Jeff Mills reintroduces i9 in a limited-edition 2025 remix, 30 years after his legendary Live at Liquid Room performance. Out July 18th on picture disc vinyl.
A Techno Monument Reimagined
Three decades after his game-changing live set at Tokyo’s Liquid Room, Jeff Mills is bringing the spirit of 1995 into 2025 with the long-awaited remix of “i9.” Originally spun from a 10” reel-to-reel tape deck during that now-legendary set, the track never received a proper vinyl release—until now.
Dropping on July 18th, this new version of i9 will be issued as a limited-edition picture disc vinyl, restricted to just 500 copies worldwide. For fans and collectors alike, this marks both a rare artifact and a resonant sonic update of one of Mills’ most elusive tracks.
From Tokyo to the Turntable: The Legacy of Liquid Room
Jeff Mills’ Live at Liquid Room mix CD, released in 1995, is a touchstone in live techno performance—raw, visceral, and perfectly timed with the explosion of global rave culture. The now-classic set blurred the line between DJ mix and live sonic sculpture, incorporating decks, drum machines, and analog hardware in real-time.
i9 was part of that moment—looped, warped, and aired during the set but never formally distributed on vinyl. For many years, it remained the stuff of myth and memory—until now.
2025 Remix: Industrial Pulse, Futuristic Focus
The 2025 remix of i9 is not merely a reissue—it’s a reinterpretation with modern hardware and refined analog mastering. The result is a track that retains its original mechanical pulse but now vibrates with enhanced clarity and weight, reaffirming Mills’ duality as both a futurist and a custodian of techno history.
In a brief statement, Mills noted:
“This remix is not nostalgia—it’s a reset. A recalibration of a concept that started with Liquid Room. It still matters today.”
The Beginning of an Anniversary Series
i9 (2025 Remix) is only the beginning. This release sets the tone for a broader campaign celebrating the 30th anniversary of Live at Liquid Room. According to Mills, fans can expect more exclusive pressings, remastered performances, and previously unreleased material tied to that pivotal 1995 moment.
Rumors suggest select live reworks, rare archival video footage, and a possible 30th anniversary tour concept are also on the table for later this year.
A Collector’s Dream, A Historian’s Treasure
Pressed on a high-quality picture disc vinyl, the release comes in a custom-designed sleeve featuring artwork inspired by Liquid Room’s interior and Jeff Mills’ abstract visual aesthetic. With only 500 copies available globally, demand is expected to outpace supply within hours of release.
Own the Pulse of a Revolution
Whether you’re a longtime Detroit techno devotee or a new listener tracing the genre’s roots, i9 (2025 Remix) offers a rare chance to hold a physical relic of techno’s high-modernist era, updated for today’s sonic frontier.
Release Date: July 18, 2025
Label: Axis Records
Format: Limited Edition Picture Disc Vinyl (500 copies)
Track: i9 (2025 Remix) – Jeff Mills
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