Reinforced 25th Anniversary Box Set

Artists

Album Info

Release Date: 2015-12-07

Label: Reinforced Records

Presented in a R25 Coat Of Arms custom designed, individually numbered box, limited to 350 copies.
Set also includes:
2 x 7" (R25) Slipmats
1 x custom Reinforced 45 adapter
1 x USB flash drive which includes all mix tapes
1 x A4 poster artwork by Dan Lish
Stickers
2 x random collectable Trading Cards with Reinforced artists
1 x Reinforced Records Discography Card.

Most of the songs are edited in length to fit on the 7" Vinyl plates. Some are subtly edited and differ from the original versions (e.g. "A London Sumtin'"):

Rivet R25 701: 4hero - Rising Son Instrumental / Code 071 - A London Sumtin'
Although not mentioned "A London Sumtin'" is a remaster and has added, more prominent elements.

Rivet R25 702: 4hero Universal Love (2015 revisited)* / Normal Changing World*
"Universal Love" is a updated 2015 version. "Normal Changing World" is an semi-unreleased version and credited as a Lost Tape. It was only available on the enhanced CD-ROM part of 4 Hero - Two Pages

Rivet R25 703: Manix & Rufige Kru - You Held My Hand* / Project A-KO - Lost Soul*
"You Held My Hand" is a version made in 1993. "Lost Soul" an unreleased plate from 2015.

Rivet R25 704: Internal Affairs - Hands To Heaven / Tek9 - Real Love
Original Versions.

Rivet R25 705: Tom and Jerry - Dancer / Know About It (Unreleased Plate)*
"Know About It" is track made in 2015.


RIVET R25-701-A © Reinforced Records 2015 ℗ Reinforced Records 1990
RIVET R25-701-B © Reinforced Records 2015 ℗ Reinforced Records 1992
RIVET R25-702-A © Reinforced Records 2015 ℗ Reinforced Records 2015
RIVET R25-702-B © Reinforced Records 2015 ℗ Reinforced Records 1997
RIVET R25-703-A © Reinforced Records 2015 ℗ Reinforced Records 1993
RIVET R25-703-B © Reinforced Records 2015 ℗ Reinforced Records 2015
RIVET R25-704-A © Reinforced Records 2015 ℗ Reinforced Records 1993
RIVET R25-704-B © Reinforced Records 2015 ℗ Reinforced Records 1993
RIVET R25-705-A © Reinforced Records 2015 ℗ Reinforced Records 1994
RIVET R25-705-B © Reinforced Records 2015 ℗ Reinforced Records 2015


R25TAPE1 Reinforced Music 2015. All Rights Reserved.
©&℗ Reinforced Music 2015

Liner Notes for Tape 1:
"All tracks taken from the early years crates of Reinforced
The inceptive era when we carved out an original sound
borrowing for almost every form of music.
Hear the early sampling technics, sometimes raw layers of
synths and drum breaks crushed together to form that urban wall of sound.
909 kicks, stabs, breaks, dub basslines and random vocals.
This was the beginning, the early learning curve that formed Reinforced.
For the Seed To Grow It Should Be Planted In Firm Foundation
The Strongest Plants Must Have That Foundation
REINFORCED"

R25TAPE2 Reinforced Music 2015. All Rights Reserved.
©&℗ Reinforced Music 2015 R design by Ceed

Liner Notes for Tape 2:
"All tracks taken from the mighty Enforcers series.
THe Enforcers series were not only cutting edge and experimental
but also a tactical way of getting both DJ and ravers to acknowledge the
Reinforced philosophy of intertwining art with music and dance culture.
In the years to follow, they became one of the most sort after collections in
the Drum & Bass scene not only for the great music but also their visual presence.
Thank you to the many producers and DJ's that made ENFORCERS special."

R25TAPE3 Reinforced Music 2015. All Rights Reserved.
©&℗ Reinforced Music 2015 R design by Sami Khan

Liner Notes for Tape 3:
"All tracks taken from the crates of Reinforced.
DJ Storm & Kemistry (rest in peace) have always been held in high esteem
at Reinforced, both admired for their skills and dedication to the music.
Digging deep into the crates, Storm's mix is the perfect cross section of
what makes Reinforced so unique. From Hardcore through Jungle to Drum n Bass.
Call it wat you want we just call it
REINFORCED"

R25TAPE4 Reinforced Music 2015. All Rights Reserved.
©&℗ Reinforced Music 2015

Liner Notes for Tape 4:
"DJ Stretch is no stranger to ther Reinforced fan, Stretch came to Reinforced
when he was still at school, a very abitious young DJ ready to hold it down
for the force. His dedication and skills won over the crew and ever since
Stretch has rerpresented with pride (and nuff smiles).
Stretch took on the task of selecting from Marc & Dego's Tom & Jerry
crates. This Is Big. Big Tingz a Gwarn trust me for real....."

These liner notes include the typographical and grammatical errors that are present in the original texts.


All orders were exclusively distributed via Reinforced's Bandcamp page. Preorders were spread out over three batches starting from 26th November 2015. The following dates were 27th and 30th November 2015. All preorders were sent out on 2015/12/07.
The preorders included a link to the R25 Danger Zone Mix bonus Mix by DJ Stretch.

Although 350 copies are made, only little bit more than 300 were sold via Bandcamp. Other copies were of course given out to involved artists and friends. Orders were limited to one customer only, abusement lead to cancellation of the order.

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