When DJ's were DJ's not just props on a stage with serato and the sync button. lol Don't get me wrong I had to move to the Dark side of Digital due to the shift in the way music is sold nowerdays but I love my 1200s a mixer n some big heavy lumps of black vinyl.

MR Derrick Carter everyone 😊🙌👏❤️

Life is Changing, this is one of my top 5

I know the beginnings of this tune!! WILD!!!!  Yaaassss

My first ever selection in 1996/97 used to rinse as a youth .DC still smashes dance floors world wide!!! #teacher

vibes

Classic Disco Mix Show 07-22-21

Don't Let It Go To Your Head

Recorded for the back to basics 30th anniversary 1991 - 2021

Track List and story: 
http://www.ralphlawson.co.uk/basic-vision/2021/12/6/back-to-basics-30

basics 30

back to basics 30 - just when I thought I was out...

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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)

The Dutch duo, renowned for their extensive record collections that seamlessly fuse old and new tracks, present their distinctive sound encompassing classic house, UK garage, soulful techno and acid.

They return to fabric this Friday, June 28th.

RA tickets: https://ra.co/events/1910775

041 - Dam Swindle - fabric podcast

http://www.mixmag.net/feature/derrick-carter

Derrick Carter delivers this week's In Session and the result is an hour and a half of pure house gold

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In Session: Derrick Carter

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Drop Da Beat (Free DL)

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425 - DJ Rasoul ‎– Sound Deluxe Volume 1 (2002)

Enjoy this mix that was recorded during the opening night (04.08.12) of Queen!  One of Chicago's most legendary LGBTQ+ parties that's now over a decade old. Every Sunday at smartbar!

Derrick Carter: Live at smartbar on Queen! Opening Night

A very special mix from our headliner, Lil Louis at our next party on June 3rd @ The House & Terrace, Greenwich.

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Lil Louis @ Haçienda, Manchester, UK /// 25 SEPT 1992

This is a mixtape I downloaded from dancehall reggae website.  I have made a few tweaks to improve the sound quality.  I made adjustments using EQ and a limiter, I also ran it through a channel strip to make it sound more natural.

I am interested in mastering soundtapes and I will only add files to this account if I have mastered the audio to sound clearer!!

CLASSIC! King Waggy Tee New York Old School '80's Disco Mix

It's the 20 year anniversary of my Essential Mix. :)

1998.02.15 - Essential Mix - Ian Pooley

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About the CD:
002 of the Classic Mix CD Series and yet another absolute stand out classic. After getting into house at around 15, I guess my only source of info was Danny Rampling's seminal LGDP (Love Groove Dance Party) Saturday nights on Radio 1. However I can't remember Carter getting much coverage on there, yet he, much like Danny Tenaglia seemed to have a level of legend unlike most. This CD cemented my love of house music with an all might smash in the face. The tempo, the bass, the disco, the filters, and fucked up vocals... this was heavyweight. Nothing could compete at the time. I'll always remember driving to college with my 2 nerdy class mates and insisting they played this CD in the car. I'm raving in the back and they are like "What the fuck is this shit, turn it down!". It's with immense pleasure that DJ's like Sneak and Carter seem to be booking all the massive clubs and parties again. I'm not so keen on the whole 'I'm a House Gangster' vibe... but this is as bad as it gets.

002 - Mixmag presents - Derrick Carter 'The Cosmic Disco' (1997)

When I'm In Your Arms

One of the hottest residencies in dance music during the late 90's was the Josh Wink and King Britt's seminal party entitled "The Womb" at Fluid Nightclub. The night started as an outlet for the Ovum co-founders as a residency on the last Wednesday of each month where they could play for they local fanbase an intimate setting as most weekends had them on the road.  Over time the duo invited friends to join them and it became "the party" you had to play whether you were a US artist or someone coming in from abroad. During the residency the likes of Carl Cox, Richie Hawtin, Dubfire, DJ Sneak, and of course our brother Doc Martin joined the dynamic duo. We are happy to share with you this special evening from June of 1997 and Wink, Britt, and Doc took the Philly faithful on epic journey. Kick back and enjoy and please stay safe!

King Britt, Josh Wink, and Doc Martin @ Fluid Nightclub (The Womb) - Philadelphia, PA (6 - 11 - 97)

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

002 - Mixmag presents - Derrick Carter 'The Cosmic Disco' (1997)

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