Underworld - Push Upstairs (1999) Vinyl 12" Single • Remix

Catalog Number:

V2AB-27581

Musical Styles:

1990s, Big Beat, Breakbeat, Downtempo, Drum 'n' Bass/Jungle, Experimental Rock, Progressive House

Sleeve Grade:

Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record Grade:

Excellent (EX)

Condition Details:

Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). 12" Single. Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing (front/back). DJ notes sticker near top-right on front. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is unbroken, clean and easy-to-read. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening shows signs of heavy use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Push Upstairs (The Full Length Of It)
2. Push Upstairs (Roger S Blue Plastic People Mix)

About The Record:

Push Upstairs (12" Single), by Underworld, is a promotional vinyl release featuring the extended "Full Length Of It" version of the pulsating techno track Push Upstairs clocking in at over six minutes on side A, paired with an exclusive eight-minute remix by DJ Roger Sanchez titled Push Upstairs (Roger S Blue Plastic People Mix) on side B. A quirky production anomaly adds intrigue, as the label erroneously lists the A-side duration as 4:34, while some copies reportedly play the shorter album version instead of the promised extended cut. This single draws from Underworld's innovative electronic sound, blending hypnotic spoken-word lyrics with driving beats that captivated club scenes and fans during the late '90s techno boom. Historically significant as part of the band's output during their peak creative phase following the seminal Everything, Everything era, it exemplifies their influence on rave culture and IDM. Among devotees, Push Upstairs stands out as a fan-favorite for its euphoric energy and Sanchez's soul-infused rework, earning a solid 4.4/5 average rating on collector platforms.