Goldie
ListenRuffige · 1992
Ajax Project — Ruffige, featuring Goldie, from Mach III.
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1992 · Self-released
Mach III
Before Reinforced and Metalheadz, Goldie took boxes of an Ajax Project white label from the pressing plant to a London music distributor himself. Mach III captures that first step from the dance floor into making records. [2]
| Accession | OMMA-0097 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Ajax Project with Goldie |
| Release | 1992 · United Kingdom |
| Label | Self-released · MACH III |
| Format | 12-inch vinyl EP · 33⅓ rpm |
| Issue | Hand-stamped white-label issue |
| Runouts | Not documented |
| Recorded grade | VG+ |
Release history and significance
Goldie came to rave through London’s clubs and the DJ Kemistry. After seeing 4Hero perform at the Astoria, he approached Marc Mac with an offer to contribute artwork. His redesign of the Reinforced Records logo began a relationship that would shape his music. [2]
He had already collaborated with an Icelandic musician on the four-track Ajax Project EP. Goldie recalled collecting the pressed records, loading them into a car and delivering them for distribution. The first supply sold out and another pressing followed. When he proposed an EP to Reinforced, Marc already knew his Ajax Project work. [2]
“Ruffige,” which features Goldie’s vocals, opens the record. “4 Windows,” “Ruffige (Phil Collins Mix)” and “Crazy 4 Your Love” complete the programme. Its breakbeats and sampled voices belong to the early hardcore scene from which Goldie’s later jungle productions developed. [1]
Market context
A copy of Mach III sold for £26 on 3 February 2008 after 11 bids. The seller graded it VG+, describing minor cosmetic wear. [3]
Physical Description
Black vinyl with white labels bearing hand-stamped identification, housed in a plain generic sleeve. No inserts are documented. [1]
Condition
The disc is graded VG+, retaining a strong gloss with light handling wear. The labels are clean and legible. The generic sleeve shows light storage wear.
Provenance
Acquired through Discogs from HardtoFindRecords on 13 February 2026.
Sources
- Discogs, Ajax Project – Mach III, release 187885. 1992 UK stamped white label, track listing and Goldie vocal credit.
- Goldie, Mentors: How 4Hero Programmed Goldie’s Software. Telekom Electronic Beats, 26 February 2016; first-person account of Ajax Project and the move to Reinforced.
- Popsike, Ajax Project/Goldie – Mach III EP – Ruffige. VG+ copy, £26, 3 February 2008.
Catalogue text reviewed 13 September 2026.