Blake Baxter – Dream Sequence X [TRESOR002X]

June 22, 2025June 19, 2025 hipodromeblake baxter, detroit, detroit techno, re-release, reissue, tresor recordsLeave a comment

To inaugurate and celebrate one the genre’s true founders, an artist whose connections to Tresor go back to the very beginning, the label announces a special 12” release, Dream Sequence X, featuring remastered tracks from the early days and highlighting the harder side of his output. Jacking 909 drums, intense, ravey synth stabs, samples from classic soul breakbeat and the Speak & Spell voice synthesizer… classic sounds and styles of the era all make an appearance. All tracks have been remastered by Manmade Mastering breathing a new vitality and sharpness for the modern dancefloor.

VA – Underground Wave Vol. 3 [WR005]

June 20, 2025December 5, 2025 hipodromecluster park, compilation, dark wave, experiment incest, minimal synth, nine circles, ob minimax, post punk, re-release, reissue, s.m. nurse, secret life, the maniacs, the misz, unovidual, van kaye & ignit, walhalla recordsLeave a comment

Walhalla Records pesetns a limited reprint of the sold-out Volume 3 from the Underground Wave series, featuring Belgian and Dutch wave, synth, and minimal artists. Underground Wave vol. 3 is a minimal synth, EBM and cold wave compilation with hard to find tracks for the first time available on vinyl. It’s a tribute to the underground cassette scene of the eighties, Spleen, RadioNome, Vinyl Magazine and the Dutch ultra movement.

Mion aka Percy X – Miori EP [RMCE026]

June 14, 2025June 12, 2025 hipodromeanthony scott mackinnon, detroit techno, mion, music man records, percy x, rawax, rawax motor city edition, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

Anthony Scott MacKinnon aka Percy X arrives on Rawax under his Mion alias. Miori EP war originally released on legendary Music Man Records from Belgium in 1997.

J.P. Energy – Prima Dell’ Alba / Forbidden Planet [SMI-019]

June 8, 2025June 10, 2025 hipodromej.p. energy, re-release, reissue, sound metaphors records, sound migration, techno, transmigrationLeave a comment

A new collaborative release by labels Transmigration and Sound Migration, featuring a reissue of Italian sonic polymath J.P Energy. ‘Prima Dell’ Alba / Forbidden Planet’ are two sophisticated and sinister percussive tracks from 1997 that sit at the boundaries of Techno & Trance, indicative of the fruitfulness of creativity in underground dance music from Italy during this time. The release is completed with with a modern revision of Forbidden Planet by J.P Energy himself.

Beckie Bell – In Need Of … LP [STRUT293LP]

May 29, 2025May 29, 2025 hipodrome!k7 records, album, beckie bell, disco, re-release, reissue, strut recordsLeave a comment

Strut reintroduces a sought after independent disco gem from the Topomic catalogue: Beckie Bell’s ‘In Need Of…’, reissued in full for the first time. Originally released in 1980, In Need Of… quickly became a cult classic of the French disco scene. After relocating from New York to Paris in the late 1970s, Bell carved out a unique space for her sound, blending the soulfulness of New York disco with the high energy sophistication of the European market. The full debut album features some of Bell’s earliest recordings, including the full length version of ‘Super Queen’ (1979) and ‘In The Right Place’ (1980), showcasing her commanding vocal delivery and distinct musical style.

Teddy Lasry – Escalade LP [SI822]

May 25, 2025May 22, 2025 hipodromealbum, electronics, experimental, funk, jazz, re-release, reissue, teddy lasry, vinymatic recordsLeave a comment

Released in 1976, Teddy Lasry’s Escalade is a jewel of jazz fusion and electronic experimentation, blending cosmic synthesizers, hypnotic rhythms and dreamlike atmospheres. A former member of Magma, Teddy Lasry explores a unique musical universe at the crossroads of space jazz and film music. Long out of print, this cult album is finally reissued on vinyl for the first time, offering a rare opportunity to rediscover this fascinating work, as avant-garde as it is timeless.

Teddy Lasry – Action Printing LP [SI820]

May 25, 2025May 22, 2025 hipodromealbum, electronics, experimental, funk, jazz, re-release, reissue, teddy lasry, vinymatic recordsLeave a comment

Released in 1975, Teddy Lasry’s Action Printing is a fascinating album where jazz-fusion, synthesizers and sonic experimentation intertwine to create immersive, cinematic music. A former member of Magma, Teddy Lasry’s audacious syncopated rhythms and futuristic melodies evoke both film music and avant-garde electronics. Long under the radar, this visionary album has now been reissued on vinyl, offering a new chance to plunge into its captivating, hypnotic universe.

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.