Big Crown Records
Various Artists – BCR10: Ten Years of Big Crown Records
Pre-order — Releases 30th October 2026.
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2026 marks the tenth anniversary of Big Crown Records.
A lot can happen in ten years, and a lot did. From very humble origins, Big Crown has become one of the most respected independent imprints in the world, with an incredibly talented international roster and an incomparable catalogue of timeless music. Leon Michels and Danny Akalepse opened the doors at Big Crown in 2016 with a simple ethos: put out good music they believe in regardless of genre.
BCR10 – Ten Years of Big Crown Records sits somewhere between a retrospective and a state of affairs, mixing tried-and-true gems from the back catalogue with rock-solid tunes from the label’s newest records. Across this double LP are choice tracks from Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band, Lady Wray, Brainstory, Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek, El Michels Affair, Thee Lakesiders, Dave Guy, Les Imprimés, Homer, Thee Marloes, Lee Fields & The Expressions, Bobby Oroza, Marco Benevento, The Shacks, Paul & The Tall Trees, Thee Heart Tones, Surprise Chef, 79.5, Liam Bailey and Holy Hive.
A deeper dive into the Big Crown story comes via liner notes from journalist and DJ Jeff Mao, while the package also includes a Big Crown 10th Anniversary sticker sheet. All killer, no filler.
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Release Date: 30th October 2026
Barcode: 0349223022513
Catalogue No: BCR225LP
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