Name: Electro-Soma I and 2 Anthology
Brand: B12

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Bonus disc: No

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warpcd9r

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Extended format: No

Format detail

Double CD in a 6 panel digipak with 32 page booklet.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2017-08-25

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0801061800925

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2 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Genre GB

Electronic

Label GB

Warp

Michael Golding and Steve Rutter have been instrumental in shaping the UK's intelligent techno and early electronica scene. As founders of B12 Records, they not only released their own original material but also provided a platform for other talented artists such as Stasis and As One. In 1998, their album *Time Tourist* was released on Warp, garnering critical acclaim. Following this success, the duo took a hiatus from the public eye until 2007 when they returned with a flurry of new releases.

B12's unique sound combines intricate melodies with pulsating beats, creating an immersive experience for listeners. Their music seamlessly blends elements of techno, ambient, and electronica to create a truly distinctive sonic landscape.

With their contributions to the electronic music scene spanning over three decades, B12 continues to push boundaries and inspire future generations of artists. Their dedication to innovation and their ability to evolve with the ever-changing musical landscape solidify them as pioneers in the genre.

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

Electro-Soma I and 2 anthology 2CD set with all the tracks from the 2 vinyl volumes in 1 double-disc set. Electro-Soma 2 - a companion volume compiled by B12 of other early B12 Records track of same vintage, deep cuts, rarities- on vinyl for the first time. One of Warp’s original signees B12 reissue their cult classic Electro-Soma. Originally released in the early 90’s, a key era for hugely influential electronic music. With its gleaming surfaces, supple rhythms and utopian strings, B12’s Electro-Soma is among the most distinctive albums of this time. B12 went from anonymous figures on the fringe of the dance scene to emblems of techno and IDM. The duo were also involved in the Artificial Intelligence series from which this was the fourth edition, other releases included Aphex Twin (under the Polygon Window guise), The Black Dog and Autechre. Electro-Soma was a compilation hand picked by Warp founder Rob Mitchell from the tracks he loved on early B12 Records 12"s, with a few pieces made specifically for the album including ambient opening theme Soundtrack of Space. Originally inspired by punk, pirate radio, East London soca parties and above all Detroit techno, the B12 sound has inspired generations of electronic artists and the tracks are still played out at underground clubs around the world. All tracks on the reissues have been remastered from original sources and the packages include track-by-track annotation, a new essay about the early years of B12 by Ben Murphy, plus archival photos, flyers and other memorabilia from the period.

Electro-Soma I and 2 Anthology

Music GB