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2LP – Import – download includes bonus tracks

180 gram vinyl;

Includes 29-track download card (with bonus tracks)

London Records present a 21 Year Anniversary Reissue ofGoldie‘sSaturnz Return, originally released in 1997. Goldie collaborated with London Records as they aimed to identify current artists who apply his innovative, cross-genre experimentation to the contemporary scene. They called upon the essential current Metalheadz pairGremlinz & Jesta;HLZ, previously of the drum ‘n’ bass duoNeed For Mirrors; the enigmaticMartyn, who continues to push bass music towards a bold new future;Dengue Dengue Dengue, a Peruvian duo who craft a futuristic hybrid of traditional rhythms and modern electronics; and finally the cutting edge and artistically inclinedDjRUM, who paused his current no-remix policy when he learned of Goldie’s interest.

The collection also adds three rarities that were discovered in Goldie’s personal archive, all of which shine fresh light on the influence that classical music had upon him. These consist of the string arrangement for “Mother”, plus early instrumental versions of “Dragonfly” and “What You Won’t Do For Love”. It’s completed by remixes that were discovered in the London Records archive.

Brave, innovative, experimental and bursting with emotion, the two-disc 150-minute album proved to be one of the most bold and divisive sets in history. Yet twenty years on, his vision is thoroughly vindicated. His innovative blend of beats and orchestration has been emulated by everyone fromCarl CraigtoPete Tong.Saturnz Returnis now ready for a long overdue critical appraisal with this”21st Anniversary Edition”. Remastered.