Old Skool mixes

A collection of tapes that have mostly disappeared leaving empty boxes but stacks of spine tingling memories behind...

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the hacienda 96

Brett

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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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About the cd:
Moving into our 40's with episode 041 and getting way back into time. This cd came our in 1994 and I later picked it up in HMV when the Havin'it discs were all in the same for 2.99 each. There's some well known classics on here like 'Helicopter' but also a whole bunch of lesser known tracks which makes a refreshing change. All of which were likely smashing the clubs in Ibiza in the summer of 93 and 94, it must have been a pretty amazing time to be there.

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041 - Havin'it In Ibiza - Volume 1 (1994)

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About the CD:
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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053 - Journeys By DJ volume 5 - Paul Oakenfold (1994)

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129 - Fantazia presents 'Club Classics vol 2' Disc 3 mixed by Mike Cosford (1996)

Oliver $ Vs Celeda - Pushin On Vs Underground (Crazibiza Space Ibiza Edit)
Route 94 - My Love (Dirty Freek Re-Edit)
Crazibiza feat Vassy - Hustlin Vs Gipsy Woman (Slideback Remix)
Ultra Nate - Unconditional (Crazibiza Remix) 
Slideback - 1974 
Crazibiza & Federico Scavo - Colegiala 
Storm Queen - Look Right Through (Marco Santoro Drums Booty) 
Zenbi - Short Dick Man (Hoxton Whores Remix) 
Markomas - Train to House (Crazi WMC Edit)
Larry Cadge - Vicious Circle
Who Da Funk Vs Xavi Alfar0 - Shiny Disco Ball Vs Can you Feel it (Teddy Clarks Edit)
Slideback & Philippe B - HouseCat
Shiba San - Okay Vs Benediction 
Crazibiza & Kevin Prise - Reach Out (Leston Remix)  
Junior Jack - Stupidisco (Davol Bootleg) 
Hoxton Whores - Sunrise (Hoxton Whores 2014 Remix)


Crazibiza Live@Cafe Ole, Space Ibiza

LADY - KARMA ( TRUTH & SOUL RECORDS )

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105 - Cream Live mixed by Paul Oakenfold & Justin Robertson - Disc Two (1995)

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114 - Fantazia's Club Classics Vol. 3 mixed by Brandon Block (1996)

Jackin' Disco House!

With Jon Besant playing all your favourite vocal floor fillers from the last 20 years every Thursday at Left Bank Madinat Jumeirah from 9-3am free entry

Dubai's ONLY vocal house classics night with Jon Besant

Essential Mix 95 .... those glory days!
One of my all time favourites! well worth sharing:)
hope you enjoy!

Paul Oakenfold - Goa Mix Silver (Essential Mix 1995)

Only ever recorded one side of this tape back in 1997/1998 ish when I had been mixing for a couple of months. It's possible I went blind halfway through which is why the B side never got done. Sadly no date written on it but quickly became known as "That Tape" when requested at afterparties.

Dedicated to my bestest clubbing buddies from those hazy mid nineties days in Birmingham doing the weekend rounds of TinTins, Bakers, The West End Bar, Decadence, Hype, Crunch, Wobble, S.L.A.G, The Steering Wheel, Miss Moneypennys, Bonds, Dusk Til Dawn, Lovesexy, Republica, Stoodi's, The Square, Subway, Peacocks, C.R.E.A.M, Chuff Chuff, Gatecrasher Bank Holidays @ Bakers etc etc etc... Eating on a Thursday and sleeping on a Tuesday never felt so good xxx

If the tuneage stirs any fond memories for you please leave comments and share your stories of Yea Good Olde Days.

Clues are in the picture for the tracklist - I prefer the element of surprise when it comes to my sets - I never know what I'm going to play next, so why should you?

ENJOY!!

🚀 Planet G

SARAH G - THAT TAPE (Tin Tins Classics) Original Mixtape : 1994 1995 1996 House Classics

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