Experience the definitive late-80s club energy in this classic video performance: M.A.R.R.S. "Pump Up The Volume" 4AD / 1987 The Best of 80's Music Facebook• Feb 22, 2026
The track's DNA continues to influence modern electronic music. Today, it is frequently featured in classic house sets and has inspired numerous contemporary re-rubs: Pump up the Volume (Extended Mix)
"Pump Up the Volume" (1987) by the British group is a landmark in electronic music history, often cited as the first "sample-heavy" track to hit number one on the UK Singles Chart. The Extended Mix is the definitive version for dance floors, offering a nearly 7-minute journey through the innovative sampling techniques of the era. The Impact of M/A/R/R/S Experience the definitive late-80s club energy in this
While the radio edit brought house music to the masses, the Extended Mix allowed the track’s "cut-and-paste" aesthetic to breathe. The Extended Mix is the definitive version for
An acronym of the members' first names: Martyn, Alex, Rudi, Russell, and Steve.
The mix is packed with dozens of samples, ranging from James Brown and Public Enemy to obscure NASA recordings and Bollywood soundtracks.