A. Kat Race
B. Alarms Cyclone

Overview
Jeff Mills’ “The Bells” is one of the most iconic tracks in techno history, often called the genre’s anthem. Known for its hypnotic bell melody, driving kick, and euphoric build, it became a staple in DJ sets worldwide. The track was first played live by Mills in 1995 (e.g., at Liquid Room in Tokyo), but it wasn’t officially released until 1997 as part of the Kat Moda EP on his Purpose Maker label. This EP is the original record pressing you’re asking about—no standalone “The Bells” single exists from that era. It has since been repressed multiple times due to massive demand (over 500,000 copies sold across versions).


Original Pressing Details
* Release Year: 1997 (though the track dates to 1995 performances and test pressings)
* Format: 12” vinyl EP, 33 ⅓ RPM
* Label: Purpose Maker
* Catalog Number: PM-002
* Country: US
* Pressing Notes: First pressing on standard black vinyl. Matrix runouts indicate a repress or variant: A side - PM 002-A (RE I) NSC; B side - PM 002-B (RE I) NSC (etched, with NSC circled). The mastering has been criticized as “shit” by some collectors for its raw, unpolished sound—typical of ’90s techno but quieter than modern represses, often requiring gain boosts in DJ sets. Sold out quickly at shops like Cisco in Tokyo upon release.

Tracklist
Side	Track	Duration
A1	The Bells	4:46
A2	Kat Race	4:22
B1	Alarms (aka “Masterplan” in later compilations)	5:32
B2	Cyclone	4:48


* 	•	Production Credits: Written, produced, and edited by Jeff Mills. Published by Millsart/BMG-Ariola.
* Why Buried on an EP? Mills reportedly avoided hype-sticker promotion to let the track’s organic popularity (from crowd reactions) drive sales. Purpose Maker was for floor-focused material, contrasting his experimental Axis label.

How to Identify an Original Pressing
* Visual Cues: Gold-on-black label design. No “10th Anniversary” or remix mentions. Check for wear from heavy club play—originals often show it.
* Sound Cues: Raw, dynamic mix with prominent kick and bells; lower loudness (not -5 LUFS like some digital remasters). Test pressings exist but are rare and unnumbered.
* Value (as of Oct 2025): $20–$50 USD for VG+ condition on Discogs/Reverb; mint originals can hit $100+ due to collector demand. Recent sales: Median $30–$40.

Later Versions and Represses
The track exploded in popularity, leading to reissues. Key ones:
* 1999 Repress: Same EP format (PM-002), minor matrix tweaks. Often mistaken for original.
* 2006 (10th Anniversary): Standalone 12” on Purpose Maker (PM-020). Includes reworked B-sides (“Gift of the Hills,” “Circus”). Louder mastering; promo versions exist. ~$15–$30.
* 2006 DVD Edition: Axis (AXDV-002). Enhanced with visuals from 1997–98 footage; limited audio/video hybrid.
* 2019 Remaster: On Sight, Sound & Space compilation (Axis). Cleaner, higher fidelity; first vinyl appearance of orchestral “Blue Potential” version.
* 2025 Remaster: Digital-only (e.g., SoundCloud edits); no new vinyl confirmed.

If you’re hunting for an original, check Discogs for verified sellers—avoid fakes by matching matrix numbers. For audio, stream the 1997 version on Beatport or Spotify. Got a specific copy or need value check? Share details! 🔔

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Artists : t_error 404
Title :  Vajrabhairava (Dark phase Edit)
Catalogue : TTC005
Genre : Electronic
Style : Techno, Dark techno
Format : Digital
Release date : March 28, 2018

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Artists : NOMAZ
Title : Lost in Bagdad
Catalogue : TTC007
Genre : Electronic
Style : Techno, 
Format : Digital
Release date : May 14, 2018

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Artwork by Paul Ccht

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Our latest premiere features the first of the Melt Trax 'Peak Trax' Series, a ONE track peak time energy series and is kicked off by label owner Dahryl with a track tiled 'Kogs'.

Resident Advisor described the artists most recent 'You Don't Always Have To Win' as a track 'designed to dislodge tiles from the ceiling' and Dahryl carries on the form with this razor sharp hammer!!

Responsive & brutal percussion arrangements built around a heavy kick, moving with metallic stabs morphed into eerie pads causing fear because of strangeness with a second unexpected break down to agitate dance floors of the 'proper techno' breed into temporary madness!

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Time Traveler T - RAVE - LER [PLSUK007]

TTNS is a series of stories. During our Sixth chapter we have Edo Messina stopping by to demonstrate his version of story telling via the conduit of dark, explosive, uncompromising fucking hammering stalking techno. As the world burns in the filth. Here we release. We told you. The Torture Never Stops.

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Featuring remixes by Crystal Geometry & Aneed
Release Date: 9 July 2020
https://clusternode.bandcamp.com/album/dont-buy-your-hype

Giuseppe De Chiara aka. WarinD joins Cluster Node with his new EP ‘Don’t Buy Your Hype’ (CN007) bringing with him both his killer sound and raw talent. The EP, consisting of two original tracks and two lethal remixes delivers it all: from fast-paced techno, industrial blasts to 100% rave bangers.

A relentless broken kick carries us through the first track ‘Valbag’ while eerie vocal sounds resonate, gradually winding up over the course of the song until an alluring synth seemingly absolves us of all sins.

The title track, ‘Don’t Buy Your Hype’, is captivating in an uncanny manner with the combination of a melody bordering on soothing and a dancefloor acid synth line that will leave audiences restless.

Crystal Geometry’s energetic retro remix of ‘Valbag’ delivers what can only be described as pure rave blast and anticipation just before the sun comes up.

The steady build-up of intensity throughout the course of the EP culminates in a demolishing remix of the title song by Aneed, showcasing his explosive style of crushing techno kicks and relentless industrial power.

An outburst of energy that will make you dance through the night.

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premiere of "Feeling Of Sorrow" by SÆLEM
taken from the single of the same name, self-released

Single Details:
https://novafuture.blog/2020/09/23/saelem-feeling-of-sorrow-self-released/

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premiere of "Travel" by Witzemann
taken from the EP  "Astral Projection", released soon on NewKidsRecords

EP Details:
https://novafuture.blog/2020/12/06/witzemann-astral-projection-newkids-records/

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Artist: Witzemann | @wit-ze
Label:  NewKidsRecords  |  @newkidsrecords

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Talamh Records is a Dublin based nightlife media outlet and events project that is primarily focused on showcasing talented Irish Djs and producers. Having had great success thus far they've now branched out and formed a record label and Youtube channel under the name Talamh Records. 

We're delighted to showcase Erik Burka's 'Peach and Passionfruit' which is a superb showcase of raw, gritty experimental techno. 

For more info on the release and socials they can be found here;

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