The Infinite Wheel – Java Dub / Enviro [DRIVE10]

May 18, 2025May 16, 2025 hipodromedowntempo, dub, house, midnight drive, re-release, reissue, the infinite wheelLeave a comment

The Infinite Wheel are a visionary duo who emerged from the DIY and Anarcho-Punk underground of the early ’80s West Country scene. Both members have been deeply involved in numerous influential projects, releasing chart-topping music under names that are instantly recognisable. But it’s their groundbreaking work in the ’90s that truly captured the attention of Midnight Drive label. “Java Dub / Enviro” are immersive, longform explorations that stay true to the dub tradition – expansive soundscapes that pull the listener in, treating the mixing desk as an instrument in its own right. Thunderous basslines and cavernous echoes intertwine with tribal percussion and celestial ambient synths, creating a rich, enveloping sonic universe for both deep listeners and dancers alike.

Five Sinners – Magic [BST-X105]

May 9, 2025May 8, 2025 hipodromebest record, celso valli, dave mathmos, disco, eyes records, five sinners, italo-disco, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

With the reissue of ”Magic” the circle of the works originally published by Eyes Records and composed in the earliest 80s by Celso Valli is completed: Future State, Blue Gas and now precisely Five Sinners. Best Record thus creates ”the triplet” of the Italo-Disco operas made by the immense musician from Bologna. This release includes also a new captivating version of ”Magic” skillfully remixed by the talented Italian-Australian DJ-producer Dave Mathmos.

Marcello Giordani – Synthetic Music Pt. 2 [DIRT_PLAYER008]

May 3, 2025April 30, 2025 hipodromedirt crew recordings, disco, house, italo-disco, marcello giordani, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

Re-press of this classic Disco EP by Marcello Giordani. This one was originally released on vinyl back in 2006 on the now defunct sub-label ”Players Paradise” and was one of the first ever releases by Marcello Giordani who went on to become a household name in the scene.

Acid Jerks – Utopia Visions EP [FR021Y]

March 27, 2025March 26, 2025 hipodromeacid house, acid jerks, flaneurecordings, house, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

Acid Jerks on Flaneurecordings with some 80’s and 90’s inspired house music, powerful and stylistically confident.

Boo Williams – A New Beginning [CCE045]

March 17, 2025June 19, 2025 hipodromeboo williams, chicago house, chiwax, chiwax classic edition, rawax, re-release, reissue, relief recordsLeave a comment

Chiwax Classic Edition presents the re-issue of “A New Beginning”, Boo Williams’ first release ever, which came originally out on legendary Relief Records in 1994.

Speedy J – Evolution [ROO004]

February 26, 2025February 21, 2025 hipodromedetroit techno, re-release, reissue, roots, speedy jLeave a comment

Another early standout release from Speedy J’s vast catalog. The follow up for the ‘Rise EP’, also originally released on Plus 8 Records in 1991, with the apt named title track ‘Evolution’. Jochem’s style of producing music was evolving while still influenced by all the music arriving in the Rotterdam import record stores.

The Rah Band – Messages From The Stars [RHRSS38]

February 22, 2025February 20, 2025 hipodromedisco, funk, re-release, reissue, rush hour, the rah bandLeave a comment

Reissue of the 1983’s classic ‘Messages From The Stars’ by British Electronic Funk outfit, The Rah Band AKA multi-instrumentalist and producer Richard Anthony Hewson. The song has been rediscovered and revered as a cult classic, transcending time and generations. This reissue celebrates The RAH Band’s pioneering sound and the track’s unexpected rise from obscurity to international acclaim, largely thanks to devoted selectors and fans who never let it fade away.

VA – Hardcore Traxx: Dance Mania Records 1986-1997 [STRUT114LP]

February 20, 2025February 19, 2025 hipodrome326, armando, chicago, chicago house, compilation, da posee, dance mania, dj deeon, hercules, house, mike dunn, parris mitchell, paul johnson, re-release, reissue, robert armani, strut records, the house master boyz, the rude boy of house, traxmen, victor romeo, vincent floydLeave a comment

Originally released in 2014, Strut re-introduces Hardcore Traxx: Dance Mania Records 1986-1997, highly sought-after definitive retrospective of one of Chicago’s most important and innovative house music. Emerging as a raw alternative to the powerhouses of Trax and DJ International during the mid-‘80s, Dance Mania continued to represent street-level Chicago club music into the ‘90s, helping to pioneer the Ghetto & House sound. Hardcore Traxx traces the full story of the label from its heyday.

Robert Hood – Internal Empire LP (30 Years Anniversary Edition) [TRESOR027LPX]

February 8, 2025February 5, 2025 hipodromedetroit, detroit techno, minimal techno, re-release, reissue, robert hood, tresor recordsLeave a comment

This album holds an undeniable significance, serving as a cornerstone of both techno and Tresor’s legacy. Its story is deeply entwined with that of the label, following Robert Hood’s Waveform Transmission 2 under his The Vision moniker, released just one year earlier and reissued on Tresor in 2023. On Internal Empire Robert Hood perfected his signature sound already present on Waveform Transmission 2, marking a pivotal moment in techno’s history. It elevates its maker as master, sharing an irrefutable singular magic, sounding as present and indispensable as when first created. To understand this work fully is to stand back and celebrate its impact. Originally released in 1994, the album marks a point of transition for Robert Hood moving on from his previous collaborations within Underground Resistance. Robert Hood advanced, uncovering the power of true minimalism. Deep soul through a simplicity that showed how much could be done with so little. The devastating rhythms of this album forge the unmatched spirit of this sound, influencing generations to come.

The Martian – The Long Winter Of Mars EP [RP005MCM]

December 22, 2024December 22, 2024 hipodromedetroit techno, re-release, red planet, reissue, submerge, techno, the martian, underground resistance, will thomasLeave a comment

Remastered 12” version of this all time classic from Detroit. A true Techno staple.

Detroit In Effect – Only Time Can Stop A Dream [MAP004TB]

December 18, 2024December 17, 2024 hipodromed.i.e., detroit, detroit in effect, dj maaco, electro, m.a.p. records, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

Over 25 years ago DJ Maaco and P Dog aka Detroit In Effect released the mean green “Only Time Can Stop A Dream” EP on their M.A.P. label. Tracks like “313 Frequency” and “Sike Yo Mind”, just to name a couple, banged dance floors from Detroit to Europe. Now with new generations of music lovers almost three decades later catching on to sounds some would now consider vintage, we feel it’s only right to pull out some throwbacks and make them available again. So here’s to old and new, the reissue of Detroit In Effect – Only Time Can Stop A Dream.

Plastikman – Musik (30th Anniversary Edition) LP [NOMU37VLP]

December 6, 2024December 4, 2024 hipodromeacid, album, minimal techno, mute, novamute, plastikman, plus 8, re-release, reissue, richie hawtinLeave a comment

In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Plastikman, aka Richie Hawtin, has remastered his groundbreaking second album, Musik, from the original tapes for a new limited bio-vinyl edition. The record was first released in November 1994 through NovaMute and Plus 8, following the debut Plastikman album, Sheet One (1993). A masterclass in minimal techno, Musik quickly propelled Hawtin to new levels of success. The release followed Plastikman’s first-ever live performance in a black vinyl-encased room at a semi-derelict Packard Plant in Detroit, where Hawtin was central to the burgeoning underground scene. Now, 30 years later, the album has been remastered from the original tapes, reminding us why Plastikman is a name that still resonates and that the album’s intensity – on and off the dance floor – has lost none of its potency in the intervening years. Available on limited edition double bio-vinyl from Mute and NovaMute.

Scan 7 – Dark Territory LP [TRESOR057X]

December 5, 2024December 3, 2024 hipodromealbum, detroit, detroit techno, re-release, reissue, scan 7, techno, tresor recordsLeave a comment

Patience is a virtue well-rewarded in techno; finding the right groove to build on then holding your nerve long enough to pay off the wait at the optimum moment is a much more skillful endeavour than it would seem for such a minimalistic style. And few display this talent better than Detroit originals Scan 7. Part of the hallowed Underground Resistance family, Scan 7 first broke out in the mid-90s with a series of jacking machine funk 12”s that showcased their savvy for self-control – a faculty they have demonstrated in releases year-on-year since. Highlighting this continuous font of vitality, Tresor Records has returned to the source and presents the reissue of Scan 7’s debut LP, Dark Territory. First unleashed on the label in 1996, the album has been remastered from the original DATs by Mike Grinser, augmenting already powerful tracks such as the snake-like, teasing Unusual Channel (mixed by the master Blake Baxter), and the harder-edged VII resulting in music that will, without doubt, provoke an enhanced response when the pressure is finally released.

Don Carlos – Alone [A004]

December 4, 2024December 3, 2024 hipodromeanorax records, deep house, don carlos, groovin recordings, house, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

Anorax has got a vital 10″ here featuring a stone cold classic Balearic house tune from Don Carlos in two different mixes. First is the Paradise mix which is as Ibiza as house music gets – the swirling pads, the subtly joyous feeling in the piano chords, the blistered bassline. It all immediately transports you to the White Isle and gazing out to see as the sun sets and the party ratchets up a gear. On the flip is a Lute Mix which brings some more mellifluous melodies and makes the drums a little more bouncy.

Cetu Javu – Por Que? [BASIX134]

November 29, 2024November 28, 2024 hipodromebasic mx, blanco y negro, cetu javu, chris demere, javier revilla, new wave, re-release, reissue, stefen engelke, synth pop, torsten engelkeLeave a comment

Reissue of this fantastic 12 from 1994. Pure European techno pop with Spanish vocals. Includes the English version ‘Don’t Leave Me’, and the original remix from 1994.

Voices – Give Me Your Body [CCE044]

November 25, 2024December 17, 2024 hipodromeandy brown, blast records, chicago house, chiwax, chiwax classic edition, deep house, hayden andrew brown, rawax, re-release, reissue, ron allen, voicesLeave a comment

Rawax presents Ron Allen and Hayden Andrew Brown aka VOICES, with a reissue of “Give Me Your Body” (12″) from 1990 on Chiwax Classic Edition.

Model 500 – Deep Space LP [MLP095]

November 20, 2024November 19, 2024 hipodromealbum, detroit, detroit techno, juan atkins, metroplex, model 500, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

Model 500’s “Deep Space,” released in 1995, is a landmark album in electronic and techno music, crafted by Detroit pioneer Juan Atkins. This work seamlessly combines atmospheric textures with pulsating beats, reflecting the innovative spirit of the Detroit techno scene. With tracks like “The Chase” and “No UFOs,” “Deep Space” captivates listeners through its hypnotic melodies and complex rhythms, creating an immersive experience that feels both expansive and futuristic. The album is revered for its groundbreaking sound and continues to inspire artists and fans alike in the electronic music landscape. This new pressing has been carefully remastered and re-cut from original sources to achieve The best sonic experience possible.

John Carpenter – Die Klapperschlange (Escape From New York) [MAXI1144-12]

November 13, 2024November 12, 2024 hipodromeitalo-disco, john carpenter, re-release, reissue, zyx musicLeave a comment

One of legendary filmmaker John Carpenter’s few forays into electro-disco proper, ‘Die Klapperschlange’ is an instant throwback, the title theme from the 1981 sci-fi film Escape From New York. It’s as if this track was made for the anarcho-discos of the future, its inherent darkness rendering it seemingly unassailable by the crumbling of society or public breakouts of violence depicted in the film.

Gosub – Low Volume Lovers [FR008R]

November 6, 2024November 4, 2024 hipodromeelectro, frustrated funk, gosub, re-release, reissue, shad t. scottLeave a comment

Both we and Gosub are the beneficiaries of this loving reissue of ‘Low Volume Lovers’, a classic electro EP released on the Frustrated Funk label in 2005. With updated artwork and remastered audio, this one’s a nimble and tricksy electrifier, working in many a high-voltage drum snap and alternating-current impact, around quirky melodies and flighty beats.

Miami Vice – Winning Streak [MISSYOU038]

November 1, 2024October 31, 2024 hipodrome10 records, alan hawkshaw, disco, funk, miami vice, miss you, re-release, reissue, sound metaphors recordsLeave a comment

Originally released on one of Bruton’s extensive library albums but later used as the theme song to a UK drama series dealing with the intrigues of a family motor business and the world of rally driving from the 80s, “The Winning Streak” is another production by the now late library music maestro Alan Hawkshaw. A downtempo track with remarkably trippy use of percussion elements via electronics and drum machines with entertaining accents and “exotic” vocals. Another wonderful example of library music tickling the fancy of diggers and collectors with a dancefloor inclinations thanks to its highly distinct sound — everybody loves a winner.