In 1991, at the peak of the Madchester phenomenon, Manchester's Techno/Acid House band 808 State released their fourth album, ex:el. The first single, 'Cubik' b/w 'Olympic', hit #10 in November 1990. For Graham Massey, 'Cubik' was a musical step - forward, allowing him to blend real instruments with Techno technology. Although the band got their name from the Roland TR - 808 drum machine, the JD - 800, the latest Roland keyboard at that time, greatly influenced ex:el. This 1991 full - length album features guest appearances from Bjork and Bernard Sumner of New Order. It comes as a high - quality UK import, a limited - edition blue double - vinyl pressing, released by ZTT in 2023.
To enjoy this 808 State album on vinyl, first, make sure your turntable is clean and in good working condition. Gently place the vinyl on the turntable and use the tonearm to carefully drop the needle onto the starting groove. When you're done listening, lift the tonearm back to its rest position. Keep the vinyl in its sleeve to protect it from dust and scratches. Store it vertically to prevent warping. This is a limited - edition item, so handle it with care to maintain its value and playability.
