Craig Bratley - Return To Bass Album Sampler

Craig Bratley – Return To Bass Album Sampler | Balearic Disco, Balearic House, Downtempo & Dub 12 Inch Vinyl

Cat No: MF024
Label: Magic Feet
Genre: Downtempo, Dub, Balearic Disco, Balearic House, Downtempo House
Disc Colour: Black
Format: 12 Inch Vinyl

Description:

Just over halfway through 2026, Craig Bratley's acclaimed 'Return To Bass' album has already been hailed as one of the albums of the year and a future classic. Now, Magic Feet returns with a superb four-track 12 inch vinyl sampler, bringing together two of the album's standout tracks alongside a selection of previously unheard versions. Blending Balearic disco, downtempo house, dub, electrofunk and psychedelic influences, this is a beautifully atmospheric collection of alternative dancefloor grooves.

First up is 'Everybody Pushing', featuring the unmistakable vocal talents of Thomas Gandey. A blissed-out, piano-laced slice of late 80s-inspired Balearic beat, the original combines infectious vocals, rolling breaks and warm electronic textures to create a seriously uplifting groove. Alongside it sits an immersive instrumental version, stripping back the vocal while allowing the track's bubbling synths and atmospheric production to take centre stage. San Francisco cosmic disco royalty 40 Thieves then step in with their 'Lights Down Low Version', transforming the original into a considerably more psychedelic, late-night excursion that blends dub disco, electrofunk and cosmic house while retaining its laid-back Balearic spirit.

On the B-side, Craig Bratley revisits the album's title track with 'Return To Bass (Ashigaru Flashback Dub)'. Taking the original in a tougher, more stripped-back direction, Ashigaru ditches the trumpet in favour of sirens, vocal samples and heavier drums, creating a hypnotic, slow-motion dub excursion. With dreamy chords, mind-altering acid lines and a head-nodding hip-hop tempo, it brings a darker, more psychedelic edge to the release. An excellent alternative interpretation that perfectly balances immersive dub production with tougher electronic rhythms.

Following the release of his first album in 12 years, 'Return To Bass', Craig Bratley once again demonstrates his ability to move effortlessly between Balearic house, cosmic disco, downtempo and dub-infused electronic music. A beautifully curated sampler featuring standout originals and exclusive-feeling reinterpretations from 40 Thieves and Ashigaru, this is an essential release for DJs and collectors drawn to deeper, more psychedelic sounds.

Perfect for DJs and collectors looking for quality Balearic disco vinyl, Balearic house records, downtempo 12 inch vinyl, dub disco and leftfield electronic music on Magic Feet.

Tracklist:

A1 - Everybody Pushing
A2 - Everybody Pushing (Instrumental)
B1 - Everybody Pushing (40 Thieves Lights Down Low Version)
B2 - Return To Bass (Ashigaru Flashback Dub)

Why Buy This Vinyl?

• Four-track sampler from Craig Bratley's acclaimed 'Return To Bass' album, already being recognised as one of 2026's standout electronic music releases.
• Features the vocal talents of Thomas Gandey on the Balearic-inspired highlight 'Everybody Pushing'.
• Includes a psychedelic Lights Down Low Version from San Francisco cosmic disco favourites 40 Thieves.
• Features Ashigaru's Flashback Dub of the title track, delivering deeper dub rhythms, acid lines and hypnotic downtempo grooves.
• Essential for collectors of Balearic disco vinyl, Balearic house records, downtempo house and leftfield electronic music.