BCR10 - Ten Years of Big Crown Records

2026 marks the tenth anniversary of Big Crown Records. From humble origins, Big Crown has become one of the most respected independent imprints in the world, with an international roster and a catalog of timeless music. Leon Michels and Danny Akalepse opened the doors at Big Crown in 2016 with a simple ethos: put out good music they believe in regardless of genre.

BCR10 - Ten Years of Big Crown sits somewhere between a retrospective and a state of affairs, mixing tried-and-true gems from the back catalog with tunes from the newest records. This double LP features Bacao Rhythm and Steel Band, Lady Wray, Brainstory, Derya Yıldırım and Grup Şimşek, El Michels Affair, Thee Lakesiders and more.

A deeper dive into the Big Crown story is told in the liner notes by journalist and DJ Jeff Mao.

Tracklisting

Side A

• Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band - PIMP
• Lady Wray - Piece Of Me
• Brainstory - Mnemophobia
• Derya Yıldırım & Grup im ek - Cool Hand
• El Michels Affair feat. The Shacks & Lee Fields - Tearz
• Thee Lakesiders - Parachute

Side B

• Dave Guy - Footwork
• Les Imprimés - Love & Flowers
• Homer feat. Hether - Now That It’s Over
• Thee Marloes - Not Today
• Lee Fields & The Expressions - Never Be Another You
• Bobby Oroza - This Love

Side C

• Marco Benevento - Houdini
• The Shacks - This Strange Effect
• Paul & The Tall Trees - Then We’ll Wave (So Long)
• Thee Heart Tones - Forever & Ever
• Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band - Xxplosive
• El Michels Affair feat. Piya Malik - Murkit Gem
• Surprise Chef - Spiky Boi

Side D

• El Michels Affair feat. Florence Adooni - Say Goodbye
• Lady Wray - Guilty
• 79.5 - Terrorize My Heart (Disco Dub)
• El Michels Affair & Black Thought - Grateful
• Liam Bailey - Cold & Clear
• Holy Hive feat. Mary Lattimore - Oh I Miss Her So