Releases by Mixer / D.J.

BEN LIEBRAND

Total Mixes: 54, Duration: 18:49:43
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Year Release Title Label Mix Title Length
1982Discoh '82C.B.S.DISCOH '82 Continuing T.K. Medley00:21:59
1982Discoh '82C.B.S.DISCOH '82 Continuing P.I.R. Medley00:23:14
1983High Fashion Dance Music 1High FashionHIGH FASHION DANCE MUSIC Side 100:21:24
1983High Fashion Dance Music 1High FashionHIGH FASHION DANCE MUSIC Side 200:19:09
1983High Fashion Dance Music 2High FashionHIGH FASHION DANCE MUSIC Vol 2 Side 100:21:50
1983High Fashion Dance Music 2High FashionHIGH FASHION DANCE MUSIC Vol 2 Side 200:20:06
1983Scratch TracksHigh FashionSCRATCH TRACKS Side 100:21:51
1983Scratch TracksHigh FashionSCRATCH TRACKS Side 200:22:08
1983Studio 57 Megamixes 1B.M.C.STUDIO 57 MEGAMIXES VOL. 1 Side 100:21:29
1983Studio 57 Megamixes 1B.M.C.STUDIO 57 MEGAMIXES VOL. 1 Side 200:21:22
1983Studio 57 Megamixes 1B.M.C.STUDIO 57 MEGAMIXES VOL. 1 Side 300:21:22
1983Studio 57 Megamixes 1B.M.C.STUDIO 57 MEGAMIXES VOL. 1 Side 400:19:54
1983Studio 57 Megamixes 2B.M.C.STUDIO 57 MEGAMIXES VOL. 2 Side 100:21:31
1983Studio 57 Megamixes 2B.M.C.STUDIO 57 MEGAMIXES VOL. 2 Side 200:17:54
1983Studio 57 Megamixes 2B.M.C.STUDIO 57 MEGAMIXES VOL. 2 Side 300:21:26
1983Studio 57 Megamixes 2B.M.C.STUDIO 57 MEGAMIXES VOL. 2 Side 400:21:11
1985Classics MixD.J. Worldwide Inc.CLASSICS MIX Side A00:22:39
1985Classics MixD.J. Worldwide Inc.CLASSICS MIX Side B00:33:23
1985Grand Mix 85BestGRAND MIX '85 The Very Best I00:21:46
1985Grand Mix 85BestGRAND MIX '85 The Very Best II00:21:55
1985Grand Mix 85 (2)Record GroupNO ONE LIKE US Side A00:21:50
1985Grand Mix 85 (2)Record GroupNO ONE LIKE US Side B00:21:55
1985Volume 1, Program 04Disco TracksOLDIE MEDLEY NO. 200:14:26
1986Grand Mix 86T.G.P.GRAND MEDLEY '86 Side A00:22:06
1986Grand Mix 86T.G.P.GRAND MEDLEY '86 Side B00:22:50
1986High Fashion Dance Music 3High FashionHIGH FASHION DANCE MUSIC Vol. 3 Side 100:21:34
1986High Fashion Dance Music 3High FashionHIGH FASHION DANCE MUSIC Vol. 3 Side 200:19:41
1986The Greatest Rap TracksHigh FashionGREATEST RAP TRACKS Side 100:13:54
1986The Greatest Rap TracksHigh FashionGREATEST RAP TRACKS Side 200:18:36
19871987 02 Mixes 1D.M.C.STRUTTIN' OUT00:07:15
19871987 04 Mixes 2D.M.C.TWO IN A BED00:08:11
1987Grand Medley 1987DiscomotionGRAND MEDLEY 87 Side 100:22:34
1987Grand Medley 1987DiscomotionGRAND MEDLEY 87 Side 200:21:18
1987Program 2DiscomotionGRAND MEDLEY '86 Side A00:22:07
1987Program 2DiscomotionGRAND MEDLEY '86 Side B00:22:50
1988Grand Mix 88Disc Jockey AssociationGRAND MEDLEY '88 Side A00:26:01
1988Grand Mix 88Disc Jockey AssociationGRAND MEDLEY '88 Side B00:27:51
1988Series 1, Program 1Mega TraxGRAND MEDLEY 87 Side 100:22:34
1988Series 1, Program 1Mega TraxGRAND MEDLEY 87 Side 200:21:18
1989Dance Classics, The MixArcadeDANCE CLASSICS, THE MIX00:07:10
1989Dance Classics, The MixArcadeGROOVE TO THE CLASSICS00:04:21
1989Grand Medley 1984-1988Disco-RotundGRAND MEDLEY 1985 Side 100:21:50
1989Grand Medley 1984-1988Disco-RotundGRAND MEDLEY 1985 Side 200:21:41
1989Grand Medley 1984-1988Disco-RotundGRAND MEDLEY 1986 Side 100:22:07
1989Grand Medley 1984-1988Disco-RotundGRAND MEDLEY 1986 Side 200:22:50
1989Grand Medley 1984-1988Disco-RotundGRAND MEDLEY 1987 Side 100:22:19
1989Grand Medley 1984-1988Disco-RotundGRAND MEDLEY 1987 Side 200:21:08
1989Grand Medley 1984-1988Disco-RotundGRAND MEDLEY 1988 Side 100:25:59
1989Grand Medley 1984-1988Disco-RotundGRAND MEDLEY 1988 Side 200:27:51
1989Grand Mix 89No LabelGRAND-MIX '89 Side A00:27:10
1989Grand Mix 89No LabelGRAND-MIX '89 Side B00:26:53
1989Luther Vandross - The MixEpicLUTHER VANDROSS: MIX00:08:47
1990Grand Mix 90F.G.P.UNCLE BEN'S YEAR Side A00:28:11
1990Grand Mix 90F.G.P.UNCLE BEN'S YEAR Side B00:25:02

Information:


Below is a summarised biography created using Google Gemini in April 2026...

Ben Liebrand was born in 1960 in Nijmegen, Netherlands and is often cited as the "Godfather of the Megamix." His career spans over four decades, during which he redefined the technical possibilities of DJing and music production.

Key Historical Milestones

The "In the Mix" Era (1983–Present):
In 1983, Liebrand began his weekly radio show In the Mix on Radio Veronica in the Netherlands. This was revolutionary because it was one of the first shows to feature non-stop, beat-mixed music, influencing a generation of aspiring DJs to move beyond simple "fade-ins" and "fade-outs."
The "Grandmix" Phenomenon:
Liebrand’s most famous contribution to DJ culture is the Grandmix. This was an annual year-end broadcast that condensed the biggest hits of the year into a one-hour, high-speed mix.
Innovation: Before digital software existed, he created these using multiple turntables, tape loops, and reel-to-reel recorders.
Cultural Impact: The Grandmix became an annual event for dance music fans, setting the gold standard for how year-end reviews should sound.

Technical Legacy & Influence

Liebrand was an early adopter of technology, moving from analog tape to digital workstations long before it was industry standard.
The Blueprint for DJs: He popularized the "minimix"—a short, 5-minute blast of 3 or 4 tracks—which became a staple format for radio DJs worldwide.
Mentorship: He is widely recognized as the mentor to Armin van Buuren, one of the world's most successful Trance DJs. Van Buuren has frequently cited Liebrand as the person who taught him the technical foundations of mixing and arrangement.

"Ben Liebrand is the architect of the modern megamix. By treating the DJ set as a structured piece of art rather than a random selection of records, he bridged the gap between the disco era and the digital age. His work on The Grandmix remains the definitive blueprint for technical precision in dance music history."