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Chicago House

The labels that named the form. Trax put house music on the international map; Dance Mania mutated it into ghetto-house in the next room.

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Trax Records
Chicago, US·1984—
  1. 1985Girls Out On The FloorJesse Velez
  2. 1986I've Lost ControlSleezy D.
  3. 1986When You Hold MeMaster C & J
  4. 1986Free YourselfVirgo
  5. 1986Work The BoxSantos (3)
  6. 1986No Way BackAdonis
  7. 1986We're Rocking Down The HouseAdonis
  8. 1986The House Music AnthemMarshall Jefferson
  9. 1987Acid TracksPhuture
  10. 1987Time Marches OnJungle Wonz
  11. 1987I Can't ForgetMr. Lee
  12. 1987Baby Wants To RideFrankie Knuckles
  13. 1987Chicago Trax - Volume 1Various
  14. 1988We Are PhuturePhuture
  15. 1988As AlwaysFarley "Jackmaster" Funk
  16. 1988Acid Trax Volume 2Various
  17. 1988Acid TraxVarious
  18. 1988Pump Up ChicagoMr. Lee
  19. 1988Just Stay The NightEvie
  20. 1989Frankie Knuckles Presents (Music Selected And Edited By Ron Hardy)Frankie Knuckles
  21. 1989Do You Know Who You Are?Virgo Four
  22. 1989M.T.S.M.T.S. (2)
  23. 1989StreetlifeStreetlife (2)
  24. 1989Rap Trax - Volume OneVarious
  25. 1997The Start It Up (Claude Young Remixes)Joey Beltram
150 releases · +125 more
Dance Mania
Chicago, US·1985—
  1. 1986Hardcore JazzDuane & Co.
  2. 19867 WaysHercules
  3. 1986House NationThe Housemaster Boyz
  4. 1987Frequency / How I FeelLil' Louis
  5. 19887 Days Of Peace / War GamesLil Louis And The Diamond Corp.
  6. 1988The Original Video ClashLil' Louis
  7. 1988InsaneSuburban Boyz
  8. 1988I Can't StopCynthia M
  9. 1988Ultimate J.B. TraxDuane & Co.
  10. 1989Love Will Find A WayVictor Romeo
  11. 1989Searchin' HardDa Posse
  12. 1990Armani TraxArmando
  13. 1991AmbulanceRobert Armani
  14. 1994A Nite Life ThangPaul Johnson
  15. 19941994 House Trax's Volume ITraxmen
  16. 1994VertigoPlayground Productionz
  17. 1994Hittrax 5 - The ReconstructionThe House Gang
  18. 1994Da Soul Revival EPTyree Cooper
  19. 1995Trax From The Dark SideDJ Funk
  20. 1995Taris Is ParisDJ Slugo
  21. 1995Pumpin Up The TraxDJ Funk
  22. 1995House WorkDJ Deeon
  23. 1995Basement Trax Volume 4Traxmen
  24. 1996Freak Like MeDJ Deeon
  25. 1998Urban DisturbanceDJ Urban
239 releases · +214 more
D.J. International Records
  1. 1985Music Is The KeyJ.M. Silk
  2. 1986Love Can't Turn AroundFarley "Jackmaster" Funk
  3. 1986CommunicateFull House
  4. 1987Can U DanceKenny "Jammin" Jason
  5. 1987It's All RightSterling Void
  6. 1988Promised LandJoe Smooth
  7. 1988The Promised LandJoe Smooth
  8. 1988Turn Up The BassTyree Cooper
  9. 1988Tyree's Got A Brand New HouseTyree Cooper
  10. 1988Hip House / I Can Dance"Fast" Eddie Smith
  11. 1988Jack To The Sound"Fast" Eddie Smith
  12. 1988Let's Go"Fast" Eddie Smith
  13. 1988Yo Yo Get Funky"Fast" Eddie Smith
  14. 1989RejoiceJoe Smooth
  15. 1989They Want To Be FreeJoe Smooth
  16. 1989Hard Core - Hip House (New '89 Version)Tyree Cooper
  17. 1989Move Your BodyTyree Cooper
  18. 1989It's All RightSterling Void
  19. 1989Set Me FreeSterling Void
  20. 1989Most Wanted"Fast" Eddie Smith
  21. 1989Let's Get HypedKool Rock Steady
  22. 1990Let The Music Take ControlTyree Cooper
  23. 1990Most Wanted"Fast" Eddie Smith
  24. 1990In The MixMix Masters
  25. 1991Out Of ControlThe Project (8)
138 releases · +113 more
Cajual Records
  1. 1992Dreaming EPCajmere
  2. 1992Underground Goodies Vol. 4Cajmere
  3. 1992Brighter DaysCajmere
  4. 1992PercolatorCajmere
  5. 1993U Got Me UpDajaé
  6. 1993Slamm ProjectJump "Chico" Slamm
  7. 1993Movin'Johnny Fiasco
  8. 1993States EPRon Trent
  9. 1994Is It All Over My FaceDajaé
  10. 1994Higher PowerDajaé
  11. 1994A Little Bit Of This, A Little Bit Of ThatBrothers In The Struggle
  12. 1994Underground Goodies Vol. VICajmere
  13. 1994FunkadelikrelicDJ Sneak
  14. 1995Jazz ManMarkey
  15. 1995Feelin' Kinda HighCajmere
  16. 1995People Everyday (We Just Wanna Be Free)Braxton Holmes
  17. 1995Day By DayDajaé
  18. 1995Stay AroundTerence FM
  19. 1995Horny (Remixes)Cajmere
  20. 1996The Many Shades Of CajualDerrick Carter
  21. 1996Only 4 UCajmere
  22. 1997Answering Machine (Remixes)Green Velvet
  23. 1997Cabrini-Greens & CornbreadCabrini-Greens And Cornbread
  24. 1997A Taste Of CajualMark Grant
  25. 2005Say U WillCajmere
59 releases · +34 more
Relief Records
  1. 1993Velvet TracksGreen Velvet
  2. 1994DJ Tools Vol. 2Random Access (2)
  3. 1994DJ Tools Vol. IIIRandom Access (2)
  4. 1994A New BeginningBoo Williams
  5. 1994Imagine A NationGemini
  6. 1994The BeginningGemini
  7. 1994Separate WaysJoe Lewis
  8. 1994Blue Funk EPDJ Sneak
  9. 1994Velvet TracksGreen Velvet
  10. 1994Can You Feel What I Feel Vol. IILouis Bell
  11. 1995Funky DiscoJoe Lewis
  12. 1995Play TimeBrian Harden
  13. 1995Portamento TracksGreen Velvet
  14. 1995Acid Mode / Peace Of MindMelvin Meeks
  15. 1995Flash (Remixes)Green Velvet
  16. 1996Home Town Chicago LPBoo Williams
  17. 1996Blue Funk FilesDJ Sneak
  18. 1996The Other Side Of MePaul Johnson
  19. 1996The StalkerGreen Velvet
  20. 1997Destination Unknown EPGreen Velvet
  21. 2001WhateverGreen Velvet
  22. 2001La La LandGreen Velvet
  23. 2005Walk In LoveGreen Velvet
  24. 2005TemptationGreen Velvet
  25. 2006Shake & PopGreen Velvet
75 releases · +50 more
Prescription
  1. 1993Be My / I Wouldn'tNoni
  2. 1993Thank You / Feel The Rhythm / Dancin MusicChuggles
  3. 1994Prescription Underground EPChez N Trent
  4. 1994Hip To Be Disillusioned Vol. 1Chez Damier
  5. 1994The GiftNoni
  6. 1994The Relics E.P.Abacus
  7. 1994Love Is The Message (For Those Who Didn't Hear It)Ani
  8. 1995Space And Time / Prescription Every NightHeaven & Earth (4)
  9. 1995The Foot Therapy EPRon Trent
  10. 1995I Remember DanceChuggles
  11. 1995The Nature Of RetributionVarious
  12. 1995The Grand Lodge Of Luxor (Thebes) EPVarious
  13. 1995The Collected Sounds Of Prescription (Sample Volume 001)Various
  14. 1995Dance Floor Boogie DelitesRon Trent
  15. 1995The Language 12"Ron Trent
  16. 1996EnchantmentAngora
  17. 1996Qué Tal America?A Man Called Adam
  18. 1996The DanceThe Gallery Collective
  19. 1996Collectors EditionAbacus
  20. 1997Instant CocoTaster's Choice
  21. 1998God SaidWarp Dub Sound System
  22. 1998Afro Nova EPRon Trent
  23. 1998Comin' BackCurtis Harman
  24. 1998Life 4 LivingUrban Sound Gallery
  25. 2000ParadiseSundiata O.M.
31 releases · +6 more
Alleviated Records
  1. 1985Mystery Of LoveMr. Fingers
  2. 1986Dance TracsDisco-D
  3. 1987Slam DanceMr. Fingers
  4. 1987I'm StrongRobert Owens
  5. 1987A Love Of My OwnFingers Inc.
  6. 1989What About This LoveMr. Fingers
  7. 1989Just Another Lonely DayBlakk Society
  8. 1990ShineKriss Coleman
  9. 1990It's The New2nd Avenew
  10. 2000OxygenSymbiosis (3)
  11. 2001Inter...JingleDonnie Tempo
  12. 2002PaintingSon Dexter
  13. 2003Glancing At The MoonLoosefingers
  14. 2004When Summer ComesLoosefingers
  15. 2006What Is House?Loosefingers
  16. 2006You Rock MeLarry Heard
  17. 200825 Years From AlphaLarry Heard
17 releases
Guidance Recordings
  1. 1997Hi-Fidelity House Imprint OneVarious
  2. 1998Somehow, Somewhere (There's A Soul Heaven)Deep Sensation
  3. 1998Hi-Fidelity House Imprint TwoVarious
  4. 1999Hi-Fidelity Dub Sessions - Chapter OneVarious
  5. 1999Mundial Muzique (A Selection Of Modern Afro-Caribbean, Latin, And Brazilian Rhythms)Various
  6. 1999Baghdad CaféA:xus
  7. 1999Soundtrack For LifeA:xus
  8. 1999Hi:Fidelity Lounge - Volume One: Subterranean SoundtracksVarious
  9. 1999Midnight Express: A Guidance Recordings CompilationDavid Alvarado
  10. 2000Lounge ExcursionsGlenn Underground
  11. 2000Smuggler's RunOscar Gaetan
  12. 2000Hi:Fidelity Lounge (Volume Two: Subterranean Soundtracks)Various
  13. 2000The Voices Of Urban RenewalVarious
  14. 2001Doubts & ConvictionsTroublemakers
  15. 2001Hi-Fidelity Dub Sessions - Volume ThreeVarious
  16. 2001Hi-Fidelity House: Imprint 3Various
  17. 2001Hi Fidelity Dub Sessions Presents Roots CombinationRoots Combination
  18. 2001Midnight Express 2 - A Guidance Recordings CompilationTobias Berblinger
  19. 2002Hi-Fidelity Dub Sessions - Chapter 4Various
  20. 2002House PanicThe Dolphins
  21. 2002Nuspirit HelsinkiNuspirit Helsinki
  22. 2002Between Here And NowProjections
  23. 2002Hi-Fidelity House Imprint 4Various
  24. 2002The Groove Corporation Presents Remixes From The Elephant HouseGroove Corporation
  25. 2003Star GazingVarious
78 releases · +53 more
Large Records
  1. 1994Get Your (Mind Together)95 North
  2. 1995Raw GroovesKerri Chandler
  3. 1996Blue Belly Bandit E.P.DJ Sneak
  4. 1996GabrielleRoy Davis Jr.
  5. 1996Raw Grooves IIKerri Chandler
  6. 1997Raw Grooves 3Kerri Chandler
  7. 1997Songs For The SoulMateo & Matos
  8. 1998Raw Grooves 4Kerri Chandler
  9. 1998Forever Underground95 North
  10. 1999Soul Searching Vol. 3DJ Rasoul
  11. 1999Future FlightMiguel Migs
  12. 1999Digitalsoul (Session One)Kerri Chandler
  13. 2000Do ItDeep Theory
  14. 2000Soul Collectives Volume 1Dennis Ferrer
  15. 2000Digitalsoul (Session Two)Kerri Chandler
  16. 2000Faith In LoveDJ Rasoul
  17. 2001Got 2 B U (Remixes)Solar House
  18. 2001Digitalsoul (Session Three)Kerri Chandler
  19. 2002Digitalsoul (Session Four)Kerri Chandler
  20. 2002Sound Deluxe Volume 1DJ Rasoul
  21. 2003Closer 2 URoy Davis Jr.
  22. 2003Music 4 Your MindMiguel Migs
  23. 2004Like Jazz EPJay-J & Halo
  24. 2005Soho Sessions EPScott Wozniak
  25. 2005ChangeHalo
108 releases · +83 more
Classic
  1. 1995SeasonsVarious
  2. 1996Disco/EyesFreesoul
  3. 1996SpinesNail Tolliday
  4. 1997Lovelee DaeBlaze
  5. 1997ExperienceChris Nazuka
  6. 1999Bump All Night EPRob Mello
  7. 2000BushesMarkus Nikolai
  8. 2000Break MeFreeform Five
  9. 2000Mo PschidtDerrick Carter
  10. 2001You Ain't Dancin'Chicago Dancefloor Voodoo
  11. 2002Perspex SexFreeform Five
  12. 2002MouthIz & Diz
  13. 2002Sounds You Can FeelVarious
  14. 2002FantasizeRob Mello
  15. 2002I'm SatisfiedScoper & Bubba
  16. 2003The Obscene EPSean Smith
  17. 2003Nearest Hits & Greatest MissesDerrick Carter
  18. 2003About LoveRoy Davis Jr.
  19. 2003House Of MouthsMike Dixon
  20. 2003The Ziggy Franklen Radio ShowGreens Keepers
  21. 2003Brazil.comIsolée
  22. 2004PleetchGreens Keepers
  23. 2004Keep It DownGreens Keepers
  24. 2005A Classic Decade - 10 Years Of The Classic Music CompanyLuke Solomon
  25. 2005Remix SamplerStyle Of Eye
74 releases · +49 more
Underground Construction
  1. 1994Unreleased Orgy Traxx Vol. 1White Knight
  2. 1995Show Me Your FaceDJ Trajic
  3. 1996ButtaPamp & Da Knox
  4. 1996Energy Factor 7Ralphi Rosario
  5. 1996Latinas Del MundoDino Latino
  6. 1996La RazaDJ Trajic
  7. 1996Feelin' HorneySex Kraz'd Superstars
  8. 1996The Strip E.P.Jose 2 Hype
  9. 1996House Blend Volume 2Dance Works!
  10. 1997House Blend Volume 3DJ Bam Bam
  11. 1997Take Me Up (Gotta Get Up)Ralphi Rosario
  12. 1997House BangersMark V. & Poogie Bear
  13. 1997Steady PimpinGroove Pimps!
  14. 1997Luv Cums / Bang Dem WallsDance Works!
  15. 1997Trajic Mega MixDJ Trajic
  16. 1998SwitchPamp & Da Knox
  17. 1998Do You Like The Way That It FeelsRalphi Rosario
  18. 1998HappyDonna Blakely
  19. 1998Laughing IrenaDJ Irene
  20. 1998Hard House DivaDJ Irene
  21. 1998Fly AwayRick Garcia
  22. 1998Liquid LunchDJ Trajic
  23. 1998House Blend 4: DJ Bam Bam's Last Pour!DJ Bam Bam
  24. 1999Booty House AnthemsDJ Funk
  25. 1999House Blend Volume 5: Tasters ChoiceDJ Rip
212 releases · +187 more
International House Recordsadjacent
  1. 1988Rock This PlaceMr. Lee
  2. 1988Hittrax IIThe House Gang
  3. 1989Rock This PartyMaximum Strength
  4. 1996Another LevelCZR
  5. 1997On That VibeCZR
  6. 1997Fuckin RawRick Garcia
  7. 1998Chicago Southside - The RemixesCZR
  8. 1998Ass TraxDJ Urban
  9. 1999Tricky Trax EPDJ Skitzo
  10. 2000FallinRobbie Rivera
  11. 2001Rough Ride EPRobbie Rivera
  12. 2001Gimme Your Love (Remixes)Automatic
  13. 2001Heavy Weight EPBilly Lo
  14. 2001Beat FreakerSteve Smooth
  15. 2001You Can't Change My WaysDavid Garcia & Jay Walker
  16. 2001Bedtime StoriesJohn Andersson
  17. 2002ArrivalHatiras
  18. 2002EverybodyBad Boy Bill
  19. 2003ZaitechBryan Cox
  20. 2003ReleaseJJ Flores & Steve Smooth
  21. 2003Illicit Activities EPBad Boy Bill
  22. 2003"Take U There"David Garcia
  23. 2003The Anthem (Remixes)Hatiras
  24. 2003Hot Spicy ActionRees Urban
  25. 2004Freak YouJJ Flores & Steve Smooth
68 releases · +43 more
Clubhouse Recordsadjacent
  1. 1989D.I.U. (Deep In Underground)Da Rebels
  2. 1990Feel The MelodyThe Underground Crew
  3. 1990For UDana Stovall
  4. 1991Underground Goodies Vol. ICajmere
  5. 1991Nu NuLidell Townsell
  6. 1991Back To The BasicsDA Rebels
  7. 1991A Man And His FluteR.E.
  8. 1991Under Ground Goodies Vol. IICajmere
  9. 1991Let's Get NakedSilk E
  10. 1991Do You Want MeMartell
  11. 1991OdoruWatanabe
  12. 1991Keep Movin'Cajmere
  13. 1991Basic EssentialsDa Rebels
  14. 1992Sax SellsThe Underground Crew
  15. 1992Look No MoreScarlett
  16. 1992Come Back HomeDana Stovall
  17. 1992Chit Chat - The RemixesCajmere
  18. 1992Underground Goodies Vol. IIICajmere
  19. 199212 Inches Of PleasureBraxton Holmes
  20. 1992The WeekendERB
  21. 1992Love AffairRon Trent
  22. 1992Mello MadnessDA Rebels
  23. 1992I Got Sex On My MindC-Low & Battle
  24. 1992RaptureQuyraze
  25. 1992Orgasm - The RemixesThe Underground Crew
30 releases · +5 more
Hot Mix 5 Recordsadjacent
  1. 1987Just A TeaseMickey Oliver
  2. 1987Don't Want ItKenny "Jammin" Jason
  3. 1987My House Is Bigger Than Your HouseMG²
  4. 1987You Used To Hold MeRalphi Rosario
  5. 1987The Jackin' National AnthemRamos (2)
  6. 1987Rhythm Of The BeatTony Sineni
  7. 1988Desirable Revenge (The Saga Of Sweet Pussy Pauline)Candy J
  8. 1988String Free / Can You Feel The BassPhortune
  9. 1988Acid LPVarious
  10. 1988In-Ten-Si-TMickey Oliver
  11. 1988Never Let GoMickey Oliver
  12. 1988Best Of Hot Mix 5 '88Various
  13. 1988In The NightRalphi Rosario
  14. 1988Dream GirlPierre's Pfantasy Club
  15. 1988Somethings They Never ChangeCandy J
  16. 1988Can You Feel ItMario Diaz
  17. 1988Pump That BaseMario Diaz
  18. 1989RenditionRalphi Rosario
  19. 1989Just Rock (Rap House Anthem)Smokin' Gang
  20. 1989Let's Get Busy / You Wanna PartyPfantasia
  21. 1989PiecesRevoked
21 releases
Gherkin Recordsadjacent
  1. 1988Stomp The BeatGherkin Jerks
  2. 1989Stay CloseMondeé Oliver
  3. 1989Don't Walk Out On LoveGallifré
  4. 1989Newsy NeighborsMondeé Oliver
  5. 1990Don't Walk Out The DoorNorth / Clybourn
  6. 1990Best Of Gherkin Vol. 1Various
  7. 1990Set Your Mind To ItGallifré
  8. 1990You're My SituationScamara
  9. 1990Don't GoDezz
  10. 1991Make Me Want YouMondeé Oliver
10 releases

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The 303 left Chicago in 1987 and arrived in London in 1988. The labels on both sides were never quite the same.