Joey Beltram: Beltram's Techno Classic back on Vinyl

There are techno classics, and there are techno classics!

This pivotal releases from one of techno's innovators  draws debate and discussion still to this day. ‘Beltram Volume 2’ was first released on R&S Records in 1991, and despite the huge success of the ‘Energy Flash’ single, released a year prior, ‘Volume 2’, some say, is ‘Beltram’s definitive release on R&S’ which is lovingly re-issued in its original black wax format, and limited green vinyl for those collectors who like the darker and unique sound of Joey's early carnations.

‘Beltram Volume 2’ has been remastered by Beau Thomas at Ten Eight Seven Mastering, and the release comes in an updated sleeve, faithfully recreating the 1991 packaging featuring Christel Brodahl’s now legendary oil painting.

Beltram was an artist who managed to bring a fresh perspective on the early Detroit influence in his productions, spearheading a darker sound that became a staple in the UK and European rave scene in the early 90s, and a sound that continues to come back around for revival and a new twist on the genre from the producers and DJs to this day.

Deep, dark and deliciously hypnotic, all four cuts on this EP still sound as raw and devastating 30 years later. Big tunes at seminal clubs like Rage (Fabio & Grooverider) and the network of UK raves soundtracked by the likes of Carl Cox, Colin Faver, Eddie Richards et al, Beltram’s unique sound help spawn the bass heavy drum & bass genre that was also burgeoning at the time.

‘Beltram Volume 2’ by Joey Beltram is available on R&S Records from 9th December 2022 

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