Arthur Baker – Beats: Studio Archive Tapes (Unreleased Productions – Various Styles)

This is a collection of original studio tapes containing unreleased Arthur Baker productions—ranging from off-the-cuff studio sketches to fully formed tracks and alternate mixes. These recordings span disco, house, electro, and early hip-hop aesthetics, showcasing the raw, genre-bending creativity that defined Baker’s most prolific era.

Unearthed from Arthur’s personal archive, these tapes offer a rare behind-the-scenes look at his process.

• Highlights:
• A selection of unreleased tracks, demos, and mixes by Arthur Baker.
• Spans genres including disco, house, electro, and club-ready hybrids.
• Studio off-cuts and experimental grooves from Baker’s personal archive.
• A treasure trove of unheard material from a genre-defining producer.
• One-of-a-kind analog audio history.

Part of the Arthur Baker Collection: This item is part of the Arthur Baker Collection — a once-in-a-lifetime auction in collaboration with legendary producer Arthur Baker. Sourced directly from his personal archive, these recordings offer a rare glimpse into the sound and spirit of an era shaped by innovation, collaboration, and deep musicality. Baker’s fingerprints appear across decades of music history, from hip-hop and electro to rock, soul, and club culture.