The track's DNA continues to influence modern electronic music. Today, it is frequently featured in classic house sets and has inspired numerous contemporary re-rubs:
The title is famously taken from Eric B. & Rakim’s "I Know You Got Soul".
Experience the definitive late-80s club energy in this classic video performance: M.A.R.R.S. "Pump Up The Volume" 4AD / 1987 The Best of 80's Music Facebook• Feb 22, 2026 Pump up the Volume (Extended Mix)
While the radio edit brought house music to the masses, the Extended Mix allowed the track’s "cut-and-paste" aesthetic to breathe.
It features a driving 113 BPM beat that bridges the gap between old-school funk and the emerging rave scene of the late '80s. Legacy and Modern Interpretations The track's DNA continues to influence modern electronic
"Pump Up the Volume" (1987) by the British group is a landmark in electronic music history, often cited as the first "sample-heavy" track to hit number one on the UK Singles Chart. The Extended Mix is the definitive version for dance floors, offering a nearly 7-minute journey through the innovative sampling techniques of the era. The Impact of M/A/R/R/S
An acronym of the members' first names: Martyn, Alex, Rudi, Russell, and Steve. Experience the definitive late-80s club energy in this
A collision of house music rhythms with hip-hop's sampling culture. Anatomy of the Extended Mix