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Notes: Jim Ottewill's exploration of UK club culture and the urban landscapes that have housed it returns in a newly remixed form. This extended version features a new chapter exploring hidden histories and untold stories within Birmingham's nocturnal scene to provide more insights into the past, present and future of electronic music culture.

Notes: BBE Music is thrilled to present J Jazz: Free and Modern Jazz From Japan 1954-1988, a remarkable large-format book covering some of the deepest, rarest, and most innovative jazz music released anywhere in the post-war era. Compiled by Tony Higgins and Mike Peden, co-curators of BBE Music’s acclaimed J Jazz Masterclass Series, the book also features a foreword by Japanese jazz icon, Terumasa Hino.

This is the first time a book of this type has been has been published outside of Japan and the first anywhere of this size and scale. It is a unique collection of over 500 albums of free and modern jazz recorded and released in Japan during a period of radical transformation and constant reinvention. An era that saw Japan return from the ravages of World War Two to become a global economic power and emerge as both a technological leader and an international cultural force.

Through a unique gallery of albums, J Jazz charts the development of jazz in Japan from the first stirrings of the modern jazz scene in the mid to late 1950s and on through the hard bop and modal jazz of the 1960s. It steers the reader into the radical directions of the 1970s when free jazz, fusion, post-bop, and jazz-funk opened up a growing number of Japanese jazz artists to a new global audience before consolidating in the mid to late 1980s with a musical scene that laid the path for the contemporary jazz generation to follow.

Over 500 full-colour sleeves from many of the leading names in Japanese jazz sit alongside rare and private pressings that tell a story of constant change and musical exploration. J Jazz includes profiles of several leading record labels such as East Wind, Frasco, King Records, and Nippon Columbia as well as critical independents such as Three Blind Mice, ALM, and Aketa’s Disk. J Jazz includes interviews with celebrated jazz photographer Tadayuki Naito, and pianist Tohru Aizawa, bandleader on the totemic spiritual jazz album, Tachibana Vol 1, as well as free-jazz record collector and jazz musician Mats Gustafsson.

The book also features a chapter on albums by non-Japanese artists that only received a Japanese release, with collectible, rare, and obscure releases by figures such as Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, Mal Waldron, Steve Lacy, and Art Blakey. J Jazz includes Japanese jazz charts from some of the world’s leading jazz DJs including Gilles Peterson, Toshio Matsuura, Paul Murphy, and Shuya and Yoshihiro Okino. Among the specialist content is a feature on obi strips by record dealer and Japanese jazz expert, Yusuke Ogawa, plus a special article on Japanese Blue Note albums.

Across its 300-plus pages, J Jazz includes a detailed introduction contextualising the music, tracing the story of Japan’s fascination with jazz back before the war. It also features biographical information on many of the key artists involved in shaping the post- war Japanese jazz scene including Sadao Watanabe, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Masabumi Kikuchi, Masahiko Togashi, Terumasa Hino, Yosuke Yamashita, Fumio Itabashi, Masayuki Takayanagi, Takeo Moriyama, Isao Suzuki, and many more.

Notes: These are the same high-quality inner sleeves that MOFI use for their most-prized vinyl releases. They are imported, three-ply, anti-static, premium sleeves (similar to rice paper) and work with both LPs and laser discs.

Back construction consists of a paper layer sandwiched between two sheets of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) with a translucent HDPE front.

These custom-designed inner sleeves protect against all common problems associated with regular sleeves of all types, such as scratching, static build-up and contamination etc.

Your records are irreplaceable, these sleeves will guarantee they last a lifetime.

Notes: Paper sleeves leave dust on the record and poly ethylene sleeves cling to the record. When removing the record from the sleeve, the poly ethylene generates a static charge which attracts the sleeve to the record and causes the dust caught between the sleeve and the record to scratch the record. The world famous Nagaoka Discfile no: 102 is anti-static and super slippery thus leaving the record completely unharmed.

Sold in packs of 50 sleeves

Notes: Drain the static charge from your records and lift any residual dust and grime with the anti-static vinyl brush.
The conductivity of the brush's carbon fibre bristles eliminates static charges while gently and efficiently removing the dust, grit and particles that bung up your vinyl's grooves and degrade your record's sound.
The conductive carbon fibres reach deep into the grooves of your vinyl to remove even the smallest particles, leaving your records clean while prolonging the life of vinyl and stylus.

- Hand-made carbon hair brush for removing dust from vinyl records
- The brush makes the record antistatic so it does not attract dust
- For those who care for their collection of vintage or brand new vinyl records
- Can also be used for Schellack records

Notes: Replacement JNP110 stylus with elliptical stylus and aluminium alloy cantilever.

Fits MP110 cartridge.

Notes: The Milty Pro Zerostat 3 is effective at neutralizing static charges on virtually any surface without the need of sprays.

The Zerostat 3 is highly rated for its ability to improve the sound quality of records and CDs by removing static. The Zerostat 3 incorporates a unique Piezo Crystal device which generates a positive electrical charge of Ions with a gentle squeeze of the trigger, and a negative charge on the material. Constructed from a durable hard plastic, it requires no batteries or refills and is a long lasting alternative to cleaning brushes.

Notes: Keep your vinyl collection in pristine condition with this specially designed antistatic brush. Designed to clear the fine grooves of dust & fluff without damaging the delicate playing surfaces, an essential requirement for maintaining optimum reproduction quality.

Notes: Universal isolation foot pads for turntables, isolate your turntable from external vibrations.

This product comes in a pack of 8 pads, enough for 2 turntables.

Notes: High quality audio leads for exceptional sound quality and reliability. High grade twin cable comprises an insulated pure copper core and global shielding. The durable PVC sheath has a soft texture to avoid knotting. Terminated at each end with a pair of RCA phono plugs.

Cable diameter: twin 5mm O (5 x 10mm)
Conductors: 12 strand, 0.1mm pure copper
Connectors: 4 x RCA phono plug.

Notes: 6.3mm stereo jack plug to 3.5mm stereo mini-jack socket, gold-plated for optimum signal transfer.

Notes: The entry level Concorde Black boasts low vinyl wearout characteristics and a spherical stylus, while especially good sound characteristics emphasise its quality as a good all rounder.

Notes: This bag which accommodates 40 records and additional accessories, is absolutely perfect for shorter DJ gigs or for the weekly record shopping trip. With a lot of small accessory pockets, the bag can also be used as a multi-functional courier bag for office or leisure time.

Notes: 6.3mm stereo Jack plug to 3.5mm stereo Jack socket. All metal version.

Notes: Top-of-the-range version of Sennheiser's consistently excellent HD25 headphones, bundled with a full range of accessories. One of our favourite models for DJ and studio use.

Supplier's notes:
The HD 25 PLUS is identical in design to the HD 25 but spoils its users with extra accessories and two included cables. Users can choose between a coiled steel cable (length: 3m/1m) and a straight, 1.5m steel cable.

The PLUS version also comes with a handy storage pouch and a second set of ear pads in a soft velour version.

Notes: A 3.5mm stereo plug to plug lead with screened audio cable. For use in connecting MP3, Laptop or personal CD players to Speakers or Hi-Fi's.

Notes: Ultra-low-budget DJ headphones with the look and feel of pro models. Rotating earpieces, closed back design and punchy sound give you DJ-style features at a low price.

Supplier's Notes:
One place a DJ cannot compromise, is in how they hear their mix. The Numark HF-125 headphones set delivers the goods with flexible 7-position independently adjustable dual ear cups, large 40mm Mylar speaker drivers, 6" tangle-resistant cord with 1/4" connector, and padded headband and ear cups.

Notes: Carbon fibre anti static stylus cleaning brush from Pro-Ject for getting dust and debris off of your stylus.

Notes: A popular replacement stylus. Individually packed in a plastic case. Made in Japan.

Notes: The Chord cable lead is the high quality audio lead for exceptional sound quality and reliability. The high grade cable comprises 2 insulated pure copper cores and global shielding. The durable PVC sheath has a soft texture and is reinforced with cotton cord to avoid tangling. Each end is terminated with a pro-quality 6.3mm stereo (TRS) jack plug.

Notes: Specially formulated record cleaning fluid to deeply clean between vinyl grooves and help prolong the life of the vinyl surface. Dries to eliminate static without smears. Microfibre lint free cloth supplied in lid. 250ml.

Notes: Double adapter splitter plug, pair of female stereo 3.5mm mini-jack to male stereo 3.5mm mini-jack plug.

Notes: This new line of performance vinyl features a re-mastered Serato NoiseMap Control Tone that is 6db louder than existing pressings, allowing for precise tracking, better vinyl wear and the most authentic feeling digital vinyl experience on the market. The new Performance Series pressings are packaged as a double set and feature a wide range of new colours.

Vinyl is a strange old girl. The manufacturing process - one part sweat, one part maths and one part magic, is not an exact science. While every record pressed is a high quality product and will perform flawlessly, there can be some variation in the colour throughout a run. Every record is unique.

*** PLEASE NOTE: AS WITH ALL COLOURED VINYL, THERE MAY BE SLIGHT TRACES OF OTHER COLOURS WITHIN THE VINYL. THIS IS NORMAL AND DOES NOT MEAN THE VINYL IS DEFECTIVE. IT DOES NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT THE PRESSING IN ANY WAY AND RETURNS OF THIS NATURE CANNOT BE ACCEPTED ***

Notes: A&H's excellent Xone:23 mixer gets tweaked for digital DJ software use and becomes the 23C. Clever solution with all the usual Xone sound quality plus a built-in audio interface. Slick.

Supplier notes:
The Xone:23C brings together the best of digital DJing and conventional mixing in a compact accessible format.

This high performance DJ mixer is equipped with a premium quality, 4 stereo channel 96kHz 24bit internal soundcard and offers plug n' play connection via X:LINK to Xone:K series controllers, making it perfect for performers looking to combine the convenience of digital DJing and recording with the hands-on control and visual appeal of a real mixer.

Xone:23C includes an enhanced version of the legendary Xone filter with resonance control, VCA faders, 3 band total kill EQ, illuminated switches, crossfader curve selector and styling inspired by the flagship Xone:DB4.

At the heart of the mixer is the renowned analogue Voltage Control Filter (VCF) system offering Low-Pass and High-Pass filters, frequency sweep and 'mild to wild' resonance control. There is also an FX loop to connect to third party FX units, which route back in through the filter system.

Xone:23C features 2+2 stereo channels with dual levels for phono and line inputs, allowing four music sources to be connected at the same time, including turntables and CD/media players. Additionally, the internal soundcard enables replay and recording from DJ software, offering users all the benefits of digital DJing whilst using hands-on mixer controls.

The main mix output and mic input are on professional standard balanced XLR's, and there is a dedicated record output. The Xone:23C is equipped with comprehensive monitoring facilities, including a dedicated booth output with its own volume control, a cue mix control, and signal levels clearly displayed on the 9 segment peak hold meters.

Styled on the flagship Xone:DB4, the Xone:23C includes soft touch, backlit controls, light-piped meters and a distinctive new shaped steel faceplate. The mixer can also be upgraded with the latest Innofader for enhanced scratch performance, available as an accessory.

Xone:23C comes with Mixvibes Cross LE Software, providing DVS control and plug n'play mapping for Xone:K series controllers.

Notes: The UDG Slingbag trolley deluxe specially designed to protect your LP's during travelling. With a capacity up to 60 records, this bag is perfect for mobile DJ's use or as an optimal complement to the UDG sling bag. Constructed from high-quality fabrics, foam padded walls, electroplated zipper, comfort top-carry handle, detachable shoulder strap, and in-line wheels will provide secure and dynamic travel experience.

Notes: The new Headphone-Case II can hold any common foldable and non-foldable DJ or studio headphones and now features a mesh pocket for USB flash drives.

Fits:

Sennheiser HD-25, Sennheiser HD-8, Sennheiser HD-7, V-Moda Crossfade, Pioneer HDJ-700R, Pioneer HDJ-1500K, Pioneer HD-2000, Ortofon O2, AIAIAI TMA-2, AIAIAI Studio, Technics HP-1200 /1210, Technics RP DH 1200, Shure SRH 40 /20, Beats by Dr. Dre Mixr, Beats by Dr. Dre Studio, Nocs NS900, Reloop RHP 30, Reloop RHP 20, Reloop RP-15, Ultrasone DJ-1 Pro, etc.

Basics:

Lightweight Durashock molded EVA foam and polyester exterior shell
Zip-compartment for USB flash drives
Including carrying handle and adjustable + detachable shoulder strap

Specifications:

Outer dimensions: 18 x 20 x 9 cm
Inner dimensions: 17 x 19 x 8 cm
Weight: 0,3 kg
Colour: black/black

Notes: The Dr Suzuki Kuttin' Donuts 7" Slipmat is designed specifically for scratch DJs, with its lightweight and highly durable design, the Kuttin' Donuts 7" uses high density felt to reduce vibration and provide added stability for your records for an improved scratching performance. The specialised material Dr Suzuki uses for the slipmats results in the best performance and hand control on your turntable.

One of the most unique features of the slipmat is its ability to reduce wobble/warp issues you may encounter while listening to warped or damaged records. This helps the record to sit snugly between the slipmat and needle for improved performance and audio fidelity. The slipmat is also breathable, for heat control on your vinyl record, minimising any warping or damage you may incur from extensive use. The superior durability and anti-static design will complement your scratching and protect your records while in use.

Notes: 80cm x 10 Party Colours (2 Blue, 2 Pink, 2 Green, 2 Purple, 2 Fuscia).

Notes: IsoAcoustics introduce the next evolution of their specialized line of speaker stands for the audio professional, music hobbyist, audiophile, and music lover. The new ISO Series of speaker stands provide superior acoustic isolation and enhance the sound clarity of any speakers including studio monitors, home theatre systems and sound reinforcement.

With a lower profile and new contemporary design, the ISO Series of stands positions your studio closer to the supporting surface or meter bridge, and the new redesigned isolators moves the acoustic performance another step forward.

IsoAcoustics ISO Series speaker stands are built with a unique, patented isolation technology that provides a high degree of isolations and manages the speaker's energy to deliver authentic, uncoloured sound. This next generation of speaker stands effectively eliminates energy transfer into the supporting surfaces. Bass becomes tighter, overall imaging is enhanced and your speakers are enabled to perform to their full potential. Following the same design philosophy as the ISO-L8R Series, these isolation stands provide 14 variations of height and tilt adjustment to optimize the placement and performance of studio monitors by getting the tweeters in the correct alignment with the listening position.

Whether you're a pro mixing in the studio - a musician creating in a home project environment - or an audiophile who appreciates every nuance of music and sound - you'll hear and appreciate the difference with the ISO Series speaker stands. It's simply the best investment you can make for superior audio.

ISO-155:

Designed for medium size speakers and studio monitors. These stands provide 14 variations of height and tilt to optimize speaker placement and performance. Isolate your studio monitors from the supporting surface and allow them to breathe so they can deliver the clearest and most accurate sound possible.

6.1"x7.5"/15.5x19cm Short: 2.9"/9.5cm Tall: 8.75"/22.5cm 40 lbs/18kg

Notes: A high quality MIDI cable for connecting music controllers and devices together. Strong and flexible cable comes with low loss conductors and global shielding ensure a clean data stream. It is terminated at each end with a 180- 5-pin DIN plug.

Notes: 6.35mm mono Jack plug to phono (RCA) socket, metal.

Notes: The SlingBag is a medium size bag that holds approximately 50 Vinyl records or a (MIDI) controller, an Audio Interface, a Headphone and cables. A perfect bag for the starting DJ.

It has a pocket on each side and one full size pocket in the front. Next to this the bag features the special steel bolts which make it impossible for grips and straps to break loose from the bag. The SlingBag can be used as a set in combination with the UDG SlingBag Trolley. A perfect size bag for a quick DJ set!

*Photographed records are not included

Notes: The black card high-gloss finish record sleeve has 2 x holes and no spine. It needs no inner sleeve.

Notes: The high quality record sleeve is complete with centre holes, with 5mm spine which allows the use of paper inner sleeve.

***Pack of 10***

Notes: These high quality, durable felt material slipmats are ideal for home, studio, club environments or in competition. Resistant to dust and other particles, they so will not scuff, scratch or damage your vinyl.

Compatible with all turntables

Notes: High quality audio leads for exceptional sound quality and reliability. High grade cable comprises 2 insulated pure copper cores and global shielding. The durable PVC sheath has a soft texture and is reinforced with cotton cord to avoid tangling. Terminated at one end with a 3.5mm stereo (TRS) jack and at the other end with a 6.3mm stereo (TRS) jack plug.

Notes: Practical care set for basic cleaning. Lasting antistatic effect with Disco-antistat mixture, a special self-acting liquid that removes dust, dirt and dried liquids groove-deep and without residue.

Notes: Special self-acting liquid that removes dust, dirt and dried liquids groove-deep and without residue.

Notes: Drying stand for the Disco Antistat record cleaning machine

Notes: Adaptor with 2 x phono sockets to 2 x phono sockets

Depth (mm): 10
Height (mm): 30
Width (mm): 25
Product Dimensions (mm): 30x25x10
Net weight (kg): 0.010
Colour: Black

Notes: The best value rotary mixer on the market. Entry-level rotary option from German brand Omnitronic offers similar features and sound to boutique mixers three or four times the price.

Supplier notes:
The TRM-202 MK3 by Omnitronic with its classic ALPS potentiometers (Blue Velvet RK27) and the integrated 3-band frequency isolator offers the classic features of a rotary mixer.

Due to its high quality components, the sound pattern is good and appealing. The large potentiometers of both input channels allow very smooth transitions, hardly realizable with a conventional mixer. Both input channels can be switched between line and phono. A microphone input is also at hand. The kill characteristic provides a total erasure of basses, mids and highs and so enables creative mixing. Due to its booth output and a separate volume control, the TRM-202 MK3 can also be used in clubs without a problem. Thanks to the record output, it is also possible to record own's DJ set.

Notes: Module A-124 is a special 12dB multimode filter using the "strange" filter circuit of the "EDP Wasp" (an analog synthesizer with black/yellow case built end of the seventies, manufactured by the UK company "Electronic Dream Plant" with Chris Huggett und Adrian Wagner). This design "abuses" digital inverters as analog operational amplifiers leading to distortions and other "dirty" effects that generate the specific sound of this filter. The filter is equipped with a band pass output and a combined low/notch/high pass output. For this output a control knob defines the relation between low and high pass signal. If both signals appear at the same level (i.e. middle position of the Mix knob) one obtains a notch filter. Otherwise the low or high pass signal predominates. The module does not feature self-oscillation in contrast to most of the other filters of the A-100 system.

Inputs: Audio In, CV In (2x)
Outputs: Bandpass Out, Low/Highpass Mix-Out
Controls: Audio and CV attenuator, Frequency, Resonance, LP/HP Mix

The function and operation of this module is very similar to the module SEM VCF A-106-5. But the sound of both filters is very different! The only functional difference is the position of the sockets and controls, and the function of the controls CV2 (A-124: normal attenuator, A-106-5: polarizer).

- 3U Eurorack module, 8HP wide, 45mm deep
- Current draw 30mA

Notes: This cable is designed to connect gear with XLR outputs to gear with XLR inputs. It is ideal for use in touring and other live-sound applications.

Hosa cables are built with the hard-working, hard-touring musician or audio professional in mind. Hosa cables are exceedingly popular, due in part to their reputation as being one of the most affordable and high-quality cable lines in the business. Hosa cables have also received praise for their durability and excellent performance. When it comes to audio cable design, Hosa keeps a steady eye on the basics, and you can hear this attention to detail in their sound. To make your next music experience extraordinary, pick up a Hosa cable today.

Notes: 3.5mm stereo mini jack plug to 6.3mm jack socket.

Notes: Balanced microphone/audio lead terminated at one end with an XLR socket and at the other end with an XLR plug.

Notes: The Chord Classic Twin RCA To Twin RCA Lead (3.0m) is a high quality audio cable for exceptional sound quality and reliability. High grade twin cable comprises an insulated pure copper core and global shielding. The durable PVC sheath has a soft texture to avoid knotting. It is terminated at each end with a pair of RCA phono plugs.

Notes: The UDG Starter record bag is a medium size bag that holds approximately 50 vinyl records. It's the perfect budget priced padded DJ bag for the starting DJ and a perfect chance for every DJ to have an original UDG product.
It comes with a detachable and adjustable shoulder strap and 2 hold-all straps that make it easy to carry. Your records will be extra protected by the foam padded PVC reinforced walls.

The UDG Starter record bag is a perfect bag for the starting DJ.

Notes: Unlike the rubber mat which is made to keep hold the record firmly in sync with the rotating platter, slipmats are designed to slip on the platter, allowing the DJ to manipulate a record on a turntable while the platter continues to rotate underneath.

The pair of good-quality slipmats with strobe 3 design is suitable for any industrial standard turntables.

Notes: The original favourite and improved Magma classic. Now with loads more strength thanks to the new improved trolley-board system. Unbeatable for the DJ who is on the road a lot, the 100 trolley is a proven, practical and convenient transport solution.

The materials used, the design of the new reinforced fivefold glued bottom board and extra strong front stand, are all tested to ensure the highest strength possible and guarantee the best stability and a long life.

Notes: High quality audio leads for exceptional sound quality and reliability. High grade twin cable comprises an insulated pure copper core and global shielding.

The durable PVC sheath has a soft texture to avoid knotting. Terminated at each end with a pair of 6.3mm mono jack plugs.