Model 500 – Night Drive (Thru-Babylon) (Vinyl 12″ | US Reissue)

Model 500 – Night Drive (Thru-Babylon) combines electro and techno from the circle of Juan Atkins and his label Metroplex. First released in 1985, the record contains "Time Space Transmat" and "No UFO’s (D-Mix)" alongside the title track. The three tracks are spread over two sides. On offer is a US reissue on Metroplex with catalogue number M-002 at 33 ⅓ RPM in a plain white sleeve. The exact release year of this edition has not been confirmed.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Metroplex – M-002
• Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
• Pressing: Reissue
• Country: USA
• Year of this edition: not confirmed
• First release: 1985
• Genre: Techno, Electro, 12″ Maxi-Singles
• Styles: Electro, Techno

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: Generic

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Night Drive (Thru-Babylon) (6:10)
2. Time Space Transmat (6:10)

Side B

1. No UFO’s (D-Mix) (8:16)

Personnel

• Juan Atkins / Model 500 – production and engineering
• M500 and 3070 – composition credits on side A
• M500 – composition of "No UFO’s (D-Mix)"
• Buster B. – Executive Production

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No, on offer is a US reissue on Metroplex with catalogue number M-002. The first release came out in 1985.

What do the condition grades mean?
The vinyl is graded NM-. Generic means a plain sleeve instead of an individual record cover. You can find explanations on our Vinyl Grading page.

Which version of "No UFO’s" is included?
Side B contains "No UFO’s (D-Mix)" with a stated running time of 8:16 minutes.

At what speed is the record played?
This 12″ plays at 33 ⅓ revolutions per minute.

Where can I find more techno?
You can find more records in our Techno and Electro categories and among the 12″ Maxi Singles.