Name: Collapse EP
Brand: Aphex Twin

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

WAP423

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Colour details

Discogs ID

[r12513366]

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Standard Version with Printed inner in Printed Outer Sleeve plus Download (includes bonus track pthex)

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2018-09-14

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0801061942311

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Total Cap

1 / 12" / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Aphex Twin

Genre GB

Electronic

Label GB

Warp

Aphex Twin is a UK electronic musician who was born on August 18, 1971 in Limerick, Ireland. He co-founded the Rephlex label in 1991 and has released numerous albums and EPs under various aliases on labels such as Warp Records. His releases like "Come to Daddy" (1997) and "Windowlicker" (1999) achieved chart success in the UK. In 2015, he won a Grammy Award for Best Dance / Electronica Album. The iconic Aphex Twin logos were designed by an artist named Richard D. James.
Known for his innovative sound and experimental approach to music production, Aphex Twin has been a prominent figure in the electronic music scene since the mid-1990s. With his unique blend of genres and boundary-pushing compositions, he continues to inspire and influence musicians around the world.
Whether you're a long-time fan or new to his music, explore Aphex Twin's extensive discography and discover why he is considered one of the most influential electronic musicians of our time.

Warp is a British electronic label founded by Steve Beckett, Rob Mitchell (RIP 2001), and Robert Gordon. It is one of the world's most respected and influential electronic/experimental dance labels. Originally based in Sheffield, UK, Warp later moved to London. They are known for their pioneering digital music sales site Bleep.com, which offered high-quality MP3s for sale along with exclusive tracks and rarities. Warp has several related labels including Warp Records Limited, Warp Music Publishing, Lex Records, Arcola, LuckyMe, and Night Slugs. The label's history is documented in the book "Warp" by Rob Young.

In terms of releases, there are some gaps and unreleased albums/singles within the cat#s. For example, WARP 13/WARP 99/WARP 113 have no releases; WARP 93 is an unreleased album by Priest; WARP 109 is an unreleased album by Squarepusher; WARP 118 is an unreleased album by Chris Morris. There are also some interesting facts about certain singles such as WAP 13 being supposedly unreleased but some copies of WARP LP 1 were pressed with this cat#. Additionally, WAP 85 was intended for Jimi Tenor's "[m=43418]" but ended up being released by Rough Trade Germany without a Warp cat#. 

It's worth noting that many Warp releases were licensed to

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For nearly three decades Aphex Twin has reigned as the god of electronic music. His tunes have packed dancefloors, soundtracked late night sessions and highlighted festivals around the globe. The emotional crescendos he manages to sculpt from his melodies take the listener on a roller coaster of feelings. Also known as Richard D. James, the Duke of Rave has built a career on frollicking visuals and beastly bangers, but this doesn’t mean the man cannot trade in a whole plethora of emotions, Avril 14th is a sumptuous celestial patchwork of sadness and euphoria, whilst Come to Daddy is without doubt the most petrifying song in the universe. The Collapse EP falls between these, affirming him as the very best electronic wizard in the game!

The Collapse EP is a juicy bag of delights. Extending the flamboyant paths that Aphex Twin has consistently managed to forge through his dizzying career. From the utterly exhilarating T69 collapse to the complete and utterly bonkers, instantaneous and life affirming abundance10edit[2 R8's, FZ20m and a 909] featuring vertigo inducing high hats and sauntering arrangements with some brain scrambling noise thrown in for good measure!

Collapse EP

Music GB