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Slow Astro is a new mix series by Fracture which revisits the rich Astrophonica back catalogue and presents it in a new light. Starting with Volumes 1 & 2 featuring music from Sully, Client_03, Philip D Kick & DJ Earl.

A classic releases from back in 1993 that recently got a repress via Vinyl Fanatiks in 2020. Now these two rave classics get put onto 7” wax for the first time for all collectors of 45’s.

These are very limited. The records were supposed to have been dinked with the larger jukebox hole but were accidently sent to me with the standard spindle hole instead. Before returning them I kept a box of the smaller hole copies to share with you all. Comes in a plain white card discobag.

* Cold Press is another imprint from the label known as Jungle Cat Recs. It was started to showcase a ‘no frills’ attitude towards the music. Hence no artwork, just raw jungle music. The first release was a great success and sold out almost instantly. Cold Press returns to give you 4 raw Ragga-Jungle tracks on a whitelabel 12 inch limited edition vinyl.
*Dub-Liner is well known for high energy new skool jungle with influences accross the board, including Reggae and Hip Hop.

Written and produced by Thomas Caesar, Guillaume Lespinasse, Axel Ropert-Lemercier and Jean Redondo. Distributed by Chez Emile records. Snowballs provided by Tony Mastroianni on a Kawasaki Z750. Type by Dinamo, Illustration by Almost Free Services

Quartz makes his long awaited Rupture debut with 4 stunning futuristic d&b tracks. Quartz's accomplished synthesis and engineering skills make this compelling EP well worth the wait. Welcome to the Hydra!!

We have no words to describe the great reception we received with our latest release 13MRLP003 and that is why we have decided to launch this limited edition of only 150 copies for the most fanatics of the jumpsuit, in colour (Crystal Water) a mix of colours "Transparent, Solid Silver & Solid Blue "

An authentic collector's item that you should not miss.

For this occasion you can hear on the face A two tracks of our most versatile monkey, he is .... Sekret Chadow and he first presents his new track Far Away "a very fresh song, full of joy that will reach you as far as Deeper of the heart, in second place "Funkarenda" This powerful track ideal for the soundtrack of Pursuit through the branches part II

On the B side you can hear the smallest monkey in the group, he is Adam Vyt, he includes the version (Vocal Mix) of his track “Dreams”, a track created with a lot of love, the same love that the producer from Cádiz wants to show you. .. that we get melancholic ..

Finally to finish off the job as it deserves ... we introduce you to a new member of our great family from Holland ... he is Case 82 and he brings us his biggest hit "I Want Your Love" a track loaded with pianos and drums to the purest old school style <3 welcome to the family friend.

Thank you very much to all of you who are supporting us, without you this would not be possible <3

Firecracker’s dwarf constellation Unthank thaws down from a small cryogenic suspension and delivers it’s first 12”!

Tracks from the vault from Cardiff’s DJ Guy (Other World Music/Cejero/All Caps) who’s been busy since 1992. All tracks designed to be played loud and with the dance in mind whilst taking in all sorts of melancholy, euphoria and pastoral, acid soundscapes.

RIYL Dream 2 Science, Autechre, Unit Moebius, μ-Ziq etc

White Vinyl

Launching a new 7" series of late 80's and early 90's rave inspired riddims, with each side named after a service station meeting point... In comes this double headed breakbeat rave juggernaut crafted by the legend that is Justice!

Having released on labels such as Moving Shadow, Chill, White House, Hardleaders, Creative Wax, Hydrogen Dukebox, Recordings Of Substance, multiple others since 1991, and his very own Modern Urban Jazz imprint, he's certainly no stranger to bangin' out a good tune or two.

Dial the number, drive to the meeting point, join the convoy... Let's go!!!

‘The Pulse of Iron’ an apt reflection of modern progression into the unknown industrial world. It comes from Narrm based artist, Consulate who has found a home on Pure Space Records for our 10th label release. On this EP, Consulate delivers four tracks of dance music for the dystopian with a slick DnB sheen.

On the A-side ‘Postrach’ the centres the record squarely within the realm of its influences, its intricate percussive patterns offset by industrial ambience. Here a half-time snare cuts through the abyss of ambience, while a floating topline carys you through dreary territories. Completing the A-side is ‘Spec 4’, a subtly staunch percussive track that is fueled by acute vocal sampling, weighty breaks and a hypnotic dub infused bassline.

The flip side heads back into half-time territory with ‘The Fear’. Delayed vocal samples paired with dub-style stabs pulse in a heady but immersive rhythm. Rounding out the record is ‘Warlock’, a percussive track that proves the restraint Consulate has in his craft. Moody, sliced vocals skitter through delayed percussion creating a sense of tension. When it feels as though the storm is just about to hit, you are enveloped by fast-paced jungle breaks drawing you deeper into the eye of the storm.

‘Here beyond man’s judgements all covenants were brittle.’
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Tracks written, produced and mixed by Consulate on Wurundjeri Land. Pure Space and Consulate both acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land and pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging. Sovereignty was never ceded.

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Pure Space Recordings is the label venture from the beloved radio show hosted by Andy Garvey, and produced by Mija Healey which has broadcast weekly on Eora Nation (Sydney) radio station FBi Radio for over four years. The label focuses on Australian music both for home listening and that made for the club.

Yellow Vinyl

Zodiac Childs present their debut album “Atoms To Atoms” on Zodiac Wax across three pieces of vinyl in a full and vivid expression of the pair’s passion for classic breaks and the UK’s hardcore legacy. Zodiac Childs have been cultish in their release schedule previously - releasing sell out vinyl on their label Zodiac Wax which aims to work within the standards of rave culture’s key fixtures - records that are made to be played loud in the dance.

‘This album is a proper snapshot into the mind of Zodiac Childs & the foundation of what’s to come. It’s all about a genuine vibe, a feeling, a love for playing with energy & emotion. A rich tapestry of sound, not being confined to a specific genre & a constant obsession with analogue synths & hardware reverbs’ - Zodiac Childs

Released on triple vinyl, cut by Simon Davey at The Exchange with a precision-perfect tri-fold sleeve designed by Ben Rix - the release has been executed in the most sonically and dynamic process as possible in a highly elegant package. In addition to presenting 8 new original tracks, 4 of ZC’s best received previously released works that have been remastered for the album - Goblin, Circuits, O to the M and Basic Process.

The album is designed to move the listener through the moods and feelings of a full night of rave experience - with an atmospheric opener in Submersion setting the tone. Circuits follows - a pure anthem for the convoys of cars, filled with weekend warriors riding their first chemical waves. The release moves through the emotions and sounds that ZC are about - building off their hardcore style breaks and moving between touching melodies, wiggling 303 lines, guttural low end frequencies and spacious hardware reverbs are a constant theme in ZC’s work.

Atoms to Atoms is designed to take you through to the iconic spaces and movements of a transcendent party experience - from the inner city warehouses that set the scene for Breach all the way to the energy of abandoned northern English factories and mills, rusted and empty like on Northern Fury. It’s a timely reminder of the sheer heights of joy and ecstasy that UK dance music culture was designed for produced and presented in an expert package.

Side One is heart-pounding Techno, Hardcore and Electro. Side Two is 90s inspired UK Jungle with an excellent rework from Tim Reaper.

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'New limited 12” from XCPT posse coming under label headz new alias: Sativa Club. Three tracks exploring a wide spectrum of jungle inspired club music.

Phonato Riddim spreads instantly a bulging bag of breaks merged harmonically with heavyweight drum patterns, room quaking subs, and synapse bending vocal samples emerging forcefully from hazy soundscapes. Sound of Silence opens the flip side in a beatless smoky environment where blurry hypnotic frequencies quickly get squashed in a rolling drum break. Finally, the 176 bpm full-throttle payoff of Amen Drake: slabs of processed amens, paradroid percussions, gently layered synth lines and fucked up wet-dream vocals.

Hypnotic dubwise galore on both sides.'

Originally written as exclusive specials for Loxy. ‘Inversion (Ruffhouse VIP)’ and ‘League of Shadows (Overlook Remix)’ are modern era lost dubs of the highest calibre. Having been on collectors wish lists for years, the tracks will finally be obtainable as a LTD edition vinyl only exclusive. Both tracks solid dancefloor smashers in their own rights, come together as a collectors super 12”, essential inventory for the discerning DJ.

This 4 track EP comes out from Limited E's vault called Retro Vol 4. Each of these tracks represents the early developments of Jungle musik from the early 90s.

E. CMC DUBPLATE STYLE Pt1 - This tracked by Potential Badboy in 1992 was unreleased on the label and clearly represents the early influence of House musik with an off beat on the underground scene back then. Merging with the hardcore elements that were changing into what is known as Jungle.

EE. CMC DUBPLATES STYLE Pt2 - This tracked by Potential Badboy in 1992 was unreleased on the label and is Pt2 to Pt1 and clearly represents the early influence of House musik with an off beat on the underground scene. Merging with the hardcore elements that were changing into what is known as Jungle.

EEE. TAKE ME HIGHER Pt1 - This track Pt1 by Potential Badboy back in 1992 n was unreleased on the label back then. That wicked intro with synthesized piano stabs and over stretched vocals. Merging the dominant drum n jungle patterns giving the choon that jungle rock essence.

EEEE. TAKE ME HIGHER Pt2 - This track made in 1992 by Potential Badboy and like Pt1 was never released on the label. This is the instrumental version again has that wicked intro with synthesized
piano stabs and over stretched vocals. Merging the dominant drum n jungle patterns giving the choon that jungle rock essence.

The enigmatic Manila-via-British Columbia ensemble SeekersInternational returns to Tokyo-based label Diskotopia for the follow up to 2016's Ragga Preservation Society. SeekersInternational Presents Ragga Preservation Society – Worldwide Sound comes after a prolific five-year creative journey exploring different sonic avenues across releases on Future Times, Ossia's No Corner, Bokeh Versions, Berceuse Heroique, ICS Library Records, and Never Sleep, in addition to an acclaimed FACT magazine mix in 2017.

This time the SeekersInternational crew are back with some collaborators—namely, Roger Robinson as Papa Robbie on Kill-A-Milli, Second Woman (Joshua Eustis of Telefon Tel Aviv & Belong's Turk Dietrich), wzrdyAV, and the late DJ Wundrkut, who heartbreakingly passed on to the next world a month before the release.

The direction of Worldwide Sound takes the original Ragga Preservation Society record's Mark Leckey meets Hype Williams approach to jungle dubs, radio rips, and soundclash tape samples—reaping Canada's large ex-pat Jamaican community's rich history of ragga-jungle—and douses it in high-octane rave & hardcore petrol before setting the whole thing alight to create a technicolor soundsystem polymetric fever dream. High-paced and restless, chopped and screwed beyond belief—for those looking to transcend to higher frequencies right now, you cannot afford to sleep on this unparalleled release.

Before drum‘n’bass there was Jungle. Born on the progressive reggae sound systems of the early 1990s, jungle was the UK’s answer to dancehall and one of Soul II Soul’s enduring legacies - take what’s already there and adapt it to make it unique. Fittingly, next up on the Funki Dred label are two of 1995’s most elusive jungle mixes: the sought after version of 'Missing You', giving vocal outtakes a deserved new life; and Dillinger’s Genius mix of 'Do You Love Enuff'. Both only previously available as limited-edition white labels, each has a strictly junglist foundation – edgy, headrush and dubwise haziness – overlaid with dreamy Funki Dred-style vocals, as Soul II Soul in the jungle gives a distinctive take on an under-appreciated black British style.

You know the thrill!

2 heady jungle jams on a 10".

Back in 1993, Aston was the one half to the SUBURBAN BASE act 'Rap and Aston' as well as part of 'Engineers Without Fears' and earlier 'The Blapps Posse', he then went on to form the hugely successful group 'The Freestylers'. He produced for artists such as Rebel MC and created some of the Sub Base classics which include Vertigo, More Time, Jeopardy and is now back with a brand new release of old skool inspired bangers to launch a new era of Boogie Times Records.

First up Aston introduces Pirate Jams with the the stunning ‘U Know The Score’, from the very first old skool lead stab and catchy vocal you know that here is a tune from a master of their craft, with all the years of experience and success condensed into one tune to make the definitive early 90's vibe with and updated twist. This has instant classic and future anthem written all over it, fingers crossed we get out and about to hear this at raves across the summer.

Next up is '4EVR' alongside Quicklung, a bolder driving piece of old skool inspired genius, from the early days of rave almost an 89/90s Belgium import vibe to it for those that 'Know The Score' as the A side says!

Grab yourself a piece of future history now whilst rather than hunting discogs two years from now lol

Representing DJ Styles brand of Hardcore Vinylists (Complete with FB group), this release showcases DJ Style himself (of former JDS acclaim), along with new talent/facebook group members. This release was compiled by Spandangle Selection label owner Simon Demetriou and DJ Style, representing the evolving sound of 1993/1994 into what became known as intelligent jungle and later championed by LTJ Bukem.

For the second release in our Re-Issue Series we've teamed up with London duo Euphonic for a cherry picked deep dive into their back catalogue exploring some of their finest works, fusing Jungle, Breaks, and Down Tempo with unique programming, bass lines and traditional jazz/blues instrumentation.

The "Low Orbit Archives" 12" features a number of artists whom they have collaborated with since the project's inception back in 1997, including dr. Israel, Soothsayer, Kirsty Rock and Neech. Euphonic is led by producer Rob Henry and former Graffiti artist turned DJ Nick Trimm.

Following Part 1 of the project, the recently released 10" vinyl "Jah Science", the full LP follows, featuring an additional 5 tracks with Part 2 offering a wide spectrum of music for audio lovers and record collectors. All tracks have been taken from CD, Vinyl and DAT, unearthed and newly remastered.

Enter UVB-76 Music’s international arm, the Toronto connection Gremlinz & Jesta. Opening with funked fuelled jungle workout ‘Albatross’, percussive grooves and a synth line to cut cleanly through any dance floor. Backed with the frenzied bongolia of ‘RRLCO’, stabbed out scratches sitting of a bed of ricocheted apache breaks, set to inspire the most seasoned b- boy junglists. Fresh!

With sinister, hypnotic drum patterns and otherworldly effects Resound has built a career spanning three decades, appearing on seminal labels such as Metalheadz, R&S, Exit, Renegade Hardware, and 31 Records. He now returns to Straight Up Breakbeat with the solo EP "HIDDEN".

This is a high-octane tribute to jungle, footwork
and bass beats, with a BPM that rarely drops
below 150BPM and studded with names key to all
genres.
 It respects both the birth of the scene, with
inclusions like the late legend DJ Rashad and
former footwork dancer RP Boo, as well as its
current locality, pointing to a trio of uber cool US
producers in New York’s AceMo and Kush Jones,
and Miami-based duo INVT.
 Fellow Londoners Tim Reaper and Worldwide
Epidemic take in the latest of the UK scene, along
with label Time Tunnel who deliver remixes of
tracks from the glory days of rave.
 Driven, proudly black, gay and outspoken,
SHERELLE co-runs the established jungle label
Hooversound, while 2021 saw her launching new
label Beautiful, a platform for supporting black and
LGBTQI+ artists.