Moby
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Moby — “Mobility,” original mix.
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1990 · Instinct Records
Mobility
When Moby joined Instinct, he remembered a label without an office, employees or even a name. “Mobility” emerged from that small beginning in 1990. On its reverse was the first version of “Go,” still waiting for the transformation that would make it a hit. [1]
| Accession | OMMA-0139 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Moby |
| Release | 1990 · United States |
| Label | Instinct Records · EX-226 |
| Format | 12-inch vinyl EP · 33⅓ rpm |
| Issue | US silver-label issue |
| Runouts | Not documented |
| Recorded grade | NM |
Release history and significance
Before putting his own name on this EP, Richard Hall had released “Time’s Up” as the Brotherhood. He recalled handing that record to Frankie Bones in a DJ booth and hearing it mixed into the set immediately. Bones offered encouragement: the music had a future. [1]
Mobility followed with two treatments of the title track, “Go” and “Time Signature.” Moby wrote, produced and arranged all four. The original “Go” preceded the later remix built around the Twin Peaks chord sequence—the version that carried him into the UK charts. [1] [2]
For live appearances, he chose a physical, direct approach inspired by punk performers. Instead of remaining behind a keyboard, he wanted to engage the crowd. The EP belongs to that moment when a producer of small underground releases was learning how to become a frontman. [1]
Market context
Discogs lists sales for the silver-label EX-226 edition from US$10.83 to US$51.68, with a median of US$25.00, as recorded on 14 September 2026. [2]
Physical Description
Black-vinyl twelve-inch with silver labels, supplied in a generic sleeve. Side A pairs “Mobility” with “Mobility (Aquamix)”; “Go” and “Time Signature” occupy side B. [2]
Condition
Seller vinylshop40 graded the disc Near Mint. The copy was supplied in a generic sleeve.
Provenance
Purchased through Discogs from seller vinylshop40 on 18 August 2026.
Sources
- Michaelangelo Matos, Nightclubbing: Future, Red Bull Music Academy. 26 May 2016. Moby and fellow participants recall his early releases and performances.
- Discogs, Moby — Mobility, release 4955. Release reference and sales statistics consulted 14 September 2026.
Catalogue text reviewed 14 September 2026.