Universal Indicator (music)

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Universal Indicator
Years active	1992-1995, 2001
Label(s)	Rephlex Records
Associated acts	Mike Dred Aphex Twin
Former members
Mike Dred Richard D. James

Universal Indicator in a music context is the group name for Rephlex Records artists, Richard D. James (as Martin Tresidder[1]) and Mike Dred (aka The Kosmik Kommando). The name is a reference to the signature Acid techno sound found on all the releases. 5 projects were released, and a compilation CD was mixed by Mike Dred. All the albums are different colours used on the UI spectrum. They were released in the following order: Blue, Red, Yellow, Green. Blue and Yellow were produced by Dred while Red and Green are often attributed to by James, though never officially.

[edit] Discography

Release Cover	Release Information
	Blue Released: 1992 Format: 12" vinyl Label: Rephlex Records Catalogue Number: TB-303
	Red Released: 1993 Format: 12" vinyl Label: Rephlex Records Catalogue Number: TR-606
	Yellow Released: 1993 Format: 12" vinyl Label: Rephlex Records Catalogue Number: MC-202
	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 Tresseder.
	Universal Indicator 5 (Ultra-Violet) Released: 2001 Format: 12" vinyl Label: Beta Bodega Catalogue Number: BB03.5 Officially by "Kosmik Kommando".