Carl Cox from 1991 live at Central Park in Portsmouth. Loads of classic hardcore, rave, breakbeat, techno tracks from the era, mixing on 3 decks. With MC Lucky. This is Side 1 of the cassette tape (remember them?)
Need track names, please post if you can help.
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Carl Cox - live DJ set 1991

Dance Valley ("The Woodstock of Dance") is an annual dance music festival organised by United Dance Company (UDC) in the summer in Spaarnwoude, Netherlands. The first edition was in 1995 when 8,000 people attended (and in 2001 90,000 visitors). Dance Valley grew rapidly, both in duration and number of visitors.

Dance Valley #9 - Recreatiegebied Spaarnwoude - 02-08-2003
From 10:00 hrs - 00:00 hrs.

Line Up:

Area 0:

Flanagan
Karim
Steve Rachmad 
Tony Flexx
Wizard
MC: Da Silva
MC: Marxman

Main stage:

Armin van Buuren
Bad Boy Bill 
Johan Gielen
Junkie XL
Laidback 
Marcella
Marco V 
Nick K
Sister Bliss
Tiësto

Global stage:

Carl Cox 
Derrick May
Jack de Marseille
Kevin Saunderson
Michel de Hey
Monika Kruse 
Renato Cohen
Secret Cinema
Shinedoe 
Will Grant

Harddance stage:

Andy Farley
Dana 
Danny D 
Dave Randall 
Derb 
Kan Cold
JP 
Lisa Lashes 
Organ Donors 
Xcess
Rossi
S.H.O.K.K. Zwitserland
Scot Project 
Steve Hill 
Tom Harding 
Yoji Biomehanika

Bedrock vs Excession arena:

Chris Fortier
Fred Numf 
Hybrid 
James Zabiela 
Jimmy van M 
John Digweed 
Jonathan Lisle 
Per 
Sander Kleinenberg 
Sasha 

Loveland arena:

BEHROUZ 
Brian S
Deep Dish 
Godard
Marnix 
Remy 
ROOG
Sébastien Léger 
Vitalic 

Impulz arena:

Live: 303F 
Astrid
Cor Fijneman
Don Diablo
Ferry Corsten 
Jean
Johan Cyber
Jurgen
Misja Helsloot
Ton TB 

Batbeats:

Cassie 6 
D-Rashid 
Grégory 
Svendex
Yellow 
Percussie: Andrei Russo 

Concept arena:

Live: Filterheadz 
Angelo
Dimitri 
Erick E 
Isis
Lucien Foort
Montana 
Tom de Neef 
UMEK 
Victor Coral 

Ultimate breaks area:

Dab
Ellis Dee 
Freq Nasty
L-Ende
Ldopa
Mad Ed
Roni Size 

Electro area:

Chicken Lips 
Dion 
Herr Arter 
John Selway 
Terry Toner 
Whiplash

Timeless area:

Chuckie 
Deejay Kid 
Frank
Irwan 
Orlando 
Otmar
Real El Canario 
MC: Pryme urban

Pin up area:

David Mas
Javier Cuba
Joost van Bellen 
MarYsol
PRINZ

UDC member area:

Dazzle
Hoes Junior
Jair
Jeff Bounce 
Jonas Braun 
Kaufmann
Mark van Dale 
Moreland
Pedro 
Roger Stock

Chill on the hill:

Live: Camiel V
Ambient Daan
Ekanta
Lenny Ibizarre
Odd Bod
Tommy van Huystee 

Entrance area:

Alan Luna
Barth Hendrix
Dame
Matthew Dekay

TeePee village, gehost door Namasté:

Bass 80
Danyel 
E-Fans
Fatman
Hepcat
La Nebuleuse
Satyr 
Shaktycat 
Zen

Derrick May & Kevin Saunderson Live @ Dance Valley 02-08-2003

Daft Punk 1997 Essential Mix bbc radio 1

A. Kat Race
B. Alarms Cyclone

Overview
Jeff Mills’ “The Bells” is one of the most iconic tracks in techno history, often called the genre’s anthem. Known for its hypnotic bell melody, driving kick, and euphoric build, it became a staple in DJ sets worldwide. The track was first played live by Mills in 1995 (e.g., at Liquid Room in Tokyo), but it wasn’t officially released until 1997 as part of the Kat Moda EP on his Purpose Maker label. This EP is the original record pressing you’re asking about—no standalone “The Bells” single exists from that era. It has since been repressed multiple times due to massive demand (over 500,000 copies sold across versions).


Original Pressing Details
* Release Year: 1997 (though the track dates to 1995 performances and test pressings)
* Format: 12” vinyl EP, 33 ⅓ RPM
* Label: Purpose Maker
* Catalog Number: PM-002
* Country: US
* Pressing Notes: First pressing on standard black vinyl. Matrix runouts indicate a repress or variant: A side - PM 002-A (RE I) NSC; B side - PM 002-B (RE I) NSC (etched, with NSC circled). The mastering has been criticized as “shit” by some collectors for its raw, unpolished sound—typical of ’90s techno but quieter than modern represses, often requiring gain boosts in DJ sets. Sold out quickly at shops like Cisco in Tokyo upon release.

Tracklist
Side	Track	Duration
A1	The Bells	4:46
A2	Kat Race	4:22
B1	Alarms (aka “Masterplan” in later compilations)	5:32
B2	Cyclone	4:48


* 	•	Production Credits: Written, produced, and edited by Jeff Mills. Published by Millsart/BMG-Ariola.
* Why Buried on an EP? Mills reportedly avoided hype-sticker promotion to let the track’s organic popularity (from crowd reactions) drive sales. Purpose Maker was for floor-focused material, contrasting his experimental Axis label.

How to Identify an Original Pressing
* Visual Cues: Gold-on-black label design. No “10th Anniversary” or remix mentions. Check for wear from heavy club play—originals often show it.
* Sound Cues: Raw, dynamic mix with prominent kick and bells; lower loudness (not -5 LUFS like some digital remasters). Test pressings exist but are rare and unnumbered.
* Value (as of Oct 2025): $20–$50 USD for VG+ condition on Discogs/Reverb; mint originals can hit $100+ due to collector demand. Recent sales: Median $30–$40.

Later Versions and Represses
The track exploded in popularity, leading to reissues. Key ones:
* 1999 Repress: Same EP format (PM-002), minor matrix tweaks. Often mistaken for original.
* 2006 (10th Anniversary): Standalone 12” on Purpose Maker (PM-020). Includes reworked B-sides (“Gift of the Hills,” “Circus”). Louder mastering; promo versions exist. ~$15–$30.
* 2006 DVD Edition: Axis (AXDV-002). Enhanced with visuals from 1997–98 footage; limited audio/video hybrid.
* 2019 Remaster: On Sight, Sound & Space compilation (Axis). Cleaner, higher fidelity; first vinyl appearance of orchestral “Blue Potential” version.
* 2025 Remaster: Digital-only (e.g., SoundCloud edits); no new vinyl confirmed.

If you’re hunting for an original, check Discogs for verified sellers—avoid fakes by matching matrix numbers. For audio, stream the 1997 version on Beatport or Spotify. Got a specific copy or need value check? Share details! 🔔

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Happy Red Skin (soundcloud master)

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Carl Cox

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304 - The Sound of Ultimate B.A.S.E mixed by Carl Cox (1998)

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431 - Techno Division Vol. 3 mixed by Carl Cox - Disc 2 (2003)

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512 - Mixed Live 'Carl Cox 2nd Session' - Area2 Detroit (2002)

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Adam Beyer

570 - Adam Beyer - Essential Underground Vol.09 - Disc 1 (2004)

Proper Techno set from my Vinyl Love Affair Series - this was part 12... 140BPM vibes! Enjoy

Bushwacka Vinyl Love Affair part 12 recording  2020

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.

Essential Mix 2005-08-14 - 03 Laurent Garnier, Live From Space, Ibiza

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