Tempo Records present SPEED, a new Tempo Records sublabel & project released on a limited collectors handnumbered 180gram coloured picture disc vinyl with original & legendary producers who helped shaping the Drum & Bass scene. After the DJ Trace & DJ Krust releases on Tempo's SPEED series here's the living legendary 'call & response' originator: Source Direct. On this release you'll find new Source Direct material with 'that' distinct trademark SD sound; superbly engineered breakbeats, the relentless sonic, rhythmic, tempo experimentation and haunting 'Blade' film-scape 'dark sounds from beyond' atmospheres accompanied with deep sub-aquatic resonant bass lines. If there's one production technique Source Direct applied it's the 'call & response' technique (the latter is also the track title of SD's contribution to 1998's Stephen Norrington's 'Blade' cult movie which starred Wesley Snipes). Vinyl collectors please check: This release comes as a strictly limited 600 copies handnumbered 180gram Picture Disc Vinyl pressing with a high quality polybag sleeve (including a handnumbered qty sticker on polybag corner) + all tracks mastered by Stuart Hawkes of Metropolis Mastering London. First come, first served, no picture disc repress! More

Nonplus continue with the Source Direct re release and remix series and here we have one of the most influential dnb tracks ever written, Source Direct - The Crane, which was a 90s classic at the forefront of the future thinking genre. Alongside the original track there was an alternate version found on an old DAT tape which will now surface on NONPLUS LTD 003, and on remix duties, Inland & Function give their take on the track giving it the 4/4 techno treatment. More

Tempo Records sublabel TempoCore presents Pugilist & Tamen; with four True To The Core Jungle & Drum and Bass tracks. A diverse quality production with amens, drumfunk and heavy bass ingredients. This beautiful crafted LIMITED EDITION crystal clear vinyl 12? comes in a new designed Tempo Records "Logo" high quality "Kraft" outer sleeve + a white innersleeve. All tracks mastered by Stuart Hawkes of Metropolis Mastering, London. More

Tempo Records presents another new sublabel; TempoDubs; focussing on Techno, House and Electro. First up is the legendary Techno producer: Orlando Voorn; he's is one of the first European musicians to establish an active link with Detroit, and since the end of the 80s has proven himself as one of the most original and versatile producers of electronic music. Dutch-Detroit producer Orlando Voorn numerous pseudonyms such as Basic Bastard, Frequency, Fix, Baruka, Balance and his Detroit Ignitor Records release as Tank with the cult Electro classic "Bite Before You Bark" track, which might be his most well known production so far. On this release you will find the Orlando Voorn's re-fix of "Bite Before You Bark", a track with a well crafted stripped down "Detroit Electro" version. Furthermore this versatile release shows Orlando Voorn's diversity in genre's such as Electro, Techno and yes even a quality Drum and Bass / Jungle track called "So Far So Good". This beautiful crafted LIMITED EDITION crystal clear vinyl 12" comes in a new designed Tempo Records "Logo" high quality "Kraft" outer sleeve + a white innersleeve. All tracks mastered by Stuart Hawkes of Metropolis Mastering, London. More

Tempo Records' 2nd release and debut long player 'Ability II Corrupt' by Mancunian 'Owen Brothers' aka Response & Pliskin. Mesmerizing long tracks that explore the boundaries of drum and bass, breakbeat jungle tekno. Images of a far dystopian new world order are found. On Repetitive Future the pioneering & legendary producer Digital co-ops with Response in true functional form the realms of the drum and bass spectre which results in moody ambient deep pads, boldly constructed heavy beat structures, and blissfully melodic liquid breaks to full effect. The Mancunian duo explores the ability to corrupt. All tracks mastered by the legendary Stuart Hawkes at Metropolis Mastering. This beautiful crafted CRYSTAL CLEAR LIMITED EDITION 3x12"vinyl (NO CRYSTAL CLEAR REPRESS) comes in a new designed Tempo Records high quality outer sleeve + a white innersleeve and completely sealed. More

**LIMITED EDITION PICTURE DISC / NO PICTURE DISC REPRESS** On this limited edition picture disc you will find three new productions by Jason Goodings that live & breath the Hidden Agenda unique trademark sound; Urban Break-Beat, fusing old-skool jazz with always on a mission to seek out obscure samples for inspiration. Jason's unique output; sharp, precise and efficient is still recognizable today as the Hidden Agenda trademark sound. All tracks mastered by Stuart Hawkes, Metropolis, London. This release comes as a limited edition 550 handnumbered picture disc (no picture disc repress)! Please Note: This is a special high quality collector's picture disc vinyl and the sound quality is still good (but maybe not comparable to a regular standard black vinyl). For the full sound experience, you may buy the download. More

TempoCore is a new sublabel to Tempo Records and TempoCore will focus on all tings Jungle. First release by the talented Tim Reaper & Kloke. Mesmerizing deep Jungle music that reflects on the past, present and future. Limited crystal clear vinyl 12" with special designed "Kraft" outer and beautifull coloured innersleeve and all tracks mastered by Stuart Hawkes, Metropolis mastering. More

Tempo Records brings you another new sublabel called TempoSubs. Here we bring Brazilian DJ Andy and he describes the tracks in his own words: "A: somente se alcana a sabedoria com ao. AA: a disciplina te leva onde a motivao no pode te levar." meaning something like "Change your mindset". This beautiful crafted crystal clear vinyl 12" comes in a new designed Tempo Records high quality "Kraft" outer sleeve and a beautiful coloured innersleeve. All tracks mastered by Stuart Hawkes of Metropolis Mastering, London. More

New Tempo Records sublabel; TempOzone releases Brighton based producer Etch; who dives deep into the underworld of Breakbeat / Acid-Techno science with these five rugged 'n raw tracks. Etch is the most inventive break-experimentalist in operation right now. Cutting breaks is his modus operandi. This beautiful crafted crystal clear vinyl 12? comes in a new designed Tempo Records high quality "Kraft" outer sleeve and a beautiful innersleeve. All tracks mastered by Stuart Hawkes of Metropolis Mastering, London. More

After the sold out releases by DJ Trace & DJ Krust & Source Direct on Tempo's SPEED series here's another legendary drum and bass producer called VOYAGER. Also known as Pete Parsons; a highly prolific producer and genious engineer, active since the early 90s and throughout the golden era of Jungle / Drum and Bass which got him releases on legendary labels such as Deejay Recordings & Lucky Spin Records, Suburban Base, Moving Shadow, Goodlooking & Creative Source amongst others. On this release you'll find three fresh new recorded Voyager tracks. Judge for yourself but mostly enjoy the voyage! This release comes as a strictly limited 500 copies handnumbered 180gram Picture Disc Vinyl pressing with a high quality polybag sleeve (including a handnumbered qty sticker on polybag corner) + all tracks mastered by Stuart Hawkes of Metropolis Mastering London. First come, first served, no picture disc repress! Please Note: This is a special high quality collector's picture disc vinyl and the sound quality is still good (but maybe not comparable to a regular standard black vinyl). For the full sound experience, you may buy the download. More

Tempo Records present SPEED, a new Tempo Records sublabel & project released on a limited collectors handnumbered 180gram coloured picture disc vinyl with original & legendary producers who helped shaping the Drum & Bass scene. After the DJ Trace & DJ Krust releases on Tempo's SPEED series here's the living legendary 'call & response' originator: Source Direct. On this release you'll find new Source Direct material with 'that' distinct trademark SD sound; superbly engineered breakbeats, the relentless sonic, rhythmic, tempo experimentation and haunting 'Blade' film-scape 'dark sounds from beyond' atmospheres accompanied with deep sub-aquatic resonant bass lines. If there's one production technique Source Direct applied it's the 'call & response' technique (the latter is also the track title of SD's contribution to 1998's Stephen Norrington's 'Blade' cult movie which starred Wesley Snipes). Vinyl collectors please check: This release comes as a strictly limited 600 copies handnumbered 180gram Picture Disc Vinyl pressing with a high quality polybag sleeve (including a handnumbered qty sticker on polybag corner) + all tracks mastered by Stuart Hawkes of Metropolis Mastering London. First come, first served, no picture disc repress! More

Tempo Records present SPEED, a new Tempo Records sublabel & project released on a limited handnumbered edition 180gram collectors picture disc vinyl with original & legendary producers who helped shaping the Drum & Bass scene. First on SPEED is the legendary 'Techstep' originator DJ Trace aka Duncan Hutchison. DJ Trace remixed T Power's 'Horny Mutant Jazz' (S.O.U.R.) in 1995, now more commonly known as 'The Mutant Remix'. This classic underground D&B 'cult' track went onto inspire a plethora of other producers, and was hailed by many as the dawn of 'Techstep'. On this picture disc you'll find two harsh, deep 'Techstep' tracks, 'Twister' on the A side & 'Apocalypse' on the AA side with that distinct Trace spirit which still lives on today. Collectors please note: This release comes as a strictly limited handnumbered 180gram silver Picture Disc Vinyl pressing with a high quality polybag sleeve (including a handnumbered qty stamped silver sticker on polybag corner) + all tracks mastered by Stuart Hawkes of Metropolis Mastering London. First come, first served! More

Dutch producer Switch needs no intro, he produced tracks together with Dutch producers Lenzman, Icicle for labels such as Soul:R, Shogun Audio and CIA Records. These three tracks give a fine example of Switch's production skills. Limited 140 gramms clear vinyl pressing comes with full artwork sleeve (+ high quality disco innersleeve) and including a mp3 download code for all three tracks. Highly recommended.

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Now we bring you the final chapter, after the undergound succes of part one, wich received great support from Goldie, London Elektricity, Fabio, Klute, Kasra, SKC, Lenzman, Nymfo, June Miller and even from Techno producers Duplex (Clone Records) & Morning Factory (Clone Royal Oak), PRPLX continue with four new tracks of the highest quality exploring the deeper side of the Breakbeat spectre. These tracks still reminds us of early Bluenote & Speed days but definitely with modern production skills, wich can be heard in the mysterious & deep Mask track (also known as the 'UFO' track, samples where taken from an old sci-fi documentary, exploring Unidentified Flying Objects). Part two comes with full coloured artwork, limited to a 250 handnumbered edition on 180 gram crystal clear vinyl (customized 75mm labelcopies and 75mm innersleevesholes) including FREE mp3 download code for all four tracks + a FREE album poster + a FREE logo sticker, wrapped in a sealbag for full sleeve protection.
All tracks have been mastered by the legendary Stuart Hawkes from Metropolis, London. On a first come, first served basis only! Played by many including Fabio & Flight on Rinse FM London.


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