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About Platipus Records

It was back in 1993 that Rave ad salesman Simon Berry (Art Of Trance) began work on creating a stable outlet for the music and artists he loved. The first Art Of Trance record “Deeper Than Deep” launched the label, immediately identified by a certain quality and depth of production. Indeed this still continues today. It was with early records such as the Union Jack “Two Full Moons And A Trout” and Poltergeist’s “Vicious Circles” that resulted in Platipus standing out head and shoulders above the rest of the pack.

The quietly successful and prolific label was rocked however in 94 by the release of a certain record called “Children” by the then unknown Robert Miles. "We were in the Firestone Club in Orlando," explains Simon, "listening to Florida jock Kimble Collins. He dropped one of only two acetates in existence at the time of Robert Miles Children on Italy’s DBX. We rushed back to England, signed it and had a hit on our hands. It got so big that we eventually had to sell it on to BMG. We couldn't handle the volume." Huge wasn’t the word. A track that blew the scene open, with everybody and their mother whistling the tune in the street. A huge multi platinum success and the sound of 95. Setting up a more secure basis for the label was perhaps the most important result of this success, enabling album and artist development as well as allowing Simon to indulge more in his original passion of creating music himself.

It was later in the 90’s that trance became synonymous with a more banging, European style of production. Although contributing to this scene with the anthemic Ferry Corsten production of Art of Trance’s “Madagascar” (an update of the earlier Cygnus X remix), Tracks like Libra’s “Calling Your Name” and Oliver Lieb’s various guises maintained the consistent quality of the labels releases. Platipus artists began to look to a new generation for the sounds of the future, Moogwai’s euphoric but subtle sound and Pob’s highly advanced progressive tracks being fine examples of the labels philosophy in action.

Innate’s “Changes” and Star’s “Rock Rose” followed and 2001 highlighted a shift towards the darker and more tribal orientated sounds, with Praha’s “Pachinko” being a stand out track in this genre.

2002 and the label was clearly heading in the right direction as big-name jocks Sasha and Steve Lawler hammered releases like Leama’s ‘Melodica’ and ‘Into Sea’ by Adam Dived, another Dino Lenny alias.

Another significant event in any trance DJ’s diary was the birth of Platipus:Euro. This new direction for Platipus plans to focus on a slightly tougher and more - would you believe it - European sound! The label launched with an awesome track by M.I.K.E PUSH under his Solar Factor guise, then continued with bombshells from R.O.O.S and trance wunderkinds Neo & Farina.

2006 saw the release of 'Persia,' a collaboration between Art Of Trance & Natacha Atlas of Trans Global Underground fame. History in the making & history repeating itself in the form of Union Jack's landmark record 'Two Full Moons & A Trout' got a much over due & long anticipated re-release. New interpretations by Chab, Luke Chable & tektonik^ with Caspar Pound's mix added to the vinyl format as a nostalgic tribute.

2007 has seen the release of the critically acclaimed BIG FREEZE VOLUME 1 (DJ MAG 4/5 MIXMAG 4/5) Mixed by head honcho SIMON BERRY.

Volume 4 in the Art Of Chill series is released on 13th AUGUST 2007 - Mixed by ALEX PATERSON from THE ORB.

Later in the year look out for Tales Of The Unexpected 3 Mixed by Hardfloor, Addicted 2 Mixed by Gui Boratto and The Big Freeze Volume 2 Mixed by Bliss - Platipus is still ahead of the game.

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Yorgos	Jul 16 2009 5:21 AM .. hello, have a nice day, ..and a great summer time. enjoy it peace, from Greece.
Diogo Ribeiro	Jul 1 2009 10:36 AM OUT NOW!! the awainted release from one of the most popular tracks on soundcloud in the past few months2 slices of the underground here from Diogo Ribeiro and they both have us dancing around our desks! We have opted to highlight 'Bruise' and it really does roll along like a dream with swung percussion, a funky groove and all crafted with great production - A really solid release here!
AlienFm	Jun 25 2009 2:42 AM ----------------------------------- Come late 2009.Alienfm!Style: HardAss Atmospheric Trance 4&POSTER $10-
Platipus Records	Apr 1 2009 3:16 PM
Viking Quest	Feb 12 2009 3:27 PM hey whats up? how are you? hope all is well.
jake	Dec 5 2008 2:35 PM i would like union jack back in my life!
Magic Carpet	Nov 15 2008 7:10 AM Greetings Platipus! May your new double album - A Monstrous Psychedelic Bubble sell a million!! Best wishes, Magic Carpet
Bodi Bill	Nov 3 2008 2:14 PM we are happy to announce, that Bodi Bill comes to the UK. we will play in London on ..he 8th at Blow up Metro, oxford street.-.-.....
MicroSol	Oct 28 2008 12:51 PM I had joined a fake UJ site!, thanks to Mr. Rich for the information! Best regards, Thomas
Union Jack	Oct 28 2008 7:43 AM It’s been a while since we mentioned the above artists in the same breath. I’m sure some of you are now reminiscing of days gone by, remembering where you were when you first heard Madagascar or Two Full Moons……. ahhhh. Simon and new band member Paul Brodgen are busy in the studio creating a new Union Jack masterpiece but this new album (ALBUM - YES THAT’S WHAT I SAID!) wont be out until late next year. So to keep your spirits up we are deciding upon possibly releasing a Union Jack Collectors Edition, but we would like your input first so we can put together the best package. We would love to hear if you would actually want a reissue of There Will Be No Armageddon – this will be truly for the fans – it will be a remastered, repackaged 2CD set containing the original album along with live versions of tracks from gigs this year, some hard to find Union Jack remixes, some forgotten classics and maybe even some new tracks! As you know we actually deleted the original album a few years ago and its now hard to buy copies anywhere. So even if you’ve got the original release, maybe you want a brand spanking new one. So please let us know as soon as if you would want Union Jack back in your life and maybe your Christmas will come early! If the above is a success then we will also do an ART OF TRANCE edition too .......!!! www. myspace. com/unionjackunionjack
Scenery	Oct 22 2008 12:38 AM Gloria - Octopus - Red Herring - Cactus... we talk about MASTERPIECES
BENT	Oct 16 2008 7:55 PM Hey! It's looking and sounding great - thanks a lot! :-) x
Platipus Records	Oct 16 2008 11:41 AM Art Of Chill 5 Mixed by BENT. Now available on 2CD/Download at www. platipus. com
Aaron - Podcast at www.scaledsessions.com	Oct 16 2008 5:01 AM The new Union Jack is amazing...The sound, in modern form, is just brutally primal. PLEASE keep the quality coming!
Mat’s	Oct 15 2008 9:32 PM Ia orana, Thx for the add !! U welcome for polynesian electro ethnic music !! Peace from Tahiti
Aaron - Podcast at www.scaledsessions.com	Oct 8 2008 6:27 AM Easily my favorite label. Many thanks for your music...Art of Trance - Easter Island was the first single I've bought. Hope you guys come back in full force, the scene needs your sound, more than ever now.
Prevoyance music Online Now!	Sep 22 2008 9:29 PM Thanks for the add Platipus & especially for the visionary journeys in music to date. Peace, Prevoyance
Simon Latham	Sep 22 2008 1:49 PM Huge respect for all your years of some of the best new dance music!
Fluid Dynamic	Sep 14 2008 11:08 AM Pure Dead Bangin!
PSYRO	Sep 3 2008 10:23 AM great music!
DJ Spektral	Sep 1 2008 2:36 PM The best vibes from Mexico.
dj josan	Aug 19 2008 9:14 AM PLATIPUS IS GOOD I LIKE SALAMANDER BYE FRIENDS DJ JOSANSPAIN
NEOTOPIA ♫	Jul 22 2008 4:57 PM Groooooovy tunes here! Respect to you. xx
Stooly	Jul 22 2008 11:45 AM
Ramoren	Jul 21 2008 7:33 PM Thanks for add, fantastic music here!!

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