TYREE COOPER — Classic Rewind Volume 1

Tyree Cooper – Classic Rewind Volume 1 opens the Upstairs Asylum Records release UAR008 as a 12-inch vinyl that revisits deep house, Chicago house and acid house terrain. The record arrives as a 2026 repress, positioning the veteran producer’s classic cuts within a contemporary re-issue wave. Within the Upstairs Asylum catalogue, Classic Rewind Volume 1 shares its release date with Norm Talley’s Cosmic Waves (UAR021) and follows a series of Detroit-focused compilations and EPs such as Unity Vol. 2 (UAR006O, 2025) and the earlier D-Rtmo313 EP (UAR023, 2026). The label’s recent output has leaned heavily on archival material, making this Tyree Cooper collection a logical continuation of that curatorial thread. Side A opens with “Hardcore Hip House (Tony Humphries Mix Re-Edit 2021)”, a re-edit that channels the energy of early-90s hip-house while preserving a groove suited to both peak-time and back-to-back moments. The second cut, “Acid Over (Mike Dunn Edit)”, follows with a squelchy acid texture that nods to the Chicago lineage of both Cooper and the editor, offering a seamless transition from the first track’s rhythmic drive. Side B begins with “I Fear The Night (Vocal Mix Featuring Chic)”, a vocal-laden house piece that balances melodic phrasing with a dancefloor-ready pulse, providing a contrast to the more instrumental focus of the A-side. The record closes with “Video Crash”, a final cut that caps the EP with a darker, more hypnotic atmosphere, rounding out the deep-house and acid palette. For Tyree Cooper, Classic Rewind Volume 1 revisits a period highlighted by the earlier Acid Vision (CVR23, Chicago Vinyl, 2026) and reinforces the producer’s long-standing relationship with the Chicago house canon. The involvement of Mike Dunn on two edits further ties the release to the broader network of acid and house pioneers whose work appears throughout the label’s recent offerings. From a DJ’s perspective, the EP delivers two distinct moods: the A-side supplies high-energy, rhythm-driven tracks ideal for building momentum, while the B-side offers a vocal-rich piece and a deeper, more introspective closer, making the record adaptable for both peak-time peaks and late-night journeys. Collectors will appreciate the historical context and the careful sequencing that respects the original era while fitting modern set structures. The release is presented as a 12-inch vinyl, matching the format of the label’s recent reissues and compilations. Its pressing aligns with the physical standards of Upstairs Asylum’s current catalogue, offering a tactile experience for vinyl enthusiasts. Tyree Cooper – Classic Rewind Volume 1, Upstairs Asylum Records, catalogue UAR008, 12-inch vinyl, four tracks. Tracklist: A1. Tyree Cooper – Hardcore Hip House (Tony Humphries Mix Re-Edit 2021) A2. Tyree Cooper – Acid Over (Mike Dunn Edit) B1. Tyree Cooper – I Fear The Night (Vocal Mix Featuring Chic) B2. Tyree Cooper – Video Crash