Anyone who grew up listening to black radio in New Jersey, New York, or Chicago will get excited at the mention of radio mix shows. These shows, an almost - lost art in NYC but kept alive by WBLS, were where weekend club - rocking DJs played unreleased acetates and extended b - side dub versions during weekday rush hours. In late 80s Chicago, music was evolving, and the sounds from the Warehouse and Music Box clubs were taking over black radio. 'Jack To The Lost Chicago Reels' offers a unique look into the old - school Chicago mix show vibe. It restores lost recordings of Chicago House music's biggest names from WBMX and WGCI broadcasts. Chicago's Still Music struck gold when a truckload of old reel - to - reel tapes landed at their door, with mixes by top figures. These four cassettes have audio carefully transferred from the original tapes. Mixes are by legends like Frankie Knuckles, Steve 'Silk' Hurley, Devastating Darryl, and an unknown DJ rumored to be Ron Hardy. The warm analog compression gives a different listening experience compared to nightclub systems. You'll find unheard tracks, demo versions, and live overdubs of house classics. The four laser - imprinted cassettes come in a pack, each in a full - color O - card with all known info on the back. Limited to 100 copies, from Still Music 2018. Recommended.
To use these cassette tapes, simply insert them into a compatible cassette player. Press play to enjoy the amazing old - school Chicago mix shows. When handling the tapes, be gentle to avoid damaging the tape inside. Keep them away from heat and moisture as these can harm the magnetic tape. After use, store them in a cool, dry place. If the tape gets stuck, don't force it; carefully rewind it with a pencil or other suitable tool. These tapes are a limited edition, so take good care of them to enjoy the unique music for a long time.
