Numero Group Boots the Bootleggers

Famed archival label gets bootlegged so plans to release a bootleg of the bootleg.

By Blurt Staff

From the mid ‘80s through the early ‘90s, the Street Beat label brought the world what would someday become the legendary Ultimate Breaks and Beats 25-volume collection.  Featuring tracks that were known for their breaks from 3 distinct decades, UBB highlighted some of the best R&B and soul groups of the time and paved the way for many modern DJs and hip-hop artists. 

More recently, over the course of the past 7 years, more than 70 releases have appeared on the acclaimed archival label Numero Group. Along the way, a dedicated fan created a 40 minute mega-mix and pressed up a white label breaks record.  This bootleg LP release found its way to the dance floor and into the hands of some of the most discerning tastemakers in the DJ community.  Word got back to Numero and instead of issuing the obvious cease and desist letter, Numero decided to bootleg their own bootleg.  On June 8th, the Numero Group will deliver a proper LP and CD release of the bootleg as an homage to the breaks and beats collections of yore.

June 8 brings Eccentric Breaks & Beats - truth in titling - on Numero imprint Numbero.

The creator of this collection is none other than the apocryphal label and production team, Shoes, who have previously re-worked Moodyman, Al Green, Miles Davis, and dozens more.  Featuring over 50 tracks from some of the best artists associated with the Numero Group, the mix set also has some eyebrow-raising artwork (see above) that will tweak the memories of headz and crate diggers alike.