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PLUS 8009
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"Born In 1990 by Richie Hawtin and John Acquaviva, PIus 8 Records continues to move forward in 'Phase II' of the label. Known for pushing electronic music forward, Plus 8 debuted artists such as Speedy J, Kenny Larkln, Daniel Bell, Ken Ishii and Plastikman. With the original catalog (Phase I) having been out of print since 1997, we are proud to announce the re-release of a select few titles, newly remastered from the original tapes along with new label designs." "Two classic techno gems are back in circulation from Rotterdam's Jochem Paap, who continues to record and push the limits today still as Speedy J. 4 mixes total. Originally released by Plus 8 in 1991."
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PLUS 8077
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"Richie Hawtin returns from the studio just in time to usher in the cold months with a remake of the underground techno slammer, 'Schneesturm' from Berlin's Taksi Records. 'Schneesturm' (snowstorm in English) is a stronghold of a grinding bassline, fierce pounding beats and sinister rhythms that does more than just 'visit' the dancefloor -- it invades it! A product of Richie's (now year-long) use of the Final Scratch digital-vinyl system, his DE9 remix was born from playing out the original track in his sets, layering and effecting it with his DEP (decks, efx & 909) set-up. By stretching the breakdown and adding effects, this remix is insight to now he can tease a dancefloor with certain special tracks that can extend the night into the morning."
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PLUS 8071EP
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"In celebration of the Plus 8 Classic CD releases, a limited edition vinyl double pack of four Classic tracks from the past have been remastered for this special release. Years after their original release, each of these Classics hold continual popularity on the floors and in stores. It's been some time since we've released any of the Plus 8 back catalog on vinyl, so these few gems should be a welcomed return to wax." One track per side, 2x12". Cybersonik: "Technarchy", Speedy J: "Evolution", Fuse: "Substance Abuse", Fuse vs LFO: "Loop".
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PLUS 8075CD
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"By way of documenting and bringing to a close the end of 'phase one' of it's history, Plus 8 Records is releasing the Plus 8 Classics trilogy series. Volume Three features more of the labels successes including Plastikman, Speedy J, The Kooky Scientist and Fuse (aka Ritchie Hawtin) vs (legendary UK techno act) LFO, the album continues to chronicle the labels development from its awkward adolescence through to its celebrated maturity. A near perfect snapshot, highlighting the label and its artists desire to progress far beyond the rigid confines of any given genre, Plus 8 Classics is a series full of far reaching pieces of music." Tracklisting: R Hawtin: "Call It What You Want," Born Under A Rhyming Plane: "Spasm Band", Fuse vs LFO: "Loop", Plastikman: "Panik Attack", Silvershower: "1", The Kooky Scientist: " O.L.D. vs N.E.A.U.", Speedy J: "Pannik", R Hawtin: "005", Theorem: "Mantra One".
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PLUS 8071X
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"Releasing his first projects through Plus 8 and Probe in the early 1990s, Rotterdam's Jochem Paap has built an internationally loyal following with records under his Speedy J moniker. As his records and live sets began to grab attention in the growing techno culture circa 1990-1, Paap released 'Pullover'. The track's infectious simple melody was heard throughout the world, turning heads with its upfront tuning and raw use of just a few drum machines. It was a premonition to the rise of hardcore techno and beyond. For the first time ever, this 'original demo mix' is now being released by Plus 8, on a special edition one-sided single, from the label that delivered the original nearly a decade ago."
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PLUS 8074CD
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Second volume detailing the seven-year history of Richie Hawtin and John Acquaviva's Plus 8 Records. . Artists include: Fuse, Speedy J, Utu, Plastikman, Sysex, Born Under a Rhyming Planet, Himadri. Plus Matthew Hawtin's "Blue Neuron" (JPEG on enhanced CD-Rom).
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PLUS 8071CD
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"Occasionally a record label transcends its function. Far from being merely a provider of music or a collection of disparate artists, it assumes an aesthetic quality, an agenda or belief that enhances and embellishes the end product. It's hard to separate New Order and Factory and similarly difficult to think of Depeche Mode without the Mute connection. However, a label's initial intentions often crumble leaving them as homogenized and sterile as many of today's major players. Plus 8, a label born over ten years ago, the brainchild of two fanatical Canadians, Richie Hawtin and John Acquaviva, never abandoned its militant and single-minded stance. Resolutely independent and fiercely determined, Plus 8 provided a welcoming stable to artists from around the globe, establishing a name for itself as a forward thinking progressive label that refused to pander to whim or fashion....Plus 8 was an inspired label. A futuristic vision brought to life by the drive and enthusiasm of two enlightened Canadians, it's hard to image the history of electronic music in the last decade without Plus 8. It continued to diversify right to the end in an attempt to remain one step ahead of the trailing pack. And this was its strength, it's single-minded approach and refusal to be swayed by fad or fashion marked it out as an individual. Few labels have come near to achieving what Plus 8 achieved in its short history, in seven years it managed to alter the course of electronic music forever. Here's to phase two." Artists on the first volume include: States of Mind, Cybersonik, Psyance, Kenny Larkin, Final Exposure, Speedy J, Fuse, V-Room. Plus an Alan Oldham comic book (PDF on enhanced CD-rom).
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