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OLDSKOOL ALBUM ARCHIVE
(classic compilations)

 

Many sites on the Web show what are meant to be 'classic' oldskool albums, but in reality these are nothing more than reissue compilations which have have all the well-worn classics on and not much more.
It's time to set the record straight with an expandable list of oldskool 33s which were actually released back in the day and which deserve major credit for top tuneage and everlasting appeal.

Here we look at the classic compilations of the past.

 

"A Different Class"
(Labello Blanco, 1994)

Pretty much unknown these days, this compilation neatly sums up all the classic LB releases, from Macka Brown through Bug Kann, and winding up with an excellent Dr S Gachet mix of all the tracks on the album. Definitely one to track down.

"Breaks, Bass and Bleeps 4"
(Rumour, 1992)

Obviously not the first in the series, but a classic nonetheless.
Has long-time masterpieces like the House Crew's "We Are Hardcore" and Manix's "Oblivion' nestling snugly alongside underground anthems like "Atheama" by Nebula II.

"Compilation Vol.1"
(Rabbit City, 1994)

Charts the rise of the ultimate under-the-counter label from 1992-4. Michael Wells has the most tracks to offer, with rare outings from artists like Razor Boy and Digital Domain featured.

"Hardcore Leaders II"
(Kickin, 1992)

Wicked selection containing awesome cuts from Killerhertz, Twin Bass, Satin Storm and the best track of all time,
"Trip II the Moon part 3" by Acen.
Wicked 'n' wild.

"Jumpin & Pumpin"
(Jumpin & Pumpin, 1991)

For the first ever release on the label came this eponymous affair, a nice lil' mixture of house and hardcore that showed the '91 scene to its full effect. Contains tracks such as Tekno Too's "Jet Star" and Genaside II's "Death of the Kamikaze".

"Only for the Headstrong II"
(FFRR, 1992)

Probably a better mix of stuff than the original release, this includes better-known tracks such as "Everywhere I Go" by Isotonik and "Lock Up" by Zero B alongside more underground fare from the Cleptomaniacs and the Nightwriters.

"Reactivate Vol #3"
(React, 1991)

The early releases on React were all classic; even back then they seemed so. Check out the artists: LA Style, Digital Excitation, Set Up System and GTO to name but a few. Pretty much like gold dust these days, the Reactivate series is a testimony to the quality of the era.

"SubBase for Your Face"
(Suburban Base, 1992)

The first ever compilation on SubBase has all the early classics, from "Far Out" to the Micky Finn remix of "Fires Burning".
Don't even think about buying the cash-in "CLASSIC SUBBASE" compilation before getting this!


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