Trance News

First three releases in Ministry Of Sound's new 'Origins Of' series of vinyl releases.Taking it right back to where it all began, Ministry of Sound’s Origins series charts a selection of pioneering records responsible for shaping the sound of modern day dance music.

Origins of Trance is a x2 LP celebrating the seminal tracks that have paved the way for the genre. The mesmerising melodies of timeless records such as ‘Faithless - God Is A DJ’, ‘Energy 52 - Café Del Mar’,’ATB - 9PM (Till I Come), ‘Robert Miles - Children’, ‘Olive You’re Not Alone’ and many more are included on this limited edition vinyl.

Nicholas Bracegirdle, a.k.a. Chicane, is the British electronic musician, composer, and producer. He is often seen as one of the seminal Trance originators. Chicane released his seventh album The Place You Can't Remember, The Place You Can't Forget in 2018. Four singles were released: the Lamb cover "Gorecki" feat. Hannah Robinson, "Serendipity" feat. Tracy Ackerman, "A Love That's Hard to Find" and "Nirvana".

Embark on a nostalgic journey through the pulsating beats of the 90s with the iconic anthem "The First Rebirth" by the visionary duo Franky Jones and Axel Stephenson. Since its inception in 1993, this timeless classic has etched its place in dance music history, and now it returns in a dazzling new avatar. The much-celebrated track has been meticulously repackaged in a sleek, cool sleeve, accompanied by an electrifying array of both recent and classic mixes. Some of these renditions, previously confined to digital realms, make their long-awaited debut on vinyl, adding an extra layer of allure to this collector's dream. To enhance the experience, "The First Rebirth" is presented on double vinyl, adorned in resplendent gold and green hues. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of dance music history and immerse yourself in the reawakening of this electronic masterpiece.

After the success of the repress of Adagio For Strings, Tiesto returns once more on Vinyl Classics with a repress of the original vinyl configuration of his anthemic classic Lethal Industry including the massive original mix and remixes by Mauro Picotto, Svenson & Gielen and Fred Numf vs Etienne Overdijk. Another great Vinyl Classics release to add to the collection.

TOPradio, the trailblazing force in dance music, proudly announces the release of its highly anticipated 5 x 12" Vinyl Box Set, showcasing the very essence of timeless classics through the revered Retro Arena brand.

Renowned for curating unforgettable musical experiences, Retro Arena has meticulously handpicked 22 iconic tracks that continue to set dancefloors ablaze. This limited edition vinyl collection is a testament to the enduring allure of the classics, encapsulating the spirit of an era that defined the electronic dance music landscape.

From anthems that resonate with the golden age of dance to tunes that have stood the test of time, the Retro Arena 5 x 12" Vinyl Box Set promises an immersive journey through the evolution of electronic dance music.

After 31 years, the Serious Beats compilation era comes to an end. The very last edition, Serious Beats 100, arrives as 3 Vinyl Box Sets (including 5 vinyls per box).

Some of the most legendary club tracks of the past decades have made the cut, and are now bundled into a true collector's item for everyone who's heart is beating to the rhythm of house music.

After 31 years, the Serious Beats compilation era comes to an end. The very last edition, Serious Beats 100, arrives as 3 Vinyl Box Sets (including 5 vinyls per box).

Some of the most legendary club tracks of the past decades have made the cut, and are now bundled into a true collector's item for everyone who's heart is beating to the rhythm of house music.

After 31 years, the Serious Beats compilation era comes to an end. The very last edition, Serious Beats 100, arrives as 3 Vinyl Box Sets (including 5 vinyls per box).

Some of the most legendary club tracks of the past decades have made the cut, and are now bundled into a true collector's item for everyone who's heart is beating to the rhythm of house music.

Andain, the project from Josh Gabriel & Dave Dresden, doesn’t need any introduction and neither do the 2 tracks featured on this Vinyl Classics release. Their first 2 singles are brought together on black wax originally dating from 2002 / 2003, so 20 years later they’re reunited on vinyl. The A-side contains the Airwave Club Mix from “Summer Calling” while the B-side is blessed with Josh Gabriel’s view on “Summer Calling” and the much-wanted “Beautiful Things”.

Age Of Love wrote and released their most iconic track in 1990. It went on to become a stone-cold dance classic that inspired a whole trance movement that has endured throughout the years.

Now its 3 most famous remixes are available on 1 record: the legendary 1992 Jam & Spoon 'Watch Out For Stella' Mix, Charlotte de Witte & Enrico Sangiuliano's 2021 Remix & Solomun's 2017 remix.

Limited to 1000 copies.

Die Doppel-LP 'Armada Music - Trance Legacy' ist vollgepackt mit wertvollen Erinnerungen, die sich perfekt auf moderne Dancefloors übertragen lassen und den Hörer zurück in die glorreichen Anfangstage der Trance-Musik versetzen. Mit zeitlosen Tracks und Remixes von Pionieren wie Above & Beyond, Armin van Buuren, Paul van Dyk, Chicane, Three 'N One, Solarstone, Three Drives On A Vinyl, System F und Veracocha ist dieses 24-Track-Album die ultimative Vinylsammlung von Klassikern für jeden Fan des Genres.

Die zweite Ausgabe der 'Trance Legacy'-Albumreihe von Armada Music ist voller Nostalgie und grenzenloser Euphorie und ein Muss für Fans des Genres. Darunter immergrüne Titel von Armin van Buuren ('Blue Fear'), ATB ('9 PM (Till I Come)'), Chicane ('Offshore'), Cosmic Gate ('Exploration Of Space') und Paul van Dyk ('For An Angel'), Rank 1 ('Airwave'), York ('The Awakening') und viele mehr – dieser zweite Teil spiegelt die Zeitlosigkeit der besten Trance-Klassiker wider und sorgt weiterhin dafür, dass sie nie vergessen werden.

Following on from the success of our first BlackHole vinyl release, we are delighted to bring you the next release from their amazing catalogue, an excursion into eight of the tracks that were included on Tiesto's classic 'In Search of Sunrise 06' mix compilation. This was an album that has had limited vinyl exposure, and this collectors edition will be sold on a first come first served basis. A double vinyl release with 8 tracks (2 per side) in their full unedited glory, all original approved artwork, 5mm sleeve, housing 180g heavyweight black vinyl....

LA BUSH TEAM SERIES

Let's dive straight into the heart of the matter: we're discussing a rare and unique series. A series that has made its mark not only on dance floors but also in people's minds. The La Bush Team, as its name implies, is connected to the legendary club LA BUSH and consists of three equally legendary members: Marino Stephano (CM - Dream Universe), Mauro Crisci (Hand's Burn - Good Shot), and Frédéric Dourlens.

This 4-vinyl release, launched in 1999 alongside a CD album (equally rare to find), indelibly etched its place in the history of Belgian Trance. Its collection of hits and a distinctive, instantly recognizable sound left an enduring impact. The vinyl records were an instant sell-out upon release, and in 25 years, they've never been re-released, remaining subjects of speculation.

Now, it's time to bring this series back into the spotlight. In celebration of the 25th anniversary of this iconic release, we've chosen to present you with a collection of the best tracks from the four vinyls of that era, along with exclusive bonus tracks from the CD album never before released on vinyl. All tracks have been remastered for this occasion, making these two samplers an absolute "must-have" for trance connoisseurs and vinyl collectors of all kinds.

You'll rediscover the famous Flanger (Vocal Mix), Renaissance, Backspace, First Day, and many others. Each sampler is a limited edition, so order before it's too late once again.

Reissue of this trance classic 'Traffic' from 2002, remastered for 2023!

Iconic Dutch trance maestro Tiesto, a legen in the global music scene, requires no introduction. Renowned for his chart-topping hits, including the timeless classics "Adagio For Strings", Lethal Industry" and more. Also "Traffic," becomes available again as remastered version on black vinyl, preserving the original configuration that captivated audiences worldwide. This release not only pays homage to Tiesto's unparalleled contribution to the electronic music landscape but also offers fans a chance to experience the magic of "Traffic" in a new dimension. The remastered edition promises to deliver the same electrifying energy that made the track an anthem, establishing Tiesto as a pioneer in the trance genre. With its return in vinyl form, "Traffic" is set to once again mesmerize music enthusiasts and solidify its place as an enduring masterpiece.

Virtual Zone is a true icon when you talk about Belgian quality trance music. After "Virtual Zone" and "Heaven" there were other cool tracks. This 3rd EP bundles their other hits.

We honour the artist with this release on 180 gr. 12" red vinyl, played on 45RPM, to have the best sound experience. A true classic, which can not be missing from the collection of every true dance & trance lover!

Platipus needs no introduction for anyone in the dance music business. Still going strong after 30 years, the label boasts loads of classics in the trance and progressive firmament. To celebrate this anniversary a special series of 12 collectible vinyls will be released over the next year. The 3rd release opens with the mighty Album 12 Inch Mix of Chab featuring JD Davis’ Closer To Me classics, which is very much sought after, topped with Ferry Corsten’s great remix of Art Of Trance’s Madagascar classics. The B-side is blessed with a more recent Torsten Fassbender release named Skychayu in addition to Indiana featuring Jana Kuma - In My Veins in the Adam Dived Remix. Another great vinyl release from the illustrious UK label Platipus.

Reissue of André Michelle‘s rare EP on Matrix which features his biggest club tune „A2“ that was also released on Marc Romboy‘s Le Petit Prince imprint.

This remastered pressing comes along with a deep and pumpin‘ Silent Breed remix by Thomas P. Heckmann plus the legendary Chicago house tracks „Binatone“ and „A1“.

The tape on the sleeve is the original DAT André used to record his classic tunes.

Limited to 1000 copies worldwide

Charlotte de Witte Kicks Off 2024 With a New Label and Rework of One Of Techno’s Most Iconic Tracks


January 15,2024 - Today, techno force of nature Charlotte de Witte unveils a two-part homage to an iconic era of Belgium’s underground club scene with the debut of an archival label within her KNTXT imprint and a rework of one of the most anthemic techno tracks of all time. Appropriately titled Époque, this sonic time capsule aims to simultaneously preserve and reimagine the spirit, sounds and discotheque culture of the late 90’s and early 2000’s for a new generation. As head of the label, de Witte will kick off its release on February 9 with her own spin on the Belgian techno classic, “Universal Nation” by M.I.K.E Push.



Released in 1998 and originally written by M.I.K.E. Push as a B side for a different project, “Universal Nation” quickly solidified its reputation at the turn of the century as an iconic and defining track of this era in electronic music history. Reimagined through de Witte’s high-energy lens, this rework is an ode to one of her favorite classics.

Utopia Originals kicks off with a brilliant first real which revives some early progressive and trance sounds from 1993. They still sound right on point today which shows what a visionary Michel Spiegel aka Nuw idol really was. He himself describes this as "ancient galactic music decoded and restored for 4th dimension understanding". It is Alex Bradley who has put together this series of 12"s from the archive and you might have heard 'Restore' on a recent comp by Kalhari Oyster Cult. The entire EP has been remastered here in all its glory.

Celebrating 30th anniversary of La Bush with this 10 x 12" Vinyl Box Set.

Including tracks from Sasha, Danny Tenaglia, Laurent Garnier, Luke Slater, Yello, Nalin & Kane, Solarstone, BT, Oliver Lieb, WestBam, Jens Lissat, and compiler Mr Sam.



La Bush (Temple of House), the Mother of all Clubs, is celebrating its 30th anniversary (1994 - 2024). We are delighted and honored to announce the simultaneous release of a stunning 10 x 12" Vinyl Box Set (34 tracks) - a groundbreaking first for a Belgian club - compiled by Mr Sam.

All tracks on the album feature their original full-length versions, exclusively remastered for this release. This unique compilation is not only a selection of the best tracks that defined La Bush as a legendary club with a distinctive sound but also serves as an ode and tribute to the golden era of Trance and progressive music in the late '90s and early 2000s - the renowned Golden Age!

On this album, you'll find contributions from iconic artists who left an indelible mark on history, including Sasha, Danny Tenaglia, Laurent Garnier, Luke Slater, Yello, Nalin & Kane, Solarstone, BT, Oliver Lieb, WestBam, Jens Lissat, and Mr Sam, among others. Additionally, there are many "hard to find records" that will delight vinyl collectors. A pure DJ tradition and culture make a grand return with the inclusion of "acapella". Two of the best-known acapellas are exclusively featured on the vinyl box. The acapella of all acapellas, Danny Tenaglia's 'Elements' (The Voice), is re-released on vinyl for the first time since 1997! The second, no less famous, comes from Johnny Vicious feat. Lula - 'Ecstasy', a true must for connoisseurs! In essence, this is an unmissable opportunity to hold in your hands a vital part of the history of Belgian clubbing and the electronic music scene in the late '90s and early 2000s.

F8 . Liam Melly - Energy
F9 . Armin Van Buuren - Space Case
F10 . The Obsessed - Free Yourself
F11 . Ie Shuuk & B Stylezz - Konje
F12 . Armin Van Buuren - Lose This Feeling (Maddix remix)
F13 . Armin Van Buuren - Lose This Feeling (Dimension remix)
F14 . Armin Van Buuren - AI Vs Humanity (A State Of Trance Year mix 2023 outro)

The first sampler gets off to a flying start with the A side featuring the absolutely legendary track 'Ten Seconds Before Sunrise' by Tiësto, repressed here for the very first time since its original release. For the second track on the A side we are going for 'Made in France' with 'The Milky Way' by Aurora Borealis, a true rave classic originally released on Laurent Garnier and Eric Morand's label F Communications.

The B side is all about 'back to basics' with the classic house track 'One Kiss' (Fathers Of Sound One Mix) by Pacha, one of the many guises of UK house legend Dave Lee, best known as Joey Negro. Equally classic is 'Hablando' by Ramirez, closing the B side in true 90's house style.

On the C side we are going all out with the exceptional inclusion of a cult Jam & Spoon record 'Odyssey To Anyoona', released back in 1992 on Belgium's legendary R&S Records. A glorious return to our roots, completed by Ransom's 'My Dance', a pure house gem and one of La Rocca's greatest hits.

Finishing on a high note the D side kicks off with the timeless piece of music that is 'Shed My Skin' by D*Note in the ubiquitous Pete Heller remix, who is of course also responsible for the hit 'Big Love'. O.T. Quartet's 'Hold That Sucker Down' is the final piece of the first sampler. A giant of a track straight from England, composed by Rollo (member of Faithless) and Rob Dougan, who went on to write the music for the film 'The Matrix'.

On the second sampler the first gem on the A side is undoubtedly one of the greatest pearls and trance compositions of the 90's, released on the prestigious German label that all current techno producers revere: Le Petit Prince. Microwave Prince 'Eternal Light' was, upon its release in 1995, already an extremely difficult record to find. 28 years later, this has not changed in the slightest. Closing the A side we have the essential DJ Wout remix of Dave Kane's 'Zero Plus', an enormous hit in the early 00's in clubs like La Bush, La Rocca, etc.

The B side brings us the legendary Delerium 'Innocente', reinterpreted by Mr Sam in his iconic and now timeless 'The Space Between Us Remix' and the German techno gem 'Don't Stop' by Mark N-R-G.

The C Side features 'Miracle', one of the most beautiful trance records ever made coming straight from Germany in the person of Taucher, undoubtedly one of the best producers of his generation. With S'N'S 'Conflicts' the C side brings us another true genius, a future prodigy of progressive and melodic house at the time of this release: Sander Kleinenberg. An emblematic record at Extreme on Mondays if there ever was one.

The D Side is taken up by two tracks that take us even deeper into the essences of trance music with the enigmatic track 'Together We Can Learn' by Awa. This mid 90's English trance gem was already a collector's item upon its release, so it's our privilege to have it on this sampler in 2023. As is the case with the second track 'Lonely Casseopaya' by L.S.G., composed by one of the true pioneers of trance: Oliver Lieb. This record is a treat for those who listen to it closely and feel the classic 'after' vibe of our golden age of Belgian clubbing.

Legend... Recut by Simon The Exchange... and prepared by Stef ZMK.
Both with full love :)

Original re-designed sleeve
and label. (with inners).

Life & Death ...
Love Music !
respect choices !

Legend... Recut by Simon The Exchange... and prepared by Stef ZMK.
Both with full love :)

Original re-designed sleeve
and label. (with inners).

Life & Death ...
Love Music !
respect choices !

Virtual Zone is a true icon when you talk about Belgian quality trance music and the track "Virtual Zone" is a classic. The track "Heaven" was their 2nd single that came out in 1999 from the famous Heaven Beats label. This track became a classic, possibly even more popular than their first hit single!

The original vinyl is hard to find in good condition as most dj's played it until it wore out.
We honour the artist with this release on 180 gr. 12" yellow vinyl, played on 45RPM, to have the best sound experience. A true classic, which can not be missing from the collection of every true dance & trance lover!

Age Of Love wrote and released their most iconic track in 1990. It went on to become a stone-cold dance classic that inspired a whole trance movement that has endured throughout the years. Now its 3 most famous remixes are available on a limited edition picture disc: the legendary 1992 Jam & Spoon 'Watch Out For Stella' Mix, Charlotte de Witte & Enrico Sangiuliano's 2021 Remix & Solomun's 2017 remix. Limited to 1000 numbered copies.

Reissue of this trance classic from 1995, remastered for 2021!

ENJOY mixing/listening to this music...

Massive project to give a second life to the Zenith projects on IST !

Original re-designed sleeve
and label. (with inners).

Re-mastered by Stefan ZMK.

Reissue of this seminal club classics from 1994.

“The House Of House” amidst the deep rumbling basslines and driving beats, a raspy vocal proclaims those iconic lyrics that have resonated through many tracks since. Rave style synths are morphed into a hypnotic, instantly recognizable hook alongside an infectious cascading arpeggio note. “Let There Be House” is hard trance with scathing synths, hypnotic alarms and powered by a pumping drum section. Another contributor to the sound of a generation that still works the floors today

Far From The Maddening Crowds is the debut studio album by Chicane. It is highly regarded as a seminal release in the trance music community.

"Offshore", the earliest song produced and released, is also among the best-known of Chicane's tracks; aside from single sales and being a major dance club hit, resulting on its inclusion on what has been said to be over 100 compilation albums. It has also been featured on TV programs and movies.

Far From The Maddening Crowds is available as a limited edition of 1500 individually numbered copies on green & yellow marbled vinyl.

Charlotte de Witte & Enrico Sangiuliano have come together to serve up a very personal remix of the hugely influential self-titled classic by Age Of Love. It lands on the original Belgian label Diki Records on August 13th next to the legendary Jam & Spoon 'Watch Out For Stella Mix' and the original vocal mix from 1990.

Age Of Love wrote and released their most iconic track in 1990. It went on to become a stone-cold dance classic that inspired a whole trance movement that has endured throughout the years. The track was originally released on one of the most iconic trance labels in Belgium's history and has been specially remastered for this 2021 release.

The idea to remix 'Age Of Love' started taking shape when KNTXT boss Charlotte was in lockdown with esteemed Italian techno artist Enrico at the end of February last year. As soon as the track was finished, it was played in several live streams and the online community quickly fell in love. The remix bears all the hallmarks of both producers, who between them have a number of Beatport hits and have crafted everything from the darkest drums to the most emotional synths to great effect.

Say Charlotte and Enrico, "It's a very meaningful track for both of us, for various reasons, and it brings back many joyful memories. Remixing such a legendary track was a super fun thing to do, but we noticed how easily and spontaneously we could work together in the studio. We are beyond excited to finally unleash our remix to the world. And this at a time where the world finally seems to be going back to normal. There is no better time for a New Age Of Love. We're ready."

'Age Of Love' (Charlotte de Witte & Enrico Sangiuliano Remix) is a big, driving techno roller. It has heavyweight drums and stripped back percussion which leaves plenty of room for the ionic synth lead and spine-tingling vocals to ring out and really work the crowd into a trance.

This fantastic remix brings a new perspective to one of dance music's most celebrated and influential tracks.

NO COVER Edition

Celebrating 30 Years of Cherry Moon with this 5x12" vinyl box set, a collection of some of the most iconic tracks of the club. Dive into the history of one of Belgium's most iconic venues, the "House of House".

Anthems (ultimate Singles Collected) is an album by Armin Van Buuren, released in 2023. Anthems (ultimate Singles Collected) includes a.o. the following tracks: “This Is What It Feels Like (feat. Trevor Guthrie)”, “Not Giving Up On Love (vs Sophie Ellis-Bextor)”, “We Are Here To Make Some Noise”, “Communication” and more. The album is a Coloured Vinyl, High Quality, Insert trance 2-LP.

Yellow Repress !

With his Old Skool mini album, Armin van Buuren takes his fans back to where it all started. Paying respects to the producers who basically invented the genre, he shows the power of timeless dance classics such as “Dominator”, “The Ultimate Seduction”, “Pull Over”, “Quadrophonia”, and “88 to Piano”.

Announced via his A State of Trance radio show, this release sees Armin delve back into history and bring favourites from the likes of Human Resource, Speedy J and Quadrophonia up-to-date with modern production twists.

Old Skool is available as a limited edition of 2000 individually numbered copies on translucent magenta coloured vinyl.

Trance music fans, get ready to experience Push's iconic anthem "Universal Nation" like never before with the upcoming 2 x 12" vinyl release.

Featuring an array of incredible remixes, including Airwave's Vocal Theatrical Version, James Harcourt's remix, Gai Barone's remix, and DJ Ghost & Danny C's remix, this release is a must-have for any collector.

The vinyl set comes in a stunning modern remastered artwork, with one disc in purple and one in white. Don't miss your chance to own this special edition vinyl release and rediscover the magic of "Universal Nation”.

Repress

Berlin E.P." by Marmion was released 28 years ago on 15th of April 1993. Unavailable for more than 20 years the legendary Berlin EP from Marmion is back as original repress, re-mastered and re-cut. The fourth release on Superstition Records and especially the included "Schöneberg" was suddenly heavily championed in the Benelux and UK, e.g. by Tony De Vit (RIP) @ legendary London's Turnmills @ Trade events and soon became a legendary status as one of the biggest House or Tech-House hymns of its time, celebrated in the best clubs by the most renowned DJs worldwide. But this E.P. has much more to offer, Marcos Lopez and Mijk can Dijk managed to capture the very open minded spirit vibes and energy of the early 90s of Berlin in four different and special tracks. "T-Dancer"for example is Berlin's Hi-Nrg answer to the East Coast House and was simply the hymn of the Gay-T-Dance scene worldwide. About Marmion: Mijk van Dijk and Marcos Lopez met each other in 1986 when both did their academics at FU Berlin. Marcos Lopez was yet working as a DJ at several Berlin clubs and was also the moderator at the Eastern-Germany based cult-radio station "DT 64" with the legendary programme "Nightflight". Mijk van Dijk worked as a music journalist for magazines like "Frontpage", "CUT", "HYPE!", "Network Press". In 1990 he released his first record on the Berlin based Low Spirit label (LoopZone, Hate/Les enfants du paradies). For the Berlin Bash-records he produced in 1991 solo and together with DJ Tanith different 12"s, before he found a constant base at the also Berlin based MFS label with projects like Microglobe, LoopZone and Mindgear and on Superstition Records with his MIJK VAN DIJK projects.