Global Underground celebrates 30 years with THIRTY

Global Underground THIRTY box set with coloured vinyl, CDs and anniversary packaging

Global Underground THIRTY brings together 30 exclusive tracks to mark the label’s 30th anniversary. Released on 16 October 2026, the compilation includes Guy J, Rodriguez Jr., Danny Howells, Nick Warren & Nicolas Rada, Quivver & Dave Seaman and a collaboration between Nadia Ali and Frankey & Sandrino.

For listeners who know GU through its city-based DJ mixes, this release offers a different way into the catalogue: new productions from a broad group of artists, collected across two mixed CDs, vinyl and digital editions.

Global Underground THIRTY: official trailer. The anniversary release, introduced by Global Underground.

New music for a 30-year milestone

Founded in 1996, Global Underground built its identity around DJs and the cities they visited. THIRTY puts the focus on original music. Guy J contributes “Rise”, while Nick Warren and Nicolas Rada appear together on “Fuego”. Other pairings include D-Nox and André Moret on “Control”, and Jon Gurd and Reset Robot on “Found You”.

The tracklist also brings Nadia Ali together with Frankey & Sandrino for “Night Sky”, and Yulia Niko with Eli Fola for “Bebey”. Spencer Brown, Simon Vuarambon, Gai Barone and Nicky Elisabeth each contribute tracks of their own. These collaborations make the compilation a useful starting point for exploring the artists behind it.

Listen to Global Underground THIRTY on Spotify.

Two mixed CDs, vinyl and digital editions

The double-CD version presents all 30 tracks across two DJ mixes. A separate triple-vinyl edition selects tracks across six sides, while the five-record Collector’s Edition extends that vinyl selection to all 30 tracks and includes the two CDs. Digital and streaming editions are also part of the release.

The open Global Underground THIRTY double-CD package with both discs and tracklist — The THIRTY double-CD edition. Image supplied by Global Underground via Suess Media.

Check the official THIRTY release page for the formats currently listed, or use the official listening links. The editions have different vinyl selections, so compare the format-specific tracklists before choosing a copy.

More Global Underground on Suza

The anniversary release sits alongside the label’s continuing City Series. Revisit our coverage of Deep Dish’s return with GU49 Dublin, or hear more from one of THIRTY’s contributors in our Progressive Diary conversation with Nick Warren.