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Timmy S & JB - Hot Lumps
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Timmy S & JB - Hot Lumps (Acid Mix)
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Timmy S & JB - Got You
Collectors Edition On White Marbled Vinyl - Limited Copies!
12" non-returnable!
Pariter continues its acclaimed archive series with another essential London tech house reissue from the Strange Weather Studios catalogue. Produced by two of the scene's key figures, Timmy S and Justin Bailey, this release captures a defining moment in the evolution of the UK sound.
Originally released on Wiggle in 2001, the EP arrived during the golden era of Nathan Coles and Terry Francis's legendary Fabric residency, when Strange Weather was helping shape the future of London's underground tech house. More than twenty years on, these tracks have lost none of their impact.
Meticulously remastered from the original DAT masters, the EP features three deep, tripped-out, acid-tinged tech house cuts, now presented on heavyweight 180g vinyl for the first time. Gold.
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Pariter continues its acclaimed archive series with another essential London tech house reissue from the Strange Weather Studios catalogue. Produced by two of the scene's key figures, Timmy S and Justin Bailey, this release captures a defining moment in the evolution of the UK sound.
Originally released on Wiggle in 2001, the EP arrived during the golden era of Nathan Coles and Terry Francis's legendary Fabric residency, when Strange Weather was helping shape the future of London's underground tech house. More than twenty years on, these tracks have lost none of their impact.
Meticulously remastered from the original DAT masters, the EP features three deep, tripped-out, acid-tinged tech house cuts, now presented on heavyweight 180g vinyl for the first time. Gold.
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Timmy S & JB - Hot Lumps
2
Timmy S & JB - Hot Lumps (Acid Mix)
3
Timmy S & JB - Got You
12" non-returnable!
Pariter continues its acclaimed archive series with another essential London tech house reissue from the Strange Weather Studios catalogue. Produced by two of the scene's key figures, Timmy S and Justin Bailey, this release captures a defining moment in the evolution of the UK sound.
Originally released on Wiggle in 2001, the EP arrived during the golden era of Nathan Coles and Terry Francis's legendary Fabric residency, when Strange Weather was helping shape the future of London's underground tech house. More than twenty years on, these tracks have lost none of their impact.
Meticulously remastered from the original DAT masters, the EP features three deep, tripped-out, acid-tinged tech house cuts, now presented on heavyweight 180g vinyl for the first time. Gold.
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Pariter continues its acclaimed archive series with another essential London tech house reissue from the Strange Weather Studios catalogue. Produced by two of the scene's key figures, Timmy S and Justin Bailey, this release captures a defining moment in the evolution of the UK sound.
Originally released on Wiggle in 2001, the EP arrived during the golden era of Nathan Coles and Terry Francis's legendary Fabric residency, when Strange Weather was helping shape the future of London's underground tech house. More than twenty years on, these tracks have lost none of their impact.
Meticulously remastered from the original DAT masters, the EP features three deep, tripped-out, acid-tinged tech house cuts, now presented on heavyweight 180g vinyl for the first time. Gold.
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Timmy S & JB - Hot Lumps
2
Timmy S & JB - Hot Lumps (Acid Mix)
3
Timmy S & JB - Got You
12" non-returnable!
Pariter continues its acclaimed archive series with another essential London tech house reissue from the Strange Weather Studios catalogue. Produced by two of the scene's key figures, Timmy S and Justin Bailey, this release captures a defining moment in the evolution of the UK sound.
Originally released on Wiggle in 2001, the EP arrived during the golden era of Nathan Coles and Terry Francis's legendary Fabric residency, when Strange Weather was helping shape the future of London's underground tech house. More than twenty years on, these tracks have lost none of their impact.
Meticulously remastered from the original DAT masters, the EP features three deep, tripped-out, acid-tinged tech house cuts, now presented on heavyweight 180g vinyl for the first time. Gold.
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Pariter continues its acclaimed archive series with another essential London tech house reissue from the Strange Weather Studios catalogue. Produced by two of the scene's key figures, Timmy S and Justin Bailey, this release captures a defining moment in the evolution of the UK sound.
Originally released on Wiggle in 2001, the EP arrived during the golden era of Nathan Coles and Terry Francis's legendary Fabric residency, when Strange Weather was helping shape the future of London's underground tech house. More than twenty years on, these tracks have lost none of their impact.
Meticulously remastered from the original DAT masters, the EP features three deep, tripped-out, acid-tinged tech house cuts, now presented on heavyweight 180g vinyl for the first time. Gold.
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Coke, Stoned & Baileys - Your Mum
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Coke, Stoned & Baileys - Your Dad
12" non-returnable!
Pariter return with a second archival reissue from three key figures of the original London tech house movement, David Coker, Timmy S and Justin Baileys.
This double header pairs a heavyweight house groover on the A side with a rolling acid tech house cut on the flip. The A side is driven by commanding vocal samples and Timmy's finely tuned engineering, channeling the raw, sound-system focused energy that defined the era's most enduring club records.
On the B side, a relentless acid-fuelled roller emerges from the vaults, a secret weapon that has remained deadly on underground dance floors for more than two decades, quietly championed by those in the know.
Now, 26 years on, original copies are nearly impossible to find in clean condition with rare copies regularly changing hands for hundreds of euros on the collector's market.
Carefully restored and remastered by Yossi Amoyal, this reissue revives a long lost and highly sought after underground classic.
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Pariter return with a second archival reissue from three key figures of the original London tech house movement, David Coker, Timmy S and Justin Baileys.
This double header pairs a heavyweight house groover on the A side with a rolling acid tech house cut on the flip. The A side is driven by commanding vocal samples and Timmy's finely tuned engineering, channeling the raw, sound-system focused energy that defined the era's most enduring club records.
On the B side, a relentless acid-fuelled roller emerges from the vaults, a secret weapon that has remained deadly on underground dance floors for more than two decades, quietly championed by those in the know.
Now, 26 years on, original copies are nearly impossible to find in clean condition with rare copies regularly changing hands for hundreds of euros on the collector's market.
Carefully restored and remastered by Yossi Amoyal, this reissue revives a long lost and highly sought after underground classic.
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Presence (Aka Charles Webster) - Gettin' Lifted
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Presence (Aka Charles Webster) - Feelin' Lifted
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Presence (Aka Charles Webster) - The Strength (Within)
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Presence (Aka Charles Webster) - The Strength (Without)
Limited Collectors Edition - Clear Marbled Vinyl!
12" non-returnable!
Charles Webster, one of the most influential deep house producers and a true master of his craft, makes his debut on Pariter with a landmark reissue of one of his most timeless records, The Strength.
Originally released under his mid 90s alias The Presence, the record has long stood as the most coveted release from the project. Nearly three decades on, The Strength remains a benchmark for sophisticated deep house, effortlessly fusing emotional depth with driving, tech leaning groove that commands dance-floors and creates a truly immersive atmosphere.
This special reissue not only reintroduce a certified classic on Pariter, but also marks the 30th anniversary of its originally release. An essential piece of house music history, restored to its rightful place. Timeless. Essential. Pure Gold.
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Charles Webster, one of the most influential deep house producers and a true master of his craft, makes his debut on Pariter with a landmark reissue of one of his most timeless records, The Strength.
Originally released under his mid 90s alias The Presence, the record has long stood as the most coveted release from the project. Nearly three decades on, The Strength remains a benchmark for sophisticated deep house, effortlessly fusing emotional depth with driving, tech leaning groove that commands dance-floors and creates a truly immersive atmosphere.
This special reissue not only reintroduce a certified classic on Pariter, but also marks the 30th anniversary of its originally release. An essential piece of house music history, restored to its rightful place. Timeless. Essential. Pure Gold.
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Presence (Aka Charles Webster) - Gettin' Lifted
2
Presence (Aka Charles Webster) - Feelin' Lifted
3
Presence (Aka Charles Webster) - The Strength (Within)
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Presence (Aka Charles Webster) - The Strength (Without)
12" non-returnable!
Charles Webster, one of the most influential deep house producers and a true master of his craft, makes his debut on Pariter with a landmark reissue of one of his most timeless records, The Strength.
Originally released under his mid 90s alias The Presence, the record has long stood as the most coveted release from the project. Nearly three decades on, The Strength remains a benchmark for sophisticated deep house, effortlessly fusing emotional depth with driving, tech leaning groove that commands dance-floors and creates a truly immersive atmosphere.
This special reissue not only reintroduce a certified classic on Pariter, but also marks the 30th anniversary of its originally release. An essential piece of house music history, restored to its rightful place. Timeless. Essential. Pure Gold.
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Charles Webster, one of the most influential deep house producers and a true master of his craft, makes his debut on Pariter with a landmark reissue of one of his most timeless records, The Strength.
Originally released under his mid 90s alias The Presence, the record has long stood as the most coveted release from the project. Nearly three decades on, The Strength remains a benchmark for sophisticated deep house, effortlessly fusing emotional depth with driving, tech leaning groove that commands dance-floors and creates a truly immersive atmosphere.
This special reissue not only reintroduce a certified classic on Pariter, but also marks the 30th anniversary of its originally release. An essential piece of house music history, restored to its rightful place. Timeless. Essential. Pure Gold.
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Majik Man - Majik Man (Dub Mix)
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Majik Man - Majik Man (Pads Mix)
12" non-returnable!
Pariter continues to strengthen its ties to the roots of the late 90s and early 00s London underground sound. Following the acclaimed reissues of Ron & Roland, 7th Voyage and Terry Francis the label now unearths a truly rare masterwork from two central figures of the legendary Housey Doingz collective: Justin Bailey and David Coker.
Originally released in 1999 and long considered a lost treasure, Majik Man has been one of the most elusive UK Tech House singles, patiently hunted by dedicated heads for decades. With almost no information ever available about the producers behind the project the mystery only amplified its cult status.
Now for the first time, the original DAT has been meticulously remastered by Yossi Amoyal, revealing the full depth of its hypnotic swing. 25 years on, Majik Man still sounds absolutely massive, an undeniable slice of gold from the era that defined the London sound.
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Pariter continues to strengthen its ties to the roots of the late 90s and early 00s London underground sound. Following the acclaimed reissues of Ron & Roland, 7th Voyage and Terry Francis the label now unearths a truly rare masterwork from two central figures of the legendary Housey Doingz collective: Justin Bailey and David Coker.
Originally released in 1999 and long considered a lost treasure, Majik Man has been one of the most elusive UK Tech House singles, patiently hunted by dedicated heads for decades. With almost no information ever available about the producers behind the project the mystery only amplified its cult status.
Now for the first time, the original DAT has been meticulously remastered by Yossi Amoyal, revealing the full depth of its hypnotic swing. 25 years on, Majik Man still sounds absolutely massive, an undeniable slice of gold from the era that defined the London sound.
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Terry Francis - Took From Me
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Terry Francis - Little 'N' Large
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Terry Francis - Furry (Retake)
Terry Francis makes his debut on Pariter with a rare and essential reissue from one of the UK Tech House's original pioneers. A cornerstone of the London scene, long time Fabric resident and a driving force behind the early Housey Doingz and Wiggle movements, Terry's influence runs deep in the foundations of underground house music as we know it today.
This is the second instalment in a short-series showcasing carefully selected tracks from the legend's archive. Took From Me, on the A side is a raw, old school UK tech house classic, an all time favourite of Andrew Weatherall (rip), Richard Fearless and Craig Richards, who also featured it on his first Fabric mix CD. On the flip, Little 'N' Large and an unreleased version of Furry emerge as two massive, hidden monsters. A vital document from a pivotal era.
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This is the second instalment in a short-series showcasing carefully selected tracks from the legend's archive. Took From Me, on the A side is a raw, old school UK tech house classic, an all time favourite of Andrew Weatherall (rip), Richard Fearless and Craig Richards, who also featured it on his first Fabric mix CD. On the flip, Little 'N' Large and an unreleased version of Furry emerge as two massive, hidden monsters. A vital document from a pivotal era.
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Terry Francis - Notice Board
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Terry Francis - Hello, Acid Dathera (Retake)
Terry Francis makes his debut on Pariter with a rare and essential reissue from one of the UK Tech House's original pioneers. A cornerstone of the London scene, long time Fabric resident and a driving force behind the early Housey Doingz and Wiggle movements, Terry's influence runs deep in the foundations of underground house music as we know it today.
This release marks the first installment in a short-series with a carefully selected tracks from Terry's archive. Engineered by Wubble-U at the legendary Strange Weather studios and originally released on Eukahouse 25 years ago, these tracks capture the raw energy and spirit of the late 90's London Tech House at its finest. A timeless, sought-after release specially reissued and remastered with an unreleased retake, a vital document from a pivotal era.
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This release marks the first installment in a short-series with a carefully selected tracks from Terry's archive. Engineered by Wubble-U at the legendary Strange Weather studios and originally released on Eukahouse 25 years ago, these tracks capture the raw energy and spirit of the late 90's London Tech House at its finest. A timeless, sought-after release specially reissued and remastered with an unreleased retake, a vital document from a pivotal era.
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Tactics Of Bass - Big Hips Blue Gloves (No Dubs)
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Tactics Of Bass - Tactics Of Bass
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The Ron Honey Experience - D66
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Quadruplex - Sky Wave
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Quadruplex - Robot Rotate
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Quadruplex - G-Hop
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The Secret Garden - Rough Diamond
Collectors Edition! Only a handful of copies.
Founded by Matt Hodgson in the mid 90s, 7th Voyage quickly became a cult imprint. Despite a modest catalogue, the label earned a devoted following among vinyl collectors. Revered for its raw energy and timeless quality, these records have become treasured, often commanding hundreds of euros on the second hand market - some of the rarest electro tracks out there for those who know…
London based Hodgson, a passionate music lover and vinyl purist, poured his heart and soul into every release, crafting records that resonated deeply within London’s underground scene of the 90s. Following the recent reissue on Sushitech, Matt and Yossi have joined forces to present a retrospective 7th Voyage release on Pariter, a label sharing a natural synergy with the ethos of 7th Voyage, this release honours the legacy of Matt’s work while breathing new life into these rare and sought-after tracks.
‘The Return Voyage’ is a carefully curated compilation of seven standout tracks from the label’s back catalogue, encapsulating its signature sound and unique musical journey.
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Founded by Matt Hodgson in the mid 90s, 7th Voyage quickly became a cult imprint. Despite a modest catalogue, the label earned a devoted following among vinyl collectors. Revered for its raw energy and timeless quality, these records have become treasured, often commanding hundreds of euros on the second hand market - some of the rarest electro tracks out there for those who know…
London based Hodgson, a passionate music lover and vinyl purist, poured his heart and soul into every release, crafting records that resonated deeply within London’s underground scene of the 90s. Following the recent reissue on Sushitech, Matt and Yossi have joined forces to present a retrospective 7th Voyage release on Pariter, a label sharing a natural synergy with the ethos of 7th Voyage, this release honours the legacy of Matt’s work while breathing new life into these rare and sought-after tracks.
‘The Return Voyage’ is a carefully curated compilation of seven standout tracks from the label’s back catalogue, encapsulating its signature sound and unique musical journey.
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Tactics Of Bass - Big Hips Blue Gloves (No Dubs)
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Tactics Of Bass - Tactics Of Bass
3
The Ron Honey Experience - D66
4
Quadruplex - Sky Wave
5
Quadruplex - Robot Rotate
6
Quadruplex - G-Hop
7
The Secret Garden - Rough Diamond
Founded by Matt Hodgson in the mid 90s, 7th Voyage quickly became a cult imprint. Despite a modest catalogue, the label earned a devoted following among vinyl collectors. Revered for its raw energy and timeless quality, these records have become treasured, often commanding hundreds of euros on the second hand market - some of the rarest electro tracks out there for those who know…
London based Hodgson, a passionate music lover and vinyl purist, poured his heart and soul into every release, crafting records that resonated deeply within London’s underground scene of the 90s. Following the recent reissue on Sushitech, Matt and Yossi have joined forces to present a retrospective 7th Voyage release on Pariter, a label sharing a natural synergy with the ethos of 7th Voyage, this release honours the legacy of Matt’s work while breathing new life into these rare and sought-after tracks.
‘The Return Voyage’ is a carefully curated compilation of seven standout tracks from the label’s back catalogue, encapsulating its signature sound and unique musical journey.
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London based Hodgson, a passionate music lover and vinyl purist, poured his heart and soul into every release, crafting records that resonated deeply within London’s underground scene of the 90s. Following the recent reissue on Sushitech, Matt and Yossi have joined forces to present a retrospective 7th Voyage release on Pariter, a label sharing a natural synergy with the ethos of 7th Voyage, this release honours the legacy of Matt’s work while breathing new life into these rare and sought-after tracks.
‘The Return Voyage’ is a carefully curated compilation of seven standout tracks from the label’s back catalogue, encapsulating its signature sound and unique musical journey.
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Smooth & Simmonds - Part 1
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Smooth & Simmonds - Part 2
These tracks are among my absolute favourites in the realm of house music. Their haunting grooves seamlessly blend into house, techno or even garage sets. Despite being recorded about 30 years ago the sonic quality remains unmatched for its time, embodying the essence of timeless music.
However, I’ve never been entirely satisfied with the sound of the original pressings. The vinyl limited total time length compromised the audio quality. Thus, I’ve long desired to remaster it in my studio and properly cut them, which led to our decision to undertake this endeavour.
I am immensely proud of this release and thrilled to include it in our exquisite collection on Pariter. YA
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However, I’ve never been entirely satisfied with the sound of the original pressings. The vinyl limited total time length compromised the audio quality. Thus, I’ve long desired to remaster it in my studio and properly cut them, which led to our decision to undertake this endeavour.
I am immensely proud of this release and thrilled to include it in our exquisite collection on Pariter. YA
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Boo Williams - Service Chamber
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Boo Williams - Deep Tech
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Boo Williams - Acid Matrix
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Boo Williams - Talley Up
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Boo Williams - The Take Over
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Boo Williams - Teleport
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Packaging specs: 1x CD, 4 page digisleeve, 8 page booklet,marketing sticker
- 1 CD standard :the original album plus 6 bonus tracks (B-Sides & two extended versions)
KEY INFOS
Originally released in 1986, True Confessions captured Bananarama at the height of their global success, blending their infectious pop hooks with the sleek production of Jolley & Swain and the newly discovered dance floor energy of Stock Aitken Waterman.
Featuring the international hit 'Venus' (Top 10 in 20 countries, #1 in 6 countries including the US Billboard Top 100) alongside fan favourites including 'More Than Physical', 'Do Not Disturb' and 'A Trick of the Night,' the album remains one of the defining releases of the 80s.
True Confessions saw Bananarama's transformation from DIY ingenues to MTV superstars. It would begin their imperial phase of peerless hit singles and introduction into the Guinness Book of Records for the highest number of chart entries for an all-female group.
To celebrate 40 years of True Confessions London Records is re-issuing True Confessions across a multitude of formats.
TRACKLISTING:
CD
1. True Confessions
2. Ready Or Not
3. A Trick Of The Night
4. Dance With A Stranger
5. In A Perfect World
6. Venus
7. Do Not Disturb
8. A Cut Above The Rest
9. Promised Land
10. More Than Physical
11. Hooked On Love
12. Ghost (bonus track)
13. White Train (bonus track)
14. Scarlett (bonus track)
15. Riskin' A Romance (bonus track)
16. Venus (Extended Version) (bonus track)
17. A Trick Of The Night (The Number One Mix) (bonus track)
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Packaging specs: 1x CD, 4 page digisleeve, 8 page booklet,marketing sticker
- 1 CD standard :the original album plus 6 bonus tracks (B-Sides & two extended versions)
KEY INFOS
Originally released in 1986, True Confessions captured Bananarama at the height of their global success, blending their infectious pop hooks with the sleek production of Jolley & Swain and the newly discovered dance floor energy of Stock Aitken Waterman.
Featuring the international hit 'Venus' (Top 10 in 20 countries, #1 in 6 countries including the US Billboard Top 100) alongside fan favourites including 'More Than Physical', 'Do Not Disturb' and 'A Trick of the Night,' the album remains one of the defining releases of the 80s.
True Confessions saw Bananarama's transformation from DIY ingenues to MTV superstars. It would begin their imperial phase of peerless hit singles and introduction into the Guinness Book of Records for the highest number of chart entries for an all-female group.
To celebrate 40 years of True Confessions London Records is re-issuing True Confessions across a multitude of formats.
TRACKLISTING:
CD
1. True Confessions
2. Ready Or Not
3. A Trick Of The Night
4. Dance With A Stranger
5. In A Perfect World
6. Venus
7. Do Not Disturb
8. A Cut Above The Rest
9. Promised Land
10. More Than Physical
11. Hooked On Love
12. Ghost (bonus track)
13. White Train (bonus track)
14. Scarlett (bonus track)
15. Riskin' A Romance (bonus track)
16. Venus (Extended Version) (bonus track)
17. A Trick Of The Night (The Number One Mix) (bonus track)
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Packaging specs: 1x CD, 4 page digisleeve, 8 page booklet,marketing sticker
- Deluxe 3CD : CD 1 : the original album with BSides and bonus cuts / CD 2 : the full 1986 remixes / CD 3 : 2026 Remixes & rarities,including .
KEY INFOS
Originally released in 1986, True Confessions captured Bananarama at the height of their global success, blending their infectious pop hooks with the sleek production of Jolley & Swain and the newly discovered dance floor energy of Stock Aitken Waterman.
Featuring the international hit 'Venus' (Top 10 in 20 countries, #1 in 6 countries including the US Billboard Top 100) alongside fan favourites including 'More Than Physical', 'Do Not Disturb' and 'A Trick of the Night,' the album remains one of the defining releases of the 80s.
True Confessions saw Bananarama's transformation from DIY ingenues to MTV superstars. It would begin their imperial phase of peerless hit singles and introduction into the Guinness Book of Records for the highest number of chart entries for an all-female group.
To celebrate 40 years of True Confessions London Records is re-issuing True Confessions across a multitude of formats.
TRACKLISTING TRIPLE CD:
Disc One
1. True Confessions
2. Ready Or Not
3. A Trick of the Night
4. Dance With a Stranger
5. In a Perfect World
6. Venus
7. Do Not Disturb
8. A Cut Above the Rest
9. Promised Land
10. More Than Physical
11. Hooked on Love
12. Ghost
13. White Train
14. Scarlett
15. Vicious Circle
16. Riskin' a Romance
17. Set on You
18. More Than Physical [DJ Edit]
19. A Trick of the Night [#2]
Disc 2 - 1986 Extended versions and remixes
1. Venus [Extended Version]
2. More Than Physical [Garage Mix]
3. A Trick of the Night [The Number One Mix]
4. Do Not Disturb [Extended Version]
5. Venus [Hellfire Mix]
6. More Than Physical [Musclebound Mix]
7. A Trick of the Night [Tricky Mix]
8. Scarlett [Extended Version]
9. Venus [Fire & Brimstone Mix]
10. Do Not Disturb [Bananamix]
Disc 3 - 2026 mixes and rarities
1. Venus [Richard X's Burning Flame '26 Edit]
2. More Than Physical [Luke Mornay's Jet Set '26 Edit]
3. More Than Physical [The Alias Deep Down '26 Edit]
4. More Than Physical [AMYL '26 Edit]
5. Venus [Boys Noize Rework Edit]
6. A Trick of the Night [U.S. 7" Mix]
7. Promised Land [Extended Version]
8. Vicious Circle [Extended Version]
9. Ready Or Not [Jolley & Swain 12" Mix]
10. A Trick of the Night [Original Jolley & Swain 12" Mix]
11. Do Not Disturb [Original Mix]
12. Venus [Original Mix]
13. More Than Physical [Original 12" Mix]
14. A Trick of the Night [Original PWL Remix]
15. Venus [Original 12" Mix]
16. Ready Or Not [Pettibone & Forest Mix]
17. Do Not Disturb [Radio 1 Jingles]
18. Venus [Radio 1 Jingles]
19. More Than Physical [Radio 1 Jingles]
20. A Trick of the Night [Radio 1 Jingles]
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Packaging specs: 1x CD, 4 page digisleeve, 8 page booklet,marketing sticker
- Deluxe 3CD : CD 1 : the original album with BSides and bonus cuts / CD 2 : the full 1986 remixes / CD 3 : 2026 Remixes & rarities,including .
KEY INFOS
Originally released in 1986, True Confessions captured Bananarama at the height of their global success, blending their infectious pop hooks with the sleek production of Jolley & Swain and the newly discovered dance floor energy of Stock Aitken Waterman.
Featuring the international hit 'Venus' (Top 10 in 20 countries, #1 in 6 countries including the US Billboard Top 100) alongside fan favourites including 'More Than Physical', 'Do Not Disturb' and 'A Trick of the Night,' the album remains one of the defining releases of the 80s.
True Confessions saw Bananarama's transformation from DIY ingenues to MTV superstars. It would begin their imperial phase of peerless hit singles and introduction into the Guinness Book of Records for the highest number of chart entries for an all-female group.
To celebrate 40 years of True Confessions London Records is re-issuing True Confessions across a multitude of formats.
TRACKLISTING TRIPLE CD:
Disc One
1. True Confessions
2. Ready Or Not
3. A Trick of the Night
4. Dance With a Stranger
5. In a Perfect World
6. Venus
7. Do Not Disturb
8. A Cut Above the Rest
9. Promised Land
10. More Than Physical
11. Hooked on Love
12. Ghost
13. White Train
14. Scarlett
15. Vicious Circle
16. Riskin' a Romance
17. Set on You
18. More Than Physical [DJ Edit]
19. A Trick of the Night [#2]
Disc 2 - 1986 Extended versions and remixes
1. Venus [Extended Version]
2. More Than Physical [Garage Mix]
3. A Trick of the Night [The Number One Mix]
4. Do Not Disturb [Extended Version]
5. Venus [Hellfire Mix]
6. More Than Physical [Musclebound Mix]
7. A Trick of the Night [Tricky Mix]
8. Scarlett [Extended Version]
9. Venus [Fire & Brimstone Mix]
10. Do Not Disturb [Bananamix]
Disc 3 - 2026 mixes and rarities
1. Venus [Richard X's Burning Flame '26 Edit]
2. More Than Physical [Luke Mornay's Jet Set '26 Edit]
3. More Than Physical [The Alias Deep Down '26 Edit]
4. More Than Physical [AMYL '26 Edit]
5. Venus [Boys Noize Rework Edit]
6. A Trick of the Night [U.S. 7" Mix]
7. Promised Land [Extended Version]
8. Vicious Circle [Extended Version]
9. Ready Or Not [Jolley & Swain 12" Mix]
10. A Trick of the Night [Original Jolley & Swain 12" Mix]
11. Do Not Disturb [Original Mix]
12. Venus [Original Mix]
13. More Than Physical [Original 12" Mix]
14. A Trick of the Night [Original PWL Remix]
15. Venus [Original 12" Mix]
16. Ready Or Not [Pettibone & Forest Mix]
17. Do Not Disturb [Radio 1 Jingles]
18. Venus [Radio 1 Jingles]
19. More Than Physical [Radio 1 Jingles]
20. A Trick of the Night [Radio 1 Jingles]
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ENERGY 52 - Café Del Mar (DJ Kid Paul Mix 30 - years anniversary Vinyl Remaster)
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ENERGY 52 - Café Del Mar (Three ’N One Remix - 30 years anniversary Vinyl Remaster)
2026 Repress
30 YEARS ANNIVERSARY VINYL REMASTERS
Vinyl only
Remastered
GENRE/S:
Progressive House, Techno, Trance
TRACKLISTS:
A. Café Del Mar (DJ Kid Paul Mix 30 - years anniversary Vinyl Remaster)
B. Café Del Mar (Three ’N One Remix - 30 years anniversary Vinyl Remaster)
SHORT INFO:
Next year the iconic anthem Cafe Del Mar will celebrate its 30th anniversary, a landmark that will be celebrated with a series of brand new remixes alongside the finest existing remixes in specially remastered versions. Launching the series of vinyl releases in September is a remastered vinyl-only release of the original mix, as well as the best-known version of this classic track, the iconic Three ‘N One Remix.
Nearly 30 years ago, Paul M aka DJ Kid Paul recording as Energy 52 unleashed a record onto an unsuspecting public that would go on to define club culture for an entire generation of dance music enthusiasts. Named as an homage to the legendary Ibiza sunset spot, Café Del Mar broke down boundaries between the underground and the mainstream, charting in the UK singles charts on three separate occasions and named as the “best tune ever” by Mixmag at the start of the new millennium. In terms of cultural and emotional impact in dance music, it’s hard to find a record that comes close.
Café Del Mar has come to represent the most euphoric and hedonistic pleasures of dancefloors - in Ibiza and all around the world - and has been remixed by some of the biggest names in the industry. Now, 30 years after its original release, Superstition Records will be putting out a new series of releases, with brand new remixes as well as remastered versions of some of the many remixes from across the last three decades. The vinyl-only remastered version of the original and Three ‘N One mixes will launch the series, with further details about the rest of the series announced in the coming weeks.
In 2021 Paul Van Dyk’s Café Del Mar remixes launched a series of vinyl and digital re-issues on the Superstition Records imprint after an almost 20 years hiatus. From 1993 until 2003 Superstition Records was a groundbreaking Techno, Tech-House and Trance Label and released some of the biggest and most revered records of the early German electronic scene.
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30 YEARS ANNIVERSARY VINYL REMASTERS
Vinyl only
Remastered
GENRE/S:
Progressive House, Techno, Trance
TRACKLISTS:
A. Café Del Mar (DJ Kid Paul Mix 30 - years anniversary Vinyl Remaster)
B. Café Del Mar (Three ’N One Remix - 30 years anniversary Vinyl Remaster)
SHORT INFO:
Next year the iconic anthem Cafe Del Mar will celebrate its 30th anniversary, a landmark that will be celebrated with a series of brand new remixes alongside the finest existing remixes in specially remastered versions. Launching the series of vinyl releases in September is a remastered vinyl-only release of the original mix, as well as the best-known version of this classic track, the iconic Three ‘N One Remix.
Nearly 30 years ago, Paul M aka DJ Kid Paul recording as Energy 52 unleashed a record onto an unsuspecting public that would go on to define club culture for an entire generation of dance music enthusiasts. Named as an homage to the legendary Ibiza sunset spot, Café Del Mar broke down boundaries between the underground and the mainstream, charting in the UK singles charts on three separate occasions and named as the “best tune ever” by Mixmag at the start of the new millennium. In terms of cultural and emotional impact in dance music, it’s hard to find a record that comes close.
Café Del Mar has come to represent the most euphoric and hedonistic pleasures of dancefloors - in Ibiza and all around the world - and has been remixed by some of the biggest names in the industry. Now, 30 years after its original release, Superstition Records will be putting out a new series of releases, with brand new remixes as well as remastered versions of some of the many remixes from across the last three decades. The vinyl-only remastered version of the original and Three ‘N One mixes will launch the series, with further details about the rest of the series announced in the coming weeks.
In 2021 Paul Van Dyk’s Café Del Mar remixes launched a series of vinyl and digital re-issues on the Superstition Records imprint after an almost 20 years hiatus. From 1993 until 2003 Superstition Records was a groundbreaking Techno, Tech-House and Trance Label and released some of the biggest and most revered records of the early German electronic scene.
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Aphex Twin - A1. Blackbox Life Recorder 21f
Blackbox Life Recorder 21f / In a Room7 F760 by Aphex Twin will be released on the 28th July via Warp Records.
This is the first new music from Aphex Twin in five years.
He headlines nine festivals this summer.
Artwork by Weirdcore
- Specs: Black 12" vinyl in printed inner sleeve packed inside 6 panel fold out anamorphic diorama, download code, packed in resealable bag
Tracklisting:
A1. Blackbox Life Recorder 21f
A2. zin2 test5
AA1. in a room7 F760
AA2. Blackbox Life Recorder 22 [Parallax Mix]
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This is the first new music from Aphex Twin in five years.
He headlines nine festivals this summer.
Artwork by Weirdcore
- Specs: Black 12" vinyl in printed inner sleeve packed inside 6 panel fold out anamorphic diorama, download code, packed in resealable bag
Tracklisting:
A1. Blackbox Life Recorder 21f
A2. zin2 test5
AA1. in a room7 F760
AA2. Blackbox Life Recorder 22 [Parallax Mix]
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Label:London Records
Cat-No:LMS1725440
Release-Date:11.07.2025
Genre:Electronic, Electronica
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Label:London Records
Cat-No:LMS1725440
Release-Date:11.07.2025
Genre:Electronic, Electronica
Configuration:LP Excl
Rights: World excluding FR & UK
Packaging: 1 x Black LP 140 gs, 3mm spine sleeve UV matt finish with Spot UV gloss, cmyk vinyl labels, printed inner, marketing sticker
SHORT INFOS / KEY POINTS
- Following on from the success of the 2024 editions of The Age of Consent and the incredible viral activity for 'Smalltown Boy', London Records follow up with Forbidden Fruit - a remix compendium to The Age of Consent. Similarly to 1995's Hundreds and Thousands album, The Age of Consent has been re-interpolated to create a new remix album - traversing Hi-NRG, House, Italo Disco and more - while working together as a cohesive listening experience.
- The LP : 7 tracks for the first time on Vinyl ! features five re-workings specifically commissioned for this project, alongside mixes by Superchumbo and The Knocks appearing on vinyl for the very first time.
- The CD : 11 tracks, 9 for the first time on CD , additional 4 tracks exclusive to the CD version, and longer extended versions of the newly commissioned mixes.
VINYL
A1. WHY? (SUPERCHUMBO SUPER EXTENDED MIX FT. NEIL TENNANT) +
A2. SMALLTOWN BOY (BRONSKI BEAT & THE KNOCKS FT. PERFUME GENIUS - EXTENDED MIX) +
A3. JUNK (AN ELECTROGENETIC REMIX BY GARETH JONES) * +
A4. LOVE AND MONEY (RSF METROPOL ITALO REMIX) * +
B1. NEED A MAN BLUES (RSF METROPOL NRG REMIX) * +
B2. I FEEL LOVE / LOVE TO LOVE YOU BABY (ULTRAMIX) * +
B3. JOHNNIE REMEMBER ME (A JAZZ AFFAIR) * +
+ 7 tracks for the first time on vinyl
* 5 tracks previously unreleased
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SHORT INFOS / KEY POINTS
- Following on from the success of the 2024 editions of The Age of Consent and the incredible viral activity for 'Smalltown Boy', London Records follow up with Forbidden Fruit - a remix compendium to The Age of Consent. Similarly to 1995's Hundreds and Thousands album, The Age of Consent has been re-interpolated to create a new remix album - traversing Hi-NRG, House, Italo Disco and more - while working together as a cohesive listening experience.
- The LP : 7 tracks for the first time on Vinyl ! features five re-workings specifically commissioned for this project, alongside mixes by Superchumbo and The Knocks appearing on vinyl for the very first time.
- The CD : 11 tracks, 9 for the first time on CD , additional 4 tracks exclusive to the CD version, and longer extended versions of the newly commissioned mixes.
VINYL
A1. WHY? (SUPERCHUMBO SUPER EXTENDED MIX FT. NEIL TENNANT) +
A2. SMALLTOWN BOY (BRONSKI BEAT & THE KNOCKS FT. PERFUME GENIUS - EXTENDED MIX) +
A3. JUNK (AN ELECTROGENETIC REMIX BY GARETH JONES) * +
A4. LOVE AND MONEY (RSF METROPOL ITALO REMIX) * +
B1. NEED A MAN BLUES (RSF METROPOL NRG REMIX) * +
B2. I FEEL LOVE / LOVE TO LOVE YOU BABY (ULTRAMIX) * +
B3. JOHNNIE REMEMBER ME (A JAZZ AFFAIR) * +
+ 7 tracks for the first time on vinyl
* 5 tracks previously unreleased
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Label:London Records
Cat-No:lms1725749
Release-Date:03.07.2026
Genre:Alternative/Electronic
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Label:London Records
Cat-No:lms1725749
Release-Date:03.07.2026
Genre:Alternative/Electronic
Configuration:3CD Excl
Rights: World excluding FR & UK
Packaging: 3 x CD, 8 page 4/4 digisleeve , 48 page booklet, marketing sticker.
KEY INFO
- Truthdare Doubledare marked a significant change in the direction of synth-pop trio Bronski Beat's as a band, with vocalist Jimmy Somerville leaving and being replaced with John Jøn Foster.
- Whilst maintaining a clear voice in support of gay rights and political activism, the production gave way to a rougher and rawer style, featuring more real instruments, ever-powerful lyrics and more variety in genre.
- This never-before re-issued album features the #3 single 'Hit That Perfect Beat', a full remaster, new remixes from the likes of I. JORDAN and Ted Carfrae and rare, unreleased studio and live versions.
- All editions feature full album remaster , updated artwork with rare & unseen photos.
- 3CD collector edition : includes B-Sides & unreleased rarities / Live versions & unheard studio sessions / BBC Radio 1 Session / 2026 Remixes from I. JORDAN & Ted Carfrae / Exclusive liner notes from vocalist John Jøn Foster / Exclusive detailed timeline by project consultant Barnaby Ashton-Bullock
TRIPLE CD
Disc One
1. Hit That Perfect Beat
2. Truthdare Doubledare
3. C'Mon! C'Mon!
4. Punishment For Love
5. We Know How It Feels
6. This Heart
7. Do It
8. Dr. John
9. In My Dreams
10. I Gave You Everything
11. What Are You Doing About It? (Extended Version)
12. Dr. John (Ted Carfrae Rework)
13. Something Special
14. Drum Majors (Tambour Majeur)
15. Hit That Perfect Beat (Cocktail Mix)
Disc Two
1. Loveline (Extended 1990 Version)
2. Meaning Of Love (Studio Session)
3. Black Storm (Studio Session)
4. Take You There (Studio Session)
5. Back On Me (Feeling Lonely) [Studio Session]
6. Running (Free Yourself) [Studio Session]
7. Keeps Me Satisfied (Studio Session)
8. Hit That Perfect Beat (BBC Radio One Session)
9. C'Mon! C'Mon! (BBC Radio One Session)
10. Back On Me (BBC Radio One Session)
11. In My Dreams (BBC Radio One Session)
12. Hit That Perfect Beat (Metropolitan 7" Mix with timbale)
13. This Heart (John Gallen 7" Mix)
14. We Know How It Feels (Piano Version)
15. What Are You Doing About It? (7" Version)
16. Loveline (1993 Version)
17. Hit That Perfect Beat (1994 Version)
18. This Heart (Ian Levine 7" Mix)
Disc Three
1. Hit That Perfect Beat (I. JORDAN Rework)
2. Dr. John (Ted Carfrae Extended Rework)
3. Hit That Perfect Beat (12" Version)
4. C'Mon! C'Mon! (12" Version)
5. This Heart (John Gallen 12" Mix)
6. Hit That Perfect Beat (Instant Mix)
7. C'Mon! C'Mon! (Tropical Mix)
8. This Heart (Ian Levine 12" Remix)
9. Hit That Perfect Beat (Metropolitan 12" Version)
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KEY INFO
- Truthdare Doubledare marked a significant change in the direction of synth-pop trio Bronski Beat's as a band, with vocalist Jimmy Somerville leaving and being replaced with John Jøn Foster.
- Whilst maintaining a clear voice in support of gay rights and political activism, the production gave way to a rougher and rawer style, featuring more real instruments, ever-powerful lyrics and more variety in genre.
- This never-before re-issued album features the #3 single 'Hit That Perfect Beat', a full remaster, new remixes from the likes of I. JORDAN and Ted Carfrae and rare, unreleased studio and live versions.
- All editions feature full album remaster , updated artwork with rare & unseen photos.
- 3CD collector edition : includes B-Sides & unreleased rarities / Live versions & unheard studio sessions / BBC Radio 1 Session / 2026 Remixes from I. JORDAN & Ted Carfrae / Exclusive liner notes from vocalist John Jøn Foster / Exclusive detailed timeline by project consultant Barnaby Ashton-Bullock
TRIPLE CD
Disc One
1. Hit That Perfect Beat
2. Truthdare Doubledare
3. C'Mon! C'Mon!
4. Punishment For Love
5. We Know How It Feels
6. This Heart
7. Do It
8. Dr. John
9. In My Dreams
10. I Gave You Everything
11. What Are You Doing About It? (Extended Version)
12. Dr. John (Ted Carfrae Rework)
13. Something Special
14. Drum Majors (Tambour Majeur)
15. Hit That Perfect Beat (Cocktail Mix)
Disc Two
1. Loveline (Extended 1990 Version)
2. Meaning Of Love (Studio Session)
3. Black Storm (Studio Session)
4. Take You There (Studio Session)
5. Back On Me (Feeling Lonely) [Studio Session]
6. Running (Free Yourself) [Studio Session]
7. Keeps Me Satisfied (Studio Session)
8. Hit That Perfect Beat (BBC Radio One Session)
9. C'Mon! C'Mon! (BBC Radio One Session)
10. Back On Me (BBC Radio One Session)
11. In My Dreams (BBC Radio One Session)
12. Hit That Perfect Beat (Metropolitan 7" Mix with timbale)
13. This Heart (John Gallen 7" Mix)
14. We Know How It Feels (Piano Version)
15. What Are You Doing About It? (7" Version)
16. Loveline (1993 Version)
17. Hit That Perfect Beat (1994 Version)
18. This Heart (Ian Levine 7" Mix)
Disc Three
1. Hit That Perfect Beat (I. JORDAN Rework)
2. Dr. John (Ted Carfrae Extended Rework)
3. Hit That Perfect Beat (12" Version)
4. C'Mon! C'Mon! (12" Version)
5. This Heart (John Gallen 12" Mix)
6. Hit That Perfect Beat (Instant Mix)
7. C'Mon! C'Mon! (Tropical Mix)
8. This Heart (Ian Levine 12" Remix)
9. Hit That Perfect Beat (Metropolitan 12" Version)
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Packaging specs: 1 X Picture Disc Vinyl, 3mm spine sleeve with die cut opening, inner sleeve, 12''2 page insert, marketing sticker.
- Collector 1LP Picture Disc : their first ever Picture Disc
KEY INFOS
Originally released in 1986, True Confessions captured Bananarama at the height of their global success, blending their infectious pop hooks with the sleek production of Jolley & Swain and the newly discovered dance floor energy of Stock Aitken Waterman.
Featuring the international hit 'Venus' (Top 10 in 20 countries, #1 in 6 countries including the US Billboard Top 100) alongside fan favourites including 'More Than Physical', 'Do Not Disturb' and 'A Trick of the Night,' the album remains one of the defining releases of the 80s.
True Confessions saw Bananarama's transformation from DIY ingenues to MTV superstars. It would begin their imperial phase of peerless hit singles and introduction into the Guinness Book of Records for the highest number of chart entries for an all-female group.
To celebrate 40 years of True Confessions London Records is re-issuing True Confessions across a multitude of formats.
TRACKLISTING VINYL 1 LP Picture Disc:
Side One
1. True Confessions
2. Ready or Not
3. A Trick of the Night
4. Dance with a Stranger
5. In a Perfect World
Side Two
1. Venus
2. Do Not Disturb
3. A Cut Above the Rest
4. Promised Land
5. More Than Physical
6. Hooked on Love
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- Collector 1LP Picture Disc : their first ever Picture Disc
KEY INFOS
Originally released in 1986, True Confessions captured Bananarama at the height of their global success, blending their infectious pop hooks with the sleek production of Jolley & Swain and the newly discovered dance floor energy of Stock Aitken Waterman.
Featuring the international hit 'Venus' (Top 10 in 20 countries, #1 in 6 countries including the US Billboard Top 100) alongside fan favourites including 'More Than Physical', 'Do Not Disturb' and 'A Trick of the Night,' the album remains one of the defining releases of the 80s.
True Confessions saw Bananarama's transformation from DIY ingenues to MTV superstars. It would begin their imperial phase of peerless hit singles and introduction into the Guinness Book of Records for the highest number of chart entries for an all-female group.
To celebrate 40 years of True Confessions London Records is re-issuing True Confessions across a multitude of formats.
TRACKLISTING VINYL 1 LP Picture Disc:
Side One
1. True Confessions
2. Ready or Not
3. A Trick of the Night
4. Dance with a Stranger
5. In a Perfect World
Side Two
1. Venus
2. Do Not Disturb
3. A Cut Above the Rest
4. Promised Land
5. More Than Physical
6. Hooked on Love
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Ali Omar - Hashish
2
Ali Omar - The Last Straw
3
Ali Omar - Nu Stone Groove
4
Ali Omar - On Release
5
Ali Omar - Poor Man Beggar Man Thief (Feat Kye)
6
Ali Omar - Suicide Bomber
7
Ali Omar - Roll Up
8
Ali Omar - For Love's Sake
2026 repress
Tracklist:
01. Hashish
02. The Last Straw
03. Nu Stone Groove
04. On Release
05. Poor Man Beggar Man Thief (Feat Kye)
06. Suicide Bomber
07. Roll Up
08. For Love's Sake
Short info:
Efficient Space honours the memory of producer and MC Ali Omar with Hashish Hits, a posthumous selection from the dub rebel’s self-released discography.
One of ten children in working-class Liverpool, Omar drew deep influence from his father's Arabic heritage—a thread central to his identity and sample origins. After art school and a spell clubbing during Manchester's halcyon days, he relocated to Sydney, where he co-founded the blunted downbeat duo Atone with fellow British expatriate Andy Fitzgerald. As an MC, he infiltrated the city’s house, dub, jungle, and bass circuits, becoming a regular fixture at the Bentley Bar, where he commanded the mic with his versatile, rumbling baritone and charisma.
Freakishly talented in the studio, Omar was a pioneer of the Akai sampler and Atari, deftly recording live sessions straight to DAT. Drawing on industry insights from his sister, Merseybeat firebrand Beryl Marsden—who supported The Beatles on their final UK tour and was signed to Decca and Columbia—the non-conformist sought to build a self-sufficient business model. Between 1998 and 2004, he independently issued four albums on CD through his Hashish Studios imprint, hustling copies directly to local record stores and live shows for instant returns, even hand-sewing screen-printed hessian sleeves for his final release.
Uncompromising in his principles and refusing to suffer fools or charlatans, Omar relished the opportunity to collaborate with those who embodied the same spirit. Hashish Hits offers a snapshot of his inner sanctum—Fitzgerald on the opening track's billowing smoke stacks, the serpentine vocals of Gina Mitchell and the magic hands of mixer Louis Mitchell on 'On Release,' and Wicked Beat Sound System’s Kye on 'Poor Man Beggar Man Thief'. Meanwhile, 'Suicide Bomber' smoulders with the tension of a lost Muslimgauze relic, as the instructional 'Roll Up' and 'The Last Straw' spiral deeper into Omar’s signature production vortex—where space stretches in slow motion and walls reverberate with ricocheting delay.
A true icon of Sydney’s underground scene, the larger-than-life Omar passed away on 23 June 2009 after a valiant battle with cancer. He is remembered for his assertive spirit, larrikin humour, wild anarchic personality, and enduring mantra: “Love and live your life”.
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Tracklist:
01. Hashish
02. The Last Straw
03. Nu Stone Groove
04. On Release
05. Poor Man Beggar Man Thief (Feat Kye)
06. Suicide Bomber
07. Roll Up
08. For Love's Sake
Short info:
Efficient Space honours the memory of producer and MC Ali Omar with Hashish Hits, a posthumous selection from the dub rebel’s self-released discography.
One of ten children in working-class Liverpool, Omar drew deep influence from his father's Arabic heritage—a thread central to his identity and sample origins. After art school and a spell clubbing during Manchester's halcyon days, he relocated to Sydney, where he co-founded the blunted downbeat duo Atone with fellow British expatriate Andy Fitzgerald. As an MC, he infiltrated the city’s house, dub, jungle, and bass circuits, becoming a regular fixture at the Bentley Bar, where he commanded the mic with his versatile, rumbling baritone and charisma.
Freakishly talented in the studio, Omar was a pioneer of the Akai sampler and Atari, deftly recording live sessions straight to DAT. Drawing on industry insights from his sister, Merseybeat firebrand Beryl Marsden—who supported The Beatles on their final UK tour and was signed to Decca and Columbia—the non-conformist sought to build a self-sufficient business model. Between 1998 and 2004, he independently issued four albums on CD through his Hashish Studios imprint, hustling copies directly to local record stores and live shows for instant returns, even hand-sewing screen-printed hessian sleeves for his final release.
Uncompromising in his principles and refusing to suffer fools or charlatans, Omar relished the opportunity to collaborate with those who embodied the same spirit. Hashish Hits offers a snapshot of his inner sanctum—Fitzgerald on the opening track's billowing smoke stacks, the serpentine vocals of Gina Mitchell and the magic hands of mixer Louis Mitchell on 'On Release,' and Wicked Beat Sound System’s Kye on 'Poor Man Beggar Man Thief'. Meanwhile, 'Suicide Bomber' smoulders with the tension of a lost Muslimgauze relic, as the instructional 'Roll Up' and 'The Last Straw' spiral deeper into Omar’s signature production vortex—where space stretches in slow motion and walls reverberate with ricocheting delay.
A true icon of Sydney’s underground scene, the larger-than-life Omar passed away on 23 June 2009 after a valiant battle with cancer. He is remembered for his assertive spirit, larrikin humour, wild anarchic personality, and enduring mantra: “Love and live your life”.
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Packaging specs: 2 X 140 Grs Black Vinyl, gatefold sleeve, 2 x printed inner sleeve, marketing sticker.
- Deluxe 2LP : LP 1 : the new master of the original album / LP 2 : remixes of "Venus" & "More Than Physical".
KEY INFOS
Originally released in 1986, True Confessions captured Bananarama at the height of their global success, blending their infectious pop hooks with the sleek production of Jolley & Swain and the newly discovered dance floor energy of Stock Aitken Waterman.
Featuring the international hit 'Venus' (Top 10 in 20 countries, #1 in 6 countries including the US Billboard Top 100) alongside fan favourites including 'More Than Physical', 'Do Not Disturb' and 'A Trick of the Night,' the album remains one of the defining releases of the 80s.
True Confessions saw Bananarama's transformation from DIY ingenues to MTV superstars. It would begin their imperial phase of peerless hit singles and introduction into the Guinness Book of Records for the highest number of chart entries for an all-female group.
To celebrate 40 years of True Confessions London Records is re-issuing True Confessions across a multitude of formats.
TRACKLISTING VINYL 1 LP Picture Disc:
DOUBLE VINYL
Side One
1. True Confessions
2. Ready or Not
3. A Trick of the Night
4. Dance with a Stranger
5. In a Perfect World
Side Two
1. Venus
2. Do Not Disturb
3. A Cut Above the Rest
4. Promised Land
5. More Than Physical
6. Hooked on Love
Side Three
1. Venus (Richard X's Burning Flame '26 Mix) *
2. Venus (Boys Noize Rework)
3. Venus (Extended Version)
4. Venus (Leo Zero Disco Remix) **
Side Four
1. More Than Physical (The Alias Deep Down '26 Mix) *
2. More Than Physical (Luke Mornay Jet Set '26 Mix) *
3. More Than Physical (Garage Mix)
4. More Than Physical (Original 12" Mix) **
* new 2026 remix
** never before on vinyl
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Packaging specs: 2 X 140 Grs Black Vinyl, gatefold sleeve, 2 x printed inner sleeve, marketing sticker.
- Deluxe 2LP : LP 1 : the new master of the original album / LP 2 : remixes of "Venus" & "More Than Physical".
KEY INFOS
Originally released in 1986, True Confessions captured Bananarama at the height of their global success, blending their infectious pop hooks with the sleek production of Jolley & Swain and the newly discovered dance floor energy of Stock Aitken Waterman.
Featuring the international hit 'Venus' (Top 10 in 20 countries, #1 in 6 countries including the US Billboard Top 100) alongside fan favourites including 'More Than Physical', 'Do Not Disturb' and 'A Trick of the Night,' the album remains one of the defining releases of the 80s.
True Confessions saw Bananarama's transformation from DIY ingenues to MTV superstars. It would begin their imperial phase of peerless hit singles and introduction into the Guinness Book of Records for the highest number of chart entries for an all-female group.
To celebrate 40 years of True Confessions London Records is re-issuing True Confessions across a multitude of formats.
TRACKLISTING VINYL 1 LP Picture Disc:
DOUBLE VINYL
Side One
1. True Confessions
2. Ready or Not
3. A Trick of the Night
4. Dance with a Stranger
5. In a Perfect World
Side Two
1. Venus
2. Do Not Disturb
3. A Cut Above the Rest
4. Promised Land
5. More Than Physical
6. Hooked on Love
Side Three
1. Venus (Richard X's Burning Flame '26 Mix) *
2. Venus (Boys Noize Rework)
3. Venus (Extended Version)
4. Venus (Leo Zero Disco Remix) **
Side Four
1. More Than Physical (The Alias Deep Down '26 Mix) *
2. More Than Physical (Luke Mornay Jet Set '26 Mix) *
3. More Than Physical (Garage Mix)
4. More Than Physical (Original 12" Mix) **
* new 2026 remix
** never before on vinyl
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pdqb - A1 Decadencedecade - 2:36
2
pdqb - A2 Chevvied - 2:53
[7" flexi disc] Yellow Label Version
2. GENRE/S: Synthwave, ItaloSynthHorror
3. TRACKLIST:
A1 Decadencedecade - 2:36
A2 Chevvied - 2:53
4. SHORT INFO:
A Replica of a Lost Original
Top-notch Synthwave/Italosynthhorror on a sexy flexy, reworked by Aipd Q41/B47.
The two tracks were composed by pdqb while he worked for Silvio Berlusconi's Mediaset TV production company. The flexi was originally included in the November 1985 issue of the Italian Playboy Magazine (cover girl: Grace Jones) and is extremely sought after.
To recreate it as faithfully as possible, pdqb reconstructed the track from memory -
using a self-conducted cognitive interview, instructing AI exactly how it had to sound.
The original conditions no longer exist:
no broken synths, no absurdly long cables, no direct-to-tape chaos,
no instant flexi pressings.
So every flaw, limitation and imperfection was carefully re-introduced - by design.
The result sounds nothing like the original. Except that it does.
5. VITAL SALES POINTS:
" Painfully authentic!
" Irreversible Nostalgia Error
" Maximum Fidelity Loss
" Enjoyed against better judgment
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2. GENRE/S: Synthwave, ItaloSynthHorror
3. TRACKLIST:
A1 Decadencedecade - 2:36
A2 Chevvied - 2:53
4. SHORT INFO:
A Replica of a Lost Original
Top-notch Synthwave/Italosynthhorror on a sexy flexy, reworked by Aipd Q41/B47.
The two tracks were composed by pdqb while he worked for Silvio Berlusconi's Mediaset TV production company. The flexi was originally included in the November 1985 issue of the Italian Playboy Magazine (cover girl: Grace Jones) and is extremely sought after.
To recreate it as faithfully as possible, pdqb reconstructed the track from memory -
using a self-conducted cognitive interview, instructing AI exactly how it had to sound.
The original conditions no longer exist:
no broken synths, no absurdly long cables, no direct-to-tape chaos,
no instant flexi pressings.
So every flaw, limitation and imperfection was carefully re-introduced - by design.
The result sounds nothing like the original. Except that it does.
5. VITAL SALES POINTS:
" Painfully authentic!
" Irreversible Nostalgia Error
" Maximum Fidelity Loss
" Enjoyed against better judgment
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Label:Scissor And Thread
Cat-No:satltd008
Release-Date:14.08.2026
Genre:Deephouse
Configuration:12" Excl
Label:Scissor And Thread
Cat-No:satltd008
Release-Date:14.08.2026
Genre:Deephouse
Configuration:12" Excl
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Francis Harris - You Can Always Leave (Curtains) feat. Gry Bagøien (DJ Sprinkles
2
Frank & Tony with DJ Sprinkles - Companion
FORMAT: 12”
GENRE/S: House, Deep House
TRACKLIST:
A. Francis Harris: You Can Always Leave (Curtains) feat. Gry Bagøien (DJ Sprinkles Remix)
B. Frank & Tony with DJ Sprinkles: Companion
SHORT INFO:
From the acclaimed remix of Francis Harris single You Can Always Leave (Curtains) to her collaboration with Frank & Tony on the heavily sought after Companion, DJ Sprinkles indelible touch has become legendary.
You Can Always Leave (Curtains) feat. Gry Bagøien (DJ Sprinkles Remix) was originally released on the vinyl only single You Can Always Leave in 2013. The original appeared on Francis Harris album Minutes Of Sleep (2014) and features the vocals of danish singer Gry Bagoien alongside Greg Paulus on trumpet.
Likewiese Companion was released vinly-only on the first out of three EPs that formed Frank & Tony's debut album You Go Girl in 2014.
Both vinyl releases have been out of print since their initial release and now, after much demand, Scissor & Thread presents a limited re-issue including new DJ Sprinkles remasters.
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GENRE/S: House, Deep House
TRACKLIST:
A. Francis Harris: You Can Always Leave (Curtains) feat. Gry Bagøien (DJ Sprinkles Remix)
B. Frank & Tony with DJ Sprinkles: Companion
SHORT INFO:
From the acclaimed remix of Francis Harris single You Can Always Leave (Curtains) to her collaboration with Frank & Tony on the heavily sought after Companion, DJ Sprinkles indelible touch has become legendary.
You Can Always Leave (Curtains) feat. Gry Bagøien (DJ Sprinkles Remix) was originally released on the vinyl only single You Can Always Leave in 2013. The original appeared on Francis Harris album Minutes Of Sleep (2014) and features the vocals of danish singer Gry Bagoien alongside Greg Paulus on trumpet.
Likewiese Companion was released vinly-only on the first out of three EPs that formed Frank & Tony's debut album You Go Girl in 2014.
Both vinyl releases have been out of print since their initial release and now, after much demand, Scissor & Thread presents a limited re-issue including new DJ Sprinkles remasters.
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The Tony Williams Lifetime
- Emergency (9:35)
2
The Tony Williams Lifetime
- Beyond Games (8:20)
3
The Tony Williams Lifetime
- Where (12:09)
4
The Tony Williams Lifetime
- Vashkar (4:58)
5
The Tony Williams Lifetime
- Via The Spectrum Road (7:50)
6
The Tony Williams Lifetime
- Spectrum (9:52)
7
The Tony Williams Lifetime
- Sangria For Three (13:08)
8
The Tony Williams Lifetime
- Something Spiritual (5:38)
Territories: Worldwide no restrictions
Format Notes: 2023 first time vinyl reissue, 140g double vinyl, remastered audio with restored artwork
Track List:
A1 Emergency 9:35
A2 Beyond Games 8:20
--
B1 Where 12:09
B2 Vashkar 4:58
--
C1 Via The Spectrum Road 7:50
C2 Spectrum 9:52
--
D1 Sangria For Three 13:08
D2 Something Spiritual 5:38
Release Notes:
Miles Davis: "I could definitely hear right away that this was going to be one of the baddest motherfuckers who had ever played a set of drums.”
The Tony Williams Lifetime's Emergency! is a furious, stunning, seminal album. In 1969, it's explosive sound divided critics in both jazz and rock but is now rightly regarded as groundbreaking. A musical statement so bold and irreverent that it was revolutionary, it's one of the most important records you will ever hear. With Emergency!, provocative percussionist Tony Williams unified the most vital sounds of the era and galvanised the creation of jazz fusion. A sprawling double LP that shattered the boundaries between jazz and rock, it forged fresh frontiers by unleashing dense, courageous and fantastically mysterious music.
The group was founded by Tony Williams, a member of Miles Davis’ radical 1960s quintet, out of his desire to fuse the influences of modern jazz and rock music. To effectively meld the scorching bop of Coltrane with the raging rock of Hendrix, in the process crafting, as Mojo put it, "jazz-rock's equivalent of Are You Experienced?". The album's urgent title was profoundly significant for Williams: “It was an emergency for me to leave Miles and put that band together (...) and I wanted to play an emerging music that was my own." The band he formed was one hell of a power trio, comprising nothing but raw virtuosity: Williams's colossal drumming, John McLaughlin's pioneering, aggressive guitar playing and Larry Young's freeform organ work.
The album's sound is incredibly fierce and inordinately intense. Indeed, the group were famed for playing “louder than rock’n’roll”, as Herbie Hancock said of going to hear them live in 1969: "This is something new...It was exciting and very arresting. It snatched you. It yanked you out of your seat.” Ian Carr, of Nucleus, was equally impressed: "The only other comparable band that existed ...They were incredibly loud, but we liked what they were doing. Fundamentally they had a different approach from ours, with some very highly arranged things that featured Larry Young's organ blending with the guitar, as well as intricate passages where Tony doubled the melody on the drums."
Like all the very best records, Emergency! takes multiple listens for your brain and body to decipher everything going on, to truly process and appreciate the details that our senses are throwing at us. It's a mesmerising, rough sound yet the intuitive interplay of all 3 musicians is super-tight. The tunes are strung out and jamming but retain a tight rhythmic focus.
The incendiary title track immediately presents jazz-rock’s chaotic birth. After Williams's ominous snare-roll signals the brewing storm, the snarling band blasts its way through the gate in truly breathtaking fashion, fuzzed-up wahed-out guitar riffs vying for prominence with gnarled, insistent organ. Thrillingly, Williams manages to both acrobatically crash over every element of his drum kit while keeping the whole groove undeniably funky. "Beyond Games" is a gloriously volatile freeform, featuring Williams' bugged out vocals, whilst the 12-minute "Where" is another deep, wild jam. It's disorientating and humid with weird rhythms, abrupt vibe shifts and semi-classical lines running between guitar and organ. It's like nothing else you've ever heard, absolutely vital.
With the buoyant “Vashkar”, we begin to experience jazz-rock's many angles; imaginative melodics, taut dynamics and as torrent of searing heat. Perhaps the most economical track on Emergency!, it's the most instant. In a recent retrospective review in Pitchfork, Emergency! received a monumental 9.0 ranking. The writer Hank Shteamer correctly gushed: "Driven by a tumbling Williams pulse, the trio dances through the complex stop-start theme, ending each iteration with a dramatic full-band rest. Then, in the middle of McLaughlin’s scrambling solo, Williams starts playing an embryonic version of an extreme-metal blastbeat, alternating snare and bass in rapid succession while rising precipitously in volume, as Young joins in with shuddering note clusters. During Young’s solo, the organist seems to incite Williams to repeat the move with his increasingly frenzied lines, and soon all three musicians are hurtling toward a supernova climax." WOW!
The laconic "Via the Spectrum Road", a brilliant pop-psych tune, was sampled by Showbiz & AG on their classic debut LP. It oscillates between a tranquil funk groove and strutting improv interludes. The pyrotechnic jam "Spectrum" wakes things up again with pure, molten jazz lava and crazy soloing from all involved. A breathtaking, kaleidoscopic 13-minute cycle through ferocious noise, "Sangria For Three" is a sublimely frenetic detonation of distilled (acid) jazz rock. To quote Shteamer again, "Don’t let the track’s breezy title fool you: As much as, say, “Sister Ray” the year before or “Fun House” the year after, this is punk before punk." Closer "Something Spiritual" finishes this jaw-dropping set with a driving, unrelenting heavy guitar and organ freakout, backed high in the mix by Williams's untamed funk before unsettled dissonance rides us out.
Listeners will be struck by the timelessness of Emergency!; dank, trance-inducing voodoo jazz that's intellectually challenging at the same time as viscerally thrilling. The blurred cover photo, whereby the convulsing vibrations of this sonic apocalypse ensure it looks exactly as the record sounds - out of focus - has been delicately restored at Be With HQ. Mastered for vinyl by Simon Francis and cut by Cicely Ralston for Alchemy at AIR Studios, the magnificent grit and spontaneity remains dizzyingly intact. If you're a jazz fusion fan and don't already have this, consider ownership of this record as an Emergency!
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Format Notes: 2023 first time vinyl reissue, 140g double vinyl, remastered audio with restored artwork
Track List:
A1 Emergency 9:35
A2 Beyond Games 8:20
--
B1 Where 12:09
B2 Vashkar 4:58
--
C1 Via The Spectrum Road 7:50
C2 Spectrum 9:52
--
D1 Sangria For Three 13:08
D2 Something Spiritual 5:38
Release Notes:
Miles Davis: "I could definitely hear right away that this was going to be one of the baddest motherfuckers who had ever played a set of drums.”
The Tony Williams Lifetime's Emergency! is a furious, stunning, seminal album. In 1969, it's explosive sound divided critics in both jazz and rock but is now rightly regarded as groundbreaking. A musical statement so bold and irreverent that it was revolutionary, it's one of the most important records you will ever hear. With Emergency!, provocative percussionist Tony Williams unified the most vital sounds of the era and galvanised the creation of jazz fusion. A sprawling double LP that shattered the boundaries between jazz and rock, it forged fresh frontiers by unleashing dense, courageous and fantastically mysterious music.
The group was founded by Tony Williams, a member of Miles Davis’ radical 1960s quintet, out of his desire to fuse the influences of modern jazz and rock music. To effectively meld the scorching bop of Coltrane with the raging rock of Hendrix, in the process crafting, as Mojo put it, "jazz-rock's equivalent of Are You Experienced?". The album's urgent title was profoundly significant for Williams: “It was an emergency for me to leave Miles and put that band together (...) and I wanted to play an emerging music that was my own." The band he formed was one hell of a power trio, comprising nothing but raw virtuosity: Williams's colossal drumming, John McLaughlin's pioneering, aggressive guitar playing and Larry Young's freeform organ work.
The album's sound is incredibly fierce and inordinately intense. Indeed, the group were famed for playing “louder than rock’n’roll”, as Herbie Hancock said of going to hear them live in 1969: "This is something new...It was exciting and very arresting. It snatched you. It yanked you out of your seat.” Ian Carr, of Nucleus, was equally impressed: "The only other comparable band that existed ...They were incredibly loud, but we liked what they were doing. Fundamentally they had a different approach from ours, with some very highly arranged things that featured Larry Young's organ blending with the guitar, as well as intricate passages where Tony doubled the melody on the drums."
Like all the very best records, Emergency! takes multiple listens for your brain and body to decipher everything going on, to truly process and appreciate the details that our senses are throwing at us. It's a mesmerising, rough sound yet the intuitive interplay of all 3 musicians is super-tight. The tunes are strung out and jamming but retain a tight rhythmic focus.
The incendiary title track immediately presents jazz-rock’s chaotic birth. After Williams's ominous snare-roll signals the brewing storm, the snarling band blasts its way through the gate in truly breathtaking fashion, fuzzed-up wahed-out guitar riffs vying for prominence with gnarled, insistent organ. Thrillingly, Williams manages to both acrobatically crash over every element of his drum kit while keeping the whole groove undeniably funky. "Beyond Games" is a gloriously volatile freeform, featuring Williams' bugged out vocals, whilst the 12-minute "Where" is another deep, wild jam. It's disorientating and humid with weird rhythms, abrupt vibe shifts and semi-classical lines running between guitar and organ. It's like nothing else you've ever heard, absolutely vital.
With the buoyant “Vashkar”, we begin to experience jazz-rock's many angles; imaginative melodics, taut dynamics and as torrent of searing heat. Perhaps the most economical track on Emergency!, it's the most instant. In a recent retrospective review in Pitchfork, Emergency! received a monumental 9.0 ranking. The writer Hank Shteamer correctly gushed: "Driven by a tumbling Williams pulse, the trio dances through the complex stop-start theme, ending each iteration with a dramatic full-band rest. Then, in the middle of McLaughlin’s scrambling solo, Williams starts playing an embryonic version of an extreme-metal blastbeat, alternating snare and bass in rapid succession while rising precipitously in volume, as Young joins in with shuddering note clusters. During Young’s solo, the organist seems to incite Williams to repeat the move with his increasingly frenzied lines, and soon all three musicians are hurtling toward a supernova climax." WOW!
The laconic "Via the Spectrum Road", a brilliant pop-psych tune, was sampled by Showbiz & AG on their classic debut LP. It oscillates between a tranquil funk groove and strutting improv interludes. The pyrotechnic jam "Spectrum" wakes things up again with pure, molten jazz lava and crazy soloing from all involved. A breathtaking, kaleidoscopic 13-minute cycle through ferocious noise, "Sangria For Three" is a sublimely frenetic detonation of distilled (acid) jazz rock. To quote Shteamer again, "Don’t let the track’s breezy title fool you: As much as, say, “Sister Ray” the year before or “Fun House” the year after, this is punk before punk." Closer "Something Spiritual" finishes this jaw-dropping set with a driving, unrelenting heavy guitar and organ freakout, backed high in the mix by Williams's untamed funk before unsettled dissonance rides us out.
Listeners will be struck by the timelessness of Emergency!; dank, trance-inducing voodoo jazz that's intellectually challenging at the same time as viscerally thrilling. The blurred cover photo, whereby the convulsing vibrations of this sonic apocalypse ensure it looks exactly as the record sounds - out of focus - has been delicately restored at Be With HQ. Mastered for vinyl by Simon Francis and cut by Cicely Ralston for Alchemy at AIR Studios, the magnificent grit and spontaneity remains dizzyingly intact. If you're a jazz fusion fan and don't already have this, consider ownership of this record as an Emergency!
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