# Universal Indicator (collective)

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British techno duo

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Universal Indicator Genres Acid techno Years active 1992–1995, 2001 Label Rephlex Records Past members Mike Dred Richard D. James

**Universal Indicator** is the group name for [Rephlex Records](/source/Rephlex_Records) artists [Richard D. James](/source/Aphex_Twin) (as Martin Tressider) and [Mike Dred](/source/Mike_Dred) (a.k.a. The Kosmik Kommando). [The name](/source/Universal_Indicator) is a reference to the signature [acid techno](/source/Acid_techno) sound found on all the releases. Five projects were released, and a compilation CD was mixed by Dred.

All the albums are named after different colours used on the [UI](/source/Universal_Indicator) spectrum. Their catalog numbers reference [Roland](/source/Roland_Corporation) synthesizers: the [TB-303](/source/Roland_TB-303), the [TR-606](/source/Roland_TR-606), the [MC-202](/source/Roland_MC-202), and the [SH-101](/source/Roland_SH-101). They were released in the following order: *[Blue](/source/Universal_Indicator_Blue)*, *Red*, *Yellow*, and *[Green](/source/Universal_Indicator_Green).* *Blue* and *Yellow* were produced by Dred, while *Red* and *Green* are often attributed to James, though never officially. A fifth, released directly under Mike Dred's alias, expands the colour spectrum theme beyond the visible spectrum into *Ultra-Violet*.

## Discography

Release Information Blue Released: 1992 Format: 12" vinyl Label: Rephlex Records Catalogue Number: TB-303 Red Released: 1992 Format: 12" vinyl Label: Rephlex Records Catalogue Number: TR-606 Yellow Released: 1993 Format: 12" vinyl Label: Rephlex Records Catalogue Number: MC-202 Officially by The Kosmik Kommando Green Released: 1995 Format: 12", 10", 7" vinyl Label: Rephlex Records Catalogue Number: SH-101 Green promo Released: 1995 Format: 7" vinyl Label: Rephlex Records Catalogue Number: SH-101 Innovation in the Dynamics of Acid Released: 2001 Format: CD Label: Rephlex Records Catalogue Number: CAT 117 CD This is a DJ mix CD by Mike Dred of the material from the original releases. The music is credited to "various artists" and Richard D. James is thanked under the alias Martin Tressider. Universal Indicator 5 (Ultra-Violet) Released: 2001 Format: 12" vinyl Label: Beta Bodega Catalogue Number: BB03.5 Officially by The Kosmik Kommando

## References

### Further reading

- big tunes. Mixmag. 2018;(327):15. Accessed May 16, 2025. [https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=f6h&AN=131462337&lang=ru&site=eds-live&scope=site](https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=f6h&AN=131462337&lang=ru&site=eds-live&scope=site)

- Nina Kraviz. Mixmag. 2013;13(11):1-10. Accessed May 16, 2025. [https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=f6h&AN=93625957&lang=ru&site=eds-live&scope=site](https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=f6h&AN=93625957&lang=ru&site=eds-live&scope=site)

- [https://thequietus.com/news/aphex-twin-more-feature-new-trip-compilation/](https://thequietus.com/news/aphex-twin-more-feature-new-trip-compilation/)

- [https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/various-artists-dont-mess-with-cupid-cause-cupid-aint-stupid/](https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/various-artists-dont-mess-with-cupid-cause-cupid-aint-stupid/)

v t e Aphex Twin Discography Tracks As Aphex Twin Studio albums Selected Ambient Works 85–92 (1992) Selected Ambient Works Volume II (1994) ...I Care Because You Do (1995) Richard D. James Album (1996) Drukqs (2001) Syro (2014) EPs Analogue Bubblebath (1991) Analog Bubblebath Vol 2 (1991) Digeridoo (1992) Xylem Tube (1992) On (1993) Ventolin (1995) Donkey Rhubarb (1995) Girl/Boy EP (1996) Come to Daddy (1997) Analord 10 (2005) Computer Controlled Acoustic Instruments pt2 (2015) Cheetah (2016) Collapse (2018) Blackbox Life Recorder 21f / In a Room7 F760 (2023) London 19.08.2023 (2023) Singles "Come to Daddy" (1997) "Windowlicker" (1999) "Avril 14th" (2001) "minipops 67 [120.2]" (2014) "MARCHROMT30A edit 2b 96" (2015) "Blackbox Life Recorder 21f" (2023) Compilations Classics (1995) 26 Mixes for Cash (2003) Chosen Lords (2006) Music from the Merch Desk (2016–2023) (2024) As AFX Analogue Bubblebath Vol 3 (1992) Analogue Bubblebath 4 (1994) Hangable Auto Bulb (1995, 2005) Smojphace EP (2003) Analords 1–9, 11 (2004-2005) Chosen Lords (2006) Orphaned Deejay Selek 2006–08 (2015) London 03.06.17 (2017) As The Tuss Confederation Trough (2007) Rushup Edge (2007) As Polygon Window Surfing on Sine Waves (1993) Quoth (1993) As Bradley Strider Bradley's Robot (1993) Bradley's Beat (1995) As Caustic Window Joyrex J4 EP (1992) Joyrex J5 EP (1992) Joyrex J9i (1993) Joyrex J9ii (1993) Compilation (1998) Caustic Window (2014) As GAK GAK (1994) As Power Pill Pac-Man EP (1992) Collaborations Expert Knob Twiddlers (1996) Unreleased Q-Chastic EP Joyrex Tape Analogue Bubblebath 5 Melodies from Mars Related articles Universal Indicator Acoustica: Alarm Will Sound Performs Aphex Twin Warp Records Rephlex Records Chris Cunningham Monkey Drummer Rubber Johnny Warp Works & Twentieth Century Masters SoundCloud demos Category

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