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Transmat

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Transmat
Transmat logo
Founded1986
FounderDerrick May
StatusInactive
GenreTechno
Country of originUnited States
LocationDetroit, Michigan
Official websitewww.transmat.net

Transmat is the record label of Detroit techno musician Derrick May, founded in 1986.[1][2] Its artists included Rhythim Is Rhythim, James Pennington, Joey Beltram, and Carl Craig.[3] Transmat included the sub-label Fragile Records.[2] Transmat Records was located in the Eastern Market district of Detroit, in an area dubbed by May as "Techno Boulevard".[2][4] The label had its own building in which May produced music.[2] The building later became the La Ventana Cafe.[citation needed]

Creator of Transmat Records, Derrick May

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  1. ↑ Richie Unterberger, Samb Hicks, Jennifer Dempsey, Music USA: the rough guide. Rough Guides, 1999, p.312
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Metroplex and Transmat Records Were Once On Techno Boulevard". The Music Origins Project. Retrieved 2026-03-30.
  3. ↑ "Transmat - Derrick May's Transmat Records". Transmat Records.
  4. ↑ Palladev, George (2021-06-30). "Carl Craig about techno boulevard and using Detroit music in sport games". 12edit. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
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