Was a great compilation back in the day, and it still is now...

House Mixes worth keeping

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An absolutely epic house CD released in 1996 by the fine folks at MOS. This one was actually a swap with a certain ginger friend for something else (hope he doesn't ask for it back) although it was swapped for something good so maybe it's not a bad thing. This Frankie Knuckles mix features some incredible tracks including all time favourites Ken Lou - The Bounce, Lil Mo Yin Yang - Reach, X Press 2 - The Sound and many many more. It is indeed, a banger.

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091 - Frankie Knuckles -  Ministry Of Sound  Sessions Vol. 6 - Disc Two (1996)

A Thursday night in Wellington, NZ, circa 2001 Derrick Carter touched down for the Boompty Boomp tour and tore the fucking roof off Studionine from 3am until nearly 9:30am!!!

A friend of mine moved to Auckland a few years later and randomly met the guys who managed the tour and he told them how much I raved about the gig, they gave him a 4 CD set to give to me!!!

20 years on, I've decide it's time for this to be available online!

Live at Studio Nine

Derrick Carter Live at Studio Nine

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This CD was the first of the 'United DJs of America' collections I ever bought and I always remember the haunting intro than opens up into the rolling Sanchez loop with quintessential S Man bass drop. This is what Roger Sanchez sounded like and every club he played at was on fire. This is the 3rd CD from him in our Classic Series... and he's there for a very simple reason, this sound made you dance more than any other.

With the opening track 'The Flame' by Fine Young Cannibals then Green Velvet's 'The Stalker', this CD sets the pace right from the start and keeps going. The second last track is an all time favourite... Roger S presents The Deep - 'Vibe'. A truly relentless mix CD showing Sanchez at his very best. So turn it up... and enjoy the mix.

028 - Roger Sanchez - United DJs Of America Vol.8 -  New York City (1997)

Markie - closing set @ the Wicked 22 yr anniversary party @ Mighty_2013

Markie @ Wicked 22yr - 2013

Hacienda, Manchester

Sasha | February 1990 @ The Haçienda

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155 - Mixmag pres. Monsieur Dimitri's De-Luxe House Of Funk mixed by Dimitri From Paris (1997)

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Dubtribe Live at Unlock The House - December 1995

Greg Wilson | The Haçienda Returns 2023

Bodaishin & Mitch Oliver bring dancefloor-ready deep house to VIVa MUSIC via 'Whatever.' 

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"Hey DJ Give Me a Big Bassline" C'est un remaster du remix de Kraze que j'avais fait il y a quelques années/It's a remaster of the Kraze remix I did a few years ago

Kraze - The Party (Aka SkyWalker Remix 2025 Version)

EarthVox proudly presents "Vazilando", the latest Afro House gem from Luis Botella, a true veteran of the electronic music scene. With a career spanning over three decades, Luis Botella has left an indelible mark on House Music, earning releases on some of the most influential labels in the industry.

With "Vazilando", Botella delivers a soulful yet high-energy Afro House experience, rich in organic percussion, hypnotic grooves, and uplifting melodies. Blending traditional Afro influences with modern electronic textures, the track is a rhythmic journey designed to set dance floors ablaze.

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LIVE DJ Mix from Leathal (the DJ duo: Paul & Christopher Leath).   
Paul Leath is a Techno DJ/Producer for Friction Recordings & El Otro Mundo Productions.  Christopher Leath is also a DJ/Producer for the same labels including Bloo Neko Recordings under the alias "el gato #9".  

This is a mix from the opening set for Doc Martin at The Gathering SF on July 4th, 2015.  
Sean Murray was the next DJ on the slot filling in for Tony.  At the end of this mix you can hear his starting track which we left in for fun...  :)  ENJOY!!!

Leathal @ The Gathering SF / July 4th,2015

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Doc Martin Live at Unlock The House - October 1995

Free 4  A Little Love 

Southern Comfort -Let's Go Disco (Homero Espinosa Vocal Vinyl Edit)FREE DL

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Perceptions Of Pacha Vol 1

252 - Perceptions Of Pacha Vol 1 mixed by Farley and Heller (2000)

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 1997-02-16 - Masters At Work

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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* 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

252 - Perceptions Of Pacha Vol 1 mixed by Farley and Heller (2000)

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