Concept 1 – 96:VR – Concept 1 – Audio CD – Pre Owned CDs (Arrives in 14days)

With ‘Concept 1 – 96:VR’, Richie Hawtin—under his enigmatic Concept 1 alias—delivers a masterclass in minimalist electronic composition. Originally conceived as a monthly subscription series in 1996, these tracks stand as meditative explorations of rhythm, timbre, and the subtle interplay between repetition and innovation. Each piece strips techno to its barest elements, inviting listeners to experience sound as texture and time as a mutable space. The album remains a crucial touchstone in electronic music’s evolution, prefiguring countless minimalist and experimental releases that followed. What sets 96:VR apart isn’t just its stark beauty, but the almost architectural precision with which Hawtin sculpts each groove. For collectors and listeners alike, this release offers a rare chance to hear the genre’s boundaries being gently, persistently expanded. It’s an essential listen for anyone seeking to understand how electronic music can be both cerebral and deeply immersive—an LP that rewards repeated listens with new sonic discoveries each time. Owning this album means holding a piece of electronic music history, meticulously crafted and endlessly intriguing.

Track List:
1 – 01:02 – 10:38
2 – 02:04 – 8:45
3 – 04:08 – 6:08
4 – 06:11 – 11:33
5 – 07:13 – 7:02
6 – 11:22 – 7:25
7 – 11:21 – 9:30
8 – 12:24 – 9:26