Definitive Recordings

06/27/2025

Out now on vinyl and digital: N-You-Up & BOOGIE VICE drop the irresistible 'Come On Closer EP' on Definitive Recordings!

Peak-time house grooves, jazzy keys, infectious vocals, and late-night soul — from the bouncy Original Mix to the smooth Carboot Sale version.

🎶 Listen / buy: https://definitive.lnk.to/DEFDIG2503

06/06/2025

Berlin’s own Dompe reimagines the house classic 'Let It Go' by
John Acquaviva, Olivier Giacomotto & Dan Diamond, delivering a peak-time remix built for today’s dancefloors.

Driving drums, jazzy chords, and Dan Diamond’s unforgettable vocal make this a powerful new chapter in the track’s legacy. Timeless energy, recharged for 2025.

https://definitive.lnk.to/DEFCLAS024

06/04/2025

Track premiere of a new Dompe remix for a true classic!

Definitive Recordings welcomes Dompe with driving, jazzy rework of John Acquaviva, Olivier Giacomotto, & Dan Diamond's iconic 'Let It Go.'

05/23/2025

The Definitive Selection Vol. 1 is here. Curated, edited, and mixed by John Acquaviva, this 10-track album dives deep into the archive of Definitive Recordings, with remastered gems, exclusive edits, and a brand-new track with Olivier Giacomotto.

Expect house music that’s minimal, funky, and timeless, designed for full dancefloor impact.

Out now 🔗 https://definitive.lnk.to/DEFCLAS023

05/22/2025

John Acquaviva is back behind the wheel, digging into the label’s archives for ‘The Definitive Selection Vol. 1’. Out 23rd May via Get Physical, the compilation revives key moments from the catalogue - remastered, reworked, and recontextualised for today’s floors.

To go with it, Acquaviva has pulled together a set of Hot Picks that zoom out from the label and into the roots. From Derrick May’s ‘It Is What It Is’ to ‘God Made Me Phunky’ by Mike Dunn, the playlist tracks the records and people that shaped him - and helped build the sonic framework of Definitive.

From Derrick May to Mike Dunn, John Acquaviva picks the tracks that laid the groundwork for Definitive Recordings.

05/09/2025

Two deep cuts from the archive, reworked for today’s dancefloors. John Acquaviva updates Omega Man’s ‘Freejack’ and Las Americas’ ‘Look, Listen, Love’ (Robotman Mix) with fresh edits that keep the soul of the originals intact while sharpening the arrangements for modern sets.

Taken from the upcoming Definitive Selection Vol. 1, this EP stands strong on its own, celebrating the label’s roots while pushing the sound forward.

🎧 Listen now: https://definitive.lnk.to/DEFCLAS022

04/23/2025

The new track 'Fee Fi Fo Hum' by John Acquaviva & Olivier Giacomotto drops this friday: https://definitive.lnk.to/DEFCLAS021 Check out the Klubikon premiere!

John Acquaviva unveils a collection of remastered classics on legendary Canadian house label Definitive Recordings. The album features a new track ‘Fee Fi Fo Hum’ from Acquaviva and Olivier Giacomotto alongside two new re-edits. Legendary label Definitive Recordings was founded by John Acquaviva...

04/03/2025

The navy-blue Definitive Recordings sweater is a true classics! Order yours via the link in bio now! 🔗

03/28/2025

For the first time ever, Liquid Groovy’s Supersonic EP is available digitally. Originally released in 1996 and previously only on vinyl, this four-track acid-house gem has been remastered and is ready for a new generation.

From the relentless, 303-driven pulse of 'Supersonic' to the deep, hypnotic grooves of 'AM Track', this is a must-hear for fans of classic underground house and techno.

Out now ➡️ https://definitive.lnk.to/DEFCLAS020

05/23/2024

Check out the track premiere of the brand new and exclusive Josh Wink remix for 'Calisto - Get House'.

Acid House pioneer, Josh Wink, revitalizes Calisto classic 'Get House' into edgy and electrifying cut.

01/30/2024

Definitive Recordings gears up for a busy 2024 with a newly remastered reissue of Barada’s ‘Baradatrax III’ EP, marking the first release of the New Year 🔸 https://definitive.lnk.to/DEFCLAS003

09/12/2023

Join us for Disco House For All at The Hoxton, Amsterdam during this year's ADE. Playing on Friday, October 20th will be original label co-founder with as plus special guest .

Get Physical Music acquired the Definitive label earlier in the year and has already reissued some of its most classic tracks. It was originally founded by Acquaviva alongside Richie Hawtin and Karl Kowalski in 1992 and soon became a cult outlet known for putting out a perfect mix of driving and

► Friday October 20th 2023
► 8pm - 1am
► The Hoxton Amsterdam
► free entrance

Line Up
► Doormen On Vacation (John Acquaviva & Roland Leesker)
► Special Guest: Mary Olivetti