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Detroit Core

The labels that built Detroit techno: the Belleville Three's imprints, UR's militant collective, and the second wave that took the form into the 90s.

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Underground Resistance
Detroit, US·1989—
  1. 1990Your Time Is UpUnderground Resistance
  2. 1990Sonic EPUnderground Resistance
  3. 1991X-101X-101
  4. 1991Gyroscopic EPThe Vision
  5. 1991PunisherUnderground Resistance
  6. 1991Living For The NiteUnderground Resistance
  7. 1991Riot EPUnderground Resistance
  8. 1991Waveform E.P.Underground Resistance
  9. 1992OBX-AX-102
  10. 1992FuryUnderground Resistance
  11. 1992Message To The MajorsUnderground Resistance
  12. 1992World 2 WorldUnderground Resistance
  13. 1992The Final FrontierUnderground Resistance
  14. 1993Drexciya 2 - Bubble MetropolisDrexciya
  15. 1994Acid Rain III - Meteor ShowerUnderground Resistance
  16. 1995Aquatic InvasionDrexciya
  17. 1996The Return Of DrexciyaDrexciya
  18. 1998Interstellar FugitivesUnderground Resistance
  19. 1999Knights Of The Jaguar EPThe Aztec Mystic
  20. 2003ActuatorUnderground Resistance
  21. 2003AguilaThe Aztec Mystic
  22. 2004Return Of The DragonsTimeline (2)
  23. 2005A Hitech Jazz CompilationUnderground Resistance
  24. 2005Interstellar Fugitives 2 - Destruction Of OrderUnderground Resistance
  25. 2007Electronic Warfare 2.0Underground Resistance
71 releases · +46 more
Transmat
Detroit, US·1986—
  1. 1986Let's GoX-Ray
  2. 1987Nude PhotoRhythim Is Rhythim
  3. 1987Strings Of LifeRhythim Is Rhythim
  4. 1987The GrooveSuburban Knight
  5. 1988It Is What It IsRhythim Is Rhythim
  6. 1989All For Lee-SahK-Alexi
  7. 1989Illusion / R-ThemeR-Tyme
  8. 1989Beyond The DanceRhythim Is Rhythim
  9. 1990I BelieveOctave One
  10. 1990Crack DownPsyche
  11. 1990The Art Of StalkingSuburban Knight
  12. 1990Ocean To OceanModel 500
  13. 1990Energy FlashJoey Beltram
  14. 1990The BeginningRhythim Is Rhythim
  15. 1992A Relic / Wiggan (Re-Mix) / Strings Of LifeLong Ago
  16. 1992Relics (A Transmat Compilation)Various
  17. 1992Corbomite Maneuver EPDark Comedy
  18. 1995Psychotic FunkSilent Phase
  19. 1996Icon / Kao-Tic HarmonyRhythim Is Rhythim
  20. 1996The Rewired MixesSilent Phase
  21. 1999Deeparture In TimeAril Brikha
  22. 1999Signals / SmileMicroworld (2)
  23. 2000Deeparture In TimeAril Brikha
  24. 2002Rodenbush EPLucas Rodenbush
  25. 2004Movement - Detroit's Electronic Music Festival 04Various
34 releases · +9 more
Metroplex
Detroit, US·1985—
  1. 1985Night Drive (Thru-Babylon)Model 500
  2. 1985No UFO'sModel 500
  3. 1986Play It CoolModel 500
  4. 1986Testing 1-2 / Bang The BeatModel 500
  5. 1986TechnicolorChannel One
  6. 1986Goodbye KissEddie Fowlkes
  7. 1986Triangle Of LoveKreem
  8. 1987Sound Of StereoModel 500
  9. 1987Make Some Noise / Sound Of StereoModel 500
  10. 1987Get It Live / In The MixEddie Fowlkes
  11. 1987Party RaceFlintstones
  12. 1987My LoveJennifer Welch
  13. 1988Interference / ElectronicModel 500
  14. 1989The ChaseModel 500
  15. 1990Here's Your Chance Now DanceRon Cook
  16. 1990Hooked On The HypeBeyond All Praise
  17. 1990Television / Frequency ExpressFrequency
  18. 1993I See The LightModel 500
  19. 19935% SolutionShake
  20. 1994Game One / Think QuickInfiniti
  21. 1995StarlightModel 500
  22. 1995Phase TwoAudio Tech
  23. 1997Nature Of The BeastBlack Noise
  24. 1998DownAaron-Carl
  25. 2002UpdateModel 600
37 releases · +12 more
KMS
  1. 1987When We Used To PlayBlake Baxter
  2. 1987Groovin' Without DoubtIntercity
  3. 1987The SoundReese & Santonio
  4. 1988The Sound (Power Remix)Kevin Saunderson
  5. 1988Truth Of Self EvidenceReese & Santonio
  6. 1988Bounce Your Body To The BoxReese & Santonio
  7. 1988Big FunInner City
  8. 1989Rock To The BeatReese
  9. 1989Somebody NewMarc Kinchen
  10. 1989You're MineReese
  11. 1989Definition Of LoveKaos
  12. 1991Pump The Move / Grab The BeatE-Dancer
  13. 1992Can You Feel ItChez Damier
  14. 1992I Never Knew LoveChez Damier
  15. 1992FlashFix
  16. 1992Spark PlugTronikHouse
  17. 1992Straight Outta HellTronikhouse
  18. 1993The ChoiceChez N Trent
  19. 1993UntitledChez Damier
  20. 1993Now Is The TimeKreem
  21. 1994Party Of The YearMembers Of The House
  22. 1994Let The Music (Lift You Up)Loveland
  23. 1995The (Real) Love ThangL'Homme Van Renn
  24. 1998Buena Vida (The First Part)Inner City
  25. 2001Good LoveInner City
62 releases · +37 more
Axis
  1. 1992Tranquilizer EPH&M
  2. 1992Thera EPX-103
  3. 1992Inner SanctumInner Sanctum
  4. 1993Mecca EPMillsart
  5. 1994Minimal NationRobert Hood
  6. 1994Confidentials 1-4Jeff Mills
  7. 1995Tephra EPX-103
  8. 1995The Purpose MakerJeff Mills
  9. 1995GrowthJeff Mills
  10. 1995HumanaMillsart
  11. 1996Very EPJeff Mills
  12. 1996The Other Day EPJeff Mills
  13. 1997Tomorr wJeff Mills
  14. 1997More DramaJeff Mills
  15. 2000Lifelike EPJeff Mills
  16. 2000Every Dog Has Its DayMillsart
  17. 2000MetropolisJeff Mills
  18. 2000Every Dog Has Its Day Vol. 2Millsart
  19. 2002ActualJeff Mills
  20. 2002Every Dog Has Its Day Vol. 3Millsart
  21. 2003Every Dog Has Its Day Vol. 4Millsart
  22. 2004From The 21st Pt. 1Jeff Mills
  23. 2004Exhibitionist - A Jeff Mills MixJeff Mills
  24. 2004ExhibitionistJeff Mills
  25. 2007SystematicJeff Mills
42 releases · +17 more
Planet E
  1. 1992UntitledShop
  2. 1992Intergalactic BeatsVarious
  3. 1993InfinitionQuadrant
  4. 1993Sound On Sound69
  5. 1994Throw / Remake (Basic Reshape)Paperclip People
  6. 1994RemakePaperclip People
  7. 1994BitflowerThe Connection Machine
  8. 1996The Secret Tapes Of Dr. EichPaperclip People
  9. 1996Elements 1989-1990Psyche
  10. 1996Bug In The Bass BinInnerzone Orchestra
  11. 1997SilentintroductionMoodymann
  12. 1997More Songs About Food And Revolutionary ArtCarl Craig
  13. 19984 My PeepzPaperclip People
  14. 1998HeavenlyE-Dancer
  15. 1999ProgrammedInnerzone Orchestra
  16. 2000Designer Music V1Carl Craig
  17. 2000Can't Take ItRecloose
  18. 2000People Make The World Go RoundInnerzone Orchestra
  19. 2001All Access To Detroit's Music FestivalsVarious
  20. 2001Geology - A Subjective Study Of Planet E - Volume TwoVarious
  21. 2002Ain't ChanginRecloose
  22. 2002CardiologyRecloose
  23. 2002OverlapTodd Sines
  24. 2005The Album Formerly Known As...Carl Craig
  25. 2005Darkness / AngelCarl Craig
77 releases · +52 more
M-Plant
Detroit, US·1994—
  1. 1994Internal EmpireRobert Hood
  2. 1994The Protein ValveRobert Hood
  3. 1995Made In ViennaThe Memory Foundation
  4. 1995Moveable Parts Chapter 1Robert Hood
  5. 1995Chapter 1Dean & Deluca
  6. 1996The Pace / Wandering EndlesslyRobert Hood
  7. 1996RealmMonobox
  8. 1997Your Last ChanceThe Memory Foundation
  9. 1997Moveable Parts Chapter 2Robert Hood
  10. 1997DowntownMonobox
  11. 1997Moveable Parts Chapter 2 - The Puppet MasterRobert Hood
  12. 1997All Day LongRobert Hood
  13. 1999Psychic / Pole PositionRobert Hood
  14. 1999Skreel-Ah / NemecSterac
  15. 2000Nighttime World Volume 2Robert Hood
  16. 2001SpectraRobert Hood
  17. 2001The Greatest DancerRobert Hood
  18. 2001PopulationMonobox
  19. 2002AddictRobert Hood
  20. 2002The Black & White LabRobert Hood
  21. 2002The MetronomeRobert Hood
  22. 2002Kick Dirt EPRobert Hood
  23. 2002MegaHood Scientific
  24. 2004IRobert Hood
  25. 2004Untitled 5Robert Hood
28 releases · +3 more
430 West
Detroit, US·1991—
  1. 1991Octivation - The EPOctave One
  2. 1991Falling In DubRandom Noise Generation
  3. 1991Survival InstinctVice
  4. 1991InequalityEddie Fowlkes
  5. 1992Day By DayNever On Sunday
  6. 1992Good StuffSight Beyond Sight
  7. 1992Call My Name (The Remixes)Terrence Parker
  8. 1992TP1Terrence Parker
  9. 1992Falling In Dub (The Remixes)Random Noise Generation
  10. 1993Living My Life UndergroundMind Readers
  11. 1993Bass MagneticAux 88
  12. 1993Random Beats & Tracks Vol. IRandom Noise Generation
  13. 1994The "X" FilesOctave One
  14. 1994Keep Your Head UpUnit 2
  15. 1995Foundation EPOctave One
  16. 1997The Living KeyOctave One
  17. 1998The CollectiveOctave One
  18. 1999TransmitterWild Planet
  19. 1999Genetic RemixesWild Planet
  20. 1999Instrument Of ChangeRandom Noise Generation
  21. 2000Links In The ChainRandom Noise Generation
  22. 2000Black WaterOctave One
  23. 2004A Better Tomorrow / Roof RaiserRandom Noise Generation
  24. 2005SomedaysOctave One
  25. 2006Off The GridOctave One
51 releases · +26 more
Red Planet
  1. 1992Meet The Red PlanetThe Martian
  2. 1992Cosmic Movement / Star DancerThe Martian
  3. 1993Journey To The Martian Polar CapThe Martian
  4. 1993Sex In Zero GravityThe Martian
  5. 1994The Long Winter Of MarsThe Martian
  6. 1995GhostdancerThe Martian
  7. 1996Firekeeper / Vortexual ConceptionsThe Martian
  8. 1997Particle Shower / The Voice Of GrandmotherThe Martian
  9. 1998Prayer StickMartian 044
  10. 1999LBH - 6251876 (A Red Planet Compilation)The Martian
  11. 2002Revenge Of The WolfThe Martian
  12. 2003Pipecarrier EPThe Martian
  13. 2005The Last Stand / SunchaserMartian 044
13 releases
Sound Signature
  1. 1997Musical MetaphorsTheo Parrish
  2. 1997Moonlight Music & YouTheo Parrish
  3. 1998Three Chairs 23 Chairs
  4. 1998Pieces Of A ParadoxTheo Parrish
  5. 1998Roots RevisitedTheo Parrish
  6. 1999Live In Detroit 1999Theo Parrish
  7. 1999Essential Selections Vol. 1Marcellus Pittman
  8. 1999Summertime Is HereTheo Parrish
  9. 2000Parallel DimensionsTheo Parrish
  10. 2000Live @ The TempleTheo Parrish
  11. 2000Sound Signature SoundsTheo Parrish
  12. 2000Methods Of MovementTheo Parrish
  13. 2001You Forgot / Dirt RhodesTheo Parrish
  14. 2001I Can Take ItTheo Parrish
  15. 2001Lights Down LowTheo Parrish
  16. 2001Location Of Lost ColorsTheo Parrish
  17. 2001The 1987 EPLeron Carson
  18. 2002Solitary FlightTheo Parrish
  19. 2003Natural Aspirations (Vinyl Vers. Pt. 1)Theo Parrish
  20. 2003Rusty WatersThe Rotating Assembly
  21. 2004Natural AspirationsThe Rotating Assembly
  22. 2005Experiment #1Howard Thomas
  23. 2005Capritarious #7Theo Parrish
  24. 2006RenaissanceT.O.M. Project
  25. 2007Sound Sculptures Volume 1Theo Parrish
35 releases · +10 more
KDJ
  1. 1994I Like ItKenny Dixon Jr.
  2. 1994Moody Trax EPKenny Dixon Jr.
  3. 1995The DancerMoodymann
  4. 1995Inspirations From A Small Black Church On The Eastside Of DetroitMoodymann
  5. 1995The Day We Lost The SoulMoodymann
  6. 1996Don't Be Misled!Moodymann
  7. 1996I Can't Kick This Feelin When It Hits / Music PeopleMoodymann
  8. 1996Soul EdgeRick Wilhite
  9. 1997Took Me All The Way BackTheo Parrish
  10. 1997U Can Dance If U Want 2Moodymann
  11. 1997In Loving MemoryMoodymann
  12. 1997Joy Pt. IIMoodymann
  13. 1998ForevernevermoreMoodymann
  14. 1999Material WorldAndrés
  15. 1999Shades Of JaeMoodymann
  16. 1999The Godson IIRick Wilhite
  17. 2000Analog:LiveMoodymann
  18. 2000The Thief That Stole My Sad Days ... Ya Blessin' MeMoodymann
  19. 2000Deleted RehearsalsMoodymann
  20. 2000UntitledAndrés
  21. 2001JANMoodymann
  22. 2001UntitledAndrés
  23. 2007I'd Rather Be LonelyMoodymann
  24. 2007TechnologystolemyvinyleMoodymann
  25. 2008Det.riot '67Moodymann
27 releases · +2 more
Mahogani Music
  1. 2002I'm Doing FineAmp Dog Knight
  2. 2003Sweet YesterdayMoodymann
  3. 2003Choose To BelieveAlton Miller
  4. 2003AndrésAndrés
  5. 2003Salvador De BahiaAndrés
  6. 2004DreamsPirahnahead
  7. 2005This Is... What It IsPaul Randolph
  8. 2005♥ (Love)Pirahnahead
  9. 2005Nikki-ONikki-O
  10. 2005UntitledVarious
  11. 2006Solid: (A Moment) In The Mind Of PirahnaheadPirahnahead
  12. 2007UntitledVarious
  13. 2008The OC EPMick Collins
  14. 2008Moments In LifeAndrés
  15. 2008About TimeAndrés
15 releases
FXHE Records
  1. 2004Detroit #1Oasis (3)
  2. 2004Track #8Omar-S
  3. 2004Oasis CollaboratingOasis (3)
  4. 2005Just Ask The LonelyOmar-S
  5. 2005FYA DetroitOmar-S
  6. 2005#14Oasis (3)
  7. 2006Oasis Collaborating #2Oasis (3)
  8. 2007Psychotic PhotosynthesisOmar-S
  9. 2007UntitledJason Fine
9 releases
7th City
  1. 1992Planet Earth / Trance MissionsBrother From Another Planet
  2. 1995The Babel SyndromeRatio
  3. 1995Multiplexor.xtrak
  4. 1995Acid Wash ConflictClaude Young
  5. 1996Updating The Existing SystemsBrother From Another Planet
  6. 1998The Blue DawnJohn Tejada
  7. 1998Tracks For My FatherAnthony Shakir
  8. 1999To Lead A Secret LifeJohn Tejada
  9. 1999Evidence Of LifeShawn Rudiman
  10. 2000Significant NumbersJohn Tejada
  11. 2001New JoobJeff Samuel
  12. 2001SensualTitonton Duvanté
  13. 2001My Life, My GroovesShawn Rudiman
  14. 2002Can't StandCabanne
  15. 2002Planes And TrainsJohn Tejada
  16. 2002Seismic-Stealth-SmurfzS-Max
  17. 20077th City Classics Vol. 1Brother From Another Planet
  18. 20077th City Classics Vol. 2John Tejada
18 releases
Plus 8 Recordsadjacent
Windsor, CA·1990—
  1. 1990Approach & IdentifyF.U.S.E.
  2. 1990TechnarchyCybersonik
  3. 1990Elements Of ToneStates Of Mind
  4. 1991BacklashCybersonik
  5. 1991IntegrationKenny Larkin
  6. 1991IntercontinentalSpeedy J
  7. 1991MotionPsyance
  8. 1991VortexFinal Exposure
  9. 1991From Our Minds To Yours Vol. 1Various
  10. 1991RiseSpeedy J
  11. 1992ThrashCybersonik
  12. 1992From Our Minds To Yours Vol. 2Various
  13. 1992V-RoomV-Room
  14. 1993Gravitational Arch Of 10Vapourspace
  15. 1993Krakpot / ElektrostatikPlastikman
  16. 1994Themes From Vapour SpaceVapourspace
  17. 1994PlastiquePlastikman
  18. 1994Spatial SpecificLegion Of Green Men
  19. 1994BellsHazed
  20. 1995Call It What You Want!Richie Hawtin
  21. 1995!iveSpeedy J
  22. 1995G Spot RemixesSpeedy J
  23. 1997SicknessPlastikman
  24. 1997Public Energy No.1Speedy J
  25. 2000Electric DeluxeElectric Deluxe
72 releases · +47 more
Teknotika Recordsadjacent
  1. 1993Take MeTeknotika
  2. 1994Teknotika EPGary Martin
  3. 1994Tiger TranceGary Martin
  4. 1995Latin Escapade EPGigi Galaxy
  5. 1995The Casual Pimp EPGigi Galaxy
  6. 1995Exotika EPTeknotika
  7. 1995Disco 2000Gigi Galaxy
  8. 1996Sex, Drugs And Tekno SoulGary Martin
  9. 1996Exotic Sounds IIGigi Galaxy
  10. 1996Interview With An AlienGigi Galaxy
  11. 1996Phantom EPGigi Galaxy
  12. 1996Tropical EPValyom
  13. 1996Universal LoveGigi Galaxy
  14. 1996DJ Valium EPValyom
  15. 1997IIIValyom
  16. 1997Pep Up EPM&MS
  17. 1997The Pole Shift EPGigi Galaxy
  18. 1998Tracks For TouristsGary Martin
  19. 1999BasisGary Martin
  20. 2001Pimping People In High PlacesGary Martin
  21. 2001TribalismoElliot Taub
  22. 2001Black ForestGary Martin
  23. 2001Persuasive Percussion EPGary Martin
  24. 2003Subterranean SubstanceGary Martin
  25. 2004Serious Business / Ghetto ChicGary Martin
36 releases · +11 more
Moods & Groovesadjacent
  1. 1999Song Of The DrumAlton Miller
  2. 1999It's A Detroit Thing...Mike Grant
  3. 1999The Nubirth Project Vol 1Brian Harden
  4. 1999Quantum ExpressionRick Wade
  5. 2000SamplaholicDa Sampla
  6. 2000UntitledKenny Dixon Jr.
  7. 2000Soul: Often Imitated, Never DuplicatedVarious
  8. 2000Give 'N' Take EPG Flame & Mr. G
  9. 2000The Nubirth Project Vol 2Brian Harden
  10. 2000Where Circles BeginJohn Tejada & Arian Leviste
  11. 2001Segments From The Fifth WheelTheo Parrish
  12. 2001Universal LimitsBoo Williams
  13. 2001And Then It Was My Turn...Mike Grant
  14. 2001The Love Lost EPDemarkus Lewis
  15. 2002Soundscapes & VibesAlton Miller
  16. 2002Out In The OpenAndrés
  17. 2002Instinctive State Of... (Remixes)Brian Harden
  18. 2003Black Art Music EPBlack Art
  19. 2003Black Theories On The Network Of RelationsBlack Music
  20. 2003Virtual LimitsMoon Man
  21. 2003Instinctive State Of...Brian Harden
  22. 2003The Dot And The LineJohn Tejada & Arian Leviste
  23. 2003How Long Must I Continue...Mike Grant
  24. 2004Rewind To Start (I Wonder)John Consemulder
  25. 2005Blueline SummerEwan Jansen
39 releases · +14 more
Interdimensional Transmissionsadjacent
  1. 1995Subsonic VibrationsEctomorph
  2. 1995Stark EPEctomorph
  3. 1995ExistEctomorph
  4. 1997AbstractionEctomorph
  5. 1997From Beyond (Volume 3 In A Series Of 4)Various
  6. 1997From Beyond (Volume 1 In A Series Of 4)Various
  7. 1998From BeyondVarious
  8. 1998From Beyond (Volume 4 In A Series Of 4)Various
  9. 1998Space Invaders Are Smoking GrassI-f
  10. 1999Destroy Your PowercentersEctomorph
  11. 1999The 20th DoorG.D. Luxxe
  12. 1999Theme From PACKI-F
  13. 2000BreakthroughEctomorph
  14. 200121st Door RmxdG.D. Luxxe
  15. 2001VersionsEctomorph
  16. 2002DadaEctomorph
  17. 2003The Third And Final ReportPerspects
  18. 2003The 21st DoorG.D. Luxxe
  19. 2005Chromed OutEctomorph
  20. 2005Skillset : PartsPerspects
  21. 2005Singles (1995 - 2005)Ectomorph
  22. 2006MotorskillsPerspects
  23. 2006PeopleskillsPerspects
  24. 2008RmxdPerspects
  25. 2008Electrónica Afro-CubanoAlpha 606
28 releases · +3 more

Bridges

→artistJeff Mills
berlin-techno

Mills moved between Detroit's UR/Axis and Berlin's Tresor — the literal carrier between the two scenes.

→artistJoey Beltram
berlin-techno

Beltram on R&S, on NovaMute, on Tresor — Brooklyn techno that lived inside both cities.

←artistDerrick May
belgium-r-and-s

May licensed to R&S; R&S's earliest catalogue carried Detroit's earliest exports.