excellent debut release from the berlin-based imprint initial compiling four heavy techno tracks from the most interesting names in the scene. on the a side, young producers uvb and setaoc mass provide with two fierce and unforgiving berghain-esque cuts - whilst on the flip, two old-timers show how it is done, with patrik skoog showcasing his dubby and minimal signature sound on *stone grey* and brendon moeller (as echologist) killing it with an acid-rave banger! comes beautifully packaged in a silk-screened sleeve by artist franck itow. limited to 500 copies, no repress.

for their second vinyl release, the guys from initial berlin get none other than detroit techno legend claude young to open their new va compilation with a beautiful ambient mix of *no longer us*. knotweed records owner philippe petit follows with *versatile* a 707-heavy jam à la john heckle whilst on the b side, youngsters kalli, lado and viels give their personal views on the berlin techno scene with three relentless and punishing stompers! limited to 500 copies / silk-screened sleeve by artist franck itow.