Journeys by DJ originated as a UK dance music record label, which started as a series of DJ mix albums or mixtapes on the Music Unites label in 1992, and moved from London to New York City in 2000. Journeys by DJ was the first record label to focus exclusively on the art and format of the DJ mix, as opposed to singles, 12" singles, artist albums and compilations. As acclaimed in the authoritative Last Night a DJ Saved My Life: The Story of the Disc Jockey,[1] Journeys by DJ (JDJ) was the first label to release full-length mixes of live DJ sets on CD. Other labels since the 70s released recordings of DJs spinning live, along with DJ-friendly vinyl "megamixes", and the 80s saw innumerable illegal mix tapes flood the market, but Journeys by DJ was the first label to set its stall out on the proposition that dance music is best heard in the mix, with high production values, and that the DJ can transcend the role of human jukebox to become a narrative artist and guide into the unknown.
Journeys by DJ releases
edit| Title | DJ | Label | Year | # of CDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journeys by DJ 01: In the Mix | Billy Nasty | JDJ | 1993 | 1 |
| Journeys by DJ 02: In the Mix | Judge Jules | JDJ | 1993 | 1 |
| Journeys by DJ 03: Party Mix | Danny Rampling | JDJ | 1993 | 1 |
| Journeys by DJ 04: Silky Mix | John Digweed | JDJ | 1994 | 1 |
| Journeys by DJ 05: Journey Through the Spectrum | Paul Oakenfold | JDJ | 1994 | 1 |
| Journeys by DJ 06: Ultimate House Party | Jay Chappell & Tim Fielding | JDJ | 1994 | 1 |
| Journeys by DJ 07 | Rocky & Diesel | JDJ | 1995 | 1 |
| Journeys by DJ 08: 70 Minutes of Madness | Coldcut | JDJ | 1995 | 1 |
| Journeys by DJ 09: Ultimate Beach Party | Jay Chappell & Tim Fielding | JDJ | 1995 | 1 |
| Journeys by DJ 10: Dance Wars | Judge Jules John Kelly |
JDJ | 1996 | 2 |
| Journeys by DJ 11: CD Scape | Justin Robertson | JDJ | 1996 | 2 |
| Journeys by DJ 12: MusicMorphosis | Terry Farley Pete Heller |
JDJ | 1996 | 2 |
| Journeys by DJ 14: Triptonite | Jason Moore Andrew Galea Tomislav |
JDJ | 1997 | 3 |
| Journeys by DJ 15: Desert Island Mix | Norman Jay Gilles Peterson |
JDJ | 1997 | 2 |
| Journeys by DJ 16: Latitude 40 Degree | Nicolas Matar | JDJ | 2001 | 1 |
| Journeys by DJ 17: Ley Lines 1 | Tim Fielding | JDJ | 2001 | 1 |
| Journeys by DJ 18: Lightwave | John Selway | JDJ | 2002 | 1 |
| Journeys by DJ 19: Ultraviolet | Touche | JDJ | 2002 | 1 |
| Journeys by DJ 20: Sun Dance | Nicolas Matar | JDJ | 2002 | 2 |
| Journeys by DJ 21: Ley Lines 2 | Journeyman (Tim Fielding) | JDJ | 2007 | MP3 |
Journeys by DJ special releases
edit| Title | DJ | Label | Year | # of CDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journeys by DJ: After Hours 1 | Jay Chappell Tim Fielding Tim Reeves | JDJ | 1995 | 1 |
| Journeys by DJ: After Hours 2 | Jay Chappell Tim Fielding Tim Reeves | JDJ | 1996 | 1 |
| Journeys into Jungle | DJ Trace | JDJ | 1995 | 2 |
| Journeys Through the Land of Drum and Bass | DJ Rap | JDJ | 1995 | 1 |
| Journeys by DJ: Alive At Pride '96 | Jay Chappell Martin Confusion |
JDJ | 1996 | 1 |
| Journeys by DJ: Marathon | Coldcut Paul Oakenfold John Digweed DJ Rap |
JDJ | 1996 | 2 |
| Sounds Under New York | Rus Deep David Sambor |
JDJ | 2003 | 1 |
Journeys by DJ International releases
edit| Title | DJ | Label | Year | # of CDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journeys by DJ International 01 | Keoki | JDJ | 1994 | 1 |
| Journeys by DJ International 02 | DJ Duke | JDJ | 1994 | 1 |
| Journeys by DJ International 03: The Spiritual Mix | Dimitri | JDJ | 1995 | 1 |
| Journeys by DJ International 04: Ich Bin Ein Bass-Liner, The Purism Mix | WestBam | JDJ | 1996 | 1 |
Journeys by DJ promotional releases
edit| Title | DJ | Label | Year | # of CDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journeys by DJ: Smokin Mix | Jay Chappell | JDJ | 1996 | 1 |
| Journeys by DJ: Rhythm Method | Nicolas Matar Willie Graff |
JDJ | 2003 | 1 |
| Journeys by DJ: Cinnamon | Supreme Beings of Leisure | JDJ | 2003 | 1 |
Notable releases
editJourneys by DJ: Coldcut - 70 Minutes of Madness
edit| Journeys By DJ: Coldcut - 70 Minutes of Madness | |
|---|---|
| Compilation album (mixtape) | |
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Dub, techno, jungle, cut-up/DJ, downtempo, hip hop |
| Label | Music Unites JDJ CD 8 |
| Compiler | Coldcut |
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |  [2] |
| DJ Magazine | (10/10)[3] |
| Mixmag | (10/10)[4] |
| Muzik | [5] |
| PopMatters | (very favourable)[6] |
| Resident Advisor | [7] |
| Stylus Magazine | (favourable)[8] |
Originally released in 1995, Journeys by DJ: Coldcut - 70 Minutes of Madness was a release on the Music Unites/Sony record label.
Track listing
edit- 1a. Philorene - "Bola"
- 1b. Depth Charge - "Depth Charge"
- 2. Truper, The - "Street Beats Vol. 2"
- 3. Junior Reid - "One Blood"
- 4. Newcleus - "Jam On Revenge (The Wikki Wikki Song)"
- 5. 2 Player - "Extreme Possibilities (Wagon Christ Remix)"
- 6. Funki Porcini - "King Ashabanapal (Dillinja Mix)"
- 7. Jedi Knights - "Noddy Holder"
- 8. Plastikman - "Fuk"
- 9. Coldcut - "More Beats"
- 10. Bedouin Ascent - "Manganese in Deep Violet"
- 11. Bob Holroyd - "African Drug"
- 12. Air Liquide - "Stratus Static"
- 13. Coldcut - "Beats and Pieces"
- 14. Coldcut - "That Greedy Beat"
- 15. Matt Black & The Coldcut Crew - "The Music Maker"
- 16. Coldcut - "Find a Way (Acapella)"
- 17. Mantronix - "King of the Beats"
- 18. Gescom - "Mag"
- 19. Masters At Work - "Justa 'Lil' Dope"
- 20. Raphael Corderdos - "Parp 1 / Rock Creak Parp"
- 21. Luke Slater's 7th Plain - "Grace"
- 22. Joanna Law - "First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (Acapella)"
- 23. Harold Budd - "Balthus Bemused by Color"
- 24. Photek - "Into the 90's"
- 25. BDP - "The Bridge Is Over"
- 26. DJ Food - "Dark Blood (MLO Nu Blud Mix)"
- 27. Jhelisa - "Friendly Pressure (Acapella)"
- 28. Hookian Mindz - "Freshmess (Bandulu Mix)"
- 29. Jello Biafra - "Message from Our Sponsor"
- 30. Pressure Drop - "Unify"
- 31. Love Lee - "Again Son"
- 32. Red Snapper - "Hot Flush (Sabres Of Paradise Remix)"
- 33. Ron Grainer - "Theme from Dr Who"
- 34. Moody Boys - "Free"
- 35. DJ Food - "The Dusk"
References
edit- ^ (Brewster/Broughton)
- ^ "Journeys by DJ: 70 Minutes of Madness". AllMusic.
- ^ Journeys By DJ: Coldcut - 70 Minutes of Madness 2002 special edition sleeve notes
- ^ Journeys By DJ: Coldcut - 70 Minutes of Madness 2002 special edition sleeve notes
- ^ Bush, Calvin (December 1995). "Coldcut: Journey By DJ" (PDF). Muzik. No. 7. p. 86. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 April 2022. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
- ^ Cibula, Matt (July 15, 2002). "Coldcut: 70 Minutes of Madness". Retrieved August 13, 2016.
- ^ "Coldcut 70 Minutes Of Madness - Journeys By DJ".
- ^ Plagenhoef, Scott (September 1, 2003). "On Second Thought: Coldcut - Journeys by DJ: 70 Minutes of Madness". Retrieved August 13, 2016.