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R-TymeIllusion / R-Theme

Label:Transmat – MS-9
Format:
Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Country:US
Released:
Genre:Electronic
Style:Techno

Tracklist

A1Illusion (M. I. Mix)
RemixMayday
5:19
A2Illusion (Techno-1 Mix)
RemixMagic Juan*
5:20
B1R-Theme (Dramatic Mix)
RemixMayday
6:16
B2R-Theme (Club Dub Mix)
RemixDarryl Wynn*
5:47
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Credits

Notes

℗ & © 1989 Transmat Mayday Music / Zomba Music

Made in Detroit

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Matrix / Runout (Etched in runout, Side A): MS 9A SS
  • Matrix / Runout (Etched in runout, Side B): MS 9B SS

Other Versions (5 of 9)

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Title (Format)LabelCat#CountryYear
Illusion / R-Theme (12", 33 ⅓ RPM)Kool Kat, Big LifeKOOL T500UK1989
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Illusion / R-Theme (12", 45 RPM)R & S Records, R & S RecordsRS 8909, 89009Belgium1989
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Illusion / R-Theme (12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo)Kool KatR. TYME PROMO 1UK1989
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Illusion / R-Theme (12", 33 ⅓ RPM)TransmatMS-9US1989
Illusion / R-Theme (12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label)TransmatMS 9US1989

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Reviews

  • Steveo33837's avatar
    Steveo33837
    R Theme is the one for me... Way back in 1989, a DJ Swan E (later on became a UK jungle pioneer) mix tape came my way..

    R Theme made waves with it's far out, trippy, dreamy, bleepy, techno, acid like vibes. Total masterpiece which sounds great even now. Six minutes of bliss on vinyl.

    The tape included... Track With No Name - Forgemasters, 808 State - Pacific, Phase Ii - Reachin', Frankie Bones - Just As Long As I Got You.

    R Theme stood out amongst the heavyweight classics mentioned above, high praise indeed.

    Stone cold classic, say no more
    • manicinventor's avatar
      manicinventor
      Whatever the classic status of the orginals, this one is all about the Magic Juan and Darryl Wynn mixes, with first prize for the Magic Juan mix of Illusion. If I remember correctly I bought this one on the same day as Strings of Life and the Cult Mix of Beyond the Dance. Those truly were the days.
      • Johnmarcus's avatar
        Johnmarcus
        Absolute masterpiece of a 12" - Classic Techno at its best.
        Difficult to choose between Illusion and R-Theme, both are great stand out tracks of their day and still in my humble opinion sound great today.
        Grab a copy / have a listen & immerse yourself if the richness of this 12".
        • dylaf's avatar
          dylaf
          Edited one year ago
          Not sure how anyone else has got on with this record, however I have gone through every original 1989 transmat release, all the colour/art/label variations & all have the same pressing fault, right channel perfect, left channel distorted/cutting in & out. My original copy on Kool- Kat played perfectly, as I suspect the R&S version will, so if your after a copy to play out, that might be a good place to start, alongside the Transmat classics re-presses. Otherwise, you may just end up with a very pricey souvenir! ♪ ♫ ££
          • DJMrE's avatar
            DJMrE
            Have to agree with both of the other guys who have commented on this AMAZING record, illusion techno mix 1 was one of my dads favorite tracks when i was just a child growing up, we used to drive about with this on full blast....cruising like g's looool
            • Nepthys's avatar
              Nepthys
              Never tire of listening to these tracks twenty years after they were produced. A testament to well made music.
              • SabKuchMilegator's avatar
                Edited 14 years ago
                This track lands from outta space! R-tyme made immortal track that even to this day is unbeaten with its sheer beauty.
                Gorgeous melodic strings mixed with trembling whacky drums. Overall not that complicated track, but aren't the simple things in life the most enjoyable?
                I've listened to this track countless times and continues to be one of my all-time fav'es.

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