a proper classic mix album this.... went completely under the radar.  supremely intelligent techno, tech house and house and still showcasing classics of the time without sounding pastiche

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161 - The Everlasting - Another Bushwacka! Production (2003)

This is my set recorded live from Fabric Room 1 on Saturday 20th June 2015. This was so much fun, I properly smashed the living granny out of it. ;)
No downloading I'm afraid for this one, streaming only. 
I hope you enjoy. xx

Mr.C live at Superfreq in Room 1 at fabric on 20/06/15

Chris Lake, Yael Watchman - On & On (VK7R Remix)

Jamback - Positive (Martin Costas Edit)

“Aeterna” is a slow-burning, hypnotic journey into the eternal space between time, memory, and emotion. Built on a deep, steady techno pulse and wrapped in soft trance atmospheres, the track creates the sensation of floating through an endless horizon—where the night has no beginning and the dawn never ends.

Warm pads unfold like distant galaxies, while subtle echoes drift around the listener, forming a serene but powerful sonic landscape. Each note feels like a heartbeat from a forgotten universe, resonating with calm intensity and a touch of melancholy. The melody emerges slowly, glowing like a small light that refuses to fade.

Made for:
✨ late-night introspection
✨ dreamy chillout sessions
✨ ambient techno lovers
✨ infinite-loop playlists
✨ long emotional journeys

“Aeterna” captures the feeling of being suspended in time—free, weightless, and deeply connected to something greater than yourself. An eternal moment, wrapped in sound.

Let the endless flow begin. 🌑✨

Cycle

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Slam

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315 - Slam - Past Lessons / Future Theories - Disc 2 (2000)

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Marshall Jefferson

580 - Welcome To The World Of Marshall Jefferson - Disc 1 (2001)

Possibly the most inventive Essential Mix recorded, Tom Middleton (Cosmos), puts together a funk fuelled two hour special. May the funk be with you.

#playtowin

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# Sammy Davis Jr - 'Up And Away' (White Label)
# J. Majik Vs. Missy Elliot - 'Freaky Games (Jedi Mix)' (White Label)
# Blackalicious - 'A2G' (White Label)
# Unknown - 'What's Going Off' (White Label)
# Zeb Roc Ski + Steiber Twins - 'B Boys Revenge' (Xtreme)
# Cosmos - 'Play To Win' (Island Blue / AM:PM)
# Jedi Knights - 'One For M.A.W' (Universal Language)
# Jedi Knights - 'Catch the Break' (Universal Language)
# Global Communication - 'The Way/ The Deep (Secret Ingredients)' (Dedicated / BMG)
# Dubtribe - 'Do It Now (Accapella)' (Defected)
# KC Flight Vs. Funky Junction - 'Voices (Cosmos Vocal)' (Hooj)
# Dubtribe - 'Do It Now (Cosmos Vocal)' (Defected)
# Hefner Vs. Cosmos - 'Dive Into You (Vocal Mix)' (Inertia)
# Aquaculture - 'Aquaculture (Blue Effect)' (Airgap)
# Goldfrapp - 'Utopia (Cosmos Vocal)' (Mute)
# Cosmos - 'Take Me With You (Instrumental)' (White Label)
# Madonna - 'Everybody' (Maverick)
# Cosmos - 'Shinkansen (Deep Step Mix)' (White Label)
# Envoi - 'Landscapes (2 School Breaks Mix)' (White Label)
# Audiomontage Vs Shur-l-kan - 'The Freezone' (SSR/ Crammed)
# Alan Hawkshaw - 'Grange Hill Theme' (KPM)

Essential Mix - Tom Middleton - 13/05/2001

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Live in Moscow

711 - Ralph Lawson - Live in Moscow (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 DJ's 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 1993-11-12 - Andrew Weatherall

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.

Craigrichardsslamxpress2

Essential Mix 2002-03-07 - World DJ Day Craig Richards, Slam and X-Press 2

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

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