XL Recordings Compiles Early 1990s Club Hits
XL Recordings has dug into its vaults for the release of a compilation called XL Recordings: The First Chapters. The compilation collects dance singles and remixes the label released between 1990 and 1995, including tracks from the Prodigy, SL2, Kicks Like a Mule, and Awesome 3.
XL will release The First Chapters-- out now in the UK-- digitally tomorrow (August 5) in the U.S. The Stateside CD release follows on October 7, featuring a vinyl-esque deluxe gatefold package and collectors' cards for all eight contributing bands.
XL Recordings: The First Chapters:
01 SL2: "DJ's Take Control"
02 The Prodigy: "Charly (Alley Cat Mix)"
03 Nu-Matic: "Hard Times (Original Mix)"
04 Kicks Like a Mule: "The Bouncer (Housequake Mix)"
05 SL2: "Way in My Brain (Remix)"
06 The Prodigy: "Everybody in the Place (Fairground Remix)"
07 Liquid: "Sweet Harmony (Original Mix)"
08 SL2: "On a Ragga Tip (Original 12" Mix)"
09 Awesome 3: "Don't Go (Kicks Like a Mule Mix)"
10 Dance Conspiracy: "Dub War (Chapter One)"
11 Jonny L: "The Ansaphone"
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