Eastern Bloc Records

Welcome to Eastern Bloc Records

Welcome to Eastern Bloc Records

Established 1985. Online record store for the true vinyl purist. We specialise in Techno, Drum & Bass, House, Jungle, Broken Beat, Electro, Dubstep, Ambient, Disco, Soul, Funk, Hip Hop, Latin, Afro, Reggae, Jazz & everything else in between.

New Releases

  • Drum & Bass / Jungle

    1. EARL GREY - Death Rattle (EP)

      Earl Grey lands on Rua Sound with a killer four track EP of dark, smoked-filled cinematic vibes straight from an 80s psycho-thriller. After over a decade of stellar contributions to some of the most crucial imprints around, we are delighted that he's contributed to our series of releases. There's three stunningly original 160bpm jams here, each dripping with Earl Grey's defiant experimentalism front and centre; a trip through vast range of sample sources and non-repetitive detailed percussion. Stick around too as he drops the tempo for the punishing Death Rattle, a tune so out there and at home on its own terms that it defies categorisation but demands to be heard and played as loud as is legal. Stunning material from a producer who continues to impress and innovate in equal measures. Learn More

    2. SLAVE TO SOCIETY - AI Invasion EP

      ‘Ai Invasion’ is a sonic exploration of the symbiotic relationship between humanity and technology. Slave To Society uses carefully designed futuristic soundscapes and atmospheric textures, layered with AI generated vocals, combined with heavy and fiercely unpredictable drum elements. Expect advanced, experimental hard techno and noise, fused with powerful low-end muscle, raging hi-hats, fragmented percussion and augmented amens. In true Slave To Society fashion, all rules and boundaries are smashed to pieces and all tracks are equally suitable for blasting through the world’s biggest club systems and rigs as they are for home listening. Learn More

  • Bass Music / Dubstep / Garage

    1. CARRE - Soft Fascination EP (Pre Order)

      Deep within the humdrum of the freeway buzz and eternal traffic of dystopian Los Angeles, there exists an unstoppable sonic gathering of minds, determined to spread a gospel believing that higher BPMs are not necessarily synonymous with harsh escapist mentalities and homogenous vibes. Lately however, as the belief system and community members have musically evolved, there has been some debate about the viability and true existence of this mantra. Is “Fast Not Hard” a sustainable ethos, guiding us towards the ultimate truth? Learn More

    2. NURON - Blanchimont EP (Pre Order)

      Nuron continues to make his mark on De:tuned with the long-awaited new 3-track EP ‘Blanchimont’. Nurmad Jusat aka Nuron, one of the key figures from the golden era of 90s electronic music and UK techno, extends his legacy by swinging back into gear. On ‘Blanchimont’ Nuron combines his signature drum programming with uniquely lush and highly emotional synth arrangements. Futuristic aesthetics and mystic sounds to take over your senses. New and essential material! Learn More

  • House

    1. DIAMONDS & PEARLS - The Jewel EP (Pre Order)

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      Since the early 90s Rotterdam is known throughout the world of dance music for its many influential creative endeavours and one of these was the short-lived label See Saw. Active between 1991 and 1995, the label was the home to mostly Dutch producers who were just dipping their toes in the waters of house and techno. Or, who already had a whole leg in like Speedy J. Learn More

    2. DJ AAKMAEL - Xposd EP (Pre Order)

      Light chords n gospel samples that reek of sweet Jazzy house goodness Learn More

  • Techno

    1. RICARDO VILLALOBOS - 808 The Bassqueen (25th Anniversary Edition) (Pre Order)

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      We are very happy and honored to present you Ricardo Villalobos on his own RAWAX series! You will find here past & present releases from the Mastermind, starting with the 25 Years. Anniversary edition of "808 The Bassqueen", formerly released on LoFi Stereo.Special thanks goes out to Christian Rindermann aka C-Rock! Learn More

    2. PAUL ST HILAIRE / RENE LOWE - Faith (reissue) (Pre Order)

      Twenty years after its original release, Paul St. Hilaire (AKA Tikiman) & René Löwe (AKA Vainqueur)'s eternal classic Faith is being reissued for the first time. Richard Akingbehin’s Kynant Records - which recently released the first solo Tikiman album since 2006 - is behind the reissue of Faith, giving new life and the first digital release to one of the most beloved dub techno 12”s of all time. Learn More

  • Experimental

    1. XENIA REAPER - Luvaphy EP (Pre Order)

      INDEX:Records is vitalised to present a record that it’s been scheming for quite some time: the first full-length trip by your favourite-producer’s favourite-producer — otherwise known as XENIA REAPER. Fluxing between ambient, mutant-idm and swashes of bass, ‘Luvaphy’ is a drift through the morass that arrives at a leafy plateau. An album that tickles your inner sentience and supplies endless indulgence for the inquiring-mind. Learn More

    2. AFX / AUTECHRE - Falling Free / Four Four Four EP (Pre Order)

      Greatest two in electronica: Aphex Twin and Autechre. Math-like electronic sounds with sonar bleeps and morse code percussion Learn More

  • Hip Hop / Beats

    1. TYLER DALEY - Son Of Zeus LP

      Tyler Daley is the acclaimed and highly renowned Manchester artist now surging into his autonomy with his debut solo EP 'Son of Zeus'. Learn More

    2. YUNGUN - The Essance LP

      First Word Records is proud to bring you 'The Essance' - the classic debut album by Essa (formerly known as Yungun), originally released in 2004, now released on vinyl & digital for the first time, 20 years on! A lyricist, lawyer and a Londoner, legendary MC Essa has earned praise over the years from artists such as Nas and Mark Ronson, as well as performing and recording with legends like De La Soul, Wu-Tang Clan, Guru, Slum Village and Pharoahe Monch. Learn More

  • Funk / Soul / Jazz / Disco

    1. TYLER DALEY - Son Of Zeus LP

      Tyler Daley is the acclaimed and highly renowned Manchester artist now surging into his autonomy with his debut solo EP 'Son of Zeus'. Learn More

    2. AMANDA WHITING - The Liminality Of Her LP

      First Word Records is very proud to present 'The Liminality of Her', a brand new 10-track album from their newest signing, Amanda Whiting; a highly-acclaimed Welsh harpist & composer.A virtuoso in her field, this classically trained musician has quickly established herself as an essential player in the UK jazz scene, carving her own unique sound, following on from the paths forged by Ashby and Coltrane. Learn More

  • Reggae

    1. MAX ROMEO - Sings Classics LP

      "The EP includes newly recorded versions of "Kingston Town", "Man Next Door"and "No Place Like Home", recorded with Max's touring band during a break between gigs on tour in France, and mixed by legendary producer Dennis Bovell. Learn More

    2. ROOTS ARCHITECTS - From Then 'Til Now LP

      Bringing together over 50 of Jamaica's greatest session musicians, whose work spans from the birth of reggae in the late 1960s until today, Roots Architects is the largest gathering of Jamaican musical talent on one all-instrumental album. Never before have so many veterans, who helped create the immortal rhythms that made reggae internationally successful, been assembled to play on new material without vocals. This album aims to celebrate and pay tribute to the unsung heroes of reggae music: the rhythm builders or Roots Architects. Learn More

  • Worldwide

    1. ANA FRANGO ELETRICO - Me Chama De Gato Que Eu Sou Sua LP

      With two critically acclaimed albums and a swathe of award-winning production turns under their belt, Ana Frango Elétrico present their most confident and accomplished work to date: Me Chama De Gato Que Eu Sou Sua / Call Me They That I’m Yours. Gesturing to a tradition of Brazilian boogie music, but bouncing with modern pop ebullience, the album sees the Rio artist evolve from a captivating upstart into a surefooted scene leader in full stride. Learn More

    2. ROOTS ARCHITECTS - From Then 'Til Now LP

      Bringing together over 50 of Jamaica's greatest session musicians, whose work spans from the birth of reggae in the late 1960s until today, Roots Architects is the largest gathering of Jamaican musical talent on one all-instrumental album. Never before have so many veterans, who helped create the immortal rhythms that made reggae internationally successful, been assembled to play on new material without vocals. This album aims to celebrate and pay tribute to the unsung heroes of reggae music: the rhythm builders or Roots Architects. Learn More
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