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

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. 

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

Robert Armani – 30+ Years Collector Series [TXRA30Y]

Traxmen, legendary Chicago label created by the very own Robert Armani presents an exclusive capsule collection on vinyl of the artist greatest hits honoring his 30th Anniversary in the music industry. Robert Armani is a living legend and he is loved from Chicago to Belgium. It’s the ultimate collection and an unique opportunity to celebrate the artist’s outstanding career.

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Robert Armani – 30+ Years Collector Series [TXRA30Y]

Armando presents Robert Armani – Armani Trax / Circus Bells [CRATX002]

ARMANDO presents ROBERT ARMANI - Armani Trax

Chiwax presents the second release of Robert Armani on his own platform called Robert Armani Traxx Series. This time in the rebound the masterpiece from 1990 formerly out on legendary Dance Mania: : Armando presents Robert Armani – Armani Trax / Circus Bells.

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Armando presents Robert Armani – Armani Trax / Circus Bells [CRATX002]

Robert Armani – Arrow [CCE003]

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Re-release of Armani’s classic ‘Arrow’ originally released on Dance Mania in 1997 with the hard-to-find ‘Poison Mind’ by Alvin Carr as a bonus track. Essential Chicago house/techno.

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Robert Armani – Arrow [CCE003]

The Nighttripper – Phuture [UL012]

One of the most influential founders of the Dutch techno scene, Orlando Voorn, re-release one of his biggest singles under his alter ego “The Nighttripper”, with brand new mixes. In collaboration with Dutch techno imprint Underground Liberation, Orlando Voorn presents the rebirth of Tone Exploitation and Phuture, supported by remixes from Kevin Saunderson, Robert Hood, Robert Armani and Paul Mac.

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The Nighttripper – Phuture [UL012]