12" Singles
Extended mixes, club cuts and DJ-ready pressings — 45 RPM, and it shows. 12-inch singles at Wax Trax.
12-Inch Vinyl Singles
The 12-inch single is the secret weapon of dance music. Born when DJs needed louder, longer cuts than a 7-inch could hold, it gives the groove room to breathe — wider grooves, higher volume, extended and remixed versions you won't find on the album. House, techno, disco, and hip-hop basically run on the format. If you DJ, or you just want the extended mix the way it was meant to hit, this is your bin.
What You'll Find Here
12-inch singles across electronic, dance, hip-hop and beyond — extended mixes, club edits, remixes, and DJ-ready pressings, many at 45 RPM for maximum fidelity. The format where the remix lives and the dancefloor was won.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is a 12-inch single better than the album version?
Wider grooves and higher cutting levels mean louder, fuller sound — and the 12-inch often carries extended or remixed versions made for the dancefloor that the album doesn't have.
Are 12-inch singles just for DJs?
DJs love them, but anyone who wants the extended mix and the best fidelity does too. You don't need turntables and a mixer to appreciate the format.
What speed do 12-inch singles play at?
Often 45 RPM, which is part of why they sound so good — more groove space per second. Some play at 33; the listing notes it.