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Running Back

  • FrankfurtGermany
  • 4Artists

Running Back is a German house and disco label led by Gerd Janson, based around Frankfurt. Its catalogue mixes new club records with reissues and edits from the history of dance music.A recent strand is the Running Back Mastermix series, which in 2026 included Kiss FM Zanzibar Years by Tony Humphries and an edits collection by Edward. The label is known for DJ friendly records, disco edits and a close link to the Frankfurt club scene. Its releases are sold on vinyl and digital formats worldwide.

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About Running Back

Label facts
Based inFrankfurt, Germany
SoundHouse
StatusActive

Running Back is a German house and disco label led by Gerd Janson, based around Frankfurt. Its catalogue mixes new club records with reissues and edits from the history of dance music.

A recent strand is the Running Back Mastermix series, which in 2026 included Kiss FM Zanzibar Years by Tony Humphries and an edits collection by Edward. The label is known for DJ friendly records, disco edits and a close link to the Frankfurt club scene. Its releases are sold on vinyl and digital formats worldwide.

Artists on Running Back

Roster and regulars
Gerd JansonGerd Janson TensnakeTensnake
  • Tony Humphries
  • Edward

Latest from the Running Back roster

Stories on its artists
Best Techno Clubs in Dublin: 2026 Guide to Index, Tengu, Centre Point and MoreBest Techno Clubs in Dublin: 2026 Guide to Index, Tengu, Centre Point and More14 Nov 2024

Festivals with Running Back artists

All festivals
Time Warp Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA, United States) 2026Time Warp Los Angeles27 - 28 Nov 2026 • Los Angeles, United StatesWith Gerd Janson Wonderfruit (Pattaya, Thailand) 2026Wonderfruit3 - 7 Dec 2026 • Pattaya, ThailandWith Gerd Janson

Playlists for the Running Back sound

All playlists
Ostgut Ton | Catalogueby Ostgut Ton • 100 tracks Sónar 2026 | Official Playlistby Sónar • 93 tracks Sound of ADE 2023by Spotify • 100 tracks Defected Croatia 2026by Defected Records • 87 tracks Electronic Risingby Spotify • 90 tracks Melodic House 2026by HMWL (House Made With Love) • 100 tracks Poolside Discoby Spotify • 100 tracks We Belong Here: Central Park 2026by We Belong Here • 54 tracks

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Questions about Running Back

What genre is Running Back?

Running Back is best known for House releases.

Who releases on Running Back?

Artists closely tied to Running Back include Gerd Janson, Tony Humphries, Edward and Tensnake.

Where can I buy Running Back releases?

Releases are available on Beatport, on Bandcamp and through the label's own site.

Who are the biggest artists on Running Back?

Ranked by chart points over the last 12 months, the top artists on Running Back are Gerd Janson (0 tracks), Tony Humphries (0 tracks), Edward (0 tracks) and Tensnake (0 tracks).

Where can I hear Running Back artists live?

Artists from the Running Back roster are booked at upcoming festivals including Time Warp Los Angeles and Wonderfruit. See the festival list on this page for dates and lineups.

Label information from the label's official channels (runningbackrecords.bandcamp.com). Last checked 8 Oct 2026.