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Derrick May – Innovator (1996 Original Japan Import 2-CD Compilation)
  • Derrick May – Innovator (1996 Original Japan Import 2-CD Compilation)
  • Derrick May – Innovator (1996 Original Japan Import 2-CD Compilation)
  • Derrick May – Innovator (1996 Original Japan Import 2-CD Compilation)
  • Derrick May – Innovator (1996 Original Japan Import 2-CD Compilation)
  • Derrick May – Innovator (1996 Original Japan Import 2-CD Compilation)
  • Derrick May – Innovator (1996 Original Japan Import 2-CD Compilation)
  • Derrick May – Innovator (1996 Original Japan Import 2-CD Compilation)
  • Derrick May – Innovator (1996 Original Japan Import 2-CD Compilation)
Derrick May – Innovator (1996 Original Japan Import 2-CD Compilation)

Derrick May – Innovator (1996 Original Japan Import 2-CD Compilation)

$100.00 AUD
Secure an essential piece of electronic music history with this rare, original 1996 Japanese pressing of Derrick May’s Innovator compilation. Released via Sony Records Japan (Catalog Number: SRCS 7980~1), this highly sought-after 2-CD set is the definitive collection from one of the founding fathers of Detroit Techno.
This specific copy comes complete with its original OBI strip, Japanese liner notes, and the iconic futuristic minimalist artwork.
Product Highlights
  • The Definitive Anthology: Innovator serves as a crucial retrospective of Derrick May's most influential work, spanning his legendary aliases including Rhythim Is Rhythim and Mayday.
  • Rare Bonus Material & Exclusives: This Japanese edition includes exclusive gems and rare alternate takes, such as the highly praised Juan Atkins remix of "Wiggin" and Ken Ishii's sought-after remix of "The Beginning".
  • Timeless Anthems: Includes pristine, definitive versions of electronic blueprints like "Strings of Life,""Nude Photo," and "Kaotic Harmony" (co-written with Carl Craig).
  • Authentic Japanese Import: Features the signature OBI strip, adding immense value for vinyl/CD collectors and electronic music archivers looking for complete, first-edition pressings.
    • Tracklist Overview
    Disc 1:
  • "Rest"
  • Strings Of The Strings Of Life
  • Another Kaos Beyond Kaos
  • Free Style
  • "A Rest" Beyond Kaos
  • The Dance
  • Spaced Out (Love Hate Mix)
  • Is It What It Is
  • Some More Spaced Out
  • Beyond The Dance (Cult Mix)
  • Feel Surreal Ends The Feel Of Surreal
  • "To Rest"
  • R-Theme
    • Disc 2:
  • The Beginning Of The End Of The Beginning / Montage Sensitive Mix
  • Phantom (A Relic Mix)
  • Kaotic Harmony (Live Recording In Detroit)
  • More Phantom
  • Salsa Life
  • Nude Photo / The Beginning
  • Another Relic From The Relics
  • Drama
  • Strings Of Life (MS-4 Version)
  • "The Beginning" (Ken Ishii Remix)
  • Wiggin (Juan Atkins Mix)
    • Specifications
  • Artist: Derrick May (Rhythim Is Rhythim / Mayday)
  • Title: Innovator
  • Label: Sony Records (Japan)
  • Catalog Number: SRCS 7980~1
  • Format: 2 x CD, Compilation
  • Country: Japan
  • Released: April 21, 1996
  • Genre: Electronic / Detroit Techno
    • (Note: Perfect for serious collectors of underground house, techno, and early electronic music artifacts. Near Mint / OBI: Excellent).