Various – Platinum Breakz II

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Label:	FFRR – 828 986.2, Metalheadz – 828 986.2
Series:	Platinum Breakz – II
Format:	2 x CD, Compilation
Country:	UK
Released:	Nov 17, 1997
Genre:	Electronic
Style:	Drum n Bass

Tracklist

1-01	Digital–	Metro Written-By, Producer – Digital	8:07
1-02	Hidden Agenda–	Pressin' On Written-By, Producer – Hidden Agenda	6:35
1-03	J-Majik*–	Arabian Nights Written-By, Producer – J-Majik*	7:19
1-04	Source Direct–	Stonekiller Written-By, Producer – Source Direct	7:12
1-05	Adam F–	Metropolis Written-By, Producer – Adam F	6:33
1-06	Ed Rush–	The Raven Engineer – Dom & Roland Written-By, Producer – Ed Rush	7:37
1-07	Hidden Agenda–	Dispatch #2 Written-By, Producer – Hidden Agenda	8:24
1-08	Peshay–	On The Nile Written-By, Producer – Peshay	8:29
1-09	Dillinja–	Promise Written-By, Producer – Dillinja	8:16
2-10	Optical–	To Shape The Future Written-By, Producer – Optical	5:51
2-11	J-Majik*–	Repertoire Written-By, Producer – J-Majik*	7:01
2-12	Sci-Clone–	Melt Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Flute – Nathan Haines Written-By, Producer – Cambridge, Haines	7:19
2-13	Codename John–	The Warning Written-By, Producer – Grooverider	8:47
2-14	J-Majik*–	Your Sound (Remix) Written-By, Producer – J-Majik*	7:02
2-15	Rufige Kru–	Dark Metal (Remix) Producer, Written-By [Original] – Rufige Kru Remix, Written-By, Producer – Source Direct	8:13
2-16	Optical–	Swift Glide Written-By, Producer – Optical	8:00
2-17	Lemon D–	Chainsaw Written-By, Producer – Lemon D	6:19

Companies, etc.

Licensed To – London Records 90 Ltd.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Metalheadz Music Ltd
Copyright © – Metalheadz Music Ltd
Marketed By – Barclay
Marketed By – Motor Music GMBH
Designed At – Magnet (5)
Made By – PMDC, UK – 10494321
Made By – PMDC, UK – 20494321
Mixed At – Bible Studios
Engineered At – Dom + Roland Studios

Credits

Design – Jon Black, Sam*
Graphics [F/C 3-D Modelling] – J. Woods (2)
Photography By – Phil Knott
Sleeve Notes [Biogs] – Gamal (2), KT Edmiston

Notes

Title appears on the release as:
"Metalheadz Presents
Platinum Breakz II"
"Metalheadz :: Platinum Breakz II."

Tracks 1-1, 1-9, 2-16 & 2-17 "Exclusive trackz".

Track 1-07 is listed as "Dispatch 2" on the back insert and in the booklet.
Track 2-15 artist credit is listed as "Source Direct" on the back insert and in the booklet.

℗1997 Metalheadz Music Ltd. except 1-02, 1-03 & 1-05: ℗1996 Metalheadz Music Ltd. ©1997 Metalheadz Music Ltd.
The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Metalheadz Music Ltd. and is exclusively licensed to London Records 90 Ltd.
Marketed in France by Barclay & in Germany by Motor Musik GmbH.

1-05: Mixed at Bible Studios/Section 5.
1-06: Engineered by Dom & Roland @ Dom & Roland Studios.

Issued in a standard 2xCD jewel case with 20-page booklet.
Also issued as a promo with a generic sticker over the barcode.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Text): 0 42282 89862 3
Barcode (String): 042282898623
Mastering SID Code (CD1): IFPI L132
Mastering SID Code (CD2): IFPI L132
Mould SID Code (CD1): IFPI 0430
Mould SID Code (CD2): IFPI 0446
Matrix / Runout (CD1): 8289682/1 10494321 01 %
Matrix / Runout (CD2): 8289862/2 20494321 01 %
Other (CD1, mould stamp): MADE IN THE UK BY PMDC
Other (CD2, mould stamp): MADE IN THE UK BY PMDC
Rights Society: Biem:Mcps
Label Code: LC:7654
Price Code: PY:898

Other Versions (3)

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	Platinum Breakz II (3×LP, Compilation)	FFRR	828 986-1	UK	1997
New Submission	Platinum Breakz II (2×Cassette, Compilation, Stereo)	FFRR, Metalheadz	828 986.4	UK	1997
Recently Edited	Platinum Breakz II (2×CD, Compilation)	FFRR, Metalheadz	422-828 986-2	US	1998

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Reviews

Herby96 Dec 2, 2024
The second Platinum Breakz comp from the powerhouse jungle/dnb label Metalheadz, some seriously killer tracks on this one, a great mix of the rough with the smoother elements from the Metalheadz roster.
miss.erica Feb 6, 2022
great compilation for those who can't afford the original vinyl 12"s of all these classic tracks
jabbathehudd Feb 16, 2021
This release actually has 8 tracks on CD1 and 9 on CD2, not the other way round as the release information shows.
Collector_Cave_Guy Mar 2, 2017
Some blinders on this 2 CD set, including some of the best on the label IMO including Promise, On the Nile, Metropolis, Your Sound (Remix) & Melt to name but a few. Classics
noizstepper Dec 6, 2012
I don't quite understand why the 1st Compilation of the plat. breakz is recommanded more often than this part, allthough i. m. O. here the tracks are more advanced, deeper, stranger and darker as well. I like the first part too, but this one is my personal favorite!
Still now a very good abstract Funk Release.
Maybe a bit more experimental than on the 1st part.
dav_12002 Jun 14, 2007
Edited 18 years ago
This is a stunning 2 cd pack from Metalheadz & one of the first cd's i ever bought that converted me to the dark sounds of the genre. All the tunes on this album are brilliant and classics. My personal favs are the futuristic 'To shape the future' by the legendary Optical. The awesome 'Your sound' remix by J majik. The dark & eerie 'Arabian nights' & the classic 'Metropolis'. Special mention must also go to Source direct for their contribution.
Overall this is a must have cd for any drum & bass fan and a reminder to where drum & bass was in the late 90's.
pddf1 May 16, 2002
This is a fantastic who's who in the world of d+B from around 1997 that is still relevent today. Fantastic metalheadz sound on virtually all tracks which was sadly lacking on PB III