State Of Mind - This Is It (12" Single) (1998) Vinyl 12" Single • Remix

Catalog Number: ZYX-66091-12

Record Grading: Near Mint (NM or M-), Sleeve Grading: Excellent (EX)

Condition Details:

Made in Germany. Vinyl plays nicely; a few light hairlines (play-graded). 12" Single. Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing (front/back). Inner-sleeve is generic white. Spine has no-text and mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along side-edges and corners. Top opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

• This Is It (M & S Epic Klub Mix)
• This Is It (Nu Birth Vocal)
• This Is It (M.J. Cole Vocal Mix)
• This Is It (M & S Epic Dub Mix)

About The Record:

This Is It (12" Single), by State Of Mind, is a cornerstone of late-90s UK garage, showcasing four distinct remixes of the titular track on vinyl, each highlighting the genre's evolving sound through pitched-up vocals, rolling basslines, and soulful elements. The A-side opens with the M & S Epic Klub Mix, delivering a high-energy club anthem, followed by the Nu Birth Vocal, which emphasizes lush vocal layers and a driving rhythm that became a staple in underground sets. Flipping to the B-side, the M.J. Cole Vocal Mix, featuring the pioneering producer's signature two-step shuffle and intricate skips that influenced countless future tracks, making it a fan-favorite among DJs like Todd Edwards. Rounding out the release is the M & S Epic Dub Mix, stripping things down to a hypnotic instrumental groove perfect for extended mixes. Notably, this single is one of 15 documented versions of This Is It across various formats, underscoring its prolific underground legacy and rarity, with original pressings now commanding premium prices in collector circles.