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Om Records is a US-based record label, established in 1995, which releases electronic dance music such as House, Downtempo, Nu-jazz and Lounge. The label was founded in San Francisco in 1995 by Chris Smith. Om Records releases both artist albums and various compilations.

The company now has plans to open offices in London, Barcelona and Ibiza.

Om Records hosts various nightclub events, and is a frequent resident company at Nikki Beach, Seattle's Trinity, Mansion in Miami, SmartBar in Chicago, Fabric in London, Pacha in New York City and Ibiza, Balance in Los Angeles, Sacred Grounds in Los Angeles, El Divino in Ibiza, The Loft and Fonfone in Barcelona and is a regular at many more of the world's superclubs and the Coachella Music and WMC music festivals.

Om Records is noted for funky house and deep house. Some of Om's artists include Kaskade, Mark Farina, J Boogie, King Kooba, DJ Colette, DJ Heather, Miguel Migs, DJ Sneak, DJ Fluid, Andy Caldwell, Derrick Carter, Marques Wyatt, and others.


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Sounds of Om

The Sounds of Om series focuses on Om's own releases and is usually mixed by DJs such as Andy Caldwell and Kaskade.

  • Sounds of Om: House Compilation 01
  • Sounds of Om: House Compilation 2 Mixed by Andy Caldwell
  • Sounds of Om 3rd Edition Mixed by Kaskade
  • Sounds of Om 4: DJ Fluid
  • Sounds of Om 5: DJ Fluid
  • Sounds of Om 6: Still Rob G (2008) - Marking the label's 300th physical release.
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Deep Concentration

The Deep Concentration series is an Om Hip hop compilation.

  • Deep Concentration
  • Deep Concentration 2
  • Deep Concentration 3
  • Deep Concentration 4
  • Deep Concentration 5
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House of Om

The House of Om series are house compilations, and are mixed by DJ Sneak, DJ Colette, DJ Heather, Fred Everything, Kaskade, Miguel Migs and Groove Junkies.

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Mushroom Jazz

"Mushroom Jazz" is a term (coined by Mark Farina) for the hybridization of Acid Jazz, Hip hop and Broken beat.

  • Mushroom Jazz (1996)
  • Mushroom Jazz 2 (1998)
  • Mushroom Jazz 3 (2001)
  • Mushroom Jazz 4 (2002)
  • Mushroom Jazz 5 (2005)
  • Mushroom Jazz 6 (2008)
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San Francisco Sessions

The San Francisco Sessions series features releases from San Francisco's House scene and is usually mixed by DJs such as Mark Farina and JT Donaldson.

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Om: Beached

The 'Beached' series by Om is a collection of house music with influences from Latin music.

  • Om Beached (2005)
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Om: Miami

The Om 'Miami' series contains funky house from Om.

  • Om: Miami 2006 (2006)
  • Om: Miami 2007 (2007)
  • Om: Miami 2008 (2008)
  • Om: Miami 2009 (2009)
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Om: Ibiza

  • Om: Ibiza 2005 (2005)
  • Om: Ibiza 2006 (2006)
  • Om: Ibiza 2007 (2007)
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Om: Dubai

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Om: Summer Sessions

This series features a mix of summer-inspired house music, and usually consists of multiple discs mixed by various DJs.

  • Om: Summer Sessions Volume 1 Mixed by Groove Junkies, Chuck Love and DJ Fluid (2006)
  • Om: Summer Sessions Volume 2 Mixed by DJ Heather and DJ Onionz (2007)
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Electrolush

This compilation mixes Om Records' experiments with minimal and electro house.

  • Electrolush (2006)
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Om 10: A Decade of Future Music

Om 10: A Decade of Future Music encompasses Om's 10th birthday with celebratory House music, Downtempo and Classics.

  • Om 10: A Decade of Future Music (2005)
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Om 100: A Celebration of Om's 100 Releases

Om Records marked its 100th release with a celebratory compilation of some of Om's most popular releases.

Om 100: A Celebration of Om's 100 Releases (2000)

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LIVE

The LIVE series showcases mixes played by Om DJ's on club nights.

Double disc set:

  • LIVE at OM: Derrick Carter
  • LIVE at OM: Mark Farina

Single disc:

  • Live in Tokyo: Mark Farina (2007)
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Reconstructed Soul

This compilation was the second full-length release from Naked Music NYC.

  • Naked Music NYC: What's On Your Mind? (1998)
  • Naked Music NYC: Reconstructed Soul (2000)
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Golden Gate Breaks

This compilation focuses on San Francisco's Bay Area electronic music scene.

  • Golden Gate Breaks Volume 1 (2003)
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Sound Design

This series focuses on electronic music and is mixed by deep house DJ's.

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reMIXED

The 'reMIXED' series highlights remixes and dubs of Om's songs.

  • reMIXED Volume One (2004)
  • reMIXED Volume Two (2005)
  • reMIXED Volume Three (2007)
  • reMIXED Volume Four (2007)
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The United Nations of Future Music

Om's "future house" genre is exemplified in the 'United Nations of Future Music' series.

  • The United Nations of Future Music One (2000)
  • The United Nations of Future Music Two (2000)
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Legends

The 'Legends' series has hit techno songs on one compilation.

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Sub-Labels and Affiliated Labels

Om Records also has a roster of sub labels and affiliated labels.

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Naked Music NYC

"Naked Music" is the creation of DJ/Producer Jay Denes. It is noted for its deep house and downtempo releases.

Notable Naked Music artists include: Lisa Shaw, Aquanote, Andy Caldwell, Miguel Migs, Aya and Gaelle.

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Salted Music

Salted Music is the production company of DJ/Producer Miguel Migs.

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UNO

UNO Records is managed and created by DJ/Producer Andy Caldwell. It is credited with such releases as 'Du What U Du' by Yoshimoto. Its current artists include: DJ Behrouz, Andy Caldwell, Gina René, Yoshimoto and Trentemoller.

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MoreHouse Records

This label was set up by Om family members Groove Junkies and is purely focused on House music.


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Artist Albums

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See also


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