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Co Owner of Collector Cave. I have loved collecting records and cds since I was very young. Starting with Adam & The Ants at the age of 8, my musical influences and tastes have changed over the years with a particular fondness for dance music. My favourite genres include Liquid Funk, Drum & Bass, Jungle and Hardcore, Techno, Ambient, Deep House and more. Being a ignorant teenager, I dismissed other forms of music until I started to buy and sell records. Thankfully my love for exploring musical genres and styles has lead me to appreciate many of its forms including Classic 60's & 70's Blues Rock, Prog Rock, Heavy / Hard Rock, Soul/Funk/Motown, 80s US Hip Hop & Electro, Dub, Blues, Electronica and Jazz. After many years on this amazing site, I bit the bullet in 2014 and started up as a seller, with a firm commitment to selling quality music, graded honestly at great prices supported by a simple and straightforward service.

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Dead Calm - New Format Jazz / Mood Swingz
posted a review of Dead Calm - New Format Jazz / Mood Swingz. about 1 month ago
New Jazz Format is a wicked roller that has wicked tight drums, bouncy driving bass and lush jazz soaked elements that bring it together so sweetly.
M♦D♦Emm³* - Got Any Hardcore?
posted a review of M♦D♦Emm³* - Got Any Hardcore?. about 1 month ago
Such a shame they crammed so many on here, I would just prefer the A3 track on its own its by far the best mix. Also a longer version would be great. Is there a better release featuring this somewhere?
The Ganja Kru - Darklight
posted a review of The Ganja Kru - Darklight. about 1 month ago
SIDE 3 IS CUT AT 33RPM FOR TRACK 1 & 45 RPM FOR TRACK 2
Various - Here Comes Trouble Vol. 10
posted a review of Various - Here Comes Trouble Vol. 10. about 1 month ago
'Now Listen' - Catchin' Wreck wicked Jungle Techno banger. Klash VIP by Alpha Omega is also really good.
The JB* - Rockin' With The Best / Breakdown
posted a review of The JB* - Rockin' With The Best / Breakdown. about 1 month ago
No comments? The A side is a rude little jungle skipper, with krusty wobbly basslines, tight breaks and bags of energy.
Various - Mosaic - Volume One
posted a review of Various - Mosaic - Volume One. about 1 month ago
Plate 1 wanted if anyone has one, peace out.....................need to complete this beast of a set
Various - The Sideshow EP (Chapter One)
posted a review of Various - The Sideshow EP (Chapter One). 2 months ago
'Ruff Rugged & Raw' sounds like a Dillinja type of production with the crazy b lines, but it doesnt quite hit the mark for me, Pendulums Toxic Shock is the typical large nuero / techy track that is typical of the era, well produced, but a sound that I... See full review
Dylan / Manifest - Skool Of Hard Knocks (Album Sampler)
posted a review of Dylan / Manifest - Skool Of Hard Knocks (Album Sampler). 3 months ago
I love this 12", both are absolutely slammin weighty angry peak time breakbeat smash fests. Dylan layers the beats with great effect, blending tight amens and growling bass textures very energetically.

Manifest rolls out a more tight beats, with... See full review
posted a review of The Horsemen* - Revelations. 3 months ago
Spirit - Footprints, honestly one of my favourites from him that I have heard, proper bouncy rhythms, choppy drums and drenched with ragga vibes.
CLS & Wax / Mutt - Chronicles Of The Deep (Chapter Three)
posted a review of CLS & Wax / Mutt - Chronicles Of The Deep (Chapter Three). 3 months ago
any uk sellers have this, hit me up for a VG+ or better copy.
Various - Chronicles Continued
posted a review of Various - Chronicles Continued "The Aftermath". 3 months ago
As mentioned below, CLS & Wax - Feeling Good, featuring the unmistakable voice of Nina Simone, is a wicked track. Whilst this has a early naughties sound, its got heavy weight basslines and rolling beats that smash down hard, whilst remaining soulful... See full review
Random Movement - A Quick Thought / Dancing With Devils
posted a review of Random Movement - A Quick Thought / Dancing With Devils. 4 months ago
Both sides are excellent and overlooked. Skippy summery vibes. Lovely stuff
Dillinja & Lemon D - Big Bad Bass
posted a review of Dillinja & Lemon D - Big Bad Bass. 4 months ago
Need plates 1 & 5 if anyone has them in nice condition hit me up.
Tennis (6) - We Can Die Happy
posted a review of Tennis (6) - We Can Die Happy. 4 months ago
Am I missing something? why would you repeat both sides, why not split the tracks across both sides for better sound quality. Cant see any benefit apart from it being a gimmick that detracts from the music which is actually quite nice.
Electrosoul System / Drumagick - With You / So Far Away
posted a review of Electrosoul System / Drumagick - With You / So Far Away. 4 months ago
Side A is on point with that warm and beautiful sound. Nice nice tune that is well under that radar
Digital - Deadline / Fix Up
posted a review of Digital - Deadline / Fix Up. 4 months ago
Agreed, whilst we are most likely in a minority, i got so bored with this track for the reasons you mention. No denying its huge appeal and its place in D&B history, but i never really rated it as it doesn't progress and evolve, which is a criticism... See full review
Double O (4) - Dreamin' EP
posted a review of Double O (4) - Dreamin' EP. 4 months ago
I own a lot of Sci Wax tunes, never heard a duff one yet on Wax. Double O hasnt even released on Sci Wax as far as I am aware, well not on wax anyway.
Nu:Tone - Back Of Beyond
posted a review of Nu:Tone - Back Of Beyond. 4 months ago
its all a matter off opinion, but this is one of his best early LPs in my humble opinion. Wish more of the LP was on this set like the CD
Bass Influence - All Massive / Musics Hypnotizing
posted a review of Bass Influence - All Massive / Musics Hypnotizing. 4 months ago
I played this out yesterday at a street party and it also skipped, but the weight was set quite lightly, on our shop decks with a bit more weight it plays perfect. Banging release though. Big up DJ Seduction
The Criminal Minds - Ghetto E.P
posted a review of The Criminal Minds - Ghetto E.P. 5 months ago
I love the Adam Ants sample used on the Drums Of Doom track. Wicked
G. Adolph Banyora, The African Beat Jazz - Mimi Sina Raha / Safari Ya Tanzania
submitted G. Adolph Banyora, The African Beat Jazz - Mimi Sina Raha / Safari Ya Tanzania. 5 months ago
Data (15) / Incident (2) & Paul SG - Liberty City Blues / Autumn Drops
posted a review of Data (15) / Incident (2) & Paul SG - Liberty City Blues / Autumn Drops. 5 months ago
Oh yes, wicked track to mix with, those beats are a great dj tool.
Sabre - Riverside / Colony Assault
posted a review of Sabre - Riverside / Colony Assault. 5 months ago
Both sides are really good. Side A leans more to the mellow side, but its got bass weight and crisp beats, great vibes. Side B is a deeper dance floor rumbler, which is wicked. Nice under the radar bizness.
S.T. Files* & Response - Nailbomb / Hard Times
posted a review of S.T. Files* & Response - Nailbomb / Hard Times. 5 months ago
Both of these tunes are great to mix and both get the floor heated real quick, great production from the duo, a real nice vibe.
Supa Ape / Andrey HoT / Lemon Drizlay Crew - SMR003
posted a review of Supa Ape / Andrey HoT / Lemon Drizlay Crew - SMR003. 5 months ago
We have been selling loads of this amazing 12" from this little lable. 'Supa Ape' is such a fun tip of the hat to one of Drum & Bass's defining classics, taking it into harder more frenetic territory, whilst being respectful of the original.

This is... See full review
dBridge* - The Gemini Principle
posted a review of dBridge* - The Gemini Principle. 5 months ago
What a great release, with its stripped back and at times minimal sound, that has amazing vibes and is rewarded with multiple listens. Complete with some amazing Co Labs, this album gets deep, switching up the styles, but keeping the aesthetic in... See full review
Pendulum (3) - In Silico EP
posted a review of Pendulum (3) - In Silico EP. 6 months ago
PLATE 2 / INNER WANTED. CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE ONE
Ed Rush & Optical - Wormhole
posted a review of Ed Rush & Optical - Wormhole. 6 months ago
Looking for Plate 2 (C/D), please contact if you have it!
Various - Mosaic - Volume One
posted a review of Various - Mosaic - Volume One. 6 months ago
The copy i had recently sounded great, maybe it needs a deep clean?
Spor - Aztec / Do Not Shake
posted a review of Spor - Aztec / Do Not Shake. 6 months ago
I guess Shogun / Spor make the money rather than resellers. Thats how i see it
Mindmapper & Silvahfonk / Mindmapper & Fre4knc - Flash Forward / Clear Distinction
posted a review of Mindmapper & Silvahfonk / Mindmapper & Fre4knc - Flash Forward / Clear Distinction. 6 months ago
Flash Forward is a proper techy stepper with great energy, pounding beats and great atmosphere, a great track thats gets deep without being to cold and clinical. Flip side is great too
Phaze 1 - Phaze 1 / Try A Style
posted a review of Phaze 1 - Phaze 1 / Try A Style. 6 months ago
Yes me too, so funny when this happens, they must have been so stoned at the plant
posted a review that has since been deleted. 7 months ago
Various - Creative Wax Classics - Volume 2
posted a review of Various - Creative Wax Classics - Volume 2. 7 months ago
Frequency (Tango VIP) oh my days, dance floor wrecka with those huge beats and that monster drop.
Technimatic - Mirror Image
posted a review of Technimatic - Mirror Image. 7 months ago
Proper liquid vibes ooze from the EP which is surely had to be one of the best releases of the year for this sound.

'Mirror Image' is a thing of beauty, the breaks are tight and well polished, the vocal hook mesmerising, the piano is subtle,... See full review
Alix Perez - Down The Line (Break Remix) / Stray (Icicle Remix)
posted a review of Alix Perez - Down The Line (Break Remix) / Stray (Icicle Remix). 7 months ago
RIP MC Fats. Love this remix by Break, mixed with those amazing vocals. Stray remix is also top notch. A deep 12" with dance floor weapons both sides. The A side got absolutely rinsed and for good measure.
Survival (3) / Bal (2) - Cash / All City
posted a review of Survival (3) / Bal (2) - Cash / All City. 7 months ago
Yes its got a wicked vibe to it, snappy, but weighty. Great track that will age well. Reminds me of early Calibre ('untitled' from Musique Concrete)
Chalke - Moonbase Alpha / Quosh Up
posted a review of Chalke - Moonbase Alpha / Quosh Up. 7 months ago
Wow both sides of this 12" are amazing and they have been pressed so well. Gorgeous tunes too, with side B being an early drum funk track. Awesome stuff
Wax Doctor / Pulse* - Q Certain Thoughts / New York
posted a review of Wax Doctor / Pulse* - Q Certain Thoughts / New York. 7 months ago
Yes mine is distorted too, shame as its a beautiful track
Flatliner - Awakening EP
posted a review of Flatliner - Awakening EP. 7 months ago
Are these new tunes on the A Side or old material? Either way its really nice. Always love Flatliners productions.
Spirits From An Urban Jungle - The Warning / Elysium
posted a review of Spirits From An Urban Jungle - The Warning / Elysium. 7 months ago
Anyone know when these were produced. They sound 97 era, with a modern production value (maybe the mastering). Lovely music with that distinct Moving Shadow flavour

Update, I decided to look and this was the answer from the interwebs search -... See full review
Mosca (2) - Done Me Wrong / Bax
posted a review of Mosca (2) - Done Me Wrong / Bax. 7 months ago
Bax sounding sweet on our copy too. Must have had a bad one, it happens
KD (20) / Gravity (8) - Ten Years Of Flex V2.0
posted a review of KD (20) / Gravity (8) - Ten Years Of Flex V2.0. 8 months ago
Gravity - Satta. Sooooo overlooked. Trust me you need that track. Plus the KD tune is nice too.
Fatima (12) - And Yet It's All Love
posted a review of Fatima (12) - And Yet It's All Love. 8 months ago
ive got a bashed up copy here and it sounds gorgeous
Various - Dream Thief
posted a review of Various - Dream Thief. 8 months ago
Amazing long player with some incredible tracks including Duo Infernale – Playing Games (Seba & Paradox Remix), Gridlock - Vienna, Sabre -Seller Dweller, Apex - Yearning VIP, Bachelors Of Science + Brooklyn - Stages (Commix Remix) to name but a few.
Vince Watson - Mystical Rythm E.P
posted a review of Vince Watson - Mystical Rythm E.P. 9 months ago
I thing of beauty, first heard this on Colin Dales abstract Funk theory LP. This is a wondrous journey of bright, uplifting and beautiful melodies, hypnotic rhythms and inspiring tones.
Bachelors Of Science - Within This Moment
posted a review of Bachelors Of Science - Within This Moment. 9 months ago
This also came out on vinyl. Great album with a really well developed sound and crisp production. Loving how this outfit has grown in quality over the years, with this album being the best to date in my humble opinion
Cheetah (23) - Sike! EP
posted a review of Cheetah (23) - Sike! EP. 9 months ago
Bristol boy done good. Michael has dropped a high quality 4 tracker here which gets better with each listen. All with a slightly different flavour, but all strictly Jungle in a authentic style. The beats are chopped finely, layered well. The... See full review
The Insiders - Limelight / Manhattan
posted a review of The Insiders - Limelight / Manhattan. 9 months ago
Lol Etherwood selling this for £165, wow what planet are they on. We will sell ours for £5 in store.
Philth (4) - The Circle EP
posted a review of Philth (4) - The Circle EP. 10 months ago
I absolutely adore 'Its Your Love' OG mix, such a beautiful track, scandalous that its not changed hands for ages. Great EP