Browse by Label: TIRK (UK)

Artist:	TANTRA/SANDY'S GANG
Title:	A Place Called Tarot/Hungry
Label:	TIRK (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	TIRK 003EP

Originally released in 2004. In its original form "A Place Called Tarot" is a mutant hybrid of early Euro-disco and progressive rock. The Idjut Boys take this esoteric original, stripping it into three distinct but complimentary parts. On the flip, Idjuts-cohort Sean P (the man behind the Get Happy disco series) re-edits Sandy's Gang's string-soaked modern soul classic, "Hungry." Sean's edit remains respectful to the original but strips down and extends the core of the track.

Artist:	WILSON, GREG
Title:	Credit To the Edit Vinyl One
Label:	TIRK (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	TIRK 006EP

2005 release. Greg Wilson was responsible for introducing black dance music, and in particular electro, to Manchester's legendary Hacienda club, back in the summer of 1982. His pioneering work on just a Revox tape deck and two Technics turntables, crafting one off DJ re-edits, virtually wrote the rule book for DJs, re-mixers and dance producers.
This is the first sampler twelve from a career defining anthology, Credit To The Edit. Features trackes from Raw DMX, Kool & The Gang, Mike T.

Artist:	IDJUT BOYS
Title:	Press Play
Label:	TIRK (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.50
Catalog #:	TIRK 007CD

Originally released in 2005, Press Play is an album of 17 exclusive re-edits -- compiled, tweaked, twisted, touched-up and re-worked by Idjut Boys. Covering house, mutant disco, R&B, techno, electro, hip-hop, pop and soul, Press Play is a breathless, eclectic run through some old school nuggets, cult classics, future heroes and lost gems. Artists include: Christabele & Lindstrøm, Etta James, Plantlife, The Rebirth, Lindstrøm & Prins Thomas, Kitty Grant, Tantra, Mu, Harry Thuman, Willis, Cedar Walton, Jackson, Mark De Clive Lowe, Kathy Diamond, Haircut 100, Arsenal (feat. Jhelisa) and Sandys Gang.

Artist:	WILSON, GREG
Title:	Credit To the Edit Volume One
Label:	TIRK (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.50
Catalog #:	TIRK 012CD

Originally released in 2005. Via his residencies at Manchester's Legends, and The Hacienda, Greg Wilson introduced black electronic dance music to the UK. Working with just two Technics turntables, a Revox reel-to-reel tape deck and a Stanley knife, Greg (literally) cut-up a series of stunning one off DJ re-edits, each exclusive to his dancefloors. These edits virtually wrote the rulebook for DJs, re-mixers and producers growing up and going out in early '80s Britain. This career-defining anthology, released to coincide with his recent return to the clubs, showcases Greg's '80s edit style and how this cut up approach influenced everyone from Fatboy Slim and Coldcut to today's stars. Features re-edits of: Salsoul Orchestra, Rockers Revenge, Raw Silk vs. DMX, Brenda Taylor, The Controllers, Scritti Politti, Boystown Gang, Kool & The Gang, Yello, Chicken Lips, Mike T, Uncle Louie, Chaka Khan, Chic and Mr. Bloe.

Artist:	SYCLOPS
Title:	The Fly
Label:	TIRK (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	TIRK 015EP

Syclops' second release on Tirk, originally released in Nov. 2005. With Syclops, Maurice Fulton directs some mystery session musicians, re-playing and chopping their improvisations. In the process, Fulton blurs the boundaries between live and electronic, conjuring up a new music that is both strange and utterly brilliant. Electronic clicks, drum snaps, whiplash cracks and rising and swelling jets of noise melt into beautiful spaced-out synths and piano outro. All this overlaid with a nagging, repeat electro-hook from the best horror soundtracks. With this Syclops release, Fulton has matched the best in modern electronic music production, creating a sound that is truly unique.

Artist:	AUSTEN, LOUIE
Title:	Hear My Song
Label:	TIRK (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.50
Catalog #:	TIRK 018CD

Originally released in 2006, Hear My Song is a retrospective of Louie Austen's career from 1999 to the present. Louie has worked with some of the most cutting edge producers in dance music -- collaborating with Peaches, Patrick Pulsinger, Gonzales, Maurice Fulton and Christopher Just, amongst others. Included here are club hits "Grab My Shaft," featuring electro-vixen Peaches, "Hoping" and "Amore." Louie's music appeals to fans of Nouvelle Vague and Paul Anka's rock covers, as well as clubbers, who will appreciate the dancefloor-friendly production.

Artist:	SORCERER
Title:	Surfing At Midnight
Label:	TIRK (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	TIRK 019EP

"Surfing At Midnight is the debut release from California native Daniel Judd, aka Sorcerer who delivers a Balearic style masterpiece. Comparisons to Sorcerer's sound include Lindstrøm, Metro Area, Quiet Village (Whatever We Want Records) and many of the recent Eskimo 12" releases, as well as Tirk label mates Fujiya & Miyagi. Prins Thomas is currently one of the hottest nu-disco producer/remixers thanks to his collaborations with Lindstrøm on Eskimo Records."

Artist:	LOVE SUPREME
Title:	Rocquet/Pork Chop Express
Label:	TIRK (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	TIRK 020EP

"Love Supreme is an Italian production team consisting of musician Sapo and DJs Nick 'Sat' Sarno and Roberto Di Movi. After remixing two tracks by legendary Italian DJ Bruno Bolla for the Blacktronica compilation (which included tracks from Pressure Drop, Quantic, Ashley Beedle, Jill Scott and Matthew Herbert, amongst others), the trio began Love Supreme as an outlet for their passion for underground disco, psychedelia, Detroit techno, early electronica and the films of John Carpenter. The A-side of their debut release, 'Rocquet,' harks back to both the dystopian visions of the Belleville three (May, Atkins and Saunderson) and mechanical disco of Giogio Moroder. The B-side, 'Pork Chop Express' is a psychedelic rollercoaster of a track, complete with live punk-funk style drums and bassline."

Artist:	DEMURE, GEORGE
Title:	New Confrontation EP
Label:	TIRK (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	TIRK 021EP

"George Demure is the alter-ego of house producer George Thompson, who has previously released material on labels including Crosstown Rebels, Stickman and Pacifica. Fellow Tirk artist Louie Austen, the Nouvelle Vague albums on Peacefrog and Paul Anka's rock covers project are all comparable to the sounds produced by George Demure. During a recent move to London from his home of Edinburgh, George found himself suffering withdrawal symptoms from his studio while it was being shipped down, resulting in him picking up a guitar -- something he hadn't done since the age of 14 -- and beginning to write songs. The result is the George Demure project, which seamlessly combines George's production talents with live instrumentation and his distinctive crooner-esque voice."

Artist:	VA
Title:	Tirk 01
Label:	TIRK (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.50
Catalog #:	TIRK 022CD

Released in early 2007, this is the first in a series of label compilations from Tirk Records. Tirk 01 showcases releases from the first two years of the label. Included are classic Tirk releases such as the Idjut Boys' epic re-edit of "A Place Called Tarot" by underground disco legends Tantra, the first-ever release from current indie darlings New Young Pony Club and also the acclaimed "Kraut-pop" of Fujiya & Miyagi. The compilation also offers a glimpse into Tirk's future with, amongst others, the Detroit and Italo-influenced "Rocquet" by Italy's Love Supreme, Balearic-infused bliss from the mysterious Sorcerer, sinister horror soundtracks from Evil Eye and a sneak peek at the forthcoming debut album from electro-crooner, George Demure. Also includes work from Sugardaddy and Dungen.

Artist:	JANKEL, CHAZ
Title:	To Woo Lady Kong/3,000,000 Synths
Label:	TIRK (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	TIRK 023EP

"'To Woo Lady Kong' -- a Balearic anthem in the making -- is an extremely rare and sought after dub-reggae influenced version of Chaz' platinum-selling disco classic 'Glad To Know You.' Included is pioneering electro track '3,000,000 Synths' in it's original form, as well as an exclusive new edit from Sean P -- still sounding incredibly fresh more than 20 years after its original release. The original 'Glad To Know You' (of which 'To Woo Lady Kong' comes close to being an anagram), co-written by Chaz and Ian Dury, was a massive international dance hit and Paradise Garage favorite on its release during the '80s, selling 90,000 copies and sitting at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for six weeks. Chaz also co-wrote many of The Blockhead's songs, including 'Sex And Drugs And Rock And Roll' and 'Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick.' The 12" showcases two distinct sides of Chaz' musical output with the smooth, Balearic dub of 'To Woo Lady Kong' and the raw electro of '3,000,000 Synths,' meaning it will have wide appeal."

Artist:	LOVE SUPREME
Title:	Elsewhere EP
Label:	TIRK (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	TIRK 024EP

Love Supreme is Italian production team Sapo and DJs Nick Sarno and Roberto Di Movi. Elsewhere showcases their ability to combine influences from Moroder-style disco to Detroit techno to Krautrock and psychedelia. "Elsewhere" begins with an epic intro reminiscent of Carl Craig before the kick-drum drops and brings with it a stripped-back Italo groove. "The Polly Variation" is big room electronic disco at its finest -- all the dials turned up to 11. Finally, "Splash Monkey" is a loose, wonky, psychedelic groover that is clinically proven to make people dance like a monkey that's fallen into a vat of custard.

Artist:	DRRTYHAZE
Title:	Beat to Def EP
Label:	TIRK (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	TIRK 025EP

The Beat To Def EP is the debut on Tirk for NYC-based DJ/producers Drilla and Doug Gomez, aka Drrtyhaze. Their previous release was the Voodoo EP on acclaimed German label, Gomma. The sound of the EP combines influences from Drrtyhaze's hometown of New York -- from disco to Liquid Liquid-esque punk-funk to Bobby O-style hi-NRG. A welcome debut for Drrtyhaze on Tirk, the new label from the people behind classic '90s imprint Nuphonic -- appealing to disco purists as much as trendy art-school kids.

Artist:	SORCERER
Title:	White Magic
Label:	TIRK (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.50
Catalog #:	TIRK 026CD

White Magic is the debut full-length album from the Bay Area's Sorcerer (Daniel Judd), who delivers an '80s electro-pop, disco, psychedelia, Krautrock (think Kraftwerk, Can) influenced masterpiece comparable to Lindstrøm, Metro Area, Mudd and Quiet Village. Fusing the mystic moods of dawn mist with the power of riding the perfect pipeline, Sorcerer conjures brimstone from guitars, casts spells with drum machines, spooks out synthesizers, and mesmerizes fragments of sampled sound with his MPC. Influenced by surf music, '80s dance pop, space jazz, Krautrock, disco, dub, and A.M. radio gold, his music presents a tour through a uniquely Californian lifestyle. His sounds inspire memories -- they may not even be your own -- of warm days and feeling free. Ultimately Sorcerer believes that happiness is sometimes just a chord change away. This is music that will bring smiles and finger snaps.

Artist:	JANKEL, CHAZ
Title:	My Occupation: The Music of Chaz Jankel
Label:	TIRK (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.50
Catalog #:	TIRK 031CD

Retrospective album charting the solo career of the UK's legendary keyboardist/guitarist/singer/composer Chaz Jankel (Ian Dury & The Blockheads). Encompassing sounds including disco, new wave, electro and pop, Chaz Jankel was also Ian Dury's writing and performing partner in The Blockheads. This album covers Chaz's solo career, including hits such as the platinum selling "Glad To Know You" (6 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100) and "Ai No Corrida." Also included are exclusive, previously-unreleased alternate versions and mixes. This album will appeal to existing fans of Chaz and The Blockheads, disco heads, and fans of Tirk's contemporary output, where Chaz's influence is most certainly felt.

Artist:	SUGARDADDY
Title:	Stripped To The Bone EP
Label:	TIRK (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	TIRK 032EP

As one half of Groove Armada, Tom Findlay needs no introduction. Tom's Sugardaddy alias, meant as an outlet for his more club-focused material, demonstrates his versatility. "Stripped To The Bone" is an excursion into proper house music, sounding like a long-lost Sound Factory anthem given a modern twist. "Pimp In Me" is big room electro-disco, and "Wack" is mid-tempo, dubby, '80s-influenced electronica. Think the Peech Boys meets Jah Wobble and Ryuichi Sakamoto.

Artist:	ARCADE LOVERS
Title:	Fantasy Lines
Label:	TIRK (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	TIRK 034EP

This is the debut release from NYC's Arcade Lover, the new project from two of the top names in nu-disco, Darshan Jesrani from Metro Area and Escort's Daniel Balis. The A-side delivers silky smooth vocals by Lisa Shaw (Yoshi Toshi, Grand Central, Astralwerks). The B-side runs without vocals -- same lush strings, brass and percussion, Rhodes and driving disco bass lines, but in dub form. "Fantasy Lines" combines the duo's styles seamlessly, creating an instant disco classic.

Artist:	JANKEL, CHAZ
Title:	Get Yourself Together
Label:	TIRK (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	TIRK 036EP

This remix EP calls in two legends of contemporary disco music to remix the legendary Chaz Jankel (The Blockheads). Hercules & Love Affair present two excellent remixes of "Get Myself Together": a stripped-down, bumping, jazzy number, and a percussive, teched-out number with out-there vocal treatments. Also including a rare remix/edit of the disco classic "Glad To Know You" from Todd Terje. The original version of "Get Myself Together" is also included here for the first time on vinyl.

Artist:	HEDFORD VACHAL
Title:	Toys
Label:	TIRK (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	TIRK 038EP

Brad Vachal and Eric Hedford are two bearded colossi of the Portland, Oregon music scene; one a founding father of the dance scene in the Pacific Northwest, the other an original member of the Dandy Warhols. Proceedings open with live drums and bass-driven cosmic funk, all spacey synths and motorik rhythms riding a low-slung groove. "Toys" strips things back with a raw bass, bleep groove and coolly-delivered vocals. Richard Sen's remix sounds like T Connection jamming with Emperor Machine.

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Artist:	RUSHENT, MARTIN
Title:	Disco Unlimited
Label:	TIRK (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	TIRK 028EP

Artist:	ARCHITEQ
Title:	Birds of Prey EP
Label:	TIRK (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	TIRK 035EP