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    Beyond Heaven Chicago House Party Flyers 1983-89

    Learn history - buy this book! AWESOME collection of house flyers from Chicago's halycon days in the 1980s! RON HARDY, HOT MIX 5, FRANKIE KNUCKLES & MORE.

    Also included in the mix are promoters, record stores, labels, and an assortment of party crews and dance groups who contributed to the growth and atmosphere of house music in Chicago.

    Great designs, legendary house DJs - it's almost like you're there!

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