3 Beat birthday quotes!
Wednesday, December 5th, 2007Its 3 beat records 18th birthday, and so some of our friends gave us some quotes about the shop!
“3 Beat? 18 years of shoddy service, curly wigs & tracksuits – Why on earth do I still shop there?”
John Digweed
“Beards come and beards go, but 3 Beat always steals the show”
Harvey (Veto Distribution)
“To all the big dawgs at 3 Beat Records, BIG UPS!!!”
Max C (Vocalist for Axwell ‘I Found U’)
“3 Beat is one of the finest record stores in the UK, an institution, still going from strength to strength”
Pete Tong (BBC Radio 1)
“3 Beat were instrumental in the success of The Bassheads, and they always sold more copies of my early tracks than any other UK shop.”
Desa (The Bassheads)
“Congrats to Rob, Steve and all at Liverpool’s finest record store, and I hope that you all keep doing your thing for another 18!”
Dubfire
“3 Beat is the Deathrow Records of dance music retailers - 18years straight…Suge Knight, eat ya heart out!”
Micky Slim
“Carlsberg don’t do dance music emporiums, but if they did, it would probably be called 3 BEAT! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! (and of course there’s the LFC connection too…)”
Streetlife DJs
“The 3 Beat guys have great taste in music … But just as importantly, they are rock solid on the business side, and are always a pleasure to work with.”
Jondi & Spesh (Looq Records)
“I first encountered Steve ‘Disco’ Parry and his merry band of travelling clubland clowns at the end of the 90s. Since then, he has consistently been supplying me with tunes of the highest quality. The reasons I have continued to buy from Steve and 3 Beat are first of all the exceptional, reliable service - If I need records sent next day to my home or work, I get them without fail. Secondly, the knowledge and experience- I can phone up, ask for 2 house, 2 rave and a secret corker, and that’s exactly what I get! It’s refreshing that, with the advent of the internet, MP3s and availability of music to everyone and his brother, I can still get hold of secret gems that I can play for months or even years- You don’t get this service anywhere else. Happy 18th, here’s to 18 more!”
Leon Windsor
“Congrats on the 18th Birthday guys….You are the only record shop worth visiting, that knows what they are talking about and with customer service that makes you want to keep coming back…Keep them tracks coming from under the counter Thomas, and roll on the next 18 years!”
Alan Hartley (Twisted Elegance)
“3 Beat are the first shop I turn to whenever I need that little gem for a set. Great service guys - Heres to the next 18 years ;)”
Chris Lake
“The best credit facilities, and the most patient staff in the world… Oh and they sell great records too…”
Dave Gardner
“Very few record shops can claim to have been there from the start, and still be there today. 3 Beat has had sucessful labels, DJ’s, and a very consistent shop for many years. Great football, great tunes, dodgy kebabs, and even dodgier birds - We salute you Liverpool and 3 Beat!!”
Rowan Blades
“3 Beat has helped me so much over the years, and I’ve made some good mates over there as well. Heres to another 18 years!”
Neil Evans (Nascent Recording)
“I have been buying records and worked with 3 Beat for the last 6 years, and it has always been great service and good upfront music in different genres of music”
Nils Noa
“3 Beat has the best and most knowledgeable staff in regards to dance music in the world”
Lee Omar (Aztec Promoter)
“Congrats to all the 3 Beat crew on the 18th birthday, and thanks for the music!”
Hernan Cattaneo
“Thanks for providing us with some of the best tracks around - You give us the power!!”
Julio Navas & David Amo
“18 already… That’s what you say. Let me see your driving license, luv”
Cass
“I remember 3 Beat Records when it just a group of mates who had a passion for great music – Nice to see that some things never change! Happy Birthday!”
James Barton (Cream)
“3 Beat has remained relevant all these years, whatever the constant shift in trends, 3 Beat and it’s staff have always been on the ball and supplied its customers with the most up to date music of the time, and across a broad range of electronic genres. From a label perspective, the guys have been very supportive of us, and always provide useful feedback on what we are doing, which is invaluable from the people on the front line. Great shop, great staff….Plus, I bought my first ever 12″ from 3 Beat!”
Leigh Morgan (Urbantorque Recordings)
“Congratulations for the 18th anniversary! 3 Beat is an awesome record store , which I’ve been digging since i started DJing. Thanx a lot for the exclusive promos too!! XX”
Ricky Ryan
“With all the old favourites crumbling around us like Tune Inn, Plastic Fantastic and others, It’s great to see 3 Beat still thriving after all these years. It’s definitely a testament to their dedication to the music we all love”
Zimbardo
“Happy Birthday 3 Beat! All the best, keep up the great work!”
Andrew (Eyezcream Records)
“Anyone who has been involved in dance music knows how important 3 Beat has been to the scenes development, and it is testament to their ability to set the pace and stay ahead of game that the shop is as relevant today as it ever has been over the last 18 years.”
Amato Distribution
“18 years of bliss, at the forefront of every DJs purchasing selection, and most importantly, more relevant today than ever! Heres to the 21st, the 40th and of course the 65th!!! 3Beat, we’d be lost without ya!!!”
Christian Homan (a regular visitor for longer than Id care to admit!)
“Happy Birthday - Hope its good for ya!!”
Alex Flatner (Circle Music)
“One of the nicest yet scariest customers we have ever had”
Jed-Eye Distribution
“At some point, everyone in the scene will have come across 3Beat - Undoubtedly an institution in the UK & worldwide dance industry, mostly due to their quality, consistency and enthusiasm”
James Harcourt (Twisted Frequency)
“3 Beat are a great example of a shop who have constantly looked forward, which is exactly why they’re still going strong today.”
Dean Muhsin (Dispersion PR)
“Happy Birthday you old tarts! Thanks for supplying the world with the best music in town, and the town with the best music in the world”
Andy Moor
“Good to see 3 Beat still leading the way at 18! Quality shines through! Happy Birthday!”
Joel Xavier (Seamless / Bargrooves / Whoop! / Kinky Vinyl)
“One of the most well known & influential brands in the UK dance business of the last 18 years - Keep up all the great work & keep pushing boundaries!”
Dean (24 Management)
“Good music from great guys - Stores like 3 Beat play a major role in the whole structure of this scene”
Keith McDonnell (Baroque Records)
“Those bloody scousers! I don’t know what I’d have done without them - A consistent source of quality music for 18 years!”
Dave Seaman (Audio Therapy)
“3 Beat - Your stuff is simply essential for me, as I still play loads of vinyl! Thanx 4 the great service and Happy Birthday!”
Timo Maas
“18? I remember when I was 18. It was all about sex. Just like the boys and girls who work at 3 Beat. Only not as meaningful. (Obviously.)”
Graeme Park
“Gotta say Happy Birthday to 3 Beat… 18 Years??? Jesus - How old are the staff then? Thomas isn’t even fully grown yet!!!”
Mark Robinson (Peppermint Jam / KinkyMalinki)
“3 Beat are some of the friendliest, clued up music lovers & DJ’s in the business and all the staff over the years have kept the reputation flying. Big up the Northern rave massive!”
Nicky Trax (Phuture Trax)
“Happy 18th Birthday 3 Beat – Top shop, top staff, TOP OF THE PILE!!!”
Stuart Knight (Toolroom Records)
“Simply one of the best dance music record stores in the World - Happy Birthday!!!”
10 Blondes In The Groove (Bikini Club Recordings)
“Congratulations and all the best! Without you guys, our little label, Quark Records would have remained just that - a little US based label. Much success for the next 18 years!”
Curtis Urbina (Quark Records)
“In 1989, I picked up 1000 white labels in London. They were the pressings of my first ever tune, and my life savings blown. All day, I drove North, stopping at any town with a decent record shop, swapping some, selling others. Finally, I arrived at 3 Beat - They bought 25 of them - the highest order. It goes to show that they were right on the money then, and 18 years later, they still are!”
Andy Cato (Groove Armada)
“Congratulations 3 Beat! Always have been and always will be at the 4 front of dance music.”
Stimpy (Power Promotions)
“3 Beat are always on the look out for quality - ‘GREAT TUNES’ is their middle name! It makes us work harder as these boys require the best - thank 3 Beat for standards!
Jane (Futureproof)
“3 Beat have hardworking staff to supply all of your musical desires. You’ll need no more!”
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