808state DJs - 808 State Radio Shows

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808 State DJs Andrew & Darren, aka The Spinmasters. Artwork by Gunnar.

Last updated: 26-Jan-2008
Recent updates: 1993, Mixfactory 1991, 6Mix 26 Jun 05, 6 Jul 93, 29 Jun 93, 9 Mar 93, 25 Dec 06.

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2006 Radio Show

808 State DJs: 808 State Radio Show 25 December 2006
808 Radio Show 25 December 2006 on Radio Revolution, Oldham 96.2
Length: 118:28. Quality: 64, mono. Please help provide Tracklist. Remarks: One-off Christmas special with Andy, Daz & Livewire.
Download MP3 (56 MB).
Submitted by: RVL.

2005 Radio Show

808 State DJs BBC 6 Mix Glastonbury Special 26 Jun 2005
808 State DJs on BBC Radio 6 Music with a Glastonbury Special 6 Mix.
Length: 2 hours. Quality: 128 kbps. Remarks: tracklist.
Thanks: Badgerman, Smiley.
Download part 1 (27 MB)
Download part 2 (26 MB)
Download part 3 (27 MB)
Download part 4 (26 MB).

2003 Radio Show

DJ Graham Massey 808 state mix on xfm The Rinse 17 January 2003
Length: 34:06. Quality: 128 kbps. Remarks: see tracklist
Download MP3 (32 MB).

2002 mix

808state DJs: Pick & Mix 2002

Length: 57:09. 40 kbps, 24 kHz. Remarks: A mix by Andy & Darren from 2002, called 'pick and mix' as they just picked a tune and saw if they could mix with it!
Tracklisting.
Download MP3 (16.5 MB).

2001 mix

808state DJs: DJ mix 2001

Length: 57:05. 128 kpbs, 44 kHz. Remarks: A showcase mix by Andy & Darren from 2001.
Download MP3 (53.0 MB).
Tracklisting to follow.

2000 Radio Shows

808state DJs: 808 State Radio Show 21 June 2000

Date: 21 June 2000. Show 2 of 4.
Download full show 2.
Length: 90:01.
Size: 74 MB.
Station: Radio Sonic.
Quality: Good. Encoding: 112 kbps, 44 kHz.
Submitted by: Andy.
Remarks: Andy & Darren imitating Pirate Radio Station, sponsored by Strangeways. Hilarious show in which the contest prize is Armand van Helden's hat! Show added June 2005.
Tracklisting to follow.

808state DJs: 808 State Radio Show 14 June 2000

Date: 14 June 2000. Show 1 of 4.
Download full show 1.
Length: 83:05.
Size: 68 MB.
Station: Radio Sonic.
Quality: Good. Encoding: 112 kbps, 44 kHz.
Submitted by: Andy.
Remarks: Andy & Livewire in Oxfam studio. Show added June 2005.
Tracklisting to follow.

1999 Radio mix

DJ Graham Massey: Guitars On Fire mix 1999

Date: Autumn 1999 (date unconfirmed).
Download.
Length: 31:08.
Size: 29 MB.
Station: Matt Thompson's Late Night Dance Soundtrack on Kiss 102.
Quality: very good, encoding: 128 kbps, 44 kHz.
Submitted by: Graham.
Remarks: show added November 2005.
Tracklisting to follow.
Remarks: some exclusive tracks, e.g. Lopez instrumental.

1996 Radio Shows

808state DJs: 808 State Radio Show 21 Jun 1996 live from Castlefield

Date: 21 Jun 1996.
Part: 1 of 3 (DJs Andy & Darren). Download part 1.
Length: 60:44.
Size: 56 MB.
Part 2 of 3 (DJ Rufus). Download part 2.
Length: 57:55.
Size: 53 MB.
Station: Kiss 102.
Quality: excellent (recorded from DAT - the only slight hiss is radio hiss).
Submitted by: Roger van Lunteren.
Remarks: Don Solaris release party live from Castlefield Arena, Manchester. Show added in mp3 quality 21 Jun 2006 (10th anniversary).
Please help provide Tracklisting.
Part 3 of 3 (808 State live) - see live section.

1993 Radio Shows

808state DJs: 808 State Radio Show 1993 (date unknown)

Date: unknown (Summer 1993?). new
Download.
Length: 61:46.
Size: 85 MB.
Station: Manchester Sunset FM.
Quality: very good, 192 kbps.
Submitted by: Ian C.
Remarks: Doctor D and Crispy Chris in the studio. Show added November 2007.
Please help provide Tracklisting.

808state DJs: 808 State Radio Show 06 Jul 1993

Date: 06 Jul 1993.
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Length: 89:45.
Size: 82 MB.
Station: Manchester Sunset FM.
Quality: good.
Submitted by: Properoldskool.
Remarks: show added March 2007.
Please help provide Tracklisting.

808state DJs: 808 State Radio Show 29 Jun 1993

Date: 29 Jun 1993.
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Length: 89:57.
Size: 82 MB.
Station: Manchester Sunset FM.
Quality: Good.
Submitted by: Properoldskool.
Remarks: show added March 2007.
Please help provide Tracklisting.

808state DJs: 808 State Radio Show 09 Mar 1993

Date: 09 Mar 1993.
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Length: 89:57.
Size: 82 MB.
Station: Manchester Sunset FM.
Quality: Very good.
Submitted by: Properoldskool.
Remarks: show added March 2007.
Please help provide Tracklisting.

808state DJs: 808 State Radio Show 02 Mar 1993

Date: 02 Mar 1993.
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Length: 93:24.
Size: 85 MB.
Station: Manchester Sunset FM.
Quality: Very good.
Submitted by: Properoldskool.
Remarks: show added December 2006.
Please help provide Tracklisting.

808state DJs: 808 State Radio Show 05 Jan 1993

Date: 05 Jan 1993.
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Length: 94:37.
Size: 87 MB.
Station: Manchester Sunset FM.
Quality: Good, but some quite strong radio hiss at times.
Submitted by: Properoldskool.
Remarks: show added September 2006.
Please help provide Tracklisting.

1992 Radio Shows

808state DJs: 808 State Radio Show 08 Dec 1992

Date: 08 Dec 1992.
Part 1: Download part 1.
Length: 48:00.
Size: 43 MB.
Part 2: Download part 2.
Length: 47:09.
Size: 43 MB.
Station: Sunset FM.
Quality: good.
Submitted by: Properoldskool.
Remarks: show added July 2006.
Please help provide Tracklisting.

808state DJs: 808 State Radio Show 03 Nov 1992

Date: 03 Nov 1992.
Parts: 1&2. Download both parts.
Length: 92:14.
Size: 84 MB.
Station: Sunset FM.
Quality: good.
Submitted by: Properoldskool.
Remarks: Darren chats with Andy from DJ Basement. Todd Terry mix by JP. Show added July 2006.
Please help provide Tracklisting.

808state DJs: 808 State Radio Show 06 Oct 1992

Date: 06 Oct 1992.
Parts: 1&2. Download both parts.
Length: 92:25.
Size: 85 MB.
Station: Sunset FM.
Quality: good.
Submitted by: Properoldskool.
Remarks: show added June 2006.
Please help provide Tracklisting.

808state DJs: 808 State Radio Show 11 Aug 1992

Date: 11 Aug 1992.
Parts: 1&2. Download both parts.
Length: 91:55.
Size: 84 MB.
Station: Sunset FM.
Quality: great.
Submitted by: Properoldskool.
Remarks: show added June 2006.
Please help provide Tracklisting.

808state DJs: 808 State Radio Show 14 Jul 1992

Date: 14 Jul 1992.
Parts: 1&2. Download both parts.
Length: 92:48.
Size: 85 MB.
Station: Sunset FM.
Quality: great.
Submitted by: Properoldskool.
Remarks: show added June 2006.
Please help provide Tracklisting.

808state DJs: 808 State Radio Show 09 or 16 Jun 1992

Date: 09 or 16 Jun 1992 (date unconfirmed).
Parts: 1&2. Download both parts.
Length: 89:54.
Size: 82 MB.
Station: Sunset FM.
Quality: good but some radio hiss, encoding: 128 kbps, 44 kHz.
Submitted by: Conky.
Remarks: shows added March 2005.
Tracklisting provided by Brady.
Show also features: Interview with NRG & promo 'Feel the Fury' E.P.
808state DJs: 808 State Radio Show 02 Jun ??1992

Date: 02 Jun ?? 1992 (date unconfirmed).
Part: 1. Download. (it turned out part 2 was actually 14 Jul 92).
Length: 43:30.
Size: 40 MB.
Station: Sunset FM.
Quality: good but some radio hiss at times.
Submitted by: Conky.
Remarks: shows added March 2005, correction made in September 2006.
Tracklisting provided by Brady.

808state DJs: 808 State Radio Show 12 May 1992

Date: 12 May 1992. (added September 2005)
Download mp3.
Length: 89:09.
Size: 82 MB.
Station: Sunset FM.
Quality: great, encoding: 128 kbps, 44 kHz.
Submitted by: Properoldskool.
Guests: Andy from DJ Basement, DJ Greenbins from Blackpool and Suddi.
Tracklisting provided by BUNKERHEADZ, RichieC2E and brady.
808state DJs: 808 State Radio Show 18 Feb 1992

Date: 18 Feb 1992. (added September 2005)
Download mp3.
Length: 92:27.
Size: 85 MB.
Station: Sunset FM.
Quality: great, encoding: 128 kbps, 44 kHz.
Submitted by: Properoldskool.
Remarks: DJ set by DJ Sunny (sp?).
Tracklisting provided by BUNKERHEADZ, RichieC2E, krela and brady.
808state DJs: 808 State Radio Show 28 Jan 1992

Date: 28 Jan 1992. (added November 2005)
Download mp3.
Length: 117:55.
Size: 108 MB.
Station: Sunset FM.
Quality: fair, encoding: 128 kbps, 44 kHz.
Submitted by: Ian from Crewe. Minidisc to mp3 by Riz.
Remarks: Lee Barker (?) and Crispy Collins in the studio.
Tracklisting provided by BUNKERHEADZ.
808state DJs: 808 State Radio Show 21 Jan 1992

Date: 21 Jan 1992. (added September 2005)
Download mp3.
Length: 95:10.
Size: 87 MB.
Station: Sunset FM.
Quality: great, encoding: 128 kbps, 44 kHz.
Submitted by: Properoldskool.
Remarks: DJ set by DJ Nipper. Interview with Evolution (cutt off).
Tracklisting provided by BUNKERHEADZ and brady.
808state DJs: 808 State Radio Show 07 Jan 1992

Date: 07 Jan 1992.
Download mp3.
Length: 51:27.
Size: 47 MB.
Station: Sunset FM.
Quality: good but some radio hiss, encoding: 128 kbps, 44 kHz.
Submitted by: Ian from Crewe. Minidisc to mp3 by Riz.
Remarks: Lee Barker (?) and Crispy Collins in the studio. Show added in August 2005.
Tracklisting provided by brady and Dj Hov.

1991 Radio Shows

808state DJs: 808 State Radio Show 03 Dec 1991

Date: 03 Dec 1991.
Download mp3.
Length: 92:41.
Size: 85 MB.
Station: Sunset FM.
Quality: good, occasional radio interference. Encoding: 128 kbps, 44 kHz.
Submitted by: Properoldskool.
Remarks: Darren & Andrew. Ads cut out. Amongst the tracks played: 808 State - 10x10.
Tracklist provided by mime109, brady, mick & bunkerheadz.


808state DJs: 808 State Radio Show 05 Nov 1991

Date: 05 Nov 1991.
Part: 1. Download part 1.
Length: 46:24.
Size: 43 MB.
Station: Sunset FM.
Quality: very good, encoding: 128 kbps, 44 kHz.
Submitted by: Properoldskool.
Remarks: Darren & Andrew. Bonfire night. The boys sort out some problems with the decks first on this show, however this doesn't affect the quality.
Tracklisting provided by Brady.
Part: 2. Download part 2.
Length: 45:37.
Size: 43 MB.
Remarks: Darren, Andrew & Lee. Phone-in by Lee reporting on the fireworks from someone's back garden.

808state on WFWM 91.7 out of Frostburg, Maryland, USA 10 Oct 1991

808 interviewed by Lance Davis. Plus twelve 808 State tracks almost all at full lenth.
Date: 10 Oct 1991. (added Aug 2005)
Download mp3.
Length: 62:55.
Size: 58 MB.
Station: WFWM 91.7 Frostburg State University, Maryland, USA.
Quality: pretty good, quality of interview volume varies. Encoding: 128 kbps, 44 kHz.
Submitted by: Lionel D. In cooperation with Properoldskool.
Remarks: Graham, Darren & Andrew interviewed by Lance Davis.
Tracklist: Nephatiti, Lift (Heavy mix), 808080808, Pacific (212), Leo Leo, Ooops (Utsula Head mix), Magical Dream, Techno Bell, Cubik (Kings County Dub), Open Your Mind (Sound Garden mix), Donkey Doctor, In Yer Face (Facially Yours Mix).

808state DJs: 808 State Radio Show 03 Sep 1991

Date: 03 Sep 1991.
Download mp3.
Length: 92:50.
Size: 85 MB.
Station: Sunset FM.
Quality: good, encoding: 128 kbps, 44 kHz.
Submitted by: Properoldskool.
Remarks: Darren & Andrew. Amongst the tracks played: Switzerland (Martin Price) - Pornography.
Tracklist provided by bunkerheadz, neil & brady.


808state DJs: 808 State Radio Show 13 Aug 1991

Date: 13 Aug 1991.
Part: 1. Download part 1.
Length: 46:56.
Size: 43 MB.
Station: Sunset FM.
Quality: good, encoding: 128 kbps, 44 kHz.
Submitted by: Properoldskool.
Remarks: Darren & Andrew. The Pet Shop Boys drop by, unfortunately the full interview doesn't seem to be included in this recording.
Tracklisting provided by bunkerheadz, neil & brady. Amongst the tracks played: Switzerland (Martin Price) - Pornography, 808 State - Open Your Mind / Lift.
Part: 2. Download part 2.
Length: 46:11.
Size: 43 MB.

808state DJs: 808 State Radio Show 23 Jul 1991

Date: 23 Jul 1991 (added July 2005).
Download show.
Length: 90:46.
Size: 83 MB.
Station: Sunset FM.
Quality: top. Encoding: 128 kbps, 44 kHz.
Submitted by: Properoldskool.
Remarks: Darren & Andrew. Tracks played include 808 State - Lift. Studio guests: Evolution.
Tracklisting supplied by BUNKERHEADZ and Brady.

808state DJs: 808 State Radio Show 04 Jun 1991

Part 1:
Length: 45:55. Remarks: Andy, Darren & Kate in the studio. Sunset FM, 04 Jun 1991. Quality of recording varies due to radio interference, adverts edited out. 96 kbps, 44 kHz. Thanks to JPW.
Download MP3 (32.0 MB).

Part 2:
Length: 44:04. Remarks: Andy, Darren & Kate in the studio. Sunset FM, 04 Jun 1991. Quality of recording varies due to radio interference. Adverts edited out, except for one, for obvious reasons. Show dedicated to Will Sinnot of The Shamen who had just died. 96 kbps, 44 kHz. Thanks to JPW.
Download MP3 (30.0 MB).

Tracklist provided by Brady / bunkerheadz / Code6.
808state DJs: 808 State Radio Show 07 May 1991

Date: 07 May 1991.
Part: 1. Download part 1.
Length: 36:46.
Size: 34 MB.
Station: Sunset FM.
Quality: good, encoding: 128 kbps, 44 kHz.
Submitted by: Properoldskool.
Remarks: Darren with the Eastern Bloc Top 10. Ads edited out.
Tracklisting provided by Brady / Bunkerheadz / Neil (konspiracy).

Part: 2. Download part 2.
Length: 36:13.
Size: 34 MB.
Remarks: Darren & Andrew on the decks. Ads edited out.

808state DJs: 808 State Radio Show 23 Apr 1991

Date: 23 Apr 1991 (added July 2005).
Download show.
Length: 89:07.
Size: 82 MB.
Station: Sunset FM.
Quality: top. Encoding: 128 kbps, 44 kHz.
Submitted by: Properoldskool.
Remarks: Darren & Andrew. Tracks played include 808 State - Ooops.
Tracklisting supplied by BUNKERHEADZ and brady.

808state DJs: 808 State Radio Show 28 Mar 1991

Date: 28 Mar 1991.
Download 90 minutes.
Length: 85:36.
Size: 79 MB.
Station: Sunset FM.
Quality: good, occasional radio interference. Encoding: 128 kbps, 44 kHz.
Submitted by: Properoldskool.
Remarks: Darren & Andrew.
Tracklisting provided by Brady and Neil (Konspiracy).

808state DJs: 808 State Radio Show 15 Jan 1991

Date: 15 Jan 1991.
Download 90 minutes.
Length: 90:23.
Size: 83 MB.
Station: Sunset FM.
Quality: good, occasional radio interference. Encoding: 128 kbps, 44 kHz.
Submitted by: Properoldskool.
Remarks: Darren & Andrew mention they have just returned from a rave in Rotterdam and announce the GMex rave. They play Hybrid by Neukleotide amongst others.
Tracklisting provided by Brady and Neil (Konspiracy).

Mix Factory: 808 State Radio Show

Date: unknown. (ca March 1991???)
Download mp3.
Length: 38:37.
Size: 35 MB.
Station: Sunset FM.
Quality: some radio interference. 128 kbps.
Submitted by: jon.
Remarks: Show hosted by DJ Higgy (Mixfactory). Includes the EasternBloc Top 10 which is the only reference to it being the 808 State Radioshow. Date unknown.
Please help provide the tracklisting.
Added: September 2007.

1990 Radio Shows

808state DJs: 808 State Radio Show 4 Sep 1990

Date: 04 Sep 1990.
Part: 1. Download part 1. (90+ minutes).
Length: 92:36.
Size: 87 MB.
Station: Sunset FM, Manchester.
Quality: good, some radio interference, encoding: 128 kbps, 44 kHz.
Submitted by: Properoldskool.
Remarks: Darren & Andrew in a top show. Tracks include: Jon Hassel vs 808 State - Voiceprint, MC Tunes vs 808 State - Tunes Splits The Atom, 808 State - Cubik, 808 State - In Yer Face!
Tracklisting provided by Brady / Neil (Konspiracy).

Part: 2. Download part 2. (30+ minues M.V.I.T.A. in the studio).
Length: 30:58.
Size: 29 MB.
Remarks: M.V.I.T.A. (Manchester Vibes In The Area) in the studio. Interview with Fonzo & MVITA tracks.
Quality: varies, but good enough!
Submitted by: Blue Jammer / Brady.
Tracklisting provided by Brady / Neil (Konspiracy).
808state DJs: 808 State Radio Show 28 Aug 1990

Date: 28 Aug 1990 (unconfirmed).
Download full show (just under 3 hours).
Length: 174:41
Size: 160 MB(!).
Station: Sunset FM, Manchester.
Quality: good but with radio hiss, encoding: 128 kbps, 44 kHz.
Submitted by: jpw.
Remarks: full 3-hour show (minus ad's) including Eastern Block Top 10, shouts & problem solving.
Tracklisting provided by BUNKERHEADZ and brady. 808-related tracks include: (08:03) Lounge Jays - Massagerama, (19:50) MVITA - Pyramid Sun, (41:52) Rhythm Interface - Hard Freestyle, (64:07) 808 State - Cubik, (66:43) MC Tunes - Tunes Splits The Atom.
808state DJs: 808 State Radio Show 31 Jul 1990

Length: 43:50. Remarks: Darren in the studio. Sunset FM, 19 Jul 1990, part 1. Good quality recording, 128 kbps, 44 kHz. Thanks to Spaz. EasternBloc Top 10 features 'Rhythm Interface - Hard Freestyle' which samples Cubik. "Throw your hands up into the air!"
Download MP3 (41.0 MB).

Length: 44:48. Remarks: Darren & Andy in the studio. Sunset FM, 19 Jun 1990, part 2. Good quality recording, 128 kbps, 44 kHz. Thanks to Spaz.
Download MP3 (41.5 MB).

Tracklist provided by Brady / bunkerheadz / marchwiel & Neil.
808state DJs: 808 State Radio Show 19 Jun 1990

Part 1:
Length: 45:52. Remarks: Darren in the studio. Sunset FM, 19 Jun 1990, part 1. Good quality recording, 128 kbps, 44 kHz. Thanks to Spaz. One of the tunes played: Gimme Some More (Energy) by Pink Noise, a Frankie Bones production sampling Cubik.
Download MP3 (part 1) (43.0 MB).

Part 2:
Length: 45:27. Remarks: Darren in the studio. Features interviews with '2 For Joy' and 'Atom' (later known as Ariel). Sunset FM, 19 Jun 1990, part 2. Good quality recording, 128 kbps, 44 kHz. Thanks to Spaz.
Download MP3 (43.0 MB).

Tracklisting provided by Brady / Bunkerheadz / Neil (konspiracy).

808state DJs: 808 State Radio Show 12 Jun 1990

Part 1:
Length: 48:00. Remarks: Darren & Andy in the studio. Sunset FM, 12 Jun 1990, part 1. Good quality recording, 128 kbps, 44 kHz. Thanks to Spaz.
Download MP3 (45.0 MB).

Tracklist provided by Brady and neil (konspiracy).

Part 2:
Length: 44:45. Remarks: Darren & Andy in the studio. Features interview with 'Evolution'. Sunset FM, 12 Jun 1990, part 2. Good quality recording, 128 kbps, 44 kHz. Thanks to Spaz.
Download MP3 (42.0 MB).
808state DJs: 808 State Radio Show 29 May 1990

Part 1:
Length: 44:47. Remarks: Darren, Andy & MC Tunes in the studio. Sunset FM, 29 May 1990, part 1. Good quality recording, 128 kbps, 44 kHz. Thanks to Spaz.
Download MP3 (40.0 MB).

Part 2:
Length: 44:22. Remarks: Darren, Andy & MC Tunes in the studio. 'Dance Yourself To Death' and 'The Only Rhyme That Bites' played towards end of show. Sunset FM, 29 May 1990, part 2. Good quality recording, 128 kbps, 44 kHz. Thanks to Spaz.
Download MP3 (40.0 MB).

Tracklisting provided by Brady & Konspiracy.

808state DJs: 808 State Radio Show 08 May 1990

Part 1:
Length: 46:56. Remarks: Darren, Kate & Lee in the studio. Andy not present due to Mandy's birthday. Sunset FM, 08 May 1990, part 1. Good quality recording, 128 kbps, 44 kHz. Thanks to Blue Jammer.
Download MP3 (43.0 MB).

Part 2:
Length: 45:38. Remarks: Darren, Kate & Lee in the studio. Andy not present due to Mandy's birthday. Sunset FM, 08 May 1990, part 2. Good quality recording, 128 kbps, 44 kHz. Thanks to Blue Jammer.
Download MP3 (42.0 MB).

Tracklist provided by Brady / bunkerheadz & marchwiel.
808state DJs: 808 State Radio Show 24 Apr 1990

Date: 24 Apr 1990.
Parts: 1&2. Download both parts.
Length: 90:42.
Size: 83 MB.
Station: Sunset FM.
Quality: very good, but some clicks occur. Encoding: 128 kbps, 44 kHz.
Submitted by: Properoldskool.
Remarks: Part 1 includes guest DJ 'DJ Smooth' (played by Darren with American accent). In part 2 Andy let's DJ Smooth know that he's no longer wanted on the show. Show added April 2005.
Tracklist provided by Brady / Bunkerheadz / Neil (konspiracy).

808state DJs: 808 State Radio Show 03 Apr 1990

Date: 03 Apr 1990.
Parts: 1&2. Download both parts.
Length: 84:46.
Size: 78 MB.
Station: Sunset FM.
Quality: top! Encoding: 128 kbps, 44 kHz.
Submitted by: Properoldskool.
Remarks: Darren & Andy on the decks. Show added April 2005.
Tracklisting provided by Brady / Bunkerheadz / Neil (konspiracy).


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