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Radio 1's Classic Essential Mix Episodes

  1. DJ Shadow 2016

    Relive a classic DJ Shadow Essential Mix, featuring extremely rare hip hop demo tapes!

  2. DJ Seinfeld

    Another chance to hear DJ Seinfeld's classic Essential Mix debut from October 2019.

  3. Floorplan

    Relive a classic Essential Mix from Robert Hood alongside his daughter Lyric.

  4. Floating Points

    Another chance to hear Sam Shepherd's journey through latin, jazz, disco and techno.

  5. Alex Wolfenden's Ibiza Sunset Essential Mix, 2007

    Relive this magical Balearic sunset inspired musical journey.

  6. Swedish House Mafia at Creamfields, 2010

    Another chance to hear Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso and Steve Angello's epic live mix.

  7. Maya Jane Coles 2011

    Another chance to hear Maya Jane Coles' debut Essential Mix from July 2011.

  8. EXIT Festival 2009

    Techno heaven with Magda & Loco Dice b2b and Richie Hawtin & Dubfire 'click to click'.

  9. Booka Shade 2006

    Featuring an hour of live music recorded in session at the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Maida Vale studios.

  10. Erol Alkan & 2manydjs at Radio 1's Big Weekend 2009

    Highlights from Radio 1's Big Weekend dance party at Blowpop in Swindon back in 2009.

  11. Cassy 2016

    Revisiting a soulful gem, mixing up the laidback vibes with house and techno.

  12. Sub Focus 2009

    Another chance to hear a massive debut mix from Sub Focus.

  13. The Chemical Brothers 2019

    Another chance to hear Tom & Ed's thumping 2019 Essential Mix.

  14. ANNA 2019

    Revisiting a recent classic from the Brazilian born and Barcelona based DJ and producer.

  15. Goldie 1996

    The landmark debut Essential Mix from an icon of British club culture.

  16. Frankie Knuckles

    The Godfather of House live on the decks at Basics in Leeds back in 1999.

  17. Friend Within 2014

    Relive Friend Within's 2014 debut Essential Mix.

  18. Charlotte De Witte 2018

    Relive the Belgian techno superstar's storming Essential Mix debut.

  19. Calibre 2017

    Relive Calibre's multi layered two hour musical journey.

  20. Daft Punk 1997

    Another chance to hear Daft Punk's legendary 1997 Essential Mix.

  21. Armin Van Buuren

    Reviving Armin Van Buuren's classic 2003 Essential Mix debut.

  22. Ben UFO 2013

    The Hessle Audio co-founder on his Essential Mix debut back in 2013.

  23. Denis Sulta

    We revisit Sulta's selections on his debut Essential Mix from March 2018.

  24. Sander Kleinenberg 2001

    Another chance to hear Sander Kleinenberg's 2001 Essential Mix of the Year.

  25. BLOND:ISH

    Relive BLOND:ISH's classic Essential Mix from 2016, record on Tulum beach in Mexico.

  26. David Holmes 1997

    Relive one of the all-time classic Essential Mixes from 1997.

  27. Bicep 2014

    Relive Bicep's brilliant 2014 debut, with a guest appearance from Arnie!

  28. The Avalanches

    Relive a genius Essential Mix from 2016 by The Avalanches.

  29. Josey Rebelle Essential Mix Of The Year 2019

    Another chance to hear Josey Rebelle's Essential Mix Of The Year for 2019.

  30. Special Request 2015

    Rewind Paul Woolford's classic Special Request Essential Mix.

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