Stilgherrian takes us back to Chicago in 1984 and what many people consider to be the first ever house music track published on vinyl. Before that, the tracks were played in clubs from open-reel tape.

This episode was recorded on 23 November 2025. Please let us know what you think via [email protected].

Playlist:

Jesse Saunders: On & On (US, 1984)

Sunday Single playlist at Apple Music.

See also:

Wikipedia entry

Wikipedia on House music.

Music is licensed via APRA AMCOS.