Idles tear up ‘Negativland’ inside out, exposes and rearranges its tangled wires and workings. Finally Guerilla Toss’s ‘Zum Herz’ and They Hate Change’s version of ‘After Eight’ are salutes from a band whose members were unborn in NEU!’s heyday. NEU!, für immer. NEU! forever.

                  TRACK LISTING

                  Im Glück (The National Remix) - NEU!
                  Weissensee (Fink Version) - NEU!, Fink
                  Super (Mogwai Remix) - NEU!
                  4+1=5 - NEU!, Alexis Taylor
                  Hallogallo (Stephen Morris And Gabe Gurnsey Remix) - NEU!
                  Lieber Honig (Yann Tiersen Remix) - NEU!, Yann Tiersen
                  Super (Man Man Remix) - NEU!, Man Man
                  Negativland (Idles Negative Space Rework) - NEU!
                  Zum Herz - Guerilla Toss, NEU!
                  After Eight (They Hate Change Cover) - NEU!, They Hate Change

                  Various Artists

                  Soul Jazz Records Presents 300% DYNAMITE! Ska, Soul, Rocksteady, Funk And Dub In Jamaica (RSD24 EDITION)

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                    Special new 25th anniversary edition of this most popular and highly-acclaimed of all Soul Jazz Records' Dynamite! series - 300% Dynamite is jam-packed with reggae tunes that crossedover to become dancefloor hits and are 100% guaranteed to rock any party.

                    Out of print for the last 15 years, this new edition is being released in a one-off limited-edition heavyweight special-edition yellow coloured vinyl pressing + download code exclusively for Record Store Day 2024.

                    This album is fully remastered, relicensed and with new tracks exclusively for RSD 24.

                    Wayne Smith's booming anthem ‘Sleng Teng’, Althea & Donna's worldwide hit 'Uptown Top Ranking', Sister Nancy's classic ‘Bam Bam’, Augustus Pablo, Lee Perry - it's all here as ‘300% Dynamite’ joins the dots between reggae, jazz, funk, dub and soul.

                    Various Artists

                    Soul Jazz Records Presents STUDIO ONE RUDE BOY (RSD24 EDITION)

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                      Soul Jazz Records’ new 18th anniversary one-off limited-edition heavyweight special-edition red and cyan coloured vinyl pressing (+ download code) exclusively for Record Store Day 2024 of their long out of print classic release ‘Studio One Rude Boy’. This album is fully remastered and relicensed for RSD 24.

                      From the early days of Bob Marley and The Wailers (whose striking sharp-suited Rude Boy style appears on the front cover) through to the classic 1970s Jamaican films ‘The Harder They Come’ and ‘Rockers’, Rude Boys have been synonymous with Jamaican Reggae culture.

                      This Jamaican Rude Boy anti-establishment attitude and stylish attire was later adopted by bands such as The Clash (in the film Rude Boy) as well as The Specials, Madness, Selector and others in the Two-Tone era that swept across the UK at the end of the 1970s.

                      The album features classic tracks from Studio One featuring Jamaica’s finest singers and groups such as The Wailers, John Holt, the Wailing Souls and Dennis Brown alongside super-rare hard-to-find tracks from artists such as Mr Foundation, Dudley Sibley and Jim Brown.

                      Driving Ska and Rocksteady rhythms, classic singers, killer horn lines, great Rude Boy themed-songs, all recorded under Clement ‘Sir Coxsone’ Dodd’s supervision at the legendary Studio One.

                      With musical backing comes from the legendary in-house bands – The Skatalites, The Sound Dimension, Soul Vendors and Soul Defenders – this is rightly one of the most in-demand Studio One releases that Soul Jazz Records have ever released.

                      Scott Walker

                      Tilt (Half Speed Master) (RSD24 EDITION)

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                        With original vinyl copies fetching at least £100 second hand, Scott Walkerís 1995 avant-garde masterpiece ëTiltí gets a welcome reissue for Record Store Day 2024 on 140gram vinyl. Originally conceived as the first in a trilogy that went on to include ëThe Driftí (2006) and ëBish Boschí (2012), ëTiltíís atmospheric soundscapes and trance-like percussion combined with influences from as far afield as industrial music and traditional classical ëliederí works. Throughout, Scottís unmistakable baritone enhances an overall work of haunting beauty. In a recent reappraisal of the albumís charms, Pitchfork wrote: ìScarily, maddeningly good. It is like an old mansion full of haunted arcana: revolving bookcases, secret rooms, a golden pouf to perch on sipping ancient ëeau de vieí. Even the easiest pleasures, like the stained-glass daybreak in ìBouncer See Bouncer,î arise from such obscure surroundings their beauty is always sudden, a second too quick for your defenses.î For this 2024 Record Store Day limited edition release, UMR have worked with the full consent of Scottís estate and the albumís original producer, Peter Walsh. For an enhanced listening experience, it has been mastered for 140 gram vinyl by Frank Arkwright at Abbey Road Studios and cut by Miles Showell to play at 45rpm.

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                        Live At KEXP (RSD24 EDITION)

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                          Back in stock Cover of Seasoning - EP by Antony Szmierek.
                          Highly anticipated by us here and most of Manchester's clued-up music lovers, Antony Szmierek's first vinyl release arrives amongst a hype-storm of sold out (and upgraded) gigs, a celebrated Jools Holland appearance and a steadily growing but already die-hard fan base. For those that need an intro: Antony Szmierek is a modern wordsmith who sets his insightful observations to electronic-y music styles - garage, hip-hop, house, downbeat etc. Lazy (but justified) comparisons could be drawn with The Streets and more recently, Real Lies; but of course Szmierek offers up his own Mancunian slant - both in dialect and lyrical content. Hidden amongst the positive but resigned melancholy (you'll understand when you hear it) are little easter eggs for people who've grown up around the city and its suburbs.

                          After wooing us with a smattering of bandcamp digital tracks, this is his first vinyl release to date! It is limited to 500 copies on green vinyl. Five tracks of modern & sincere commentary on life and love articulated through a unique viewpoint and set to some of the juiciest instrumentals we've heard all year.



                          STAFF COMMENTS

                          Matt says: A product of our fine city who marries sincere storytelling with modern grooves; delivering it all with a personality that everyone including your nan will adore. First vinyl outing for this destined-to-be household name.

                          TRACK LISTING

                          Side A
                          The Words To Auld Lang Syne
                          How Did You Get Here?

                          Side B
                          Seasoning (feat. 2B.Frank)
                          Dance Better
                          Rounders

                          Back in stock Cover of Logo T-Shirt - Summer 22: Navy / Fruit Salad Mix by Piccadilly Records.

                          Piccadilly Records

                          Logo T-Shirt - Summer 22: Navy / Fruit Salad Mix

                            New shirts for Spring / Summer 2022!

                            Navy Gildan Softstyle t-shirts with a fresh new fruit salad colour mix print!

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                            Logo T-Shirt - Summer 23: Neon Orange / Bright Blue

                              New shirts for Spring / Summer 2023!

                              We're willing the sun to shine with this neon orange Gildan Ultra t-shirts with a bright blue print!

                              Back in stock Cover of Logo T-Shirt - Summer 23: Sand / Bright Pink Print by Piccadilly Records.

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                              Logo T-Shirt - Summer 23: Sand / Bright Pink Print

                                New shirts for Spring / Summer 2023!

                                Another fresh new colour combo for the Summmer. This time we have bright pink on a sand coloured shirt. 

                                Peach Discs hits 20 releases, they celebrate with an EP from Saoirse, who delivers five techy rollers in her signature tough but sensual style.

                                In her own words: 'Vampire Heart and Catfished were written in the midst of lockdown - I was spending so much time in the studio (even sleeping there some nights) and was really able to explore different sounds and vibes. Vampire Heart still gives me a strange feeling as it was written the day the government announced that we had passed the peak of Covid and might be able to go outside again, something I tried to convey with the pads and break - that positive feeling of opening up. Conversely, Catfished was written during Covid’s peak - it felt like we were on this haunting loop that just kept going round and round, not knowing when it would end.

                                Mangomouse and Heated Cloud were written more recently and tie into what I’m calling “my tribal era.” I was a drummer for years but put the sticks and djembe down once I found electronic music… this is a path I think I’ll keep following as the rhythm comes naturally to me.'

                                TRACK LISTING

                                Mangomouse
                                Heated Cloud
                                Vampire Heart
                                Catfished
                                Driver

                                Various Artists

                                Fred Ventura Presents Milano Undiscovered 1988-1992 - Unreleased Lp

                                Third chapter of the “Milano Undiscovered” series, curated by Fred Ventura, takes us on a journey through the vibrant Milanese techno and house scene of 1988-1992.

                                This latest installment unveils a treasure of unreleased demos, showcasing the productions that emerged from the city’s flourishing underground during this era. Inspired by the pioneering sounds emanating from Chicago, Detroit, London and Sheffield, a wave of Milanese producers embarked on a creative odyssey, crafting their own unique sonic interpretations of the electronic dance music landscape.

                                TRACK LISTING

                                Sigma Tibet - Pablo
                                B-Logic - Aliasing
                                Grey Area - Beyond Belief
                                Mont Blanc - Let Your Body
                                Straight Beat - Afterwork
                                Love Nation - Let's Make It Right
                                Soul City Crew - One Day
                                Visions Factory - Solitary Dancers
                                Periferico - In A Freedom World
                                Beat 4 Life - Your Lifestyle

                                Aroma Pitch is back with a 4 track EP including all traits of their warm analogue sound, that has garnered them so much appreciation in the past. Find a bouquet of feels including driving Balearic sugar rushes, big room body orgasms, chuggy tribal and lo-fi lucid dreams. All coated in a splendidly high def patina. Top drawer stuff from the Public Possession crew. Recommended! 

                                TRACK LISTING

                                A1) Aroma Pitch - Millennium Surfer (06:00 Min)
                                A2) Aroma Pitch - Balearic Shift (05:40 Min)

                                B1) Aroma Pitch - Staub Groove (06:44 Min)
                                B2) Aroma Pitch - Areal Earth (06:11 Min)

                                This album, a product of two years of studio sessions, saw Château Flight engaging in musical dialogues, hitting record when inspiration struck. In the studio, that moment always comes, when a fragile and magical balance happens.

                                With a decidedly dubby-techno feel throughout, they naviage a range of tempos and moods with dexterity and creativity throughout. Featuring Johnny Nash on guitar, Cosmic Neman on "Mange", John Cravache on organ and Bony Bikaye singing on "Esika Molimo Ezali".  

                                Château Flight says :
                                • Playing electronic music, whether alone or not, must be joyous, fun, and make you feel good.
                                • The studio is not a sanctuary but a place of life. Technology must not be intimidating.
                                • Welcoming friends and new objects in the studio should be an infinite source of inspiration.
                                • If nothing happens in the studio, turn off the light and play a percussion record.
                                • With 25 years of experience, Château Flight can make you forget all your troubles, instantly and painlessly.
                                • The key to success: midi sync + din sync + external trigs.

                                TRACK LISTING

                                A1.Trombe
                                A2.Fordizm
                                A3.Esika Molimo Ezali
                                B1.Clair De Lune à Mykonos
                                C1.Allô?
                                C2.Mange
                                D1.Satanique Musette
                                D2.La Folie Studio
                                D3.Théâtre De Verdure

                                Hailing from Augsburg in Germany, Raphael Schön represents a young generation of producers that draw their own conclusions from the golden days of dance music, whilst injecting his own contemporary flair and fun into proceedings.

                                On opener "Baerhit" , it's hard to ignore the influence of Todd Terje's "It's The Arps" - with its octave b-line, fizzy synths and steadily rising euphoria. "Do You Like That" pairs a catchy vocal hook to heads-down, driving synth work; reminiscent of Hot Creations or Crosstown Rebels. "Breathe" approaches hydro-foil house with a delicate hand - gliding bass, star-studded arps and sweeping atmosphere tailored perfectly to Running Back's long standing blueprint. "Want Me" possesses plenty of low end throb and trancy inflections - aiming squarely at the big rooms and lazer guided lighting rigs. "Distant City Tranceport" broaches the 'end of night epic' with both confidence and consideration. Finally, "Sometimes I Miss You"; with its heart wrenching vocal, melancholic chord progression and unrelenting energy closes off the EP with a nice emotional touch highlighting the depth of character of this rising producer. With six tracks on offer, it makes the post-Brexit, European import price tag a little easier to digest ;)

                                TRACK LISTING

                                A1. Baerhit
                                A2. Do You Like That?
                                A3. Breathe
                                B1. Want Me
                                B2. Distant City Tranceport
                                B3. Sometimes I Miss You

                                The now 10 year old Acid Test 09 sees a special 10th Anniversary Edition repress with a new vocal mix of track “Test 3”.

                                The original EP saw acid nomad Tin Man team up with techno dreamweaver Donato Dozzy for three slices of deep acid and dubby, bleepy ambient.

                                In this special 10 Year Anniversary Edition "Test 3” comes with a new vocal mix and it’s a welcome return to the mic for Tin Man. Perfectly-placed words sit among chiming bells and are layered deep into the echoes, almost like the synths themselves are speaking.

                                Acid Test 09 proved to be a pairing in 303 paradise, but the results outclassed even Dozzy and Tin Man’s special partnership - they created simply a timeless signal that could broadcast through space ad infinitum. A bit like Roy Of The Ravers' "Emotinium" - it stands proud in the Acid Music Hall of Fame. An essential record for lovers of the Roland TB-303.

                                Mastered and recut by Rashad.

                                TRACK LISTING

                                A1. Test 7
                                A2. Test 3 (Vocal Version)
                                B1. Test 2
                                B2. Test 3

                                Originally released in 1986 ‘Power’ was the work of Philly producer Derrick Graves and vocalist Terrance T. The machine lead production on ‘Power’ was part of an emerging wave of post disco producers embracing a dub aesthetic that proved to be the precursor to the emergence of house music. The vocal harmonies from Terrance were influenced by Cameo and Prince and combined with the powerful production results in a dancefloor bomb in the Larry Levan style, stripped back and dubby with a strong song at its core. This level of musicality and production was no fluke, Derrick was a seasoned session musician who worked extensively with the likes of Sister Sledge, Dexter Wansel & Donny Hathaway. Derrick had a clear understanding of emerging studio trends “Music production was evolving into a new phase where home studios were developing and it was becoming more possible for real recordings to be made! From there, I eventually enhanced my production skills by learning how to compose using sequencers, computer software (DAWs), and midi instrument implementation in the 80's and 90's. I went from a 4-track to eventually a 24-Track 2" tape machine setup!”.

                                The fully remastered 12” includes the essential instrumental mix.

                                TRACK LISTING

                                Power (Extended Vocal Mix)
                                Power (Extended Instrumental Mix)

                                “Earth, Our Planet?”: A call for environmental awareness. This time, Pedro Vian - the founder of Modern Obscure Music - presents his fourth solo album (following his 2020release, "Ibillorca"). "Earth, Our Planet?" promises to immerse us in a moving odyssey, crossing the boundaries of musical genres to provoke an urgent meditation on the protection of our planet. On this occasion Vian has composed the album influenced by the myth of the eternal return, the compositions are long and repetitive, generating
                                states of pure
                                trance.

                                Pedro Vian, singular for his fusion of genres and styles, ventures into even more complex territories in "Earth, Our Planet?". From the first listen, it is evident that this work treads the line of convention and breaks the boundaries of electronic and experimental music with artistic dexterity. The album weaves together texture, hypnotic rhythms and melody. Each track reveals his distinctive ability to create immersive landscapes, guiding the listener into deep emotional introspection. This is not just music; it is a transformative experience. The beauty of this album lies not only in the musical vision. The album features high-calibre collaborations that add layers of creativity and elegance. Trumpeter Pierre Bastien, whose early productions left an indelible mark on Aphex Twin's Reflex label, infuses "A Day in Rotterdam" with a unique emotional resonance. Violinist, Asia, renowned for her avant-garde approach and ability to conjure unique landscapes, elevates the album's opening tracks "Urobóros" and "Les Tambours Subterraniens". Their skill and sensitivity intertwine perfectly
                                with Vian's artistic vision. In addition, Italian producer Daniele Mana, with whom Pedro Vian collaborated closely on his previous album "Cascades", known for his experimental approach and talent for creating extraterrestrial atmospheres also contributes to "Les Tambours Subterraniens". His artistic perspective adds more complexity and texture to the piece, pushing the boundaries of contemporary electronic music. There is also a collaboration with Raül Refree, an artist with whom Vian worked with last year, presenting
                                “Font De la Vera Pau”, an album that The Guardian defined as 'a wonderful piece of electroacoustic music, a captivating mix of strings and analogue synth drones which sometimes flirts with Alice Coltrane-ish spiritual jazz'.

                                With "Earth, Our Planet?", Pedro Vian not only offers up some of his best work to date, but it is also a call to reflect on our relationship with the natural world. As a part of a planet where environmental awareness is more crucial than ever, he urges us to protect and preserve our world as an extension of ourselves. This extensive work is a statement, Vian addresses the
                                notion that too often we prioritise immediate needs over the well-being of the planet. It highlights the fact that we often consider the Earth as a possession when, in reality, we are but a part of it.


                                TRACK LISTING

                                1. Uróboros
                                2. Les Tambours Suterraniens Feat. Mana
                                3. Satan’s Voice
                                4. Lucid Dreams
                                5. Un Storia Infinita
                                6. The Limit Of Nothing feat. Raul Refree
                                7. A Day In Rotterdam Feat. Pierre Bastien
                                8. Your Face Shines More Than The Sun
                                9. Hipódromo
                                10. Crema Lent

                                Shakedown

                                At Night - Peggy Gou / TIger & Woods / Purple Disco Machine Remixes

                                  Simply an iconic track from Swiss brothers Mandrax and Seb K aka Shakedown, ‘At Night’ is one of the most recognisable house tracks of the last two decades. With one of the most-hyped remixes of the year, artist of the moment Peggy Gou delivers with a squelching 7 minute groover, bringing in that iconic synth motif to lift the production and keep it rolling. Stepping up to tackle this masterpiece with a nu-disco dance track, Tiger & Woods use cowbell to accent a b-boy beat, with drum machine breaks bringing it back to the dancefloor. With a sophisticated house remix with a nu-disco edge is Purple Disco Machine, fusing a funk-infused bassline with Terra Deva’s unforgettable vocals. Finally is a brand new version from the Shakedown duo themselves, the Galactic Boogie Mix. With saturated synths and interplanetary breakdowns, Shakedown bring a carefree 80s quality to this iconic track’s irresistible after-dark charm.

                                  TRACK LISTING

                                  A1 At Night (Peggy Gou's Acid Journey Remix)
                                  A2 At Night (Tiger & Woods Remix)
                                  B1 At Night (Purple Disco Machine Extended Remix)
                                  B2 At Night (Shakedown's Galactic Boogie) 

                                  Reissue of early Japanese house outing by Junichi Soma, Shuji Wada and Katsuya Sano. Comes with insert with liner notes.

                                  All musical movements require a spark to set them alight; in the case of Japanese house music, that spark was provided by the forward-thinking resident DJs of The Bank in Roppongi, Tokyo. In 1989, to celebrate the ground-breaking club’s first birthday, the venue released a 12” EP featuring first-time productions from three of its DJs, Junichi Soma, Shuji Wada and Strong Katsuya AKS Katsuya Sano.

                                  Widely considered to be one of the first ever EP of house music produced in Japan, 1st Unit was never officially released. Instead, 500 of the 1000 copies pressed were given away at The Bank’s first birthday party, with the rest initially being sold not in local record stores, but rather the venue’s own in-house shop. Three decades on, the 12” is finally set to get its first worldwide release via Rush Hour’s Store JPN Series.

                                  The record has its roots in The Bank’s willingness to give its ever-changing roster of DJs a free hand to play what they liked - at the time a rarity in Tokyo nightclubs, whose musical offerings usually revolved around strictly defined playlists. At The Bank in 1989, it was not only common to hear European body music and the kind of post-disco New York productions associated with Larry Levan’s sets at the Paradise Garage, but also acid house - something not offered at the time by other clubs in the city.

                                  This cutting-edge blend of sounds, combined with the venue’s unique decor (it was modeled on the inside of a London bank, complete with a cashier’s window to take entrance fees), made The Bank a go-to spot for young party-goers, celebrities and forward-thinking Japanese musicians (Ryuichi Sakamoto was reportedly a weekly visitor).

                                  When it came to celebrating the club’s birthday by cutting a unique record, it made sense for The Bank’s owners to turn to three of their most exciting resident DJs, who were assisted by Heigo Tani and Jun Ebi. The collective name, 1st Unit, was chosen to reflect the fact that all three resident DJs were debutants with no previous studio experience.

                                  As this reissue proves, the music remains timeless, magical, and authentic to the sound of American house productions of the period - albeit with occasional twists. Katsuya Sano’s EP opener, ‘I Need Love’, sounds like a twist on Larry Heard productions of the period - all jacking TR-909 drums, undulating analogue bass, dreamy Juno synthesizer chords and evocative vocal samples.

                                  The influence of Chicago acid house is also evident on Junichi Souma’s ‘Ubnormal Life’, whose unusual title contains what he says was an intentional misspelling. Driven forwards by restless drum machine handclaps, sweet chords and rising and falling melodic motifs, the track is an energetic and uplifting treat.

                                  Perhaps the most influential of the three tracks at the time - within Japan at least - was Shuji Wada’s similarly misspelled ‘Endless Load’. Deeper and more melodic with a more expansive arrangement, the track’s combination of marimba-style lead lines, tribal drum patterns, dreamy chords and jazz-funk influenced bass offered a loose blueprint for the more successful and better-known Japanese deep house tracks that followed.

                                  TRACK LISTING

                                  Katsuya Sano - I Need Luv
                                  Junichi Soma - Ubnormal Life
                                  Shuji Wada - Endless Load

                                  Canadian deep house don Nick Holder's Fruit Loops EP is next to get the remaster and reissue treatment from Definitive Recordings. This label, now overseen by Get Physical Music, first released the EP back in 1995 when Toronto-based Holder had already become one of house music's most tasteful operators. He went on to release over 125 EPs and singles under countless aliases, in various groups, and on his labels DNH Records and Treehouse Records, as well as !K7 Records and NRK. His style spans house, disco loops and minimal Chicago grooves and is always high on immersive atmosphere. Opener 'Dance Dance Dance' brings together all those aspects of the Holder sound with its funky guitar riffs looping beneath raw drums and disco basslines. Classic Chic samples burst out of the mix to bring an air of celebration and party, and it makes for an irresistibly feel-good sound. 'Keep on Running' is a steamy and sweaty house jam with loopy drums and bass and more smartly chosen samples, this time from Roy Ayers, that bring the funk and never let up. It has long been a go-to anthem for house DJs, and the realness and rawness of the emotions in Holder's work also shine through with the filtered synths and jazzy keys of 'The Message of Love', which is complete with bumpy and irresistible drums. Last of all is the unfettered party spirit and diva vocals of the brilliantly lo-fi funk-house pumper that is 'Clap Ya Hands'. This EP hasn't aged one bit and remains a definitive piece of early Deep House history.


                                  TRACK LISTING

                                  A1. Dance, Dance, Dance
                                  A2. Keep On Running
                                  B1. The Message Is Love
                                  B2. Clap Ya Hands

                                  Luke Vibert & Posthuman

                                  Unitary Covert Sonic Procedures IV

                                  Originally pressed in 2022, as a vinyl-only release, an edition of 100 fluorescent green 12” and sold exclusively at venues in the USA as part of Luke Vibert & Posthuman’s I Love Acid tour, never made available anywhere else. This second edition repress is in randomly assigned cobalt blue, solid orange vinyl, or split red/black with multiple differently coloured labels.

                                  On the A side - Luke Vibert is “Still In Love” with acid lines & breakbeats here as a sequel to his classic anthem. “Android Webber” strips it back to pure 303, 808, and JX3P analogue action. On the flip, Posthuman opens with the fierce ravey electro of “Grad” before seeing off the 12” with some signature acid slo-mo chug in “Forever Circles”

                                  TRACK LISTING

                                  A1: Luke Vibert - Still In Love
                                  A2: Luke Vibert - Android Webber
                                  B1: Posthuman - Grad
                                  B2: Posthuman - Forever Circles


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