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“Communication” is an instrumental composition by Dutch DJ and producer Armin. It was initially released on 19 July 1999 as 12″ vinyl in the Netherlands by Cyber Records. A vocal version of the track featuring Carmen Van Den Brakel was released the next year. The track is known as one of the favourite of Armin van Buuren‘s fanbase.[3] The track reached a notable success in the United Kingdom. It is the first single from Armin’s first studio album, 76.

Armin continued then to produce remixes of the track, including “Communication Part 3” released on 2 April 2007 which is the fourth single of Armin’s compilation 10 Years.

Background and release

In an interview with Musikexpress, Armin explained that he produced the track alone for 2 days in his parents’ house of Leiden. He declared that he was inspired by Speedy J‘s Ginger album.[1]

“Communication” was first released in the Netherlands in 1999 on Cyber Records.[4] The track later became van Buuren’s first single from his debut studio album 76.[5] In February 2000, it reached number 18 on the UK Singles Chart and number 2 on the UK Dance Singles Chart.[6]

A second version, “Communication Part 2”, was released in 2000, followed by “Communication Part 3” in 2007.[5] In 2013, van Buuren released Communication Part 3 (Remixes), featuring remixes by James Dymond, John Askew, Faruk Sabanci and Tomas Heredia.[7] In 2024, Music on Vinyl, Armada Music and van Buuren issued Communication Part 1–3 on vinyl to mark the track’s 25th anniversary.[5]

Music video

An animated music video was realised for the track 12 years after its official release. It was published on 24 November 2009 by Armada Music‘s Youtube channel.[8] It shows a robot in front of a conveyor belt fixing metal plates on the wall with Armin van Buuren’s logo. Later the robots shares some data towards satellite dishes. At the end, the robot plays the UK CD single of “Communication” was created by Ben Liebrand.[9]

Track listing

Netherlands – 12″ – Cyber (CR033)
  1. “Communication” (Original Mix) – 9:35
  2. “Communication” (Vincent de Moor Mix) – 7:25
Netherlands – CD – Combined Forces
  1. “Communication” (Pronti & Kalmani Vocal Radio Edit) – 3:44
  2. “Communication” (Pronti & Kalmani Instrumental Radio Edit) – 3:42
  3. “Communication” (Original 12″ Version) – 9:35
  4. “Communication” (Vincent de Moor Remix) – 7:25
  5. “Communication” (Quake Remix) – 8:45
  6. “Communication” (Jon Vesta Remix) – 8:56
Europe – CD – Combined Forces
  1. “Communication” (Pronti & Kalmani Vocal Radio Edit) – 3:44
  2. “Communication” (Original Version) – 9:34
UK – 12″ – AM PM (12AMPM129)
  1. “Communication” (Original 12″ Mix) – 6:44
  2. “Communication” (Jon Vesta Remix) – 6:07
  3. “Communication” (Quake Remake) – 6:59
UK – CD – AM PM (CDAMPM129)
  1. “Communication” (Radio Edit) – 3:28
  2. “Communication” (Quake Radio Edit) – 2:38
  3. “Communication” (Original 12″ Mix) – 6:44
  4. “Communication” (Quake Remake) – 6:59
“Communication Part 2″ – Netherlands – 12” – Cyber (CR036)
  1. “Communication” (Armin van Buuren‘s Remake) – 9:35
  2. “Communication” (Ben Liebrand Electromix) – 6:21
“Communication Part 3″ – Netherlands – 12” & Digital download – Armind (ARMD1037)
  1. “Communication Part 3” (Original Mix) – 8:29
  2. “Communication Part 3” (Coldware Cold Remix) – 8:17
“Communication Part 3” (Remixes) – Netherlands- Digital download – Armind (ARMD1141)
  1. “Communication Part 3” (John Askew Remix) – 7:06
  2. “Communication Part 3” (James Dymond Remix) – 7:49
  3. “Communication Part 3” (Tomas Heredia Remix) – 7:20
  4. “Communication Part 3” (Faruk Sabanci Remix) – 6:30
  5. “Communication Part 3” (John Askew Radio Edit) – 4:20
  6. “Communication Part 3” (James Dymond Radio Edit) – 5:04
  7. “Communication Part 3” (Faruk Sabanci Radio Edit) – 4:02
  8. “Communication Part 3” (Tomas Heredia Radio Edit) – 4:04
2013 Re-issue – Netherlands – Digital download – Armada digital (ARDI3345)
  1. “Communication” – 3:19
  2. “Communication” (Album Mix) – 4:16
  3. “Communication” (Original Mix) – 9:40
Paul Oakenfold Full on Fluoro Mix – UK – Digital download – Perfecto (PRFCT063)
  1. “Communication” (Paul Oakenfold Full on Fluoro Mix) – 7:40
Paul Oakenfold Full on Fluoro Mixes – UK – Digital download – Perfecto (PRFCT063A)
  1. “Communication” (Paul Oakenfold Full on Fluoro Radio Edit) – 3:16
  2. “Communication” (Paul Oakenfold Full on Fluoro Mix) – 7:40
David Gravell Remix – Netherlands – Digital download – Armind 1330
  1. “Communication” (David Gravell Extended Remix) – 4:54
David Gravell Remixes – Netherlands – Digital download – Armind 1330B
  1. “Communication” (David Gravell Remix) – 2:57
  2. “Communication” (David Gravell Extended Remix) – 4:54

Charts

Chart (2000) Peak
position
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[10] 14
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[11] 95
UK Singles (OCC)[12] 18
UK Physical Singles (OCC)[13] 18
UK Dance (OCC)[14] 2

Release history

Year Title Region Format Label Ref.
1999 “Communication” Netherlands 12-inch vinyl Cyber Records [4]
2000 “Communication” United Kingdom CD, 12-inch vinyl AM PM [6]
2000 “Communication Part 2” Netherlands 12-inch vinyl Cyber Records [4]
2007 “Communication Part 3” Netherlands 12-inch vinyl, digital download Armind [4]
2013 Communication Part 3 (Remixes) Worldwide Digital download Armind [7]
2024 Communication Part 1–3 Worldwide Vinyl Music on Vinyl, Armada Music [5]

References

  1. ^ a b “The story behind “Communication” with Armin van Buuren”. YouTube. Musikexpress. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
  2. ^ “Armin – Communication (1999, Vinyl)”. Discogs. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
  3. ^ “Armin van Buuren classic “Communication” turns 21 years old”. We Rave You. Ryan Ford. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
  4. ^ a b c d “Armin – Communication”. Discogs. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
  5. ^ a b c d “Armin van Buuren – Communication Part 1-3”. Armada Music. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
  6. ^ a b “Communication by Armin”. Official Charts Company. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
  7. ^ a b “Armin van Buuren – Communication Part 3 (Remixes)”. Armin van Buuren. 4 February 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
  8. ^ Video on YouTube
  9. ^ Ben Liebrand (2025-05-22). Armin van Buuren – Communication (12inch version video). Retrieved 2026-01-20 – via YouTube.
  10. ^ “Nederlandse Top 40 – week 10, 2000” (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
  11. ^ “Armin – Communication” (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
  12. ^ “Official Singles Chart on 12/2/2000 – Top 100“. Official Charts Company.
  13. ^ “Official Physical Singles Chart on 12/2/2000“. Official Charts Company.
  14. ^ “Official Dance Singles Chart on 12/2/2000 – Top 40“. Official Charts Company.