easily the most talented dj of all time on turntables. 

Yeeeeeessssss.  I’m 47 years old. Have had this mix since it came out. House music is timeless.

The Classic Mix Cd Series / Garethisonit good job :) let me know what do you think about this track https://soundcloud.com/71rec/darren-studholme-bassmore

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072 - Ian Pooley - Nite:Life 03 (2001)

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098 - X-Press 2 - Late Night Sessions Part  2 - Disc One (1997)

The mighty Doc Martin is probably the LA underground’s most famed export. Ask anyone who’s heard this hardworking house troubadour play a three-hour set anywhere in the world and they’ll tell you about his superb and eclectic taste (finding the perfect balance between soulful and trippy), his wizardry with the crossfader and his uncanny instinct for getting a crowd going. Back in the day his residency at legendary afterhours warehouse Flammable Liquid represented the transition from rave to house, both over the course of any given late night, and over the years as the scene matured. At this session from the height of the rave scene in November ’91, you can hear Doc mix energetic techno and breakbeat tunes (‘The Bouncer’ by Kicks Like a Mule; Hold It Down by 2 Bad Mice) with deeper, dubbier, more advanced stuff – like his signature anthem, Feel It by Coco Steel & Lovebomb, worked to great effect on two copies here.

Comments, hints and suggestions are always welcome!

Doc Martin @ Flammable Liquid, L.A., USA  11.1991

Essential Mix 1996-09-01 - Derrick Carter

Music from HouseHeads London, Franck Roger, Osunlade, Chez Damier, Terry Hunter, Ron Trent, Afefe Iku, Rob Redford, Phil Asher, Craig Smith & more.

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bad bitches to the...

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- la china venenosa (www.instagram.com/lachinavenenosa)
- tom tom clubber (www.instagram.com/tomtomclubber/)
- el plvybxy (www.instagram.com/elplvybxy/)
- pansa soundsystem (www.instagram.com/pansa.records/)

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mastering: Alejandro Zoras en Cabildeep Estudio


VELZ - PRRR (Tom Tom Clubber Remix)

Sacred Rhythms

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Simon Sim's - Sacred Rhythms

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Perceptions Of Pacha Vol 1

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

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A very special 40th episode showcases arguably one of the best triple packs every released, especially considering it was relatively early in the timeline of mix cd history (1996). It features selections from Derrick Carter, Andrew Weatherall and Back to Basic's resident, Ralph Lawson.

We originally featured this CD in the early days of The Classic Mix CD Series, when it was recommended by Shindig's Scott Bradford as his most influential piece in his collection.

So it's fitting, that after more shouts out to use it from everyone on Facebook, that we feature all 3 discs for the 400th episode celebration. Thanks to everyone for getting involved all of the plays and positive messages.

Can me make it 500!?

Back to Basics: Cut the Crap

042 - Back to Basics - Cut the Crap' Derrick Carter / Disc 1 (1996)

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409 - MUZIK pres. The Guidance Collection mixed by A:XUS (2000)

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Thanks for Coming By.... Disc 2

533 - Thanks For Coming By - Disc 2 - Derrick Carter (2001)

this was a incredible night at music factory in the basement on a hot summers night in leeds june 1993 this was my first experience of weatherall , what a introduction, enjoy

Andrew Weatherall - Back 2 Basics June 1993

Live recording from lockdown livestream paying homage to the Hacienda. Some sloppy mixes on there but who cares?

TASCAM DR-40

Russ Hacienda Live Stream Pt1 Twitch 15.5.20

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.

Radio 1 Essential Mix

Essential Mix 1994-04-16 - X-Press 2 (Rocky, Diesel & Ashley Beedle)

I also ran a House music blog site called InTheBeginning. Please visit and have a read of some of my interviews with DJs such as Terry Farley, Scott Diaz, Mr V, Col Lawton, Malcolm WeLove, Dave Needham, Yogi Haughton, Russ Marland, Mark Archer, Paul Stuart and more. Enjoy

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

533 - Thanks For Coming By - Disc 2 - Derrick Carter (2001)

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