V4 Visions - Of Love & Androids: Limited Clear Smoke Vinyl 2LP [NAD23]

In the midst of the UK house rave-olution of the early-’90s, London’s V4 Visions imprint documented the confluence of street soul, deep house, swingbeat, and jungle sounds emanating from the clubs and pirate radio signals. Over the course of half a decade, V4’s unparalleled 12” output referenced every significant Black British music scene; from lovers rock to jazz-funk, sound system reggae to hip hop, new jack swing to garage, from artists Ashaye, Julie Stapleton, Maureen Mason, Rohan Delano, The Wades, and Endangered Species. This 18-track double LP is the first critical overview of the label, with extensive notes by Simon Reynolds, era-defining photographs, and fresh remasters, all housed in a glorious foil-stamped gatefold tip-on sleeve. Is this a dream?

Tracks:

1. Maureen Mason - I'm Believing (In Love Again)
2. Ashaye - What's This World Coming To
3. Julie Stapleton - Just Dreaming
4. Ashaye - Dreaming (Original Mix)
5. Julie Stapleton (Feat. Ashaye) - All The Way (Guitar Mix)
6. Maureen Mason - If This Is A Dream
7. The Wades - Get Off That (Poison)
8. Ashaye - Come Go With Me
9. Julie Stapleton - Where's Your Love Gone (Remix)
10. Rohan Delano - The Way I Love You
11. Ashaye - Dreaming (Jungle Mix)
12. Endangered Species - Just A Memory (Vocal Mix)
13. Endangered Species - Endangered Species
14. Insight (Feat. Ashaye) - Fantasy (Insight Mix)
15. Ashaye - Nowhere To Run (Instrumental South Side Mix)
16. Insight - Paradise (Para Dub)
17. Jungle Biznizz - Joy In The Jungle
18. Rohan Delano - Inflight