Wow. So Nice to hear this again. I've still got the CDs. The tin is a bit rusty now and even though I've not got a CD player anymore I'll treasure these mixes. Best club in the world. Always was and always will be

Tracklist:    	Ralph Lawson	 Truth (2)–	Open Our Eyes (Spiritual Mix)	6:20 Inner City–	Ahnonghay	2:47 The Fog–	Been A Long Time (Mr Marvin Mix)	3:08 Aphrohead–	The Light (A1 Protection Mix)	6:06 G7–	Seduced A-1	4:51 Primal Scream Feat. Denise Johnson–	Don't Fight It Feel It (A. Weatherall Scat Mix)	4:30 Renegade Soundwave–	The Phantom (Original Full Length Mix)	4:49 Jaydee–	Plastic Dreams (Long Version)	6:07 Fire Island–	In Your Bones (Original)	6:41 Members Of The House–	Party Of The Year (D-Pac Soul Free Mix)	4:36 Danell Dixon–	Dance Dance (AA1)	6:50 The Believers–	Who Dares To Believe In Me (Original Mix)	7:45 Black Science Orchestra–	New Jersey Deep

Used to have this.GREAT to hear it again.B-) 

Yaaas! Forgot that this track was on this mix... for reference of others: Primal Scream, Dont Fight it Feel it -SCAT mix

This is great - a mix cd which has really stood the test of time. Does anyone know if the Derek Carter mix is knocking round anywhere online. I own the cd if this and have really fond memories of going to the club. Fifth birthday party particularly sticks in my mind. A guy dancing lying down on the big speaker stack at about 6am and no-one looking like they were ready to go home.

Thanks Gareth! You have catalogued the soundtrack to one of the best times of my life.

LOVE IT SCOTT BACK IN THE DAY AROUND WHEN THIS CAME OUT WAS MY BESTEST SHINDIG  ABSOLUTELY AWESOME 👍💗JOHNNY WALKER

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About the CD:
So another Mixmag Live! cd here, but there was a massive gap of anything rave related in the series so it's time to fix that. With non other than the first ever Mixmag cd... 01 (funnily enough). It rolls through Cox's mix of hardcore, or what I'd simply call early rave music via the epic "Atomic Matter" and "I want you forever". Dave Seaman's mix continues the 90's warehouse flavour with a pitched down selection. "Brass Disc" is a stand out along side "I'm Coming Hardcore" and "You Keep The Love". All in all... a ravetastic CD!

016 - Mixmag Live! Vol 1 feat. Carl Cox and Dave Seaman (1996)

DJ and producer, Terry Farley heads back to the 'second summer of love' and celebrates some of the biggest Acid House tracks, 25 years on.

Along with Andrew Weatherall, the duo started the now notorious Boy's Own fanzine in 1986, which commented on the slang, the parties, the tunes and the humour of the acid house days, and which also lead to the creation of the label Junior Boys Own. This imprint specialised in dance music and put out records by Orbital and Dig Your Own Hole by The Chemical Brothers, which celebrates 15 years this year.

Terry began making productions with Andy Weatherall, Hugo Nicholson and Pete Heller under the name Bocca Juniors. He later teamed up with Pete Heller and has gone on to re-mix many of the world's leading artists and singers: everyone from U2 to New Order; to the Happy Mondays and Primal Scream at the height of Balearica. He has also produced Kylie Minogue, The Farm and M People.



Terry Farley 25 years of acid house - 6 music BBC

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Scott Bradford (Shindig/Lexicon Avenue) recommends 'Back to Basics - Cut the Crap - Disc 3 mixed by Ralph Lawson' (1996).

We've got a special recommendation to celebrate our 40th episode of the classic mix CD series from Scott Bradford, who of course is, known for being behind, one of the longest running and most influential club nights in the UK, Shindig in Newcastle. Which amazingly kicked off in 1992 and is now stronger than ever with sell out parties every month at their new home, Warehouse 34. Scott is also well known for his Lexicon Avenue productions and Forensic Records label and has generally been a legend bringing house music’s finest to everyone for over 20 years.

He’s recommended disc 3 from back to Basics ‘cut the crap’ CD, which  features mixes from Derrick Carter, Andrew Weatherall, and this mix from Ralph Lawson. Now Considering it came out in 1996 that’s a ridiculously good shout  So Thanks for sharing it with us Scott, it’s much appreciated and here’s hoping for another great 20 odd years for Shindig, yourself and all the gang . So Turn it up and enjoy the mix!

040 - Back to Basics 'Cut the Crap' - Ralph Lawson / Disc 3 (1996)

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What more can I say about this opening track on the Sasha mix, the classic bird/owl noise just makes my brain explode with rave like 'what the fuck is this' questions... This disc was part of a triple MixMag pack I bought (I also bought 2 other packs) but this CD in particular was on repeat for a lot of my late teens.

The second track, Rave Generator takes it even higher and the quality is endless right through the Mackintosh CD as well. I highly recommend everyone to check out this mix, another 10/10 and needs as much press as possible. Turn it up, and enjoy the mix.

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046 - Mixmag Live! Vol 3 feat. Sasha and CJ Mackintosh (1996)

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Complex Sessions 071: Jon DaSilva

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160 - Jon Carter ‎– Viva Bugged Out! (2002)

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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)

Happy to be shared this amazing CD which may have gone under the radar for many people. I first heard about Miles and Elliot from when Garry and Keiron booked them to play in Sunderland for their Ward 10 parties, which if you went to or heard of will understand that it was house music of the very highest calibre.

Massive shout out to Dean in the UK for sorting this one out. Peace x

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The Seasons - Green

587 - Hard Times - The Seasons 'Green' mixed by Miles Hollway & Elliot Eastwick (1996)

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Farley & Heller - DJ Power Vol. 2 

679 - Farley & Heller - DJ Power Vol. 2 (1994)

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764 - Tom Middleton - Weekend Warm Up (1999)

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 DJ's 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.

1993

Essential Mix 1993-11-27 - Junior Boy's Own (Terry Farley & Pete Heller)

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Digital creative type, gamer, music lover and occasional DJ. Currently living in Dubai 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. 

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