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011 - Josh Wink - United DJs Of America - Volume 3: Philadelphia (1995)

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073 -  Bugged Out! Disc 1 - Mixed by Justin Robertson (2000)

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134 - Journeys by DJ - After Hours Vol.2 (1997)

Alistair Whitehead-Essential Mix 1994 04 09

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Just a generic track that ive made. Just trying out a few things here and there nothing special. 

Fitzgrade - Blaster

“Liminal Bloom” captures the arc of the dancefloor. Like the night-blooming cactus that inspired it’s hnoname, the EP embodies intensity that flourishes only in the shadows.

Alongside the three originals, remixes from JXXXO & HERS, Conrado Stein, and Del Olmo expand the energy into six completely distinct directions.

Album Name: Liminal Bloom EP
Artist: IVY
Remix Artist: Del Olmo
Label: Cumulonimbus
Catalog: CMLNMBS22
Format: Digital
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno
Release date: 03.09.2025
Mastering: Younes Jamil
Artwork: Las Cosas de Urb

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SC: soundcloud.com/ivy0100b
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SC: @cumulonimbus-berlin
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Liminal Bloom EP

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Premiere: IVY - Blue Ashes (Del Olmo Remix) [CMLNMBS22]

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405 - Deep Dish - Cream Separates 02 (1997)

The Essential Mix is a weekly radio show on BBC Radio 1 currently broadcast between 0:00 - 2:00 AM UK time on Saturday morning. Originally broadcast on 30 October 1993, the Essential Mix features contemporary DJs and music producers of electronic dance music. The show has been presented since its inception by Pete Tong and features an uninterrupted two-hour mix from a different artist each week, overlaid with occasional continuity announcements delivered by Tong. With a broadcast run in excess of 25 years, the Essential Mix is one of the longest-running programmes in the current BBC Radio 1 schedule, and is one of very few Radio 1 shows which is not broadcast live.

BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix

Essential Mix 1994-02-05 - Justin Robertson

1997

Essential Mix 1997-06-08 - Tasha Killer Pussies

Essential Mix

Essential Mix 2000-09-17 - Frankie Knuckles Live @ Pacha, Ibiza

Hey, Gareth here, I'm a graphic designer who start designing for clubs, parties, and labels in the late 90s. Back then, mix CDs were the holy grail of both design and music. I loved them.

But I wasn't the only one, mix cds were the soundtracks of our nights, our days, our afterparties and lives, for everyone. Yet in today's internet age, the art form has been lost (or just changed) to 2-3 hour online mixes and streaming videos, which just don't create the same magic your CD collection did. Just 60 minutes of music and incredible artwork.

The Classic Mix CD Series celebrates these discs, their soundtrack, their box art and your memories. We hope you enjoy it.

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Also, we try to help you find and buy them again by sharing Discogs links on all featured CDs and or direct links to labels where possible.

* We fully support labels and artists. If any disc creates a copyrighting issue let me know and it will be immediately removed. 

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About Gareth:
Digital creative type, gamer, music lover and occasional DJ. Currently living between Dubai & Seoul after setting sail from Sunderland in 2010. As a young designer, club and music culture was the driving force for his work, producing artwork for local club nights and record labels in the North East of England. In particular, DJ mix cds and their packaging were always his 'holy grail of design', especially those from Renaissance, Global Underground and Good Looking Records. It's a pleasure to share these discs back with people and they still influence our tastes to this day. 

For any CD recommendations, bookings, mixes or feedback you can catch me as @asapgareth on Instagram. Or you can check our my design work at www.acid.works