(Various Artists)/Techno! The New Dance Sound of Detroit (1988)

The earliest compilation album of Detroit techno. Released on the '10 Records' label of UK Virgin Records. Electronic dance music with dark and introspective atmosphere, influenced deeply by synth pop/electro funk, such as Kraftwerk, Heaven 17 and New Order, and Chicago house. Includes Rhythim is Rhythim (edited by Juan Atkins, produced by Mayday/Derrick May)/It is What It is, Blake Baxter/Forever and a Day, Juan Atkins/Techno Music, Inner City (Kevin Saunderson and Paris Grey)/Big Fun, and others.