Technics Marks SL-1200 55th Anniversary With You$uk Yukimatsu DJ Video
The video ties the SL-1200's legacy to a contemporary DJ known for viral Boiler Room sets, using Tokyo Tower as a symbol to connect the brand's history with modern club culture.
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Technics will release a special DJ video featuring You$uk Yukimatsu, recorded at Tokyo Tower's top deck, to celebrate the SL-1200 series' 55th anniversary in 2027. The video premieres worldwide on Resident Advisor's RA Live on August 19, 2026, at 1:00 AM Japan time.
Technics is celebrating the SL-1200 series' 55th anniversary with a special DJ video featuring You$uk Yukimatsu, recorded at Tokyo Tower's top deck 250 meters above ground. The video premieres worldwide on Resident Advisor's RA Live on August 19, 2026, at 1:00 AM Japan time.
You$uk Yukimatsu, a Tokyo-based DJ from Osaka, is known for his alternative mix style that blends mainstream and underground dance music. His Boiler Room Tokyo set from 2025 has surpassed 19 million views. He has performed at Coachella, Primavera, and Lollapalooza.
The recording was done with cooperation from DOMMUNE, the live streaming studio founded by Nobuaki Uchida. The video uses only vinyl records, under the concept "THE LEGEND KEEPS SPINNING."
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