Unknown Merv Pepler/Eat Static tracks, 1991-92

[hightype]

Hi All,
It's (almost) out of question that these tracks were done by Merv Pepler (Eat Static), but I didn't find them anywhere on the Eat Static albums/singles (I listened through everything I could from them before 1994). Could be a side project or unreleased tracks (probably due to uncleared samples)?

However as these are from a mixtape (the first 4 tracks on side A), they are probably not _that_ rare.
https://mixtapearkivet.org/arkivet/donator/tim-ohlson/mta-0191/

Any input would be greatly appreciated - thanks!

Edit: SOLVED - these tracks are unreleased ... confirmed by the artist!

[groovesection]

I think you may be correct about cleared samples, this release under a pseudonym (Cosmic Journey Project) has the exact sample from ID1 but is different

Cosmic Journey Project - Bassprobe
https://www.discogs.com/Cosmic-Journey-Project-Bassprobe-OK/release/206945

[hightype]

Oh yes, thanks for the input!!! In fact, this exact CJP track was the next on the mixtape, after the four Eat Static unknowns - further confirming that these unknowns are indeed Eat Static related.
Again, the tracklisting of the mixtape so far:

?DJ Drop? - Bless The Beat #3 (1991)

Side A:
MP3 download: https://mixtapearkivet.org/wp-content/uploads/0191-A-Dj.Uppgift.Saknas-Bless.The.Beat.3-2017-03-23.mp3
00:00 - Eat Static - Unreleased Track #1
06:18 - Eat Static - Unreleased Track #2
11:40 - Eat Static - Unreleased Track #3
16:01 - Eat Static - Unreleased Track #4
19:33 - Cosmic Journey Project - Bassprobe
26:24 - Origin - Morbid II [Hithouse - HIT 6.009]
31:36 - Phantasm - Bass Movement
35:10 - Vinyl Countdown - Sensolution (Crispy Ambience)
42:41 - No Vocals Necessary Movement - The Plankappella

Side B:
MP3 download: https://mixtapearkivet.org/wp-content/uploads/0191-B-Dj.Uppgift-Saknas.Bless.The.Beat.3-2017-03-23.mp3
00:00 - Master Techno - Check It Out
04:35 - Free Zone - Change It (Instrumental)
08:52 - Zinnia - Corruption (Extended Version)
10:18 - Zinnia - Corruption (To The Low Mix)
17:23 - Human Resource - The Joke (Remix Version)
23:53 - Physical Motion - Death In White Chappel
29:48 - Coma Club - Untitled (B1) [R&S - CC-1]
34:09 - Anne Dudley & Jaz Coleman - Ziggarats Of Cinnamon (Techno Pharoah Mix)
43:04 - No Vocals Necessary Movement - The Plankappella (end of the track)
43:48 - No Vocals Necessary Movement - Objectivated Accident

Thanks: Groovesection, Ageofhouse, Kammie, Divbyzero !!!

If 50% or more of the tracks will be identified, I'll create an entry for this on MixesDB. On the other hand I have tried asking around on the Ozric Tentacles forum and someone suggested I could try contacting Eat Static through their facebook (which is an excellent idea!)

Edit: Tracklist complete!

[groovesection]

Sorry for the poor help, but contacting Eat Static is a superb idea, I contacted DJ Brisk on Twitter a couple of years ago and he ID'd a track for me within 2 hours! So I would certainly contact Merv (Eat Static) via social media, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain, and boy do you post some awesome tracks for ID :mad:

[groovesection]

Track at 35mins on side A is one I know/have- driving me mad trying to recall it, I'll have a good dig around tonight.
Side B link is 404

[hightype]

Well, I wrote to Merv/Eat Static, will see whether there is a response... :) Oh... thank you! :$ As for the tunes, I think the credit goes mainly to Mixtape Arkivet and their donors, it's a VAST archive (from Goa to Ibiza to Detroit and everything between!) and of course everyone here at Tune ID, the knowledge people have here is just AMAZING! :) (I wish there would be a Tune ID / Discogs oldskool techno meetup party somewhere - I'd buy the plane ticket immediately!) ... (oops, edited the link to the Side B mp3!)

[hightype]

Alright - Merv kindly wrote back on FB and told he remembers these tracks from back then but they never got released. I quite like these tracks and wish they were available in better quality but I'm afraid that won't happen soon - but who knows...

[ageofhouse.]

Damn thats a pity. eatstatic3 is so pumping strong. Proper tune!

Anyway.. 1st tune on side B is 'Master Techno Vol. 1 - Check It Out

https://www.discogs.com/Master-Techno-Vol-1/master/168939

[kammie]

31.36 = Phantasm - Bass Movement
https://www.discogs.com/Phantasm-Bass-Movement/release/123513

[hightype]

Thanks guys, excellent job as always! :thumbsup:
We are at well over 50% so I created an entry on MixesDB (and also updated the tracklist in the previous post):
https://www.mixesdb.com/w/1991_-_Unknown_DJ_-_Bless_The_Beat_3_(MTA_0191)

Yeah, I also wish these Eat Static tracks won't remain on the shelf (for too long at least) :)
Hopefully the remaining tracks will also be found at some point, I like the first few tracks on Side B!

[groovesection]

Sorry buddy, no damn luck finding it (track at 35mins side A)

Been looking on Discogs all evening (Diki Records etc)
It is clearly a different mix of this audio clip, so if anyone can ID this then it will lead to the 12"

I was sure it was on Diki, but could also be another Belgian or even Dutch label.

So annoying
:'(

[hightype]

Yes, that sounds like the same track... I also can't ID it but it might be found by someone at some point. Thanks for trying though!

[hightype]

Found that 'mystery' track on Side A @ 35:00 ->
Vinyl Countdown - Sensolution
https://www.discogs.com/Vinyl-Countdown-Sensolution/release/187441
Not sure which mix as this one is quite hard to get in MP3...

[ageofhouse.]

Good found hightype :thumbsup: It's deffo the Crispy Ambience Mix

[hightype]

Excellent, thanks for the help with that! :) Meanwhile, I have extracted the remaining 6 ID's... in reality it's only 5 as "b-08_52" and "b-10_18" are two versions of the same tune.

a-26_24.mp3 - FOUND: Origin - Morbid II [Hithouse - HIT 6.009]
b-04_35.mp3 - FOUND: Free Zone - Change It (Instrumental) [X-Energy - X-12093]
b-08_52.mp3 - FOUND: Zinnia - Corruption (Extended Version) [Dance Opera - DO 332]
b-10_18.mp3 - FOUND: Zinnia - Corruption (To The Low Mix) [Dance Opera - DO 332]
b-29_48.mp3 - FOUND: Coma Club - Untitled (B1) [R&S - CC-1]
b-34_09.mp3 - FOUND: Anne Dudley & Jaz Coleman - Ziggarats Of Cinnamon (Techno Pharoah Mix) [TVT - TVT3311-1]

[ageofhouse.]

26:24 = Origin - Morbid II
https://www.discogs.com/Origin-Hard-Impact/release/42669

[hightype]

YES, that was real quick! Thanks for the AMAZING job!!!
I have corrected the tracklists!

[sachabinky]

The second track just after the start reminds me of Druid - Daithi (Cultural Groove Mix) 1993 around it's 2 minute mark.

[kammie]

08.52 = Zinnia - Corruption (Extended Version)

10.18 = Zinnia - Corruption (To The Low Mix)

https://www.discogs.com/Zinnia-Corruption/release/58895

[kammie]

29.48 = Coma Club - Untitled B1
https://www.discogs.com/Coma-Club-Coma-Club/release/190548

[hightype]

@Kammie: Yes indeed! Thanks for the amazing tunes! Honestly I was thinking about obscure small labels and completely overlooked Dance Opera or R&S!

@Sachabinky: Right, there are quite some similarities... although this mix is most likely from 1991 as all identified tunes (this far) are from 91. Thanks for the input though!

Very nice surprise for my personal 10th TuneID anniversary (I joined exactly 10 years ago today) :)
I have updated the tracklists!

[groovesection]

Congrats on 10 years buddy! Nice to see yet more tracks ID'd - Damn kammie you on fire right now!

[hightype]

Hey, thanks! :)

[kammie]

34.09 = Anne Dudley & Jaz Coleman - Ziggarats Of Cinnamon (Techno Pharoah Mix)
https://www.discogs.com/Anne-Dudley-And-Jaz-Coleman-Ziggarats-Of-Cinnamon/master/117421

This has been bugging me since you posted. phones:

[hightype]

34.09 = Anne Dudley & Jaz Coleman - Ziggarats Of Cinnamon (Techno Pharoah Mix)
https://www.discogs.com/Anne-Dudley-And-Jaz-Coleman-Ziggarats-Of-Cinnamon/master/117421

This has been bugging me since you posted. phones:

Just AMAZING! (I thought that was another Eat Static unreleased...) It sounds so out of time for 1991 but it indeed IS 1991! Almost unbelievable - thinking about going to a rave THEN, listening to the hardcore stuff... and the deejay just drops this tune at an unexpected moment... imagining the crowd going into meltdown mode would probably be an epic understatement :)
Out of words - just amazing - updated the tracklists - THANK YOU again!:)

[hightype]

Last unknown found: B 04:35 -- Free Zone - Change It (Instrumental) [X-Energy - X-12093]
Thanks to @Divbyzero at this thread (https://www.tuneid.com/showthread.php?103353-1991-tech-trance-from-a-Goa-tape-%28DJ-Drop%29) !!!

[kammie]

happy you got this complete. nice one. :thumbsup: