Takes me right back, bought from Tower Records

So delighted to rediscover this album.... absolutely love it ❤️

In my top 3 house sessions ever ! Jsy so good and never sounds  dated

How can this sound so good , 27 years since release 🙌

Favourite album ever!!! - Can somebody pleae give me a link to CD 2

Bought this on double cassette promo Vinyl Exchange MCR in '97 and absolutely battered it 💙🙌🙃

cycle playlist

The second part in the series of mixes documenting my time as resident DJ at the legendary back to basics club in leeds.  

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Track List
http://www.ralphlawson.co.uk/basic-vision/2013/11/20/themusicfactory-mix-part-two

back to basics // the>music:factory mix part two // 1991-94

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Special shout out to Thunder & Joy for the recommendation here. I remember Chris Duckenfield getting booked by the Ward 10 lasts in Sunderland in the early 00's and after going onto hear a few more of his mixes it was clear he was a heavyweight that lurked firmly in the underground but resonated certainly across the UK and Europe.

Here is what DJHistory.com had to say...
'Chris Duckenfield is responsible for some of the best house music to ever be made in the UK. Under a slew of aliases he's released house bombs as Swag and abstract electronica as RAC on Warp Records. He has owned two record labels and now in a world of ever increasing digital music domination, he has started a vinyl distribution label. Born and raised in Sheffield, the Duck is also one ofthe most respected DJs in the world, playing everywhere from Fabric in London and Panorama bar in Berlin, to small intimate parties in Australia. The man is certainly made of steel.'

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084 - Chris Duckenfield - Sheffield Mix Sessions (2001)

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098 - X-Press 2 - Late Night Sessions Part  2 - Disc One (1997)

Music from HouseHeads London, Franck Roger, Osunlade, Chez Damier, Terry Hunter, Ron Trent, Afefe Iku, Rob Redford, Phil Asher, Craig Smith & more.

Show6RhR.WAV

The Pleasure Room Years 1994 - 97

The third mix in the series of exclusive sessions documenting my time as resident DJ at back to basics club in Leeds, UK. 

For the full blog piece and track listing visit -

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back to basics // The Pleasure Rooms Years // 1994-97

Willix x LNRT - Heatsync

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Coconoize & Del Piero - Wave

HERE IS A MIX FROM TERRY FARLEY 

FOR THE NEXT PROMISED LAND EVENT 
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TICKETS

TERRY FARLEY 'Acid Rain' MIX

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Perceptions Of Pacha Vol 1

252 - Perceptions Of Pacha Vol 1 mixed by Farley and Heller (2000)

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A very special 40th episode showcases arguably one of the best triple packs every released, especially considering it was relatively early in the timeline of mix cd history (1996). It features selections from Derrick Carter, Andrew Weatherall and Back to Basic's resident, Ralph Lawson.

We originally featured this CD in the early days of The Classic Mix CD Series, when it was recommended by Shindig's Scott Bradford as his most influential piece in his collection.

So it's fitting, that after more shouts out to use it from everyone on Facebook, that we feature all 3 discs for the 400th episode celebration. Thanks to everyone for getting involved all of the plays and positive messages.

Can me make it 500!?

Back to Basics: Cut the Crap

042 - Back to Basics - Cut the Crap' Derrick Carter / Disc 1 (1996)

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405 - Deep Dish - Cream Separates 02 (1997)

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Thanks for Coming By.... Disc 2

533 - Thanks For Coming By - Disc 2 - Derrick Carter (2001)

1	–P.J.* Feat. Saxy	All I Can Give
Featuring – Saxy
Written-By [Writer] – P. Jacobs*, S. McKenzie*
4:33
2	–Track Assassin	Gimme Da Drumz
Written-By [Writer] – Carlos Sosa
5:13
3	–Seraphim Odyssey	Got To Feel It
Written-By [Writer] – Orpheos Dejournett*, Tony Hewitt
5:51
4	–Simon	Two Crates
Written-By [Writer] – Simon
4:04
5	–Blade (4)	Talkin' About The Power
Written-By [Writer] – Staderini*, Nabb*, Casaglia*, Fabbroni*
3:56
6	–DJ Duke	You've Got Me Runnin'
Written-By [Writer] – Duke*
6:43
7	–Reel Houze	The Chance (Reel House Mix)
Written-By [Writer] – D. Dawson*, R. Mello*
5:50
8	–Black Science Orchestra	Save Us (Funky Music Mix)
Written-By [Writer] – Beedle*, Woolford*, Tommy D*, Classen*
3:09
9	–Yellow Sox	Flim Flam	6:14
10	–Trybe	Psychedelic Shack
Written-By [Writer] – C. Farar*, I. Roach
3:52
11	–Jeep Grlzz*	Smokin' Daughters	3:26
12	–Persuasion	The Bone
Written-By [Writer] – Harvey*, Pete Z*
6:36
13	–The Buddee Boys*	Feel Function
Written-By [Writer] – J. Hernandez*, J. Papp*

Jenö - United DJs of America, Vol. 7: San Francisco, CA

United DJs of America, Vol. 7: San Francisco, CA

Live recording from lockdown livestream paying homage to the Hacienda. Some sloppy mixes on there but who cares?

TASCAM DR-40

Russ Hacienda Live Stream Pt1 Twitch 15.5.20

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.

Radio 1 Essential Mix

Essential Mix 1994-04-16 - X-Press 2 (Rocky, Diesel & Ashley Beedle)

I also ran a House music blog site called InTheBeginning. Please visit and have a read of some of my interviews with DJs such as Terry Farley, Scott Diaz, Mr V, Col Lawton, Malcolm WeLove, Dave Needham, Yogi Haughton, Russ Marland, Mark Archer, Paul Stuart and more. Enjoy

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

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