1. B1223 - Kirk Degiorgio

   

   Release date: 28th Sept 2009
   Artist: Kirk Degiorgio
   Title: Isomer Shift EP
   Format: Black Vinyl, Orange Vinyl, MP3
   Cat No: B1223
   Pre Orders: Taken here from 21st September ONE WEEK BEFORE THE OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE.
   Release Date (and first shipping date): 28th Sept 2009

   REVIEWS:

   DJ 3000 (UNDERGROUND RESISTANCE / MOTECH) F***ing great record.

   TOMAZ (SILO / FUSE / SWITCH - STUDIO BRUSSEL (BELGIUM)) Kirk is still on top of things. 10 out of 10

   LEE HOLMAN (XFM DUBLIN) Excellent release! 'Isomer Shift' is just absolutely rocking! All tracks ooze quality!

   DJ Magazine – TECHNO PAGE - Only Kirk de Giorgio for me - super record.

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   INFORMATION:

   Kirk Degiorgio, the man behind Future Past and As One, continues to innovate with unique sounds and dance floor friendly beats. The Isomer Shift EP is an uncompromising set of progressive dance floor beats in the tradition of Craig/Saunderson and Beltram.

   The four tracks are outstanding 21st century techno, an instant Degiorgio classic with typically syncopated dance beats, beautiful chords and rhythms that create memorizing and energetic soundscape.

   On the A side, ‘Isomer Shift’ is a perfect example of Degorigo’s relentless rhythmical talents. Twisted beats, beautiful strings and chords combine to create a master work of futuristic funk. Isidora, the second track brings bigger and spaceier atmospheres to a club fullfiled club beat.

   The B side takes the future funk even deeper, great strings provide the backing for two tracks that see Degiorgio returning to his previous influences with rhythms and bass lines synonymous with Kirk’s much acclaimed earlier works.

   TRACK LISTING

   A1. Isomer Shift
   A2. Isidora
   B1. Pugnaxian Wisdom
   B2. Traverse
   

   

   Release Date: Wednesday 26th August, 2009

2. Posthuman on B12 Records

   

   Release date: 3rd Aug 2009
   Artist: Posthuman
   Title: Monsters and Vortices EP
   Format: Black Vinyl, Silver Vinyl, MP3
   Cat No: B1222
   

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   Posthuman’s entry into the electronic music world was via the now legendary Skam Records in the late 90’s. After the duo relocated to London in late 1999 they established their own label, Seed Records which showcased many pioneering acts and became the platform from which Bevan and Doherty released three albums between 2001 and 2006. After leaving the label behind and focusing on their own projects the duo have established themselves as not only Post human but post techno, post minimal and post rave, cumulating in this excellent, creative and diverse four track EP.

   Musically, their sound was unrestricted by genre, "Monsters Exist" and "Callisto" being Posthuman’s take on dark, brooding, complex and emotional Techno, "The Karman Vortices" is a fine example of thoughtful down tempo classy electronic, while "Krill" is aimed straight at the dance floor and is set to become an instant DJ classic.

   This is classic post techno TECHNO.

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   Release Date: Monday 6th July, 2009

3. B12 Records Archive Vol. 7

   

   "The B12 Records Archive" is a 7 volume double CD series collecting the entire B12 Records music archive from 1990-2005 including 96 tracks and 24 previously unreleased tracks.

   B12 Records announce the re-opening of their archives with a 7 volume series, to include every track released on B12 Records between 1990 and 2007.

   The epic archive series closes with Volume seven which collects B12 final EP of the 90’s and tracks released on some of the most influential albums and labels of the era. It finishes with the track that launched their return from a decade of hiats, the fittingly titled “Back from the Edge”.

   A fitting end that conveys an entire range of moods and emotions that have come be known as the B12 sound and legacy.

   CD1 Collects the legendary “15th” EP from the duo Mike Golding and Steve Rutter under the guise of Redcell. It was after this EP, which was never officially released, that B12 disappeared from the face of Techno for almost a decade. When they fnally returned this EP was finally released on vinyl but collected here in its previously unheard un-edited and remastered version. This EP is accompanied by the amazing soundscape “Seedoiz” which was has not been released before.

   CD2 completes the archive series by compiling the best of B12 tracks that were released on labels other than B12 Records. From seminal albums such as Virtualsex, Time Tourist, Organised, Reflections on Reflections and such labels as A.R.T., Warp, Buzz, New Electronica, Likemind and Seed, this epic series closes with not only a bang but a near nuclear explosion.

   TRACKLISTING CD1:

   • Practopia ( redcell )
   • Solitude ( redcell )
   • New age ( redcell )
   • Deluge ( redcell )
   • Ecliptic ( redcell )
   • Seedoiz ( previously unreleased )

   TRACKLISTING CD2:

   • Infosphere ( redcell )
   • Silicon garden ( likemind mix ) ( redcell )
   • Shadow of a former self ( redcell )
   • Travellor ( remix )
   • Moon over the moab ( reflected by b12 )
   • In version ( redcell )
   • Infinite lites ( primitives mix )
   • Back from the edge ( redcell )

   Release Schedule

   Archive is released as One Double CD Volume per month for 7 months. Archive Volume 7 will be released on Monday 25th May 2009.

   For further information please see the discography entry for this release. The B12 Records Archive Vol. 7.

   Release Date: Thursday 1st January, 1970

4. B12 Records Archive Vol. 6

   

   "The B12 Records Archive" is a 7 volume double CD series collecting the entire B12 Records music archive from 1990-2005 including 96 tracks and 24 previously unreleased tracks.

   B12 Records announce the re-opening of their archives with a 7 volume series, to include every track released on B12 Records between 1990 and 2007.

   Volume six of this epic series contains a remasterd disc from the legendary B12 cassette which was first issues in cardboard box! and a second disc of 6 previously unreleased tracks.

   CD1 Collects the experiments of Mike Golding and Steve Rutter from 1992 and 1993 which was originally released as Prelude Part 2. Only ever release in a limited pressing of 400 cassettes and later 500 CDs. This inventive piece of history combines snippets from a rare radio interview performed in Belgiun in 1992 and sections and remixes from the duo past and future works.

   CD2 comprises of only previously unreleased material which was recorded between 1993 and 1994 at the Epicentre studios in London, England. The tracks show new twists in the Techno footprint, twists are as dark as they are fresh and as twisted as they are peaceful. These classic undiluted Techno masterpieces should not be missed.

   TRACKLISTING CD1:

   • Experimental Music
   • Outerim
   • Drift (Outro)
   • Question 1
   • Hall Of Mirrors ( Mix II )
   • Basic Rhythm
   • Cymetry ( Cektion )
   • Question 2
   • TomorRow Is Yesterday
   • We Know !
   • Telefone 529 ( Dub Mix )
   • Binary Fault
   • Answer
   • Ancient Egypt
   • Shadow Of A Former Self ( Intro )
   • Question 3
   • Pantone 137
   • Cqual ( Intro )

   TRACKLISTING CD2:

   • Scriptures ( Lost Mix )
   • Wave Societies
   • Pulsar
   • U3
   • _96.4
   • Equal Axis

   Release Schedule

   Archive will be released as One Double CD Volume per month for 7 months. Archive Volume 6 will be released on Monday 27th April 2009.

   For further information please see the discography entry for this release. The B12 Records Archive Vol. 6.

   Release Date: Thursday 1st January, 1970

5. B12 Records Archive Vol. 5

   

   "The B12 Records Archive" is a 7 volume double CD series collecting the entire B12 Records music archive from 1990-2005 including 96 tracks and 24 previously unreleased tracks.

   B12 Records announce the re-opening of their archives with a 7 volume series, to include every track released on B12 Records between 1990 and 2007.

   Volume five of this time travelling epic series showcases B12’s (Mike Golding and Steve Ruter) pseudonym Redcell and introduces the first B12 releases from Stasis (Steve Pickton). The double CD set collects two original vinyl EP’s and a limited edition, and rare, CD from 1993, the same year as B12 epic Warp album Electro Soma.

   These 15 stirring tracks, from what some have called the “Golden Age” of Techno, have a timeless quality that transcends their age, a quality that affords them a vacuum-packed freshness.

   CD1 Collects the Redcell explorations of Mike Golding and Steve Rutter from 1993 which were only previously released on limited edition vinyl, B1208 and extremely hard to find limited CD release B12CD1. These tracks were extensions of the seminal album Electro Soma, released in the same year, they seamlessly intermingle to create a perfect futuristic soundtrack leaving the listener in no doubt that pure Techno music can be creative, powerful, emotional and danceable at the same time.

   Included on this disc are another two previously unreleased B12 tracks, recorded in 1993.

   CD2, showcases the B12 Records releases of Stasis (Steve Pickton) and demonstrates that Mike Golding and Steve Rutter are also able to hand pick classic tracks as well as create them. The funk meets Techno inspired music from Stasis shows true innovation and flare which remains unequalled even now. Point of no Return remains a classic of the time, quite possibly one of the techno classics of all time.

   TRACKLISTING CD1:

   • WASTELANDS ( REDCELL )
   • INTERIM ( REDCELL )
   • ONE THING IN MIND ( REDCELL )
   • SOUNDTRACK OF FEAR ( REDCELL )
   • OUTERIM ( REDCELL )
   • SOLAR WINDS ( REDCELL )
   • U13 ( PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED )
   • FREEFLOW ( PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED )

   TRACKLISTING CD2:

   • POINT OF NO RETURN
   • FUNKY PURPLE HOTPANTS
   • I THINK IT’S IN HERE
   • QUESTIONS FOR VANMANNAN
   • VCF
   • FUNKY PURPLE HOTPANTS ( FTPD )
   • PAUL’S INTERLUDE

   Release Schedule

   Archive will be released as One Double CD Volume per month for 7 months. Archive Volume 5 will be released on Monday 30th March 2009.

   For further information please see the discography entry for this release. The B12 Records Archive Vol. 5.

   REVIEWS:

   ROB BOOTH ELECTRONIC EXPLORATIONS / RADIOMAGNETIC.COM UK techno demands more B12 (5 out of 5)

   Release Date: Thursday 1st January, 1970

6. The B12 Records Archive Vol. 4 (B1212.4)

   

   "The B12 Records Archive" is a 7 volume double CD series collecting the entire B12 Records music archive from 1990-2005 including 96 tracks and 24 previously unreleased tracks.

   B12 Records announce the re-opening of their archives with a 7 volume series, to include every track released on B12 Records between 1990 and 2007.

   Volume four of this epic series collects three different original vinyl EP’s from B12’s historical label B12 Records. Recording under the names of Redcell and their darker pseudonym Cmetric, B12 paint a picture of distant planets and lost worlds in the more thoughtful side of Techno.

   These 15 stirring tracks span 4 years from 1992 to 1995 and cover the time between the seminal Warp releases of Electro Soma and Time Tourist.

   CD1 Collects the Redcell explorations of Mike Golding and Steve Rutter from 1992 and 1995 which were only previously released on limited edition vinyl, B1207 and B1214.2. It was the tracks from the 1992, B1207 that first raised the profile of B12 Records, the critically acclaimed EP is said to be responsible for raising the attentions of WARP records which started a relationship which is now legendary. Included on this disc are another two previously unreleased tracks, recorded in 1992.

   CD2, shows the innovation of B12’s later work. A darker more experimental phase which saw the inclusion of DB5, from B1210, on Time Tourist the duo’s second Warp Album. Included on this disc are another two previously unreleased tracks, recorded in 1994, both are classic deep techno which should not be missed.

   TRACKLISTING CD1:

   • Captive Planet
   • Why The Reason
   • At The Edge
   • Soundtrack Of A Strange Er
   • Infinite Lites ( Original Mix )
   • Climatic Calm
   • Sanctum (Previously Unreleased)
   • Awakening (Previously Unreleased)

   TRACKLISTING CD2:

   • Cqual
   • Tribeca
   • Echo T.R.X. 314
   • DB5
   • The City ( Inhabited By Cmetric )
   • U12 (Previously Unreleased)
   • Prowess (Previously Unreleased)

   Release Schedule

   Archive will be released as One Double CD Volume per month for 7 months. Archive Volume 4 will be released 23rd February 2009.

   For further information please see the discography entry for this release. The B12 Records Archive Vol. 4.

   REVIEWS:

   ROB BOOTH ELECTRONIC EXPLORATIONS / RADIOMAGNETIC.COM UK techno demands more B12 (5 out of 5)

   Release Date: Thursday 1st January, 1970

7. The B12 Records Archive Vol. 3 (B1212.3)

   

   "The B12 Records Archive" is a 7 volume double CD series collecting the entire B12 Records music archive from 1990-2005 including 96 tracks and 24 previously unreleased tracks.

   B12 Records announce the re-opening of their archives with a 7 volume series, to include every track released on B12 Records between 1990 and 2007.

   Volume three of this epic series collects the fifth and sixth releases on B12 Records, catalogue, B1205 and B1206. These two EP’s continued the new era in UK Techno, and forged a solid and unforgettable path that ran throughout techno music of the early nineties and has since become the digital signature of the Artificial Intelligence age. These EPs contained three tracks which were a year later released on the seminal Electro Soma and other tracks such as Paradroid and Inaneon that led the way into minimal techno more than a decade before the genre was recognised.

   CD1 Collects the techno explorations of Mike Golding and Steve Rutter from early 1992 under the guise of Redcell. These tracks are unique slices of Techno history which are accompanied by two previously unreleased tracks from 1991.

   CD2, another Redcell incarnation captures the feel of the time with the now undisputed classic, Hall of Mirrors leading the way into a sea of lush synths and beats that have easily stood the test of time. Included on this disc another two previously unreleased tracks, recorded in 1992, these tracks are awesome masterpieces which have finally seen the light of day.

   TRACKLISTING CD1:

   • Active E Motion
   • Inaneion
   • Paradroid
   • Transient Pathways (Previously Unreleased)
   • Ecliptic (Previously Unreleased)

   TRACKLISTING CD2:

   • Hall Of Mirrors
   • Satori
   • Mondrin
   • Boundries
   • Go With The Hiss (Previously Unreleased)
   • Somewhere Now (Previously Unreleased)

   Release Schedule

   Archive will be released as One Double CD Volume per month for 7 months. Archive Volume 3 will be released 26th January 2009.

   For further information please see the discography entry for this release. The B12 Records Archive Vol. 3.

   REVIEWS:

   MIXMAG – TECHNO PAGE B12 Volume 3 Single of the month

   ROB BOOTH ELECTRONIC EXPLORATIONS / RADIOMAGNETIC.COM UK techno demands more B12 (5 out of 5)

   IDJ Magazine As a piece of British Techno history, there’s been very little like it before.

   DMC Update Excavated treasures 4/5

   

   Release Date: Thursday 1st January, 1970

8. The B12 Records Archive Vol. 2 (B1212.2)

   

   "The B12 Records Archive" is a 7 volume double CD series collecting the entire B12 Records music archive from 1990-2005 including 96 tracks and 24 previously unreleased tracks.

   B12 Records announce the re-opening of their archives with a 7 volume series, to include every track released on B12 Records between 1990 and 2007.

   Volume two of this epic series collects the third and forth releases on B12 Records, catalogue, B1203 and B1204. These two EP’s continued the new era in UK Techno, truly unique sounds from Mike Golding and Steve Rutter and the first ever material from Kirk Degiorgio and Matt Cogger.

   CD1 Collects the début work from Zee Sharp, Matt Cogger and Future/Past, and As One, a.k.a. Kirk Degiorgio, who is now considered one of the best Techno producers who emerged from this golden UK Techno era. Kirk has subsequently released music, on Planet E, R&S, Likemind, New Electronica, MoWax, Buzz and his own highly influential Applied Rhythmic Technology (ART) and OpART Record labels.

   However Kirk’s critically acclaimed B12 Records debut is undisputed as a forerunner in unique sound of British Techno and has been fully remastered from the original master tapes.

   CD2 Continues the techno explorations of Mike Golding and Steve Rutter, this time under the guise of Musicology, their more upbeat incarnation. It was this EP that first captured the imagination of Warp Records. The lead track, Preminition subsequently appeared on the first Artificial Intelligence compilation album that launched the now infamous series of albums.

   Also included on Volume 2 CD2 are another 2 Bonus Tracks extracted from the B12 Records Archives, also previously unreleased, never heard before on any format.

   TRACKLISTING CD1:

   • Dance Intellect
   • TV People
   • Our Paths Meet
   • Harmony Park
   • Your Hand In My Mind

   TRACKLISTING CD2:

   • Preminition
   • Unknown Future
   • Bubbles
   • Virtual Reality
   • Kaxaia-80 (Previously Unreleased)
   • Interlopa (Previously Unreleased)

   Release Schedule

   Archive will be released as One Double CD Volume per month for 7 months. Archive Volume 2 will be released 15th December 2008.

   More information and track listing will follow shortly.

   For further information please see the discography entry for this release. The B12 Records Archive Vol. 2.

   REVIEWS:

   M8 Magazine The final bonus track "interlopa" is worth the cover price alone. Essential 8/8.

   IDJ Magazine As a piece of British Techno history, there’s been very little like it before.

   DMC Update Excavated treasures 4/5

   Release Date: Thursday 1st January, 1970

9. The B12 Records Archive Vol. 1 (B1212.1)

   

   "The B12 Records Archive" is a 7 volume double CD series collecting the entire B12 Records music archive from 1990-2005 including 96 tracks and 24 previously unreleased tracks.

   B12 Records announce the re-opening of their archives with a 7 volume series, to include every track released on B12 Records between 1990 and 2007.

   For the first time, this 98 track “Archive” series will bring together every ultra rare vinyl EP and Limited CD bonus track, gathered into a series of double CDs. The tracks that shaped techno history have been fully digitally re-mastered, and if owning them is not enough, the series will also contain 27 previously unreleased and unheard bonus tracks, recorded by B12 at the infamous Epicentre Studios almost 20 years ago, during the same golden period of UK techno perfection.

   Volume 1 of this epic series collects the first 2 ultra rare releases on B12 Records, catalogue numbers B1201 (originally released on vinyl September 1991) and B1202 (January 1992). These two EPs were the first time we heard the Techno of Mike Golding and Steve Rutter, the clean, clear and complex music that contributed to this new era in UK Techno.

   CD 1 combines the first ever B12 release, the first Musicology EP, which includes the seminal ‘Telefone 529’ and ‘Obsessed’ (which were both included on the duo’s Warp album ‘Electro Soma’ released two years later in 1993), with 2 Bonus Tracks extracted from the B12 Archives that have never been heard before. "Ming" and "Eliya" uphold every B12 tradition and maintain an unbelievable quality of sound and texture.

   CD 2 is a continuation of the experimental techno that clearly defined the Chicago and Detroit influences while building and twisting the music into a unique and unforgettable UK sound. It was here that the duo’s obsession with outer space and futuristic time travel began, a journey that has only previously been experienced by a select few vinyl junkies, tracks that have never before been committed to the pure digital format they deserve.

   Also included on CD2 are another 2 Bonus Tracks, again previously unreleased and never been heard before.

   TRACKLISTING CD1:

   • Metropolis
   • Obsessed
   • Fear Of Expression
   • Telefone 529
   • Ming (Previously Unreleased)
   • Eiyla (Previously Unreleased)

   TRACKLISTING CD2:

   • Space Age
   • Rings Of Saturn
   • Future Bass Seven
   • Weightless Condition
   • Don’t Always Look At The Rain (Previously Unreleased)
   • Colloid (Previously Unreleased)

   Release Schedule

   Archive will be released as One Double CD Volume per month for 7 months. Archive Volume 1 will be released 17th November 2008.

   More information and track listing will follow shortly.

   For further information please see the discography entry for this release. The B12 Records Archive Vol. 1.

   REVIEWS:

   IDJ Magazine As a piece of British Techno history, there’s been very little like it before.

   DMC Update Excavated treasures 4/5

   

   Release Date: Thursday 1st January, 1970

10. Last Days of Silence Remixes

    

    After the critically acclaimed album “Last Days of Silence” projected B12 back into the techno limelight after 12 years of silence, the duo, Mike Golding and Steve Rutter have remixed some of the most asked for tracks from the album and combined them with two completely new and unreleased tracks.

    The Last Days album built successfully on the ethos set down by B12 in 1990 when they started their own music output on B12 Records, to provide music for listening and dancing. It was described by DJ magazine as “mesmerising Detroit explorations 4.5/5” and by M8 magazine as “epic electronica with a touch of darkness”.

    This limited remix release concentrates on the listening rather than dancing and brings the duos perfect atmospheres, melodies, moods and beats together to create a new take on the best of their album in a way that only B12 are capable of.

    The extended CD consists of 8 tracks in total and will be released at the same time as a 4 track picture disc sampler. Both are limited to 900 copies world wide.

    More details about this release, including samples of the tracks, are available in our discography.

    This Album is also available as a Limited Edition Picture Disc. Last Days of Silence - Remixes - Picture Disc.

    REVIEWS:

    Themilkfactory.co.uk - 4.3/5 Golding and Rutter still can come up with beautiful and emotional charged mini epic electronic pieces.

    TOMAZ, SILO / SWITCH - STUDIO BRUSSEL Vintage B12. Nuff said. 9/10.

    DJ Magazine - 4.5/5 Mesmerising Detroit explorations.

    M8 Magazine - 6/8 Epic electronica with a touch of darkness.

    MYSTERIOUS MR O, DETROIT GRAND PUBAHS The B12 Last Days Of Silence Remixes is wicked. Really like it a lot.

    NICO DE CEGLIA, CODEX / BBC RADIO 1 Cool 8-track CD (4 out of 5).

    FABRICE LIG Reminds me of some golden years of Warp, experimental end dark! Love it.

    BOOMKAT.COM Designed as an accompaniment to the fantastic new set from the UK techno legends, this remix pack deserts the dancefloor for a home listening collection of reversioned tracks by Golding and Rutter. This is a dark and sombre affair, in the classic tradition of B12, exploring technofied atmospherics and moods that you simply don't find elsewhere, burning the torch brightly for this particular strain of UK produced techno music that was so heavily influenced by the melancholy and futuristic spirit of Detroit techno. We can safely say that if you're a fan of B12 or the Artificial Intelligence series you'll absolutely love this.

    

    Release Date: Monday 20th October, 2008

11. B1219 - Last Days of Silence

    

    Some 12 years since the classic "Time Tourist" album (Warp), the rightful follow-up to B12�s critically acclaimed and landmark first LP "Electro Soma" (also on Warp) the recently re-launched B12 are back as both label and seminal electronic act. The duo, Mike Golding and Steve Rutter release their first CD album consisting of new unheard material, tracks only ever heard at their live gigs and music only previously available on limited edition vinyl. �Last Days of Silence� sees the pair return in superb form with an album that rightly joins their first two highly rated electronic classics.

    B12 launched their eponymous label back in 1990 and were originally mistaken as hailing from Detroit because their sound fused together so many of the elements that were seeping out of the Motor City. Releasing under a series of monikers, such as Redcell, Cmetric, and Musicology, it was also at this time that they forged their longterm working relationship with Kirk Degiorgio and enjoyed many releases on his A.R.T. label. It wasn�t long before the mighty Warp took notice and the boys went on to release a B12 EP and two albums for the Brit independent. Then in 1996, with test pressings of B1215 in their hands, they disappeared without reason and B1215 never made it to the record store shelves.

    Fast forward to 2005, after a sell out live show in London and upon hearing of the illegal and poor quality bootlegs of their old material doing the rounds, the boys decided to re-hoist the B12 flag and not only promised to re-master those original classics but also return with a host of brand new material.

    Following recent comeback single "32 Lineup" the new album "Last Days of Silence" builds on the ethos set down by the duo in 1990, when they started their own music output on B12 Records, to provide music for listening and dancing. Both can be heard here with plentiful aplomb bridging perfect atmospheres, melodies and moods with beats and rhythms fitting enough for every forward thinking dance floor on the planet. From the warm and moody "Ashamed of Me" to the far eastern tinged strings on "Hall of Mirrors", echoic deep bass on the break infected "Magnetic Fields" and dancefloor groove of current single "32 Lineup" Steve Rutter and Mike Golding combine the classic B12 sounds into a new vision of the future. Also featuring a bonus disc of unreleased live recordings "Last Days of Silence" sees B12 rightly return to the UK techno throne.

    More details about this release, including samples of the tracks, are available in our discography.

    This Album is also available as a Limited Edition in a Metal Tin signed by Mike Golding and Steve Rutter. Last Days of Silence - Limited Edition.

    REVIEWS:

    DJ Magazine - 4.5/5Mesmerising Detroit explorations.

    M8 Magazine - 6/8Epic electronica with a touch of darkness.

    Release Date: Thursday 1st January, 1970

1. Next Gig 8th Oct London

   Electrowerkz Underground Electrics gig coming in 2 weeks (8th Oct 2010). A full ambient set from us, show casing new and old stuff. Join us here.

   Friday 8th October 2010, 10pm-6am @ Electrowerkz, Torrens St, Angel Islington, North London. Map: Electrowerkz

   Posted: Friday 24th September, 2010

2. Mixmag Review Kirk Degiorgio Isomer Shift EP'

   "Kirk emerged as one of the UK's finest purveyors of pure techno nearly two decades ago so it comes as a soul-lifting blast to hear him steam in with four tracks of such undiluted quality which, ultimately, ram home every reason we got into the music in the first place. The title track careers forth like classic UR aboard the same starship as Carl Craig, with mid-90s Beltram waving from the riff foundry below. Swooping, searing, climactic and packed with Kirk's trademark dextrous twists. 'Isadora' booms up the groove to unleash dense, organic textures while 'Pugnaxian Wisdom' throbs into acidic waters infested with deep, gorgeous melodies. Maybe best of all is the closing 'Traverse', a towering work of astounding reach and beauty, recalling the classic Detroit sound but also the way the UK worked their own techno-scapes like unleashed sonic greyhounds, here ending as a eulogy to the Silver Surfer's glistening cod-piece. Ultimately timeless and spine-chillingly gorgeous." Essential 5 out 5

   Posted: Monday 21st September, 2009

3. Kirk Degirgio Interview on BodyTonic

   Kirk Degiorgio has spent the majority of his adult life obsessing about music, new and old. From electro tapes to boogie 12"s to Detroit hardware, his collected recorded output reveals a magpie-like obsession with a variety of genres, but always with one common theme: soul. After concentrating on the acoustic soul of his The Beauty Room project for the past few years, he recently reactivated his seminal ART stamp, a label that played a key role in the development of underground UK techno. But there is more... the search goes on.

   Read the full interview

   Posted: Saturday 19th September, 2009

4. B12 Live @ I Love Acid LONDON

   

   B12 Play alongside Altern8 and Posthuman at I Love Acid on Saturday 26th September 2009. Venue: Ginglick, Shepherds Bush, London, W12 8PH.

   9.30pm - Luke Handsfree (DJ)
   11.30pm - Posthuman (Live)
   12.30am - B12 (Live)
   1.30am - Altern8 (DJ)
   3am - Mike Golding/B12 (DJ)
   
   4am finish.
   

   Posted: Friday 18th September, 2009

5. B1223 - Kirk Degiorgio

   

   Release date: 28th Sept 2009
   Artist: Kirk Degiorgio
   Title: Isomer Shift EP
   Format: Black Vinyl, Orange Vinyl, MP3
   Cat No: B1223
   Pre Orders: Taken here from 21st September ONE WEEK BEFORE THE OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE.
   Release Date (and first shipping date): 28th Sept 2009

   REVIEWS:

   DJ 3000 (UNDERGROUND RESISTANCE / MOTECH) F***ing great record.

   TOMAZ (SILO / FUSE / SWITCH - STUDIO BRUSSEL (BELGIUM)) Kirk is still on top of things. 10 out of 10

   LEE HOLMAN (XFM DUBLIN) Excellent release! 'Isomer Shift' is just absolutely rocking! All tracks ooze quality!

   DJ Magazine – TECHNO PAGE - Only Kirk de Giorgio for me - super record.

   BUY NOW

   INFORMATION:

   Kirk Degiorgio, the man behind Future Past and As One, continues to innovate with unique sounds and dance floor friendly beats. The Isomer Shift EP is an uncompromising set of progressive dance floor beats in the tradition of Craig/Saunderson and Beltram.

   The four tracks are outstanding 21st century techno, an instant Degiorgio classic with typically syncopated dance beats, beautiful chords and rhythms that create memorizing and energetic soundscape.

   On the A side, ‘Isomer Shift’ is a perfect example of Degorigo’s relentless rhythmical talents. Twisted beats, beautiful strings and chords combine to create a master work of futuristic funk. Isidora, the second track brings bigger and spaceier atmospheres to a club fullfiled club beat.

   The B side takes the future funk even deeper, great strings provide the backing for two tracks that see Degiorgio returning to his previous influences with rhythms and bass lines synonymous with Kirk’s much acclaimed earlier works.

   TRACK LISTING

   A1. Isomer Shift
   A2. Isidora
   B1. Pugnaxian Wisdom
   B2. Traverse
   

   

   Posted: Thursday 17th September, 2009

6. B12 @ The Norberg Festival 2009

   B12 return to the legendary Norberg festival this summer for a live set to celebrate the festival's 10th anniversary.

   Norberg festival is Europe's premier festival for electronic music and this year they celebrate it's 10 year anniversary!

   This year's Norberg festival will take place on July 30, 31 and August 1.

   More Info

   Posted: Thursday 23rd July, 2009

7. There is no one out there like B12; no one comes close

   

   "B12 bring their archive series to a tear-jerking close with the seventh and probably the most impressive CD in the bunch. If you’ve been following the series over the last few months you would be hard pressed to find even one track the didn’t blow your head clean off. It it’s real emotional techno music you’re after, look no further. There is no one out there like B12; no one comes close – not even slightly. The main concern is that again we’re going to have a huge gap before we hear anything from them again. Let’s hope not. M8/M8"

   Posted: Monday 6th July, 2009

8. B12 Live in Glasgow, Scotland

   

   B12 play live in Glasgow 23rd May 2009, for their first Scottish performance in well over 10 years.

   "Their rare live events are a combination of tough acid fuelled Techno with the more familiar and deeper Detroit influenced numbers that brought them fame through their own B12 imprint and Warp Records."

   Performing live tracks from 20 years of techno direct at Bleep at Pivo Pivo, Waterloo St which gives an unusually intimate venue for them to take over for the night- tickets are strictly limited and are expected to sell out fast- available now from Rubadub for a very reasonable £12 + Booking Fee.

   23rd May 2009 at Bleep Club Pivo Pivo, 15 Waterloo Street Glasgow, G2 6AY (Map)

   9-5AM, Tickets £12. Web Site

   Phone: 0141 564 8100

   Hope to see you all there

   Posted: Saturday 23rd May, 2009

9. CARL COX: B12 label feature will be broadcast 12/2/09

   

   World renowned DJ CARL COX will be presenting a B12 Records label feature that will be broadcast on Thursday 12th February 2009. The broadcast will happen simultaneously in 16 countries around the world and live on various internet sites.

   A full list of the stations and web sites can be found below.

   This is a very exciting prospect for B12 Records and Techno music in general. So please tune in. Don't miss it.

   • UK - Kiss 100 (London)
   • UK - Kiss 101 (Bristol)
   • UK - Kiss 105-108 (East Anglia)
   • France - Radio FG
   • Switzerland - Rouge FM
   • Macedonia - City Radio
   • Romania - Deea FM
   • Cyprus - Mix FM
   • Turkey - Dinamo FM
   • Lebanon - Mix FM
   • Jordan - Play 99.6
   • USA and Canada - XM Radio , The Move
   • USA - Element Radio/Indie 103.1 - Los Angeles
   • USA - Element Radio/Energy 92.7 - 101.1 - Phoenix
   • Argentina - Metro Dance FM
   • Brazil - Energia
   • Mexico - Beat 100.9
   • Australia – Melbourne – Kiss FM
   • Digitally Imported - di.fm
   • Thailand - Next FM
   • Poland - RMI FM
   • Carlcox.com
   • Carl Cox Global Channel on Real Player

   Posted: Tuesday 20th January, 2009

10. M8 Magazine: B12 Records Archive Vol 2 Review

    

    "This is Volume 2 of B12’s epic ‘Archive’ series and is perhaps the most relevant to this page so far, as its direction focuses much more on the dance floor than the previous album. CD1 takes a mixture of former tracks by As One, Future/Past and the incredible Kirk Degiorgio, arranging them in such a way that makes each listen even better than the last. CD2 concentrates on label owners Mike Golding and Steve Rutter themselves under the guise of Musicology. The final bonus track ‘Interlopa’ is worth the cover price alone. Essential. M8/M8."

    Posted: Saturday 17th January, 2009

11. B12 Archive Features in IDJ (Nov 2008)

    

    The Archive is Open...

    Brit Techno Pioneers Delve Into Their Vaults

    "Acclaimed UK techno pioneers B12 are to make their 17-yearback catalogue available on CD for the first time this month, on no fewer than seven double disc compilations. The B12 duo of Mike Golding and Steve Rutter first rose to prominence in the early 1990s with their groundbreaking releases on Warp’s ‘Artificial Intelligence’ series, which showcased the best intelligent and forward thinking techno from the UK and beyond. Yet the dup had first found underground fame with their B12 Records label, whose early releases were so far-sighted that most Brits assumed they were made in Detroit rather than north London! Many of those original B12 releases now change hands for vast sums of money on eBay and Discogs, so limited were the original vinyl pressings. Now Golding and Rutter have decided to re-release everything the label has ever put out over the last 17 years in an epic project called ‘The Archive’. That’s98 tracks over seven double CDs, featuring every single track pressed to wax, as well as 27 unreleased gems from the old hard drives and DAT tapes of B12 themselves. As a piece of British Techno history, there’s been very little like it before. Certainly, if you’re remotely interested in the development of electronic music in the UK, ‘The Archive’ is well worth a gander. ‘Volume One’ should hit stores November."

    Posted: Thursday 6th November, 2008

12. B1220 Limited Edition Picture Discs Arrive

    

    The B1220 Limited Edition Picture Disc has LANDED! and it looks AMAZING!!!!

    Check out the pictures here, and more in our coming soon section and more on the Discography pages.

    This release is available on the 20th October 2008, you can pre order here on MONDAY 13th OCTOBER 2008.

    

    Posted: Tuesday 30th September, 2008

13. B1220 News

    

    B1220, Last Days of Silence Remixes is coming as a multi format release, DL, CD and Limited Edition Picture Disc Vinyl

    The Picture Disc Vinyl version (pictured) will contain the two most requested tracks from Last Days of Silence, More Than One and Don't Be Afraid in their original Album version and two new exclusive B12 remixes.

    The CD version will contain two more remixes of tracks from Last Days and two new exclusive tracks that are previously unreleased.

    B1220 (Picture Disc) and B1220CD will be available from all good music outlets, and all good download sites including iTunes, Bleep and Beat Port. Contact our distributor SRD UK for retail orders and pre orders.

    Pre orders will be available from this web site one week before the release date.

    Release date is set for October 20th 2008. More news coming soon.

    Posted: Wednesday 20th August, 2008

14. Last Days of Silence mesmerising Detroit explorations

    

    Twelve is the magic number

    "It's somehow fitting that the enigmatic B12 have waited a full 12 years before dropping their third album of mesmerising Detroit explorations. Fans of their previous albums for Warp won’t be disappointed. Clearly the soundscapes of Detroit's originators have retained their influence over the duo, as the B12 basic principle remains the same – lush mood textures that draw on Philip Glass's repeating string patterns and Eno's ambient shapes, painted over rolling minimalist techno beats that grow through waves of subtle crescendos. Martin James - Mint Track: "32 Line Up" 4.5/5" - DJ Magazine June 2008

    Posted: Wednesday 28th May, 2008

15. First T-Shirts Arrive

    

    The new B12 and Last Days of Silence t-shirts will be available for pre-order on Monday 19th May along with the Last Days of Silence album Pre-Order. We have a delay with one of the t-shirts so it won't arrive for a few days, but here are pictures of the other two.

    SIZES: We are are only selling L (large) and XL (extra Large) - The actual measurements are as follows :

    L (large) 56cm across from armpit to armpit. XL (extra large) 59cm across from armpit to armpit.

    Please measure your favourite t-shirt flat on the floor from arm pit to armpit in order to know your correct size before ordering. Hopefully this will avid the situation where wrong sizes are ordered.

    

    Posted: Saturday 17th May, 2008

16. Last Days of Silence Limited Edition Final Product Video

    After some waiting time for the actual double CDs to be pressed we can now give a full view of the final Limited Edition product on video. We have worked long and hard to deliver a good product that will be something special in years to come. We have been very choosy about the quality of materials and printing used. We very much hope you like it.

    Last Days of Silence Limited Edition Metal Tin Video

    Posted: Friday 16th May, 2008

17. Last Days Signing Session Complete

    

    Tonight the Last Days of Silence Limited Edition signing session was completed. 360 Limited Edition metal tins were hand numbered on the outside and then signed on the inside lid by both Mike Golding and Steve Rutter.

    Some extra special nots were added on numbers 1/360, 303/360 and 360/360 see the photos for more.

    The Limited Edition metal box will come with 2 stickers inside (one Last Days stickers, one B12 Records sticker) and 3 cards with Last Days of Silence artwork.

    

    Posted: Friday 9th May, 2008

18. B1219 - B12: Last Days of Silence (Album)

    

    As the release date draws near, more information is being issued here and elsewhere on the net. If you check out our coming soon page you can see a full tracking for the double CD and a taster of the merchandise in the for of T-Shirts. 3 t-shirts will be available at the time of release including 2 Last Days of Silence T-Shirts and 1 B12 Records shirt. This merchandise is in addition to the signed and hand numbered limited editino metal tin version fo the Last Days of Silence Album that will contain exclusive artwork prints only available in the limited edition tin and two stickers, one B12 Records and One Last Days of Silence.

    More photos and details on the limited edition tin coming later this week... stay tuned!

    Posted: Monday 5th May, 2008

19. B1217 Mail-outs

    Thank you for your patience everyone.

    I can confirm that we have finally cleared the backlog of orders and the last lot goes out in the post tomorrow. A big thank you to Harry for all his help with running the B12 shop and a massive thank you to everyone for buying our music.

    Steven Rutter

    Posted: Friday 29th February, 2008

20. Thank you and bear with us

    Firstly, thank you to everybody for their continued support with our latest release(s) B1217. It is very difficult for Me and Steve to make, press, organise and sell our own music. It is exhausting and without continued support it just would not continue.

    I’m leading up to an apology due to the amazing demand of B1217 which is currently making us run late with processing/shipping orders. So PLEASE bear with us we are working our way through all orders but the sheer volume means it is taking some time. Please don’t be concerned, you WILL get your records but only as fast as we can process them :-).

    Once again, thanks for supporting our Techno and allowing us and our label to breathe and evolve.

    Mike Golding

    Posted: Tuesday 26th February, 2008

21. Problems with B1217X Coloured Vinyl

    Due to an error at our pressing plant, B1217X (the coloured vinyl edition of B1217) will come in two colours not one.

    The original GREEN vinyl copies were pressed in error and contain a label with the catalogue number as "B1217" not "B1217X", also the wrong barcode and the year 2007 not 2008. Unfortunately this mistake was not spotted until after shipping, so they were repressed with the correct label (catalogue number, barcode and dated as 2008) but in RED vinyl.

    Additionally all black vinyl carries the 2007 date.

    Therefore due to this error there will be GREEN vinyl and RED vinyl available for B1217.

    Apologies for any confusion this causes.

    Posted: Wednesday 20th February, 2008

22. B1217 Coming in February

    

    The release date for B1217 has been set:
    Release Date: Monday 25th February 2008
    Artist: B12
    Title: B1217
    Format: Black 12" Vinyl, Ltd. Green 12" Vinyl, mp3
    A1: 32 Lineup
    B1: Omni Therapy
    B2: Ashamed of Me
    

    Limited Edition copies of coloured vinyl will be available through the B12 web site.

    

    Posted: Wednesday 13th February, 2008

23. B1218 (Kirk Degiorgio) Revised Released Date

    

    We have revised the release date for Kirk Degiorgio's - I Do Not Exist (B1218). The new release date is one week later than previously advertised. The new release date is the 17th December 2007.

    We have been busy, in fact still are busy getting a new infrastructure in place to support the future sales of B12 Records. For this release we are using a new distributor (SRD) a new promotion company and are currently working a new and improved B12 Shop to help us sell directly to you over a prolonged period.

    Check the images below for a sneak peak at the label artwork, the black vinyl and limited edition clear vinyl for B1218. Also note that the limited edition clear vinyl has a separate catalouge number to the black version, B1218 (non limited version) and B1218X (limited edition). More news when our shop will be open for you to buy these new releases will follow shortly.

    

    Posted: Saturday 8th December, 2007

24. Kirk Degiorgio Returns to B12 Records

    

    The 17th December 2007 sees Kirk Degiorgio return to B12 Records with an EP of unmissable pure Techno. This release will be available in Black vinyl and limited edition clear vinyl.

    Release date: 17th Decenber 2007
    Artist: Kirk Degiorgio
    Title: I Do Not Exist EP
    Cat No: B1218
    Format: Black 12" Vinyl, Ltd. Clear Vinyl, mp3
    A1: I Do Not Exist (Original mix)
    B1: I Do Not Exist (B12 Alternative Remix)
    B2: Accretion
    

    Posted: Monday 26th November, 2007

25. B12 Live @ FUSE 8th Sept 2007

    

    FUSE in Brussels, Belgium was revisited by B12 on Saturday 8th Sept 2007, more than 13 years after our first live show there. Everyone seemed to enjoy the B12 live acid set...

    Some video snippets are available on YouTube...

    B12 Live @ Fuse - Hall of Mirrors

    B12 Live @ Fuse - Particle 3

    B12 Live @ Fuse - Twisted Mother Fucker

    Thanks to all that came... send any photos of us playing on the night to us and we will post some of them here.

    

    Posted: Thursday 13th September, 2007

26. B1215/16 Second Editions

    

    A second edition of B1215 and B1216 will be available from our distributor on the 9th July 2007. It should be in all good record shops (including the B12 shop) shortly after. The second edition has new label colours, click the images (below left) to see a bigger version.

    Don't forget MP3 still available from bleep.com

    
    
    
    
    
    
    

    Posted: Friday 6th July, 2007

27. Bootlegs

    A number of records have been circulating since late 2005 claiming to be represses of older B12 releases
    
    We have not repressed any of the older releases. These records are illegal bootlegs, and not mastered from the original plates - they are most likely ripped from CD or mp3, or even recorded from the old vinyl onto CDR.
    
    You can check if the vinyl you have is genuine - all B12 releases have messages etched into the run-out grooves. Also, the bootlegs often have a poor quality label print and tinny/trebley sound.
    
    There are still some shops shamelessly still buying and selling these, claiming that 'we thought they were real' even though they came from a dodgy bloke who turned up in the shop, rather than from our distributors Rubadub, and also ebay sellers claiming to have the originals - so CHECK BEFORE YOU BUY!
    
    If you see any shops selling what they claim to be old stock or 'repressings' - please let us know!!!
    
    We will be making the old material available again - the back catalogue has been completely re-mastered, and will be released on a 12 disc CD box set later this year, with bonus remixes and unreleased tracks. So if you're looking for old B12 - please be patient and get the genuine article!
    
    Remember - the Truth is in the Run-out Grooves

    Posted: Thursday 5th July, 2007

28. The Day After ...

    AMAZING !!!

    Both Mike and I are absolutely stunned by the response we have had to these two releases B1215 and B1216.
    Our B12 shop sold out in about 5 hours and we thank you very much !

    After much debate we have decided that a repress has to happen. The demand is high and we feel that the music should be made available. The represses will be on standard black vinyl, have different artwork and will be clearly labelled as 2nd editions.
    There will be NO repressings of the coloured vinyl.

    We shall keep you informed as to when these will be available.

    Steven Rutter

    Co-founder B12 Records

    Posted: Tuesday 12th June, 2007

29. Re-launch Release Day

    The official release day is here.

    Phewwww...

    The re-launch of B12 Records has taken huge effort, more than we thought, in reality more effort than it did originally back in 1990 when myself and Steve decided we would start our "record label" when nobody else had any interest and laughed at the idea of releasing the four tracks that made up B1201.

    We only did it because we loved vinyl and wanted a record with our own music on it. But for us -- as with everything -- attention to detail was very important, this remains true today, so while it would have been easier to accept that "Nobody takes lacquers away and writes on them anymore", we insisted that hand etched vinyl is the only way to continue what we started all those years ago.

    So, many years on, we find ourselves back in familiar territory, releasing our own music on our own label, only this time we said we would do it "properly". I am not sure either me or Steve really knows what that means, to be honest all we want to do right now is make new music, but we realise the only way we can make our music is to have control over it ourselves because we started this whole creative process all of those years ago to make music for us, by our own rules and not by somebody else?s.

    Thank you to everyone for their continued support, we are honoured and humbled by it every day.

    Thank you, we hope you enjoy the music.

    Mike Golding

    Co-founder B12 Records

    Posted: Monday 11th June, 2007

30. B12 are back!

    It's been nearly ten years. We're back. Did you miss us?
    
    Have a look around the new site, updates and more downloads will be added over the coming weeks and months.
    
    It's a brand new website, there's bound to be a couple of crinkles...so if you spot any bugs please let us know: webmaster[at]b12records.com

    Posted: Tuesday 5th June, 2007

31. B12 live @ I LOVE ACID

    B12 will be performing a special ACID set at the next I LOVE ACID rave, Halloween 2007
    
    Other acts playing include Luke Vibert, Funckarma/Cane, the 030303 DJs and more...

    Posted: Friday 1st June, 2007

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1. Buy Direct from Us

   Please Read Before Shopping

   Orders are limited to 3 copies per catalogue number, hopefully this gives the genuine collectors a better change to own copies.

   NEW Postage and Packaging Costs

   Postage and Packing (e.g. "shipping") All shipping is now based on weight and value. All orders over 45 UK Pounds MUST now be signed for which adds a small amount to the shipping total but it is safer for you. Packing will always be good, for vinyl this includes a good quality record sleeve, a stiffener to stop bending during transit.

   Postage Times

   Only 2 postage "runs" will be done each week during PEAK times, such as new releases dates, this means one mid week run and one weekend run.

   Large Orders

   For orders of 7 or more vinyl at one time, postage costs are subject to change (as they will need to be boxed instead of sent in mailers) please get in touch with any questions about this.

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   Any enquiries please get in touch: shop[a t]b12records.com

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1. 

   B1223X

   Kirk Degiorgio

   Format: Vinyl, Download

   Released: 28th August, 2009

2. 

   B1223

   Kirk Degiorgio

   Format: Vinyl, Download

   Released: 28th September, 2009

3. 

   B1222X

   Posthuman

   Format: Vinyl

   Released: 3rd August, 2008

4. 

   B1222

   Posthuman

   Format: vinyl, Download

   Released: 3rd August, 2008

5. 

   B1220CD

   B12

   Format: CD, Download

   Released: 20th October, 2008

6. 

   B1220

   B12

   Format: Picture Disc Vinyl, Download

   Released: 20th October, 2008

7. 

   B1219TB-XL

   Format: T-Shirt

   Released: 26th May, 2008

8. 

   B1219TB-L

   Format: T-Shirt

   Released: 26th May, 2008

9. 

   B1219TA-XL

   Format: T-Shirt

   Released: 26th May, 2008

10. 

    B1219TA-L

    Format: T-Shirt

    Released: 26th May, 2008

11. 

    B1219LE

    B12

    Format: CD, MP3

    Released: 26th May, 2008

12. 

    B1219

    B12

    Format: CD, MP3

    Released: 26th May, 2008

13. 

    B1218X

    Kirk Degiorgio

    Format: Vinyl

    Released: 17th December, 2007

14. 

    B1218

    Kirk Degiorgio

    Format: Vinyl, MP3

    Released: 17th December, 2007

15. 

    B1217X

    B12

    Format: Vinyl

    Released: 25th February, 2008

16. 

    B1217G

    B12

    Format: Vinyl

    Released: 25th February, 2008

17. 

    B1217

    B12

    Format: vinyl, mp3

    Released: 25th February, 2008

18. 

    B1216SE

    B12

    Format: Vinyl

    Released: 9th July, 2007

19. 

    B1216

    B12

    Format: vinyl, mp3

    Released: 11th June, 2007

20. 

    B1215SE

    B12

    Format: Vinyl

    Released: 9th July, 2007

21. 

    B1215

    B12

    Format: vinyl, mp3

    Released: 11th June, 2007

22. B1214.2

    Redcell / Elegy / Esoterik

    Format: vinyl

    Released: 1st May, 1995

23. B1214.1

    Redcell / Esoterik / Blue Binary

    Format: vinyl

    Released: 1st April, 1995

24. 

    B1213D-XL

    Format: T-Shirt

    Released: 26th May, 2008

25. 

    B1213D-L

    Format: T-Shirt

    Released: 26th May, 2008

26. B1213

    Format: T-Shirt

    Released: 1st June, 1994

27. 

    B1212.7

    B12

    Format: CD, Download

    Released: 26th May, 2009

28. 

    B1212.6

    B12

    Format: CD, Download

    Released: 27th April, 2009

29. 

    B1212.5

    B12/STASIS

    Format: CD, Download

    Released: 30th March, 2009

30. 

    B1212.4

    B12

    Format: CD, Download

    Released: 23rd February, 2009

31. 

    B1212.3

    B12

    Format: CD, Download

    Released: 26th January, 2009

32. 

    B1212.2

    B12

    Format: CD, Download

    Released: 15th December, 2008

33. 

    B1212.1

    B12

    Format: CD, Download

    Released: 17th November, 2008

34. B1211CD1

    Redcell / Stasis

    Format: CD

    Released: 30th August, 1993

35. B1211

    Stasis

    Format: vinyl

    Released: 5th July, 1993

36. B1210

    Cmetric

    Format: Vinyl

    Released: 11th April, 1994

37. B1209

    B12

    Format: Cassette

    Released: 15th February, 1993

38. B1208

    Redcell

    Format: Vinyl

    Released: 5th July, 1993

39. B1207

    Redcell

    Format: vinyl

    Released: 27th April, 1992

40. B1206

    Musicology

    Format: Vinyl

    Released: 30th November, 1992

41. B1205

    Redcell

    Format: Vinyl

    Released: 24th August, 1992

42. B1204

    Musicology

    Format: Vinyl

    Released: 16th March, 1992

43. B1203

    Future/Past / Zee# / As One

    Format: Vinyl

    Released: 25th October, 1991

44. B1202

    2001

    Format: Vinyl

    Released: 6th January, 1992

45. B1201

    Musicology

    Format: Vinyl

    Released: 9th September, 1991

1. Sonic Sunset B12 special

   

   B12 RADIO SHOW DOWNLOAD
   
   Last September Sonic Sunset Radio broadcast a special B12 show. Here's what they said:
   
   "A retrospective set of London's B12 Records. We've been wanting to do this show for many years, and decided no better time in space than now: "Expressions of the Future" as viewed in 1991 from B12 in London, through a lens that built on Detroit's original foundation, but angled the sound into a unique British unknown. Michael Golding & Steve Rutter crafted this vision under numerous artist names on their B12 imprint, releasing one of the pillars of the Artificial Intelligence era, Electro Soma (primarily a collection of their early 12"s), on Warp Records. We love the 12" philosophy they adopted, with super-limited coloured vinyl among an already-limited total pressing. The records have gorgeous cutting jobs with massive etchings before and after the grooves, not unlike the look of UR/Red Planet records from that same era. B12 was a key first step for UK's clinical twist on soulful circuitry, we dug deep to play many of their originals we had."
   
   You can download an mp3 of the show here (78 mins, 90 megs)
   
   Tracklisting:
   
   B12 - Soundtrack of Space - Electro Soma (Warp) 1993
   Cmetric - Tribeca (B1210) 1994
   2001 - Rings of Saturn - Space Age EP (B1202) 1991
   Musicology - Telefone 529 (B1201) 1991
   Redcell - Paradroid - Redcell (B1205) 1992
   Musicology - Bubbles - Outlook (B1204) 1992
   Redcell - Phett - Time Tourist (Warp) 1996
   Musicology - Boundaries - Hall of Mirrors (B1206) 1992
   Redcell - Soundtrack Of A Strange Era - Retreat from Unpleasant Realities (B1207) 1992
   Redcell - Interim (B1208) 1993
   Musicology - Obsessed - Musicology (B1201) 1991
   Stasis - The Point of No Return - The Point of No Return (B1211) 1993
   Redcell - The City [Inhabited by Cmetric] - (A.R.T. / B1214.1) 1995
   Redcell - Practopia (A.R.T. / B1214.2) 1995
   Redcell - In Version - Virtual Sex (Buzz) 1993
   Phenomyna - Travellor (Explained By Red Cell) (A.R.T. 5.1) 1994
   Redcell - The Silicon Garden - Likethemes (Likemind 3) 1995

   Posted: Monday 4th June, 2007

1. About B12 Records

   After a decade hidden away, B12 have returned.

   B12 Records was founded in 1990 by Mike Golding and Steve Rutter as a vehicle for themselves and other like minded individuals to release electronic music for listening and dancing. Many thought the duo hailed from Detroit, as their sound fused many of the elements of techno coming from the Motor City, alongside labels such as Transmat and Plus 8. Every record was hand-engraved in the run out grooves, with cryptic clues and messages, recurring themes of futurism and science fiction.

   Releasing under a series of monikers, such as Redcell, Cmetric, and Musicology, their connections with Kirk DeGeorgio?s A.R.T. Records are well documented, each artist featuring on the others label, and even a pair of split 12?s with a label taking each side of the vinyl. The pair were also snapped up by Warp Records, featuring on the seminal Artificial Intelligence series and releasing two albums and an EP on Warp under the umbrella name ?B12?

   Then in 1996, with test pressings of B1215 in their hands, they disappeared without warning or reason. B1215 never made it to release.

   Forward to 2005. Illegal bootlegs of old B12 material are circulating ? poor quality, without the engravings in the run-out grooves. Mike & Steve return to play a live show in London to a sell-out crowd (the bouncers had to stop queues inside the building). B12 absolutely blew everyone away, a decade away hadn't dampened their sound one bit. The applause at the end was so overwhelming that the following act was shouting at the crowd to shut up and stop cheering so he could begin his set. They announced there was new material to come, and their intentions of re-mastering the back catalogue for release on a 12 CD box set, with bonus unreleased materials.

   Now, in 2007, B12 Records has exactly the same goal it did in 1990, to provide quality electronic music for futuristic feet and forward thinking minds.

2. Web Site Design and Photography

   Web site design by Mike Golding - ? Mike Golding and Aisis Design Ltd. All Rights Reserved

   All photographs are by Mike Golding. All images are subject to US and international copyright laws and are the sole property of Mike Golding ? 2003-07. No photograph may be reproduced, downloaded, copied, stored, manipulated, or used in whole or in part of a derivative work, without the written permission of Mike Golding. All rights reserved.

   Please Note: Images displayed here are NOT free to take and reuse. If you would like to use one of Mike Golding's photographs on a personal website, or any other non-commercial project, permission IS required. Alternatively, if you have a commercial interest in any of the images displayed here, please contact Mike Golding directly to discuss licensing and fees. mike[at this domain].com

3. Legal

   The B12 Records web site is the property of B12 Records and Mainframe Music ? 2003-07 and is subject to US and international copyright laws. No part may be reproduced, copied, stored, manipulated, or used whole or in part of a derivative work, without the written permission of B12 Records. All rights reserved.

1. General enquiries: label [ a t ] b12records.com

   Any general questions or queries. For any website related issues please contact webmaster [ a t ] b12records.com

   Twitter

   @b12records

   Distribution/wholesale enquiries

   SRD / +44 (0) 20 88 02 3000

   Demos: label [ a t ] b12records.com

   Please send mp3s ONLY. We will listen to everything that comes in but cannot give feedback on every demo we receive.
   However, if we are interested to release your stuff, we will be in touch!

   Live / DJ Bookings: label [ a t ] b12records.com

   For live bookings: please let us know the date, location, venue size, proposed budget, & any other acts booked.

   B12 are available for gigs up until November 2007, and then after January 2008. Mike Golding is also available for DJ'ing at any time.

   B12 Links

   B12 official ebay account / B12 on Myspace / B12 on Bleep / B12 on Discogs / B12 on wikipedia / Mike's photo blog