R&S Records and the Belgian/European Techno Movement (1984–1994)

1. R&S begins with Milos Music Belgium release

   Jan 1, 1983Labels: Milos Music, Renaat Vandepapeliere

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2. R&S Records is established in Ghent

   Jan 1, 1984Labels: R&S Records, Ghent

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3. Belgian new beat helps shape label direction

   Jan 1, 1988Labels: Belgian new, R&S Records

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4. R&S pivots toward early 1990s techno

   Jan 1, 1990Labels: R&S Records, European techno

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5. Joey Beltram releases “Energy Flash” on R&S

   Jan 1, 1990Labels: Joey Beltram, R&S Records

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6. Dave Angel’s “1st Voyage” links UK techno to R&S

   Jan 1, 1991Labels: Dave Angel, R&S Records

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7. Outlander’s “Vamp” becomes an early rave-techno staple

   Jan 1, 1991Labels: Outlander, R&S Records

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8. Second Phase “Mentasm” helps define the “hoover” sound

   Jan 6, 1991Labels: Second Phase, hoover sound

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9. Aphex Twin breaks through with “Digeridoo” EP

   Jan 1, 1992Labels: Aphex Twin, R&S Records

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10. Jaydee’s “Plastic Dreams” boosts R&S’s mainstream reach

    Jan 1, 1992Labels: Jaydee, R&S Records

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11. Apollo issues Aphex Twin’s landmark debut album

    Nov 9, 1992Labels: Apollo Records, Aphex Twin

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12. R&S releases Model 500 compilation “Classics”

    Jan 1, 1993Labels: Model 500, R&S Records

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13. By 1994, R&S is firmly a Europe-wide techno hub

    Jan 1, 1994Labels: R&S Records, European techno

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