Progressive Deep Dish, as it always must be

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About the CD:
For the 20th episode of the Classic Mix CD Series we asked friend of the show and fellow north east lad Mr Ian Blevins to recommend his favourite all time classic disc. Being one of the most talented selectors and dj's you will likely ever hear... Ian came back to us with what is a truly exceptional 'Choice' and it stands out to him simply by being the most outrageously good CD he always remembered. We've played this 4 times already and see where he's coming from. It features tracks such as Mission Control's 'Outer Limits', the dark lyrics of Tony Cook's 'On The Floor', the outrageously fun Hugh Masekela's 'Don't Go Lose It Baby' and the famous 'The Whistle Song' by Frankie Knuckles.

You can catch Blev closing the summer season at his We Love, Space residency in Ibiza where he spins on the Premier Etage every weekend. As well as a selection of other gigs around the island. Outside of the summer you can find him running his excellent 'That Old Chestnut' night in Newcastle as well as gigging all round the world. He's also producing some shit hot stuff himself so check out his page www.ianblevins.co.uk. Thanks again sir... and we hope you enjoy the music.

020 - Danny Tenaglia 'Choice' (2003) recommended by Ian Blevins (We Love)

🇮🇳 Happy Independence Day, fam!
Today is a special one — and I’m celebrating it with something close to my heart. I’m beyond excited to drop my second track from the EP Turiya Turiya, titled Gidha. 🎶

This isn’t just another release — Gidha is an Afro-tech banger with hypnotic folk elements, deeply inspired by my culture. For the past couple of months, I’ve been locked in the studio, fine-tuning every beat, every sound, every layer, with one goal: to make it a track that hits hard and stands out in the music industry.

The vibe? Absolutely electric. The groove? Addictive. The energy? Pure fire. 🔥 It’s my favourite track right now because it carries my roots while still pushing that fresh, modern sound I love to create. I’m keeping my promise of dropping back-to-back new music, and I think you can see how serious and dedicated I am to my journey.

I truly hope you connect with it as much as I did making it. Your love, your shares, and your feedback keep me going. So stream it loud, share it with your friends & family, and let’s get Gidha to as many ears as possible. I read every comment, and I appreciate every single word of support. ❤️

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Gidha

Brume [Minimal Groove Concept]

Funky House Pearl

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Massive shout out to Drew in Ohio again! Man be on fire!

Credits:
Compiled By – Richard Breeden
DJ Mix – Derrick Carter
Executive-Producer – Richard Breeden

Notes:
Track 8 is listed as Wormhole but is actually (Always Wid) Deepump.
Comes in standard jewel case with cardboard slipcase.
℗&© 1998 Ark21/Pagan Records

Pagan Offering

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273 - Pagan Offering mixed by Derrick Carter (1998)

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Shout out to Drew once again in Ohio for the share on this one.

Tom Middleton

307 - Tom Middleton - The Sound Of The Cosmos 'Rhythm Disc' - (2002)

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Danny Tenaglia

324 - Danny Tenaglia - My House Is Bigger Than Your House (1995)

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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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Josh Wink

449 - MOS Sessions: Josh Wink - Disc 2 (2006)

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Tony Humphries

482 - Azuli pres. Tony Humphries - Choice - Disc 2 (2003)

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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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

405 - Deep Dish - Cream Separates 02 (1997)

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